NATIONAL TOUR ASSOCIATION

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Lobbying Spend

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Filings

104

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	—	3	1
2025	—	4	1
2024	—	4	1
2023	—	4	1
2022	—	4	1
2021	—	4	1
2020	—	4	1
2019	—	5	2
2018	—	4	1
2017	—	4	1
2016	—	4	1
2015	—	5	2
2014	—	4	1
2013	—	4	1
2012	—	4	1
2011	—	4	1
2010	—	9	2
2009	—	8	2
2008	—	6	2
2007	—	2	1
2006	—	2	1
2005	—	1	1
2004	—	2	1
2003	—	2	1
2002	—	1	1
2001	—	1	1
2000	—	3	1
1999	—	2	1

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
RICHER ADVISORS	—	27
SIGNAL GROUP CONSULTING, LLC	—	17
ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC	—	29
JAMES SANTINI	—	28
MRS. JANINE SMITH	—	3

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	97
SENATE	94
Interior, Dept of (DOI)	70
Natl Park Service (NPS)	64
Small Business Administration (SBA)	46
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)	39
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	34
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	27
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	24
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)	23
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)	21
U.S. Forest Service	20
Architect of the Capitol (AOC)	19
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)	18
State, Dept of (DOS)	17
Treasury, Dept of	17
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration	16
U.S. Customs & Border Protection	16
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	13
Smithsonian Institution	12

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Travel/Tourism	Travel/Tourism	103
Transportation	Transportation	50
Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation	Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation	46
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	31
Aviation/Airlines/Airports	Aviation/Airlines/Airports	31
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	28
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	6
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	3
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	3
Roads/Highway	Roads/Highway	1
Gaming/Gambling/Casino	Gaming/Gambling/Casino	1
Economics/Economic Development	Economics/Economic Development	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 9250119th Congress

Great American Outdoors Act 250

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National parks issues, implementation and reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act (P.L. 116-152), issues related to commercial use authorizations. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the America the Beautiful Act (S.1547), Issues related to the Great American Outdoors Act 250 (H.R.9250).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.9250

S. 1547119th Congress

America the Beautiful Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National parks issues, implementation and reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act (P.L. 116-152), issues related to commercial use authorizations. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the America the Beautiful Act (S.1547), Issues related to the Great American Outdoors Act 250 (H.R.9250).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S.1547

H.R. 9250119th Congress

Great American Outdoors Act 250

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National parks issues, implementation and reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act (P.L. 116-152), issues related to commercial use authorizations. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the America the Beautiful Act (S.1547), Issues related to the Great American Outdoors Act 250 (H.R.9250).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.9250

S. 1547119th Congress

America the Beautiful Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National parks issues, implementation and reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act (P.L. 116-152), issues related to commercial use authorizations. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the America the Beautiful Act (S.1547), Issues related to the Great American Outdoors Act 250 (H.R.9250).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S.1547

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H.R. 10545118th Congress

American Relief Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National parks funding. Issues related to FY2024 appropriations (P.L. 118-42). H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. Issues related to FY2025 appropriations. Issues related to H.R.10545 - The American Relief Act, 2025

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.10545

H.R. 4366118th Congress

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National parks funding. Issues related to FY2024 appropriations (P.L. 118-42). H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. Issues related to FY2025 appropriations. Issues related to H.R.10545 - The American Relief Act, 2025

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.4366

S. 3375117th Congress

Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Visa Waiver Program, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S. 3375

H.R. 4366118th Congress

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National parks funding. Issues related to FY2024 appropriations (P.L. 118-42). H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. Issues related to FY2025 appropriations.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.4366

S. 3375117th Congress

Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Visa Waiver Program, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S. 3375

H.R. 3935118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Aviation consumer protection issues, implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254), Issues related to the Hawaii Air Tour Management Act. FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.3935

H.R. 4366118th Congress

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

National parks funding. Issues related to FY2024 appropriations. H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.4366

S. 3375117th Congress

Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

People to people travel and Cuba legislation, issues related to the Visa Waiver Program, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S. 3375

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Aviation consumer protection issues, implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254), Issues related to the Hawaii Air Tour Management Act. FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S.1939

H.R. 3935118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Aviation consumer protection issues, implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254), Issues related to the Hawaii Air Tour Management Act. FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.3935

H.R. 4366118th Congress

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

National parks funding. Issues related to FY2024 appropriations. H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.4366

S. 3375117th Congress

Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

People to people travel and Cuba legislation, issues related to the Visa Waiver Program, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S. 3375

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Aviation consumer protection issues, implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254), Issues related to the Hawaii Air Tour Management Act. FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S.1939

H.R. 3935118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2023 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Aviation consumer protection issues, implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254), Issues related to the Hawaii Air Tour Management Act. FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.3935

H.R. 4366118th Congress

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

2023 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

National parks funding. Issues related to FY2024 appropriations. H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.4366

S. 3375117th Congress

Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021

2023 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

People to people travel and Cuba legislation, issues related to the Visa Waiver Program, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S. 3375

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2023 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Aviation consumer protection issues, implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254), Issues related to the Hawaii Air Tour Management Act. FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S.1939

H.R. 1346117th Congress

Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

People to people travel and Cuba legislation, issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, COVID-19 relief generally for the Travel and Tourism industry, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (H.R. 1346/S. 477). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Direct relief for tour operators. Issues related to restoring international travel and restoring travel between the US and Canada and the US and Mexico. Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375). Issues related to pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for international inbound travel. Visit America Act (H.R.6965).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1346

H.R. 6965117th Congress

Visit America Act

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

People to people travel and Cuba legislation, issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, COVID-19 relief generally for the Travel and Tourism industry, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (H.R. 1346/S. 477). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Direct relief for tour operators. Issues related to restoring international travel and restoring travel between the US and Canada and the US and Mexico. Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375). Issues related to pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for international inbound travel. Visit America Act (H.R.6965).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.6965

H.R. 3935118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Aviation consumer protection issues, implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254), COVID-19 relief for the travel and tourism industry and aviation industry, Issue related to the Hawaii Air Tour Management Act. FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R.3935

S. 3375117th Congress

Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

People to people travel and Cuba legislation, issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, COVID-19 relief generally for the Travel and Tourism industry, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (H.R. 1346/S. 477). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Direct relief for tour operators. Issues related to restoring international travel and restoring travel between the US and Canada and the US and Mexico. Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375). Issues related to pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for international inbound travel. Visit America Act (H.R.6965).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S. 3375

Source: Senate LDA

NATIONAL TOUR ASSOCIATION — Lobbying Disclosure | Poliscope