UNITED STATES TOUR OPERATORS ASSOCIATION

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Lobbying Spend

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Filings

Firms Hired

Active Period

2011–2026

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	—	4	1
2014	—	4	1
2013	—	4	1
2012	—	4	1
2011	—	4	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
SIGNAL GROUP CONSULTING, LLC	—	35
ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC	—	29

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
SENATE	61
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	58
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	56
Interior, Dept of (DOI)	34
Natl Park Service (NPS)	34
Small Business Administration (SBA)	34
State, Dept of (DOS)	27
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	10

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	64
Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation	Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation	64
Transportation	Transportation	64
Travel/Tourism	Travel/Tourism	64
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	58
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	54
Aviation/Airlines/Airports	Aviation/Airlines/Airports	30
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)	Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)	6

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) 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: $30,000

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) 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: $30,000

Matched citations: S.1547

H.R. 9250119th Congress

Great American Outdoors Act 250

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

National parks issues, implementation and reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act (P.L. 116-152) 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: $30,000

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) 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: $30,000

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). Issues related to FY2025 appropriations. Issues related to H.R.10545 - The American Relief Act, 2025.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.10545

H.R. 3935118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · 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). FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935). Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63). Issues related to travel refunds. Issues related to airline ancillary service fee disclosure.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.3935

H.R. 5517118th Congress

Increasing our Nation’s Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. The Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R.6610). Visa Improvement, Streamlined Investment, and Tourism Optimization Reform (VISITOR) Act (H.R. 7263). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (H.R.5517). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (S.4006).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.5517

H.R. 6610118th Congress

Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. The Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R.6610). Visa Improvement, Streamlined Investment, and Tourism Optimization Reform (VISITOR) Act (H.R. 7263). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (H.R.5517). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (S.4006).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.6610

H.R. 7263118th Congress

VISITOR Act

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. The Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R.6610). Visa Improvement, Streamlined Investment, and Tourism Optimization Reform (VISITOR) Act (H.R. 7263). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (H.R.5517). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (S.4006).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 7263

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · 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). FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935). Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63). Issues related to travel refunds. Issues related to airline ancillary service fee disclosure.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S.1939

S. 4006118th Congress

INVEST in Our Communities Act

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. The Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R.6610). Visa Improvement, Streamlined Investment, and Tourism Optimization Reform (VISITOR) Act (H.R. 7263). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (H.R.5517). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (S.4006).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S.4006

H.R. 3935118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · 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). FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935). Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63). Issues related to travel refunds. Issues related to airline ancillary service fee disclosure.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.3935

H.R. 5517118th Congress

Increasing our Nation’s Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. The Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R.6610). Visa Improvement, Streamlined Investment, and Tourism Optimization Reform (VISITOR) Act (H.R. 7263). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (H.R.5517). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (S.4006).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.5517

H.R. 6610118th Congress

Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. The Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R.6610). Visa Improvement, Streamlined Investment, and Tourism Optimization Reform (VISITOR) Act (H.R. 7263). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (H.R.5517). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (S.4006).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.6610

H.R. 7263118th Congress

VISITOR Act

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. The Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R.6610). Visa Improvement, Streamlined Investment, and Tourism Optimization Reform (VISITOR) Act (H.R. 7263). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (H.R.5517). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (S.4006).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 7263

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · 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). FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935). Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63). Issues related to travel refunds. Issues related to airline ancillary service fee disclosure.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S.1939

S. 4006118th Congress

INVEST in Our Communities Act

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. The Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R.6610). Visa Improvement, Streamlined Investment, and Tourism Optimization Reform (VISITOR) Act (H.R. 7263). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (H.R.5517). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (S.4006).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S.4006

H.R. 3935118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · second_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). FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935). Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63). Issues related to travel refunds. Issues related to airline ancillary service fee disclosure.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.3935

H.R. 5517118th Congress

Increasing our Nation’s Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act

2024 · second_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, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. The Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R.6610). Visa Improvement, Streamlined Investment, and Tourism Optimization Reform (VISITOR) Act (H.R. 7263). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (H.R.5517). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (S.4006).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.5517

H.R. 6610118th Congress

Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act

2024 · second_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, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. The Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R.6610). Visa Improvement, Streamlined Investment, and Tourism Optimization Reform (VISITOR) Act (H.R. 7263). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (H.R.5517). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (S.4006).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.6610

H.R. 7263118th Congress

VISITOR Act

2024 · second_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, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. The Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R.6610). Visa Improvement, Streamlined Investment, and Tourism Optimization Reform (VISITOR) Act (H.R. 7263). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (H.R.5517). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (S.4006).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 7263

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · second_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). FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935). Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63). Issues related to travel refunds. Issues related to airline ancillary service fee disclosure.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S.1939

S. 4006118th Congress

INVEST in Our Communities Act

2024 · second_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, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Visa processing times. The Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R.6610). Visa Improvement, Streamlined Investment, and Tourism Optimization Reform (VISITOR) Act (H.R. 7263). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (H.R.5517). Increasing our Nations Value through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act (S.4006).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S.4006

H.R. 3935118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · first_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). FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.3935

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · first_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). FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939). The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S.1939

Source: Senate LDA

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