Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
United Spinal Association supports H.R. 1267/ S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (ACAAA), H.R. 1499 / S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports (GJGA) Act. United Spinal supports and participates in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) on-going efforts to launch a new database, Aviation Complaint, Enforcement, and Reporting System (ACERS). United Spinal submitted comments to the Department of Transportations proposed rule, Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs (DOT-OST-2022-0144), along with other stakeholders. United Spinal, along with numerous other organizations, sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg requesting that the U.S. Department of Transportation close the deadline outlined in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled, Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs, DOT-OST 2022-0144 sooner rather than later. The comment period for the NPRM was extended just 30 days and closed on June 12, 2024. United Spinal co-led and participated in virtual events with a coalition of disability organizations and the Service Employees International Union, inviting members of Congress and their staffs to learn about the importance of urging the US Department of Transportation to finalize its rule to ensure the safety and dignity of wheelchair users in air travel.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
United Spinal supports: H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 1267/ S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (ACAAA) H.R. 1499 / S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports (GJGA) Act United Spinal Association supported and participated in a working group, dedicated to implementing one of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) Advisory Committee recommendations, a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Public Awareness Campaign to Ensure Air Travelers with Disabilities Know Their Rights. United Spinal Association supported and participated in the U.S. Department of Transportations Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) ongoing efforts to launch a new database, Aviation Complaint, Enforcement, and Reporting System (ACERS). United Spinal, along with numerous other disability organizations, signed on to a letter respectfully requesting that the U.S. Department of Transportation deny any requests for an extension of the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled, Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs, DOT-OST-2022-0144. United Spinal, along with numerous other disability organizations, helped draft and submitted comments in response to the U.S. Department of Transportations Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs, (DOT- OST-2022-0144). United Spinal submitted comments in response to the Department of Transportations Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs (DOT-OST-2022-0144). United Spinal submitted comments in response to the National Council on Disabilitys (NCD) call for public comment on public facilities and transportation issues. The letter read in part, United Spinal applauds the work of the NCD in raising awareness of issues so vital and critical to our community. NCD serves as an essential bully pulpit to air our communitys legitimate grievances and continues to remind its fellow federal agencies, the White House and members of Congress about the unfinished accessibility work across America. Indeed, as we point out below, the issue of accessibility demands constant vigil in the federal community, lest we regress on this basic fundamental right. United Spinal had a conversation with the National Council on Disability regarding accessibility activities in autonomous vehicle design and accessible transportation. United Spinal supports H.R. 7126, the Autonomous Vehicle Accessibility Act, introduced by Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4). United Spinal, as a member of the SecureRide Coalition, continued to coordinate with Tool, Inc., a company that has successfully submitted an application for a Department of Transportation Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program 24-NH 4 Phase I Pre-Offer, Re: 24-NH4: Lightweight Universal Docking Interface Geometry Manual Wheelchair Attachment.
2024 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
United Spinal Association supports H.R. 1267/ S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (ACAAA), H.R. 1499 / S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports (GJGA) Act. United Spinal supports and participates in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) on-going efforts to launch a new database, Aviation Complaint, Enforcement, and Reporting System (ACERS). United Spinal submitted comments to the Department of Transportations proposed rule, Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs (DOT-OST-2022-0144), along with other stakeholders. United Spinal, along with numerous other organizations, sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg requesting that the U.S. Department of Transportation close the deadline outlined in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled, Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs, DOT-OST 2022-0144 sooner rather than later. The comment period for the NPRM was extended just 30 days and closed on June 12, 2024.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
2024 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
United Spinal Association supports H.R. 1267/ S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (ACAAA), H.R. 1499 / S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports (GJGA) Act. United Spinal supports and participates in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) on-going efforts to launch a new database, Aviation Complaint, Enforcement, and Reporting System (ACERS). United Spinal submitted comments to the Department of Transportations proposed rule, Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs (DOT-OST-2022-0144), along with other stakeholders. United Spinal, along with numerous other organizations, sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg requesting that the U.S. Department of Transportation close the deadline outlined in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled, Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs, DOT-OST 2022-0144 sooner rather than later. The comment period for the NPRM was extended just 30 days and closed on June 12, 2024. United Spinal co-led and participated in virtual events with a coalition of disability organizations and the Service Employees International Union, inviting members of Congress and their staffs to learn about the importance of urging the US Department of Transportation to finalize its rule to ensure the safety and dignity of wheelchair users in air travel.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
2024 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
-S. 545/H.R. 1267, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, support passage. -H.R. 6551, Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts (HEAL) Act, support passage -H.R. 7342, The Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee of 2024, support passage -Comments to VA on a proposed rule for a Telehealth Grant Program -Response to DOT NPRM on Family Seating
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
| Democratic |
| NY |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | Democratic | NH |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Democratic | PA |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Tammy Duckworth | Democratic | IL |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1267/S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 H.R. 1445/S. 400, the Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023 H.R. 1499/S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports H.R. 1772, the WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act H.R. 3762/S. 1765, the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act H.R. 3082/S. 1459, the Mobility Aids On Board Improve Lives and Empower All Act (MOBILE Act) of 2023 H.R. 3845, the Disability Access to Transportation Act H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024), Hassan Amendment #1990: Access to Universal Changing Stations H.R. 4049, the Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act of 2023 H.R. 4446, the Store On-board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act H.R. 6248, the Think Differently Transportation Act H.R. 7126, the AV Accessibility Act H.R. 7365/S. 5487, the VETS Safe Travel Act H.R. 8645, the Improved Screening for Veterans and Passengers with Disabilities Act H.R. 9675, the Homeward Bound Act House Draft, to establish a program to provide grants to protection and advocacy systems to advocate for individuals with disabilities to access transportation, and for other purposes House Draft, to provide for updated and new motor vehicle safety standards and regulations for highly automated vehicles and partially automated vehicles, and for other purposes House Draft, to ensure safety and accessibility in rulemakings for highly automated vehicles S. 1796, the Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Safety Act S. 1911, the Airline Safety Information and Entertainment Access Act S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 S. 4107, the Think Differently Transportation Act Senate Draft, the Airport Accessibility Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Equal Accessibility to Passenger Portals (Equal APP Act) Senate Draft, the Access and Dignity for All Passengers who Travel (ADAPT) Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Store On-board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act Senate Draft, the Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the AVIATE Act Implementation of P.L. 115-254, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Implementation of P.L. 99-435, the Air Carrier Access Act Implementation of P.L. 118-63, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 Discussions: Amtrak ADA compliance Discussions: Provisions for the 2023 FAA Reauthorization Act, including training and wheelchair damage and carriage Discussions: Airline federal preemption Discussions: Improving disability-related training for transportation screening officers Discussions: EV charging station accessibility
Client expense: $87,752 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 346 / S. 66 NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 S. 209 / H.R. 659 FAIR Fees Act of 2023 H.R. 911 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes H.R. 185 bTo terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. S. 178Airline Passengers Bill of Rights S. 400 / H.R. 1445 A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability. S. 525 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost. H.R. 695 State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act S. 368A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. S. 545 / H.R. 1267 Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S. 561 / H.R. 1233 Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023 S. 582 / H.R. 1279 A bill to make daylight saving time permanent, and for other purposes S. 615 / H.R. 1293 A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes S. 748 / H.R. 3128 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a pilot program to provide veterans with pilot training services. S. 753 / H.R. 1499 A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes. H.R. 1716 To amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes. S. 1772To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purposes. S. 911A bill to require the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on existing aircraft, and for other purposes. S. 916A bill to limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers, and for other purposes. S. 1818 / S. 1561 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses. H.R. 1Lower Energy Costs Act (permitting) S. 1154 / H.R. 2705 A bill to establish the Women in Aviation Advisory Committee. H.R. 2463 Junk Fee Prevention Act H.R. 2670 / S. 2226 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 2747 To support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes. H.R. 2874 / S. 1292 Flight Education Access Act H.R. 2879 National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2023 S. 1256 Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3082 / S. 1459 MOBILE Act S. 1550Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023 S. 1551Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 S. 1683 / H.R. 3551 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on child safety in aviation. S. 1765 / H.R. 3762 A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish evacuation standards for transport category airplanes. H.R. 3394 Fund the TSA Act H.R. 3408 To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. H.R. 3559 FAA Research and Development Act of 2023 H.R. 3560 National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act H.R. 3576 To expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 3616 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to include medications and medical equipment for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in aircraft emergency medical kits, and for other purposes. H.R. 3647 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 3679 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation administration to develop an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3743 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities. H.R. 3772 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the aviation workforce development program and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. H.R. 3780 To modify the termination of the aviation consumer protection advisory committee, and for other purposes. H.R. 3796 To provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry. S. 1631Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023 H.R. 3897 / S. 1866 To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes. H.R. 3909 To amend title 49, United States Code, to restrict an air carrier from operating certain aircraft in all-cargo air transportation without meeting certain requirements for intrusion resistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 3935 / S. 1939 Securing Growth with Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization of 2023) H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act H.R. 4014 To require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air carriers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4037 To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to submissions of certain Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4049 To provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 4161 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an apprenticeship program for students at flight schools, and for other purposes. H.R. 4193 To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a policy with respect to family seating on air transportation, and for other purposes. S. 1911A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes. S. 1914A bill to amend the air traffic controller staffing report, and for other purposes. S. 1935 A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields. S. 1958A bill to identify the standards required to meet the definition of sustainable aviation fuel at the Federal Aviation Administration. S. 1962A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. S. 576Railway Safety Act of 2023 (Hazmat) S. 1838 / H.R. 3881 A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. H.R. 3634 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to improve flight recorder and aircraft crash location requirements on certain commercial passenger aircraft by requiring the installation of a second combination digital flight data and cockpit voice recorder system that enables data recovery without an underwater search and recovery. S. 1722A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 4362 To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs, and for other purposes H.R. 4367 / S. 2625 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 4446 To require air carriers and foreign air carriers to provide on a publicly available website of the carrier information on requirements for on-board wheelchairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4762 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 4820 / S. 2437 Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. H.R. 4762 To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 5235 A bill to expressly include sustainable aviation fuels in the Farm Bill. H.R. 5860 Continuing Resolution H.R. 6271 To amend certain agricultural laws with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 6363 Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 S.3055 Adopt GREET Act H.R. 6503 To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 6494 Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023 S. 3637A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 6951 College Cost Reduction Act H.R. 7454 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 H.R. 7040 / S. 3637 A bill to permanently authorize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 H.R. 7463 Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 H.R.4366 Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 H.R. 4552 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023 (FISMA) Cybersecurity Reporting Harmonization H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 H.R. 7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 S.3361Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2023 H.R.8289 To extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) H.R. 8594 To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund in the Department of Homeland Security to fund investments in aviation security checkpoint technology, and for other purposes. H.R. 8610 To reauthorize and reform counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities, to improve transparency, security, safety, and accountability related to such authorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 8752 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 8774 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9028 / S. 4796 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9135 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to require certain air carriers to develop and regularly update an operational resiliency strategy, and for other purposes. S. 4630Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act S. 4906A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that revenues collected from passengers as aviation security fees are used to help finance the costs of aviation security screening by repealing a requirement that a portion of such fees be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. H.R. 8774 / S.4921 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 (Special Use Airspace) H.R. 8997 / S. 4927 Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2025 (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) H.R. 9327 A bill to make publicly available information on sustainable aviation fuel production and imports, and for other purposes. H.R. 9687 To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis, and for other purposes. H.R. 7323 Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2024 S.5272 A bill to amend chapter 423 of title 49, United States Code, to provide protections with respect to frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards, and for other purposes. S.5285 A bill to stop the shipment of illicit synthetic drugs via transportation networks in the United States, and for other purposes. S.5145 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of foreign feedstocks for purposes of the clean fuel production credit, and for other purposes. H.R. 10033 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the clean fuel production credit. H.R. 10545 American Relief Act, 2025 (CR) S. 5028Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: 5G Radio Altimeter Interference FAA Authorization Daylight Saving Time (DST) FAA NextGen/Air Traffic Control Modernization Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Commercial Space FAA Part 117 Cargo Operations FAA Regulatory Authority FAA Appropriations FARM Bill Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Authority Advanced Air Mobility TSA Employee Pay Equity Pilots Medical Health and Certification Privacy Legislation Anti-Competitive Chinese Flight Limits APHIS AQI Fee Increase Air Traffic Controller Staffing Airport Surface Safety PFAS FAA Facility Replacement and Radar Modernization DOJ/DOT Competition RFI Government Shutdown Aviation Impacts Artificial Intelligence (directly impacting airline operations)
Client expense: $1,192,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Accessible transportation for people with SMA and other disabilities, including accessible air travel, mass transit, and trains. Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (S. 545, H.R. 1267), Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), FAA Reauthorization Act (S. 1939/H.R.3935), Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act (S. 400, H.R. 1445), Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act (S. 1765), Airport Accessibility Act, Air Carrier Access Act (P.L. 92-313), MOBILE Act (S. 1459, H.R. 3082), Disability Access to Transportation Act (H.R. 3845, S. 1813), Airport Universal Changing Station bill, ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities, Family Seating in Air Transportation proposed rule; wheelchair rule; Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill (accessible airport pilot program funding)
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Accessible transportation for people with SMA and other disabilities, including accessible air travel, mass transit, and trains. Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (S. 545, H.R. 1267), Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), FAA Reauthorization Act (S. 1939/H.R.3935), Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act (S. 400, H.R. 1445), Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act (S. 1765), Airport Accessibility Act, Air Carrier Access Act (P.L. 92-313), MOBILE Act (S. 1459, H.R. 3082), Disability Access to Transportation Act (H.R. 3845, S. 1813), Airport Universal Changing Station bill, ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities, Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill (accessible airport pilot program funding)
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · second_quarter · Transportation
S.545/HR 1267 - Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S.1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Client expense: $32,746 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · first_quarter · Transportation
S.545/HR 1267 - Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S.1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Client expense: $31,443 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
United Spinal supports: H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 1267/ S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (ACAAA) H.R. 1499 / S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports (GJGA) Act United Spinal Association supported and participated in a working group, dedicated to implementing one of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) Advisory Committee recommendations, a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Public Awareness Campaign to Ensure Air Travelers with Disabilities Know Their Rights. United Spinal Association supported and participated in the U.S. Department of Transportations Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) ongoing efforts to launch a new database, Aviation Complaint, Enforcement, and Reporting System (ACERS). United Spinal, along with numerous other disability organizations, signed on to a letter respectfully requesting that the U.S. Department of Transportation deny any requests for an extension of the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled, Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs, DOT-OST-2022-0144. United Spinal, along with numerous other disability organizations, helped draft and submitted comments in response to the U.S. Department of Transportations Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs, (DOT- OST-2022-0144). United Spinal submitted comments in response to the Department of Transportations Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs (DOT-OST-2022-0144). United Spinal submitted comments in response to the National Council on Disabilitys (NCD) call for public comment on public facilities and transportation issues. The letter read in part, United Spinal applauds the work of the NCD in raising awareness of issues so vital and critical to our community. NCD serves as an essential bully pulpit to air our communitys legitimate grievances and continues to remind its fellow federal agencies, the White House and members of Congress about the unfinished accessibility work across America. Indeed, as we point out below, the issue of accessibility demands constant vigil in the federal community, lest we regress on this basic fundamental right. United Spinal had a conversation with the National Council on Disability regarding accessibility activities in autonomous vehicle design and accessible transportation. United Spinal supports H.R. 7126, the Autonomous Vehicle Accessibility Act, introduced by Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4). United Spinal, as a member of the SecureRide Coalition, continued to coordinate with Tool, Inc., a company that has successfully submitted an application for a Department of Transportation Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program 24-NH 4 Phase I Pre-Offer, Re: 24-NH4: Lightweight Universal Docking Interface Geometry Manual Wheelchair Attachment.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
United Spinal Association supports H.R. 1267/ S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (ACAAA), H.R. 1499 / S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports (GJGA) Act. United Spinal supports and participates in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) on-going efforts to launch a new database, Aviation Complaint, Enforcement, and Reporting System (ACERS). United Spinal submitted comments to the Department of Transportations proposed rule, Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs (DOT-OST-2022-0144), along with other stakeholders. United Spinal, along with numerous other organizations, sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg requesting that the U.S. Department of Transportation close the deadline outlined in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled, Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs, DOT-OST 2022-0144 sooner rather than later. The comment period for the NPRM was extended just 30 days and closed on June 12, 2024.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
-S. 545/H.R. 1267, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, support passage. -Response to DOT RFI on accessibility of transportation facilities -Response to DOT RFI on Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Transportation -H.R. 6551, Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts (HEAL) Act, support passage
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1267/S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 H.R. 1445/S. 400, the Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023 H.R. 1499/S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports H.R. 1772, the WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act H.R. 3762/S. 1765, the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act H.R. 3082/S. 1459, the Mobility Aids On Board Improve Lives and Empower All Act (MOBILE Act) of 2023 H.R. 3845, the Disability Access to Transportation Act H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024), Hassan Amendment #1990: Access to Universal Changing Stations H.R. 4049, the Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act of 2023 H.R. 4446, the Store On-board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act H.R. 6248, the Think Differently Transportation Act H.R. 7126, the AV Accessibility Act H.R. 7365, the VETS Safe Travel Act H.R. 8645, the Improved Screening for Veterans and Passengers with Disabilities Act House Draft, to establish a program to provide grants to protection and advocacy systems to advocate for individuals with disabilities to access transportation, and for other purposes House Draft, to provide for updated and new motor vehicle safety standards and regulations for highly automated vehicles and partially automated vehicles, and for other purposes House Draft, to ensure safety and accessibility in rulemakings for highly automated vehicles S. 1796, the Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Safety Act S. 1911, the Airline Safety Information and Entertainment Access Act S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 S.4107, the Think Differently Transportation Act Senate Draft, the Airport Accessibility Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Equal Accessibility to Passenger Portals (Equal APP Act) Senate Draft, the Access and Dignity for All Passengers who Travel (ADAPT) Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Store On-board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act Senate Draft, the Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the AVIATE Act Implementation of P.L. 115-254, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Implementation of P.L. 99-435, the Air Carrier Access Act Implementation of P.L. 118-63, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 Discussions: Amtrak ADA compliance Discussions: Provisions for the 2023 FAA Reauthorization Act, including training and wheelchair damage and carriage Discussions: Airline federal preemption Discussions: Improving disability-related training for transportation screening officers Discussions: EV charging station accessibility
Client expense: $86,378 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS)
2024 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 346 / S. 66 NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 S. 209 / H.R. 659 FAIR Fees Act of 2023 H.R. 911 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes H.R. 185 To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. S. 178 Airline Passengers Bill of Rights S. 400 / H.R. 1445 A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability. S. 525 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost. H.R. 695 State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act S. 368 A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. S. 545 / H.R. 1267 Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S. 561 / H.R. 1233 Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023 S. 582 / H.R. 1279 A bill to make daylight saving time permanent, and for other purposes S. 615 / H.R. 1293 A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes S. 748 / H.R. 3128 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a pilot program to provide veterans with pilot training services. S. 753 / H.R. 1499 A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes. H.R. 1716 To amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes. S. 1772 To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purposes. S. 911 A bill to require the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on existing aircraft, and for other purposes. S. 916 A bill to limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers, and for other purposes. S. 1818 / S. 1561 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses. H.R. 1 Lower Energy Costs Act (permitting) S. 1154 / H.R. 2705 A bill to establish the Women in Aviation Advisory Committee. H.R. 2463 Junk Fee Prevention Act H.R. 2670 / S. 2226 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 2747 To support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes. H.R. 2874 / S. 1292 Flight Education Access Act H.R. 2879 National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2023 S. 1256 Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3082 / S. 1459 MOBILE Act S. 1550 Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023 S. 1551 Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 S. 1683 / H.R. 3551 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on child safety in aviation. S. 1765 / H.R. 3762 A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish evacuation standards for transport category airplanes. H.R. 3394 Fund the TSA Act H.R. 3408 To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. H.R. 3559 FAA Research and Development Act of 2023 H.R. 3560 National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act H.R. 3576 To expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 3616 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to include medications and medical equipment for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in aircraft emergency medical kits, and for other purposes. H.R. 3647 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 3679 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation administration to develop an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3743 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities. H.R. 3772 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the aviation workforce development program and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. H.R. 3780 To modify the termination of the aviation consumer protection advisory committee, and for other purposes. H.R. 3796 To provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry. S. 1631 Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023 H.R. 3897 / S. 1866 To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes. H.R. 3909 To amend title 49, United States Code, to restrict an air carrier from operating certain aircraft in all-cargo air transportation without meeting certain requirements for intrusion resistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 3935 / S. 1939 Securing Growth with Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization of 2023) H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act H.R. 4014 To require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air carriers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4037 To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to submissions of certain Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4049 To provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 4161 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an apprenticeship program for students at flight schools, and for other purposes. H.R. 4193 To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a policy with respect to family seating on air transportation, and for other purposes. S. 1911 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes. S. 1914 A bill to amend the air traffic controller staffing report, and for other purposes. S. 1935 A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields. S. 1958 A bill to identify the standards required to meet the definition of sustainable aviation fuel at the Federal Aviation Administration. S. 1962 A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. S. 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (Hazmat) S. 1838 / H.R. 3881 A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. H.R. 3634 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to improve flight recorder and aircraft crash location requirements on certain commercial passenger aircraft by requiring the installation of a second combination digital flight data and cockpit voice recorder system that enables data recovery without an underwater search and recovery. S. 1722 A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 4362 To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs, and for other purposes H.R. 4367 / S. 2625 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 4446 To require air carriers and foreign air carriers to provide on a publicly available website of the carrier information on requirements for on-board wheelchairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4762 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 4820 / S. 2437 Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. H.R. 4762 To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 5235 A bill to expressly include sustainable aviation fuels in the Farm Bill. H.R. 5860 Continuing Resolution H.R. 6271 To amend certain agricultural laws with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 6363 Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 S.3055 Adopt GREET Act H.R. 6503 To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 6494 Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023 S. 3637 A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 6951 College Cost Reduction Act H.R. 7454 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 H.R. 7040 / S. 3637 A bill to permanently authorize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 H.R. 7463 Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 H.R.4366 Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 H.R. 4552 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023 (FISMA) Cybersecurity Reporting Harmonization H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 H.R. 7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 S.3361 Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2023 H.R.8289 To extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) H.R. 8594 To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund in the Department of Homeland Security to fund investments in aviation security checkpoint technology, and for other purposes. H.R. 8610 To reauthorize and reform counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities, to improve transparency, security, safety, and accountability related to such authorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 8752 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 8774 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9028 / S. 4796 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9135 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to require certain air carriers to develop and regularly update an operational resiliency strategy, and for other purposes. S. 4630 Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act S. 4906 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that revenues collected from passengers as aviation security fees are used to help finance the costs of aviation security screening by repealing a requirement that a portion of such fees be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. H.R. 8774 / S.4921 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 (Special Use Airspace) H.R. 8997 / S. 4927 Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2025 (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) H.R. 9327 A bill to make publicly available information on sustainable aviation fuel production and imports, and for other purposes. H.R. 9687 To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis, and for other purposes. H.R. 7323 Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2024 S.5272 A bill to amend chapter 423 of title 49, United States Code, to provide protections with respect to frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards, and for other purposes. S.5285 A bill to stop the shipment of illicit synthetic drugs via transportation networks in the United States, and for other purposes. S.5145 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of foreign feedstocks for purposes of the clean fuel production credit, and for other purposes. In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: 5G Radio Altimeter Interference FAA Authorization Daylight Saving Time (DST) FAA NextGen/Air Traffic Control Modernization Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Commercial Space FAA Part 117 Cargo Operations Air Traffic Control Staffing FAA Regulatory Authority FAA Appropriations FARM Bill Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Authority Advanced Air Mobility TSA Employee Pay Equity Pilots Medical Health and Certification Privacy Legislation Anti-Competitive Chinese Flight Limits APHIS AQI Fee Increase Air Traffic Controller Staffing Airport Surface Safety PFAS FAA Facility Replacement and Radar Modernization
Client expense: $1,602,300 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2024 · second_quarter · Transportation
S.545/HR 1267 - Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S.1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Client expense: $34,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1267/S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 H.R. 1445/S. 400, the Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023 H.R. 1499/S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports H.R. 1772, the WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act H.R. 3762/S. 1765, the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act H.R. 3082/S. 1459, the Mobility Aids On Board Improve Lives and Empower All Act (MOBILE Act) of 2023 H.R. 3845, the Disability Access to Transportation Act H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024), Hassan Amendment #1990: Access to Universal Changing Stations H.R. 4049, the Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act of 2023 H.R. 4446, the Store On-board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act H.R. 6248, the Think Differently Transportation Act H.R. 7126, the AV Accessibility Act H.R. 7365, the VETS Safe Travel Act H.R. 8645, the Improved Screening for Veterans and Passengers with Disabilities Act House Draft, to establish a program to provide grants to protection and advocacy systems to advocate for individuals with disabilities to access transportation, and for other purposes House Draft, to provide for updated and new motor vehicle safety standards and regulations for highly automated vehicles and partially automated vehicles, and for other purposes House Draft, to ensure safety and accessibility in rulemakings for highly automated vehicles S. 1796, the Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Safety Act S. 1911, the Airline Safety Information and Entertainment Access Act S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 S.4107, the Think Differently Transportation Act Senate Draft, the Airport Accessibility Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Equal Accessibility to Passenger Portals (Equal APP Act) Senate Draft, the Access and Dignity for All Passengers who Travel (ADAPT) Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Store On-board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act Senate Draft, the Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the AVIATE Act Implementation of P.L. 115-254, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Implementation of P.L. 99-435, the Air Carrier Access Act Discussions: Amtrak ADA compliance Discussions: Provisions for the 2023 FAA Reauthorization Act, including training and wheelchair damage and carriage Discussions: Airline federal preemption Discussions: Improving disability-related training for transportation screening officers Discussions: EV charging station accessibility
Client expense: $75,053 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS)
2024 · second_quarter · Transportation
United Spinal supports: H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act/ S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 1267/ S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (ACAAA) H.R. 1499 / S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports (GJGA) Act United Spinal Association supported and participated in a working group, dedicated to implementing one of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) Advisory Committee recommendations, a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Public Awareness Campaign to Ensure Air Travelers with Disabilities Know Their Rights. United Spinal Association supported and participated in the U.S. Department of Transportations Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) ongoing efforts to launch a new database, Aviation Complaint, Enforcement, and Reporting System (ACERS). United Spinal, along with numerous other disability organizations, signed on to a letter respectfully requesting that the U.S. Department of Transportation deny any requests for an extension of the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled, Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs, DOT-OST-2022-0144. United Spinal, along with numerous other disability organizations, helped draft and submitted comments in response to the U.S. Department of Transportations Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs, (DOT- OST-2022-0144). United Spinal submitted comments in response to the Department of Transportations Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs (DOT-OST-2022-0144). United Spinal submitted comments in response to the National Council on Disabilitys (NCD) call for public comment on public facilities and transportation issues. The letter read in part, United Spinal applauds the work of the NCD in raising awareness of issues so vital and critical to our community. NCD serves as an essential bully pulpit to air our communitys legitimate grievances and continues to remind its fellow federal agencies, the White House and members of Congress about the unfinished accessibility work across America. Indeed, as we point out below, the issue of accessibility demands constant vigil in the federal community, lest we regress on this basic fundamental right. United Spinal had a conversation with the National Council on Disability regarding accessibility activities in autonomous vehicle design and accessible transportation. United Spinal supports H.R. 7126, the Autonomous Vehicle Accessibility Act, introduced by Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4). United Spinal, as a member of the SecureRide Coalition, continued to coordinate with Tool, Inc., a company that has successfully submitted an application for a Department of Transportation Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program 24-NH 4 Phase I Pre-Offer, Re: 24-NH4: Lightweight Universal Docking Interface Geometry Manual Wheelchair Attachment.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
United Spinal Association supports: H.R. 3935/S. 1939 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act/FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 United Spinal Association supports full inclusion of all of the provisions contained in H.R. 1267/ S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (ACAAA) and H.R. 1499 / S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports (GJGA) Act. As one of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) Advisory Committee recommendations: a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Public Awareness Campaign to Ensure Air Travelers with Disabilities Know Their Rights - United Spinal partcipated and provided recommendations. United Spinal Association supported is participating in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) ongoing efforts to launch a new database, Aviation Complaint, Enforcement, and Reporting System (ACERS). In support of Democratic Committee Members of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure letter sent to Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Nicholas Calio expressing concern and dismay regarding the continued trend of mishandled wheelchairs and scooters.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 346 / S. 66 NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 S. 209 / H.R. 659 FAIR Fees Act of 2023 H.R. 911 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes H.R. 185 To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. S. 178Airline Passengers Bill of Rights S. 400 / H.R. 1445 A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability. S. 525 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost. H.R. 695 State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act S. 368A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. S. 545 / H.R. 1267 Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S. 561 / H.R. 1233 Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023 S. 582 / H.R. 1279 A bill to make daylight saving time permanent, and for other purposes S. 615 / H.R. 1293 A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes S. 748 / H.R. 3128 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a pilot program to provide veterans with pilot training services. S. 753 / H.R. 1499 A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes. H.R. 1716 To amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes. S. 1772To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purposes. S. 911A bill to require the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on existing aircraft, and for other purposes. S. 916A bill to limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers, and for other purposes. S. 1818 / S. 1561 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses. H.R. 1Lower Energy Costs Act (permitting) S. 1154 / H.R. 2705 A bill to establish the Women in Aviation Advisory Committee. H.R. 2463 Junk Fee Prevention Act H.R. 2670 / S. 2226 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 2747 To support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes. H.R. 2874 / S. 1292 Flight Education Access Act H.R. 2879 National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2023 S. 1256 Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3082 / S. 1459 MOBILE Act S. 1550Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023 S. 1551Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 S. 1683 / H.R. 3551 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on child safety in aviation. S. 1765 / H.R. 3762 A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish evacuation standards for transport category airplanes. H.R. 3394 Fund the TSA Act H.R. 3408 To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. H.R. 3559 FAA Research and Development Act of 2023 H.R. 3560 National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act H.R. 3576 To expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 3616 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to include medications and medical equipment for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in aircraft emergency medical kits, and for other purposes. H.R. 3647 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 3679 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation administration to develop an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3743 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities. H.R. 3772 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the aviation workforce development program and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. H.R. 3780 To modify the termination of the aviation consumer protection advisory committee, and for other purposes. H.R. 3796 To provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry. S. 1631Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023 H.R. 3897 / S. 1866 To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes. H.R. 3909 To amend title 49, United States Code, to restrict an air carrier from operating certain aircraft in all-cargo air transportation without meeting certain requirements for intrusion resistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 3935 / S. 1939 Securing Growth with Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization of 2023) H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act H.R. 4014 To require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air carriers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4037 To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to submissions of certain Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4049 To provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 4161 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an apprenticeship program for students at flight schools, and for other purposes. H.R. 4193 To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a policy with respect to family seating on air transportation, and for other purposes. S. 1911A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes. S. 1914A bill to amend the air traffic controller staffing report, and for other purposes. S. 1935 A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields. S. 1958A bill to identify the standards required to meet the definition of sustainable aviation fuel at the Federal Aviation Administration. S. 1962A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. S. 576Railway Safety Act of 2023 (Hazmat) S. 1838 / H.R. 3881 A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. H.R. 3634 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to improve flight recorder and aircraft crash location requirements on certain commercial passenger aircraft by requiring the installation of a second combination digital flight data and cockpit voice recorder system that enables data recovery without an underwater search and recovery. S. 1722A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 4362 To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs, and for other purposes H.R. 4367 / S. 2625 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 4446 To require air carriers and foreign air carriers to provide on a publicly available website of the carrier information on requirements for on-board wheelchairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4762 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 4820 / S. 2437 Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. H.R. 4762 To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 5235 A bill to expressly include sustainable aviation fuels in the Farm Bill. H.R. 5860 Continuing Resolution H.R. 6271 To amend certain agricultural laws with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 6363 Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 S.3055Adopt GREET Act H.R. 6503 To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 6494 Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023 S. 3637A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 6951 College Cost Reduction Act H.R. 7454 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 H.R. 7040 / S. 3637 A bill to permanently authorize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 H.R. 7463 Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 H.R.4366 Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 H.R. 4552 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023 (FISMA) Cybersecurity Reporting Harmonization H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 H.R. 7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 S.3361Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2023 H.R.8289 To extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) H.R. 8594 To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund in the Department of Homeland Security to fund investments in aviation security checkpoint technology, and for other purposes. H.R. 8610 To reauthorize and reform counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities, to improve transparency, security, safety, and accountability related to such authorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 8752 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 8774 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: 5G Radio Altimeter Interference FAA Authorization Daylight Saving Time (DST) FAA NextGen/Air Traffic Control Modernization Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Commercial Space FAA Part 117 Cargo Operations Air Traffic Control Staffing FAA Regulatory Authority FAA Appropriations FARM Bill Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Authority Advanced Air Mobility TSA Employee Pay Equity Pilots Medical Health and Certification Privacy Legislation Anti-Competitive Chinese Flight Limits APHIS AQI Fee Increase Air Traffic Controller Staffing Airport Surface Safety
Client expense: $1,419,300 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2024 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
-Include provisions in FAA reauthorization to make air travel more accessible for passengers with disabilities and to update which medications are part of airplane medical emergency kits -S. 545/H.R. 1267, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, support passage. -Response to DOT RFI on accessibility of transportation facilities -Response to DOT RFI on Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Transportation -H.R. 6551, Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts (HEAL) Act, support passage
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Accessible transportation for people with SMA and other disabilities, including accessible air travel, mass transit, and trains. Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (S. 545, H.R. 1267), Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), FAA Reauthorization Act (S. 1939/H.R.3935), Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act (S. 400, H.R. 1445), Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act (S. 1765), Airport Accessibility Act, Air Carrier Access Act (P.L. 92-313), MOBILE Act (S. 1459, H.R. 3082), Disability Access to Transportation Act (H.R. 3845, S. 1813), Airport Universal Changing Station bill, ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities, Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill (accessible airport pilot program funding)
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · first_quarter · Transportation
S.545/HR 1267 - Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S.1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Client expense: $33,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act of 2023, support passage S.1939 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, support passage with Amendments that includes components of ACAAA (listed below) S.545/H.R.1267 - Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023, support passage H.R. 14445/S.400 - Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023, support passage
Client expense: $91,938 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: H.R. 2874/S. 1292, the Flight Education Access Act; H.R. 3082/S. 1459, the MOBILE Act; H.R. 3634, the Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2023; H.R. 3647, A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes; H.R. 3881/S. 1838, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023; H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; H.R. 4049, A bill to provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes; H.R. 4367/S. 2625, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions relating to Transportation Security Administration and Customs and Border Protection funding, fees, and personnel; H.R. 2882/P.L. 118-47, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, provisions relating to Transportation Security Administration and Customs and Border Protection funding, fees, and personnel; H.R. 4820/S. 2437, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, provisions relating to FAA staffing and modernization and sustainable aviation fuel; H.R. 4366/P.l.-118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, provisions relating to FAA staffing and modernization and sustainable aviation fuel; H.R. 6271/S. 3637, the Farm to Fly Act; H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families. H.R. 7454/ P.L. 118-41, the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024; H.R. 7463/P.L. 118-40, the Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024; S. 178, the Airline Passengers Bill of Rights; S. 209/H.R. 659, the FAIR Fees Act of 2023; S. 368/H.R. 3772, A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes; S. 545/H.R. 1267, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023; S. 561/H.R. 1233, the Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023; S. 753/H.R. 1499, A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes; S. 1935, A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields; S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; and S. 1962, A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. NPRM, Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees in DOT-OST-2017-0007; NPRM, Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections in DOT-OST-2022-0089; Orders Limiting Operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport and New York LaGuardia Airport; High Density Traffic Airports Rule at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at FAA-2020-0862; In the matter of 2019 Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding in DOT-OST-2019-0014; Executive Order 14036 on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, July 9, 2021; and NPRM, Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs in DOT-OST-2022-0144. Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including: FAA Air Traffic Control operations, modernization, staffing and equipage; Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, fee diversion, passenger and baggage inspection issues, aircraft security, TSA wait times, facilities, equipment, biometrics, and staffing issues); Airport Security Issues; Cybersecurity issues; Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases, revenue diversion, biometric entry/exit); Aircraft noise and emissions issues; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service funding, passenger and cargo inspection issues, and inspection fees; International air service rights issues (Open Skies, U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); Customer service issues including travel waivers, travel credits, refund policies, accommodations and compensation for delays and cancellations, seat size, and family seating; Passenger Accessibility issues; Global Distribution Systems/Online Travel Agents; Air Carrier Cabotage Exemptions; Revenue Diversion; Information Technology issues; Labor issues, including workforce development; Domestic and international allocation of gates and slots; FAA Reauthorization; Data Privacy; Aircraft Certification Issues; Aviation taxes; Climate Policy; Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF); Airport Infrastructure; Tourism; Aircraft equipage issues; Airline operations issues; Federal regulatory authority issues; and Issues relating to the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines by Alaska Airlines.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act of 2023, support passage S.1939 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, support passage with Amendments that includes components of ACAAA (listed below) S.545/H.R.1267 - Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023, support passage H.R. 14445/S.400 - Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023, support passage
Client expense: $73,763 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
United Spinal Association supports: H.R. 3935/S. 1939 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act/FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 United Spinal Association supports full inclusion of all of the provisions contained in H.R. 1267/ S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (ACAAA) and H.R. 1499 / S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports (GJGA) Act. As one of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) Advisory Committee recommendations: a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Public Awareness Campaign to Ensure Air Travelers with Disabilities Know Their Rights - United Spinal partcipated and provided recommendations. United Spinal Association supported is participating in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) ongoing efforts to launch a new database, Aviation Complaint, Enforcement, and Reporting System (ACERS). In support of Democratic Committee Members of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure letter sent to Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Nicholas Calio expressing concern and dismay regarding the continued trend of mishandled wheelchairs and scooters.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
-Include provisions in FAA reauthorization to make air travel more accessible for passengers with disabilities and to update which medications are part of airplane medical emergency kits -S. 545/H.R. 1267, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, support passage. -Response to DOT RFI on accessibility of transportation facilities -H.R. 6551, Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts (HEAL) Act, support passage
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 346 / S. 66 NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 S. 209 / H.R. 659 FAIR Fees Act of 2023 H.R. 911 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes H.R. 185 To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. S. 178 Airline Passengers Bill of Rights S. 400 / H.R. 1445 A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability. S. 525 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost. H.R. 695 State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act S. 368 A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. S. 545 / H.R. 1267 Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S. 561 / H.R. 1233 Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023 S. 582 / H.R. 1279 A bill to make daylight saving time permanent, and for other purposes S. 615 / H.R. 1293 A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes S. 748 / H.R. 3128 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a pilot program to provide veterans with pilot training services. S. 753 / H.R. 1499 A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes. H.R. 1716 To amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes. S. 1772 To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purposes. S. 911 A bill to require the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on existing aircraft, and for other purposes. S. 916 A bill to limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers, and for other purposes. S. 1818 / S. 1561 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses. H.R. 1 Lower Energy Costs Act (permitting) S. 1154 / H.R. 2705 A bill to establish the Women in Aviation Advisory Committee. H.R. 2463 Junk Fee Prevention Act H.R. 2670 / S. 2226 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 2747 To support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes. H.R. 2874 / S. 1292 Flight Education Access Act H.R. 2879 National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2023 S. 1256 Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3082 / S. 1459 MOBILE Act S. 1550 Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023 S. 1551 Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 S. 1683 / H.R. 3551 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on child safety in aviation. S. 1765 / H.R. 3762 A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish evacuation standards for transport category airplanes. H.R. 3394 Fund the TSA Act H.R. 3408 To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. H.R. 3559 FAA Research and Development Act of 2023 H.R. 3560 National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act H.R. 3576 To expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 3616 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to include medications and medical equipment for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in aircraft emergency medical kits, and for other purposes. H.R. 3647 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 3679 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation administration to develop an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3743 to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities. H.R. 3772 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the aviation workforce development program and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. H.R. 3780 To modify the termination of the aviation consumer protection advisory committee, and for other purposes. H.R. 3796 To provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry. S. 1631 Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023 H.R. 3897 / S. 1866 To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes. H.R. 3909 To amend title 49, United States Code, to restrict an air carrier from operating certain aircraft in all-cargo air transportation without meeting certain requirements for intrusion resistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 3935 / S. 1939 Securing Growth with Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization of 2023) H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act H.R. 4014 To require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air carriers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4037 To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to submissions of certain Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4049 To provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 4161 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an apprenticeship program for students at flight schools, and for other purposes. H.R. 4193 To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a policy with respect to family seating on air transportation, and for other purposes. S. 1911 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes. S. 1914 A bill to amend the air traffic controller staffing report, and for other purposes. S. 1935 A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields. S. 1958 A bill to identify the standards required to meet the definition of sustainable aviation fuel at the Federal Aviation Administration. S. 1962 A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. S. 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (Hazmat) S. 1838 / H.R. 3881 A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. H.R. 3634 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to improve flight recorder and aircraft crash location requirements on certain commercial passenger aircraft by requiring the installation of a second combination digital flight data and cockpit voice recorder system that enables data recovery without an underwater search and recovery. S. 1722 A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 4362 To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs, and for other purposes H.R. 4367 / S. 2625 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 4446 To require air carriers and foreign air carriers to provide on a publicly available website of the carrier information on requirements for on-board wheelchairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4762 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 4820 / S. 2437 Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. H.R. 4762 To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 5235 A bill to expressly include sustainable aviation fuels in the Farm Bill. H.R. 5860 Continuing Resolution H.R. 6271 To amend certain agricultural laws with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 6363 Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 S.3055 Adopt GREET Act H.R. 6503 To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 6494 Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023 S. 3637 A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 6951 College Cost Reduction Act H.R. 7454 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 H.R. 7040 / S. 3637 A bill to permanently authorize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 H.R. 7463 Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 H.R.4366 Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 H.R. 4552 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023 (FISMA) Cybersecurity Reporting Harmonization H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 H.R. 7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: 5G Radio Altimeter Interference FAA Authorization Daylight Saving Time (DST) FAA NextGen/Air Traffic Control Modernization Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Commercial Space FAA Part 117 Cargo Operations Air Traffic Control Staffing FAA Regulatory Authority FAA Appropriations FARM Bill Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Authority Advanced Air Mobility TSA Employee Pay Equity Pilots Medical Health and Certification Privacy Legislation
Client expense: $1,468,700 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Accessible transportation for people with SMA and other disabilities, including accessible air travel, mass transit, and trains. Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (S. 545, H.R. 1267), Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), FAA Reauthorization Act (S. 1939), Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act (S. 400, H.R. 1445), Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act (S. 1765), Airport Accessibility Act, Air Carrier Access Act (P.L. 92-313), MOBILE Act (S. 1459, H.R. 3082), Disability Access to Transportation Act (H.R. 3845, S. 1813), Airport Universal Changing Station bill, ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities, Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1267/S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 H.R. 1445/S. 400, the Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023 H.R. 1499/S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports H.R. 1772, the WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act H.R. 3762/S. 1765, the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act H.R. 3082/S. 1459, the Mobility Aids On Board Improve Lives and Empower All Act (MOBILE Act) of 2023 H.R. 3845, the Disability Access to Transportation Act H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act H.R. 4049, the Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act of 2023 H.R. 4446, the Store On-board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act H.R. 6248, the Think Differently Transportation Act H.R. 7126, the AV Accessibility Act H.R. 7365, the VETS Safe Travel Act House Draft, to establish a program to provide grants to protection and advocacy systems to advocate for individuals with disabilities to access transportation, and for other purposes House Draft, to provide for updated and new motor vehicle safety standards and regulations for highly automated vehicles and partially automated vehicles, and for other purposes House Draft, to ensure safety and accessibility in rulemakings for highly automated vehicles House Draft, to improve the TSA screening process for passengers with disabilities S. 1796, the Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Safety Act S. 1911, the Airline Safety Information and Entertainment Access Act S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Airport Accessibility Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Equal Accessibility to Passenger Portals (Equal APP Act) Senate Draft, the Access and Dignity for All Passengers who Travel (ADAPT) Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Store On-board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act Senate Draft, the Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the AVIATE Act Implementation of P.L. 115-254, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Implementation of P.L. 99-435, the Air Carrier Access Act Discussions: Amtrak ADA compliance Discussions: Provisions for the 2023 FAA Reauthorization Act, including training and wheelchair damage and carriage Discussions: Airline federal preemption Discussions: Improving disability-related training for transportation screening officers Discussions: Grants for adult changing tables for airports
Client expense: $74,465 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS)
2023 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S.545/HR 1267 - Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S.1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act
Client expense: $32,940 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2023 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
-S. 545/H.R. 1267, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, support passage. -Support updated 504 regulations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access and rights in health care -H.R. 6551, Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts (HEAL) Act, support passage
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2023 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: S. 209/H.R. 659, the FAIR Fees Act of 2023; S. 178, the Airline Passengers Bill of Rights; S. 400/H.R. 1445, A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability; S. 525, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost; S. 368/H.R. 3772, A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes; S. 545/H.R. 1267, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023; S. 561/H.R. 1233, the Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023; S. 615/H.R. 1293, A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes; S. 753/H.R. 1499, A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes; H.R. 1716, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes; S. 1772, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purpose; H.R. 1818/S. 1561, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses; H.R. 1716/S. 1256, the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act; H.R. 3082/S. 1459, the MOBILE Act; S. 1550, the Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023; S. 1551, the Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023; H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; H.R. 4367/S. 2625, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions relating to Transportation Security Administration and Customs and Border Protection funding, fees, and personnel; H.R. 2670/S. 2226/P.L. 118-301, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, provisions relating to sustainable aviation fuel and non-premium war risk insurance; H.R. 2463/S. 916, the Junk Fee Prevention Act; H.R. 2874/S.1292, the Flight Education Access Act; H.R. 3551/S. 1683, the Kids Fly Safe Act; H.R. 3762/S. 1765, the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act; H.R. 3394, the Fund the TSA Act; H.R. 3647, A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes; H.R. 3796, A bill to provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry; H.R. 3897/S. 1866, A bill to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes; H.R. 4049, A bill to provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes; S. 1911, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes; S. 1935, A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields; S. 1962, A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes; H.R. 3881/S. 1838, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023; H.R. 3634, the Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2023; H.R. 4446, the Store On-Board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act of 2023; H.R. 4820/S. 2437, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, provisions relating to FAA staffing and modernization and sustainable aviation fuel; H.R. 4762, To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program; H.R. 6503/P.L. 118-34, the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2023, Part II, H.R. 5860/P.L. 118-15, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act, provisions relating to FAA staffing and modernization; H.R. 6271, the Farm to Fly Act; H.R. 6363/P.L. 118-22, Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, provisions relating to FAA staffing and modernization; S. 3055, Adopt GREET Act; NPRM, Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees in DOT-OST-2017-0007; NPRM, Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections in DOT-OST-2022-0089; In the matter of ALL U.S. AIR CARRIERS Waiver of the dormancy and startup conditions on limited entry route authority in DOT-OST-2020-0035; Orders Limiting Operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport and New York LaGuardia Airport; High Density Traffic Airports Rule at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at FAA-2020-0862; In the matter of 2019 Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding in DOT-OST-2019-0014; and Executive Order 14036 on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, July 9, 2021. Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including: - FAA Air Traffic Control operations, modernization, staffing and equipage; - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, fee diversion, passenger and baggage inspection issues, aircraft security, TSA wait times, facilities, equipment, biometrics, and staffing issues); - Airport Security Issues; - Cybersecurity issues; - Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases, revenue diversion, biometric entry/exit); - Aircraft noise and emissions issues; - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service funding, passenger and cargo inspection issues, and inspection fees; - International air service rights issues (Open Skies, U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); - Ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); -Customer service issues including travel waivers, travel credits, refund policies, accommodations and compensation for delays and cancellations, seat size, and family seating; - Passenger Accessibility issues; - Global Distribution Systems/Online Travel Agents; - Air Carrier Cabotage Exemptions; - Revenue Diversion; - Information Technology issues; - Labor issues, including workforce development; - Domestic and international allocation of gates and slots; - FAA Reauthorization; - Regulatory Reform; - Data Privacy; - Aircraft Certification Issues; - Taxes On Aviation; - Climate Policy; - Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF); - Airport Infrastructure; - Tourism; - Spectrum Interference Issues; -Aircraft equipage issues; - Airline operations issues; and - Issues relating to the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines by Alaska Airlines
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2023 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
United Spinal Association supports accessibility provisions for people with disabilities in the following bills to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administrations programs: H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act - S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, United Spinal Association support full inclusion of all of the provisions contained in H.R. 1267/ S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (ACAAA), H.R. 1499 / S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports (GJGA) Act. United Spinal Association supported a letter sent by Democratic Committee Members of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent to Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Nicholas Calio expressing concern and dismay regarding the continued trend of mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, most recently on display in a video showing airline employees mistreatment of a passengers wheelchair at the Miami International Airport (MIA). United Spinal Association supported and participated in a working group, dedicated to implementing one of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) Advisory Committee recommendations, a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Public Awareness Campaign to Ensure Air Travelers with Disabilities Know Their Rights. United Spinal Association supported and participated in the U.S. Department of Transportations Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) on-going efforts to launch a new database, Aviation Complaint, Enforcement, and Reporting System (ACERS).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2023 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act of 2023, support passage S.1939 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, support passage with Amendments that includes components of ACAAA (listed below) S.545/H.R.1267 - Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023, support passage H.R. 14445/S.400 - Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023, support passage
Client expense: $73,763 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023 (S.400/H.R.1445) Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (H.R.1267/S.545) Legislation improving air travel for people with disabilities
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2023 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA Reauthorization (H.R.3935 / S.1939)- Provisions related to travel protections for persons with disability. Including provisions Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, EVAC Act, and MOBILE Act. Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (H.R.1267 / S.545) -- provisions related to prohibiting discrimination against disabled individuals by an air carrier. Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act (H.R.3792/ S.1765) - Require FAA to establish evacuation standards for aircrafts taking inconsideration the needs of people with disabilities who need to exit an aircraft in an emergency. MOBILE ACT (H.R.3802 / S.1459) - Provisions related to proper stowage of power wheelchair, publishing dimensions of cargo holds on airlines, accommodating passengers in wheelchairs in the cabin, assessing economic and financial feasibility of accommodation.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1267/S. 545, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 H.R. 1445/S. 400, the Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023 H.R. 1499/S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports H.R. 1772, the WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act H.R. 3762/S. 1765, the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act H.R. 3082/S. 1459, the Mobility Aids On Board Improve Lives and Empower All Act (MOBILE Act) of 2023 H.R. 3845, the Disability Access to Transportation Act H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act H.R. 4049, the Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act of 2023 H.R. 4446, the Store On-board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act H.R. 6248, the Think Differently Transportation Act House Draft, to establish a program to provide grants to protection and advocacy systems to advocate for individuals with disabilities to access transportation, and for other purposes House Draft, the VETS Safe Travel House Draft, to provide for updated and new motor vehicle safety standards and regulations for highly automated vehicles and partially automated vehicles, and for other purposes House Draft, to ensure safety and accessibility in rulemakings for highly automated vehicles House Draft, to improve the TSA screening process for passengers with disabilities S. 1796, the Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Safety Act S. 1911, the Airline Safety Information and Entertainment Access Act S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Airport Accessibility Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Equal Accessibility to Passenger Portals (Equal APP Act) Senate Draft, the Access and Dignity for All Passengers who Travel (ADAPT) Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the Store On-board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act Senate Draft, the Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 Senate Draft, the AVIATE Act Implementation of P.L. 115-254, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Implementation of P.L. 99-435, the Air Carrier Access Act Discussions: Amtrak ADA compliance Discussions: Provisions for the 2023 FAA Reauthorization Act, including training and wheelchair damage and carriage Discussions: Airline federal preemption Discussions: Improving disability-related training for transportation screening officers Discussions: Grants for adult changing tables for airports
Client expense: $76,505 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS)
2023 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 346 / S. 66NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 S. 209 / H.R. 659FAIR Fees Act of 2023 H.R. 911To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes H.R. 185To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. S. 178Airline Passengers Bill of Rights S. 400 / H.R. 1445A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability. S. 525 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost. H.R. 695State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act S. 368A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. S. 545 / H.R. 1267Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S. 561 / H.R. 1233Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023 S. 582 / H.R. 1279A bill to make daylight saving time permanent, and for other purposes S. 615 / H.R. 1293A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes S. 748 / H.R. 3128A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a pilot program to provide veterans with pilot training services. S. 753 / H.R. 1499A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes. H.R. 1716To amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes. S. 1772To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purposes. S. 911A bill to require the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on existing aircraft, and for other purposes. S. 916A bill to limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers, and for other purposes. S. 1818 / S. 1561A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses. H.R. 1Lower Energy Costs Act (permitting) S. 1154 / H.R. 2705A bill to establish the Women in Aviation Advisory Committee. H.R. 2463Junk Fee Prevention Act H.R. 2670 / S. 2226National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 2747To support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes. H.R. 2874 / S. 1292Flight Education Access Act H.R. 2879National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2023 S. 1256 Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3082 / S. 1459MOBILE Act S. 1550Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023 S. 1551Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 S. 1683 / H.R. 3551A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on child safety in aviation. S. 1765 / H.R. 3762A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish evacuation standards for transport category airplanes. H.R. 3394Fund the TSA Act H.R. 3408To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. H.R. 3559FAA Research and Development Act of 2023 H.R. 3560National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act H.R. 3576To expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 3616To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to include medications and medical equipment for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in aircraft emergency medical kits, and for other purposes. H.R. 3647To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 3679To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation administration to develop an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3743To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities. H.R. 3772To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the aviation workforce development program and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. H.R. 3780To modify the termination of the aviation consumer protection advisory committee, and for other purposes. H.R. 3796To provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry. S. 1631Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023 H.R. 3897 / S. 1866To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes. H.R. 3909To amend title 49, United States Code, to restrict an air carrier from operating certain aircraft in all-cargo air transportation without meeting certain requirements for intrusion resistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 3935 / S. 1939Securing Growth with Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization of 2023) H.R. 3938Build It in America Act H.R. 4014To require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air carriers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4037To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to submissions of certain Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4049To provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 4161To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an apprenticeship program for students at flight schools, and for other purposes. H.R. 4193To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a policy with respect to family seating on air transportation, and for other purposes. S. 1911A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes. S. 1914A bill to amend the air traffic controller staffing report, and for other purposes. S. 1935 A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields. S. 1958A bill to identify the standards required to meet the definition of sustainable aviation fuel at the Federal Aviation Administration. S. 1962A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. S. 576Railway Safety Act of 2023 (Hazmat) S. 1838 / H.R. 3881A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. H.R. 3634To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to improve flight recorder and aircraft crash location requirements on certain commercial passenger aircraft by requiring the installation of a second combination digital flight data and cockpit voice recorder system that enables data recovery without an underwater search and recovery. S. 1722A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 4362To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs, and for other purposes H.R. 4367 / S. 2625Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 4446To require air carriers and foreign air carriers to provide on a publicly available website of the carrier information on requirements for on-board wheelchairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4762A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 4820 / S. 2437Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. H.R. 4762To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 5235A bill to expressly include sustainable aviation fuels in the Farm Bill. H.R. 5860Continuing Resolution H.R. 6271To amend certain agricultural laws with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 6363Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 S.3055Adopt GREET Act H.R. 6503To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 6494Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023 In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: 5G Radio Altimeter Interference FAA Authorization Daylight Saving Time (DST) FAA NextGen/Air Traffic Control Modernization Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Commercial Space FAA Part 117 Cargo Operations Air Traffic Control Staffing FAA Regulatory Authority FAA Appropriations FARM Bill Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Authority Advanced Air Mobility TSA Employee Pay Equity Pilots Medical Health and Certification
Client expense: $1,339,700 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Accessible transportation for people with SMA and other disabilities, including accessible air travel, mass transit, and trains. Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (S. 545, H.R. 1267), Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), FAA Reauthorization Act (S. 1939), Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act (S. 400, H.R. 1445), Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act (S. 1765), Airport Accessibility Act, Air Carrier Access Act (P.L. 92-313), MOBILE Act (S. 1459, H.R. 3082), Disability Access to Transportation Act (H.R. 3845, S. 1813), Airport Universal Changing Station bill, ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities, Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2023 · third_quarter · Transportation
S.545/HR 1267 - Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S.1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act
Client expense: $30,345 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2023 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
PL 118-15, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act (FAA Extension) HR 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 HR 3185, DCA Act of 2023 S 1935, AIRWAYS Act S 545/HR 1267, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S 753/HR 1499, Good Jobs for Good Airports Act HR 1818, Aviation Workforce Development Act Parts 135/380 certification 5G spectrum interference with aircraft radio-navigation equipment sustainable aviation fuel and fuel supply aviation workforce issues air traffic control facility staffing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
United Spinal supports the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act S. 545/H.R. 1267, the Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act H.R. 1445/S. 400, H.R. 3762 / S.1765 - the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act, the Airline Safety Information and Entertainment Access Act, S. 1119, the MOBILE Act introduced by U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) H.R. 3802/S. 1459; H.R.3743, a bill To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities. United Spinal supports H.R.1772, the wheelchairs on Airplanes Act introduced by U.S. Representative Dina Titus (D-NV-01). The would help prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel. United Spinal supports the disability-related provisions contained in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, S. 1939. Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023:requires the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) publish an annual report on how quickly, effectively and efficiently consumer complaints related to traveling with a disability are received, addressed and resolved by DOT. Mobility Aids On Board Improve Lives and Empower All (MOBILE) Act: requires DOT issue an advisory circular that provides guidance to airlines on publishing information related to powered wheelchairs, including the dimensions of aircraft cargo holds, and evaluate the frequency and types of mishandling of mobility aids and take actions towards making in-flight wheelchair seating available. Access and Dignity for All People who Travel (ADAPT) Act: requires DOT issue regulations regarding seating accommodations for passengers with disabilities that takes into account being seated next to their companion and requires the Secretary of Transportation establish an optional Known Service Animal Travel Pilot Program, providing service animal users the opportunity to participate in a streamlined pre-registration process. Equal Accessibility to Passenger Portals (Equal APP) Act: requires DOT issue regulations to ensure that customer-facing websites, applications and information communication technologies (ICT) of airlines and airports are accessible. It would require the Secretary to conduct regular audits of such websites, applications and ICTs and allow the Secretary to hold non-compliant entities accountable by issuing civil penalties. Store On-board Wheelchairs in Cabin (STOWIC) Act: requires airlines provide information on the airline website-and anywhere people can make reservations- regarding the rights and responsibilities of both airlines and passengers as to the availability of on-board wheelchairs. It would also require annual staff training regarding assisting people with disabilities on the use of on-board wheelchairs and the right to request an on-board wheelchair. It would allow the Secretary to issue enhanced civil penalties if airlines fail to provide an on-board wheelchair. Airport Accessibility Grants: authorizes a pilot grant program to help airports make their facilities more accessible. The program would be funded at $20 million per year from Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds. Provisions of the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act. United Spinal supports the disability-related provisions contained in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, H. R. 3935/S. 1939, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act including provisions of the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act. United Spinal Association supports H.R. 1499/ S. 753, the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act. SEIU members from across the nation joined United Spinal Association, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and National Disability Rights Network in thanking U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) for his leadership on the Good Jobs for Good Airports bill. Met with Sen.Ted Budd to express support fo GJGA. United Spinal submitted comments in response to the U.S. Department of Transportations (DOT) Request for Information (RFI) about the critical role Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Docket:(DOT-OST-2023-0079), should play in the lives of people with disabilities, especially wheelchair users. United Spinal, along with numerous other disability organizations, met periodically with U. S. Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation Consumer Protection, to discuss disability rights advocacy. United Spinal, along with numerous other disability organizations and aviation industry representatives, participated in a U.S. Department of Transportation public awareness campaign to increase awareness of the different types and levels of accommodations that airlines can provide to passengers with disabilities. United Spinal staff consulted with House Congressional staff per their request on potential legislative language regarding accessible adult changing stations in airports. On September 28th, as part of a coalition of nonprofit organizations advocating for safe and accessible air travel, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Hand In Hand, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, and United Spinal Association issued a joint statement in response to a settlement agreement reached by the U.S. Department of Transportation and United Airlines following a complaint from the late disability rights advocate Engracia Figueroa.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2023 · third_quarter · Veterans
Lobbying in support of improved health care and benefits service for post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans including: the Veterans' Health Empowerment, Access, Leadership, and Transparency for our Heroes (HEALTH) Act of 2023 (S. 1315), to improve access to Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs; the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 1282, S. 344), to provide concurrent receipt to military medical retirees with combat-related injuries; the Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act (H.R. 2441), to expand health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for military sexual trauma; the Return Home to Housing Act (H.R. 491), to improve services for homeless veterans; the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act (S. 141, H.R. 542), to provide better coordination of and access to VA long term care programs for disabled veterans; the Wounded Warrior Access Act (H.R. 1226), to allow for the electronic request of certain veterans records; the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023 (S. 462), to amend the Public Health Service Act to modify the loan repayment program for the substance use disorder treatment workforce to relieve workforce shortages; the VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023 (S. 10), to improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs; the Not Just a Number Act (S. 928), to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prepare an annual report on suicide prevention; the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 (H.R. 1267, S. 545), to protect the rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation; the Healthy Foundations for Homeless Veterans Act (H.R. 645), to permanently authorize the use of certain funds to improve flexibility in the provision of assistance to homeless veterans; the Veterans COLA Act of 2023 (H.R. 1529, S. 777), to increase, effective as of December 1, 2023, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans; the GUARD VA Benefits Act (H.R. 1139), to reinstate penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for VA benefits; Healthy Foundations for Homeless Veterans Act (H.R. 645), to improve services for homeless veterans; Servicemember Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act (H.R. 1521), to extend credit monitoring services to certain Service members and families; the Not Just A Number Act (S. 928), to improve data collection on veteran suicide factors; Care for COFA Veterans Act (S.1913), to improve VA benefits for certain veterans residing in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau; the Student Veterans Transparency and Protection Act (S. 1309), to improve veteran access to information about higher education; the Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act (H.R. 984, S. 106), to increase federal support to county veteran service officers; the VET PFAS Act (H.R. 4249), to increase support for veterans exposed to toxins in military installations; the Veteran Medical Exams for Distant Areas Act (H.R. 5470), to extend license portability for VA medical examiners; the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act (H.R. 2818), to increase grants for home improvements for disabled veterans; the VET-TEC Authorization Act (H.R. 1669), to increase STEM career training for veterans; the Innovative Cognitive Care for Veterans Act (H.R. 9005), to provide telehealth care and support for cognitive impairment; the Expanding Veteran Options for Long Term Care Act (S.495), to allow VA to cover assisted living facility costs for veterans entitled to nursing home care; and the DRIVE Act (H.R.1278, S.592), to increase mileage reimbursement for travel to VA medical appointments.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2023 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act of 2023, support passage S.1939 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, support passage with Amendments that includes components of ACAAA (listed below) S.545/H.R.1267 - Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023, support passage H.R. 14445/S.400 - Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023, support passage
Client expense: $73,758 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
-S. 545/H.R. 1267, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, support passage. -Support updated 504 regulations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access and rights in health care
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2023 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA Reauthorization (H.R.3935 / S.1939)- Provisions related to travel protections for persons with disability. Including provisions Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, EVAC Act, and MOBILE Act. Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (H.R.1267 / S.545) -- provisions related to prohibiting discrimination against disabled individuals by an air carrier. Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act (H.R.3792/ S.1765) - Require FAA to establish evacuation standards for aircrafts taking inconsideration the needs of people with disabilities who need to exit an aircraft in an emergency. MOBILE ACT (H.R.3802 / S.1459) - Provisions related to proper stowage of power wheelchair, publishing dimensions of cargo holds on airlines, accommodating passengers in wheelchairs in the cabin, assessing economic and financial feasibility of accommodation.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: S. 209/H.R. 659, the FAIR Fees Act of 2023; H.R. 911/S. 911, A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes; S. 178, the Airline Passengers Bill of Rights; S. 400/H.R. 1445, A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability; S. 525, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost; H.R. 695, the State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act; S. 368/H.R. 3772, A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes; S. 545/H.R. 1267, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023; S. 561/H.R. 1233, the Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023; S. 615/H.R. 1293, A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes; S. 748, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a pilot program to provide veterans with pilot training services; S. 753/H.R. 1499, A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes; H.R. 1716, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes; S. 1772, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purpose; H.R. 1818/S. 1561, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses; H.R. 1071, the Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2023; H.R. 1716/S. 1256, the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act; H.R. 3082/S. 1459, the MOBILE Act; S. 1550, the Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023; S. 1551, the Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023; H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; H.R. 4367/S. 2625, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions relating to Transportation Security Administration and Customs and Border Protection funding, fees, and personnel; H.R. 2670/S. 2226, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, provisions relating to sustainable aviation fuel and non-premium war risk insurance; H.R. 2463/S. 916, the Junk Fee Prevention Act; H.R. 2747, A bill to support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes; H.R. 2874/S.1292, the Flight Education Access Act; H.R. 3551/S. 1683, the Kids Fly Safe Act; H.R. 3762/S. 1765, the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act; H.R. 3394, the Fund the TSA Act; H.R. 3576/S. 1722, A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers; H.R. 3647, A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes; H.R. 3796, A bill to provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry; H.R. 3897/S. 1866, A bill to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes; H.R. 4049, A bill to provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes; S. 1911, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes; S. 1935, A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields; S. 1962, A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes; H.R. 3881/S. 1838, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023; H.R. 3634, the Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2023; H.R. 4446, the Store On-Board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act of 2023; H.R. 4820/S. 2437, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, provisions relating to FAA staffing and modernization and sustainable aviation fuel; H.R. 4762, To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program; H.R. 5235, the Farm to Fuselage Act; H.R. 5860/PL 118-15, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act, provisions relating to FAA funding and authorization extension, and non-premium war risk insurance, and H.R. 5711, the Airport and Airway Extension Act. Request for Comments, Minimum Seat Dimensions Necessary for Safety of Air Passengers (Emergency Evacuation) in FAA-2022-1001; NPRM, Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees in DOT-OST-2017-0007; NPRM, Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections in DOT-OST-2022-0089; In the matter of ALL U.S. AIR CARRIERS Waiver of the dormancy and startup conditions on limited entry route authority in DOT-OST-2020-0035; Orders Limiting Operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport and New York LaGuardia Airport; High Density Traffic Airports Rule at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at FAA-2020-0862; In the matter of 2019 Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding in DOT-OST-2019-0014; Executive Order 14036 on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, July 9, 2021; Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including: - FAA Air Traffic Control operations, modernization, staffing and equipage; - Passenger Facility Charges; - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, fee diversion, passenger and baggage inspection issues, aircraft security, TSA wait times, facilities, equipment, biometrics, and staffing issues); - Airport Security Issues; - Cybersecurity issues; - Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases, revenue diversion, biometric entry/exit); - Aircraft noise and emissions issues; - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service funding, passenger and cargo inspection issues, and inspection fees; - International air service rights issues (Open Skies, U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); - Ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); -Customer service issues including travel waivers, travel credits, refund policies, accommodations and compensation for delays and cancellations, seat size, and family seating; - Passenger Accessibility issues; - Global Distribution Systems/Online Travel Agents; - Air Carrier Cabotage Exemptions; - Revenue Diversion; - Information Technology issues; - Labor issues, including workforce development; - Domestic and international allocation of gates and slots; - FAA Reauthorization; - Regulatory Reform; - Data Privacy; - Aircraft Certification Issues; - Taxes On Aviation; - Climate Policy; - Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF); - Airport Infrastructure; - Tourism; - Spectrum Interference Issues; - Aircraft equipage issues; - Airline operations issues;
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)