JONATHAN GRELLA

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements;commercial airline taxes; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. Lobbied Department of State, the White House, and Congress on issues related to the interagency review of U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition and connectivity issues; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues.

FY17 and FY18 THUD Appropriations- transportation funding and government travel issues. Worked with the Department of Transportation staff on issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure. Lobbied Congress in support of H.R. 1664, the "Investing in America: A penny for Progress Act." Open Skies, H.R. 1265 Passenger Facility Charge, Airport Financing.

FY18 THUD appropriations bill to insert language related to passenger facility charge increase, FAA Modernization bill to insert language related to passenger facility charge increase. FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements;commercial airline taxes; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. Lobbied Department of State, the White House, and Congress on issues related to the interagency review of U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. General support for Open Skies agreements, competition policy, and travel facilitation.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements;commercial airline taxes; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. Lobbied Department of State, the White House, and Congress on issues related to the interagency review of U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition and connectivity issues; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues. FY18 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding;DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. J.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation.

FY17 and FY18 THUD Appropriations Lobbied DOT, Department of State and Congress on issues related to the inter agency review of our open skies agreements with United Arab Emirates and Qatar; general lobbying aimed at education on airline competition and connectivity issues; general lobbying aimed at education on the passenger facility charge. Lobbied congress on aviation and FAA re authorization issues (including airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, Next Gen air traffic control system; air traffic control reform/funding; Open Skies Agreements; air service development programs, commercial airline taxes) Lobbied Congress in support of H.R. 1265, the "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act." Lobbied on FY17 AND FY18 Congressional budget resolution on provisions related to airport financing.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues. FY18 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding;DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. J.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation.

Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, on issues related to the June 21, 2017 Executive Order amending Executive Order 13597 on visa processing. Lobbied the same entities on the visa waiver program including inclusion of Poland in the Visa Waiver Program as well as general expansion. Lobbied same entities on expansion of Global Entry, pre-clearance, and the plan to deploy biometric exit at ports of entry. Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security on general international in-bound travel issues and promotion, security policies and the intersection of those policies with travel, in-bound facilitation messaging, and other efforts to promote in-bound international travel to the United States. Lobbied additionally on promotion and reauthorization of Brand USA and the Presidents FY2018 budget request. Lobbied on laptop restrictions for in-bound travelers including the recent proposal by DHS to limit technology on airplanes, as well as general lobbying cybersecurity and data breach rules for businesses and corporations, lobbied on Presidents executive order and similar initiatives on travel to the United States by international visitors, as well as education on the intersections between travel and terror threats. H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 2514, the Faster Act; S. 763, Surface and Maritime Security Act; TSA Precheck Program; CBP Airport Operations and Staffing; H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017; H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act; H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control; Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program; H.R. 158, The Cory Jones Act; HR1309, TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 Customs and Border Protection Staffing, Visa Waiver Program, Aviation Security Rules, Immigration and Travel Executive Order, FY18 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

TSA Precheck Program, CBP Airport Operations and Staffing, H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017, H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act, H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technology Acquisitions Act, FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry, Automated Passport Control, Mobile Passport Control, Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158 Travel Executive Order, Pre-clearance, Baggage Screening, Travel Screening. Issues related to domestic terrorism and improving our response capabilities to attacks on soft targets, issues related to data breach protection and the need for a nationwide law, Lobbying related to reservation of the visa waiver program, lobbying related to visa policies, lobbying related to to President's Executive Order on border security, lobbying related generally to border security functions of the United States, lobbying related to CBP modernization, lobbying related to improving the entry and exit experience at U.S. airports, lobbying related policies to market the US to international travelers.

Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, on issues related to the June 21, 2017 Executive Order amending Executive Order 13597 on visa processing. Lobbied the same entities on the visa waiver program including inclusion of Poland in the Visa Waiver Program as well as general expansion. Lobbied same entities on expansion of Global Entry, pre-clearance, and the plan to deploy biometric exit at ports of entry. Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security on general international in-bound travel issues and promotion, security policies and the intersection of those policies with travel, in-bound facilitation messaging, and other efforts to promote in-bound international travel to the United States. Lobbied additionally on promotion and reauthorization of Brand USA and the Presidents FY2018 budget request. Lobbied on laptop restrictions for in-bound travelers including the recent proposal by DHS to limit technology on airplanes, as well as general lobbying cybersecurity and data breach rules for businesses and corporations, lobbied on Presidents executive order and similar initiatives on travel to the United States by international visitors, as well as education on the intersections between travel and terror threats. H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 2514, the Faster Act; S. 763, Surface and Maritime Security Act; TSA Precheck Program; CBP Airport Operations and Staffing; H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017; H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act; H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control; Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program; H.R. 158, The Cory Jones Act; HR1309, TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 Customs and Border Protection Staffing, Visa Waiver Program, Aviation Security Rules, Immigration and Travel Executive Order, FY18 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, on issues related to the June 21, 2017 Executive Order amending Executive Order 13597 on visa processing. Lobbied the same entities on the visa waiver program including inclusion of Poland in the Visa Waiver Program as well as general expansion. Lobbied same entities on expansion of Global Entry, pre-clearance, and the plan to deploy biometric exit at ports of entry. Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security on general international in-bound travel issues and promotion, security policies and the intersection of those policies with travel, in-bound facilitation messaging, and other efforts to promote in-bound international travel to the United States. Lobbied additionally on promotion and reauthorization of Brand USA and the Presidents FY2018 budget request. Lobbied on laptop restrictions for in-bound travelers including the recent proposal by DHS to limit technology on airplanes, as well as general lobbying cybersecurity and data breach rules for businesses and corporations, lobbied on Presidents executive order and similar initiatives on travel to the United States by international visitors, as well as education on the intersections between travel and terror threats. H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 2514, the Faster Act; S. 763, Surface and Maritime Security Act; TSA Precheck Program; CBP Airport Operations and Staffing; H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017; H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act; H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control; Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program; H.R. 158, The Cory Jones Act; HR1309, TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 Customs and Border Protection Staffing, Visa Waiver Program, Aviation Security Rules, Immigration and Travel Executive Order, FY18 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

TSA Precheck Program, CBP Airport Operations and Staffing, H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017, H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act, H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technology Acquisitions Act, FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry, Automated Passport Control, Mobile Passport Control, Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158 Travel Executive Order, Pre-clearance, Baggage Screening, Travel Screening. Issues related to domestic terrorism and improving our response capabilities to attacks on soft targets, issues related to data breach protection and the need for a nationwide law, Lobbying related to reservation of the visa waiver program, lobbying related to visa policies, lobbying related to to President's Executive Order on border security, lobbying related generally to border security functions of the United States, lobbying related to CBP modernization, lobbying related to improving the entry and exit experience at U.S. airports, lobbying related policies to market the US to international travelers.

Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, on issues related to the June 21, 2017 Executive Order amending Executive Order 13597 on visa processing. Lobbied the same entities on the visa waiver program including inclusion of Poland in the Visa Waiver Program as well as general expansion. Lobbied same entities on expansion of Global Entry, pre-clearance, and the plan to deploy biometric exit at ports of entry. Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security on general international in-bound travel issues and promotion, security policies and the intersection of those policies with travel, in-bound facilitation messaging, and other efforts to promote in-bound international travel to the United States. Lobbied additionally on promotion and reauthorization of Brand USA and the Presidents FY2018 budget request. Lobbied on laptop restrictions for in-bound travelers including the recent proposal by DHS to limit technology on airplanes, as well as general lobbying cybersecurity and data breach rules for businesses and corporations, lobbied on Presidents executive order and similar initiatives on travel to the United States by international visitors, as well as education on the intersections between travel and terror threats. H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 2514, the Faster Act; S. 763, Surface and Maritime Security Act; TSA Precheck Program; CBP Airport Operations and Staffing; H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017; H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act; H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control; Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program; H.R. 158, The Cory Jones Act; HR1309, TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 Customs and Border Protection Staffing, Visa Waiver Program, Aviation Security Rules, Immigration and Travel Executive Order, FY18 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, on issues related to the June 21, 2017 Executive Order amending Executive Order 13597 on visa processing. Lobbied the same entities on the visa waiver program including inclusion of Poland in the Visa Waiver Program as well as general expansion. Lobbied same entities on expansion of Global Entry, pre-clearance, and the plan to deploy biometric exit at ports of entry. Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security on general international in-bound travel issues and promotion, security policies and the intersection of those policies with travel, in-bound facilitation messaging, and other efforts to promote in-bound international travel to the United States. Lobbied additionally on promotion and reauthorization of Brand USA and the Presidents FY2018 budget request. Lobbied on laptop restrictions for in-bound travelers including the recent proposal by DHS to limit technology on airplanes, as well as general lobbying cybersecurity and data breach rules for businesses and corporations, lobbied on Presidents executive order and similar initiatives on travel to the United States by international visitors, as well as education on the intersections between travel and terror threats. H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 2514, the Faster Act; S. 763, Surface and Maritime Security Act; TSA Precheck Program; CBP Airport Operations and Staffing; H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017; H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act; H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control; Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program; H.R. 158, The Cory Jones Act; HR1309, TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 Customs and Border Protection Staffing, Visa Waiver Program, Aviation Security Rules, Immigration and Travel Executive Order, FY18 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

TSA Precheck Program, CBP Airport Operations and Staffing, H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017, H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act, H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technology Acquisitions Act, FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry, Automated Passport Control, Mobile Passport Control, Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158 Travel Executive Order, Pre-clearance, Baggage Screening, Travel Screening. Issues related to domestic terrorism and improving our response capabilities to attacks on soft targets, issues related to data breach protection and the need for a nationwide law, Lobbying related to reservation of the visa waiver program, lobbying related to visa policies, lobbying related to to President's Executive Order on border security, lobbying related generally to border security functions of the United States, lobbying related to CBP modernization, lobbying related to improving the entry and exit experience at U.S. airports, lobbying related policies to market the US to international travelers.

Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, on issues related to the June 21, 2017 Executive Order amending Executive Order 13597 on visa processing. Lobbied the same entities on the visa waiver program including inclusion of Poland in the Visa Waiver Program as well as general expansion. Lobbied same entities on expansion of Global Entry, pre-clearance, and the plan to deploy biometric exit at ports of entry. Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security on general international in-bound travel issues and promotion, security policies and the intersection of those policies with travel, in-bound facilitation messaging, and other efforts to promote in-bound international travel to the United States. Lobbied additionally on promotion and reauthorization of Brand USA and the Presidents FY2018 budget request. Lobbied on laptop restrictions for in-bound travelers including the recent proposal by DHS to limit technology on airplanes, as well as general lobbying cybersecurity and data breach rules for businesses and corporations, lobbied on Presidents executive order and similar initiatives on travel to the United States by international visitors, as well as education on the intersections between travel and terror threats. H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 2514, the Faster Act; S. 763, Surface and Maritime Security Act; TSA Precheck Program; CBP Airport Operations and Staffing; H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017; H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act; H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control; Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program; H.R. 158, The Cory Jones Act; HR1309, TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 Customs and Border Protection Staffing, Visa Waiver Program, Aviation Security Rules, Immigration and Travel Executive Order, FY18 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding;DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. H.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation. Lobbied in favor of infrastructure legislation to boost public and private investment and streamline federal regulations. Travel Executive Order,international travel, airport financing.

FY17 and FY18 THUD Appropriations- transportation funding and government travel issues. Worked with the Department of Transportation staff on issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure. Lobbied Congress in support of H.R. 1664, the "Investing in America: A penny for Progress Act." Open Skies, H.R. 1265 Passenger Facility Charge, Airport Financing.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues. FY18 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding;DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. J.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements;commercial airline taxes; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. Lobbied Department of State, the White House, and Congress on issues related to the interagency review of U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition and connectivity issues; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues.

FY18 THUD appropriations bill to insert language related to passenger facility charge increase, FAA Modernization bill to insert language related to passenger facility charge increase. FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements;commercial airline taxes; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. Lobbied Department of State, the White House, and Congress on issues related to the interagency review of U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. General support for Open Skies agreements, competition policy, and travel facilitation.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements;commercial airline taxes; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. Lobbied Department of State, the White House, and Congress on issues related to the interagency review of U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition and connectivity issues; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues. FY18 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding;DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. J.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues. FY18 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding;DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. J.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation.

Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, on issues related to the June 21, 2017 Executive Order amending Executive Order 13597 on visa processing. Lobbied the same entities on the visa waiver program including inclusion of Poland in the Visa Waiver Program as well as general expansion. Lobbied same entities on expansion of Global Entry, pre-clearance, and the plan to deploy biometric exit at ports of entry. Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security on general international in-bound travel issues and promotion, security policies and the intersection of those policies with travel, in-bound facilitation messaging, and other efforts to promote in-bound international travel to the United States. Lobbied additionally on promotion and reauthorization of Brand USA and the Presidents FY2018 budget request. Lobbied on laptop restrictions for in-bound travelers including the recent proposal by DHS to limit technology on airplanes, as well as general lobbying cybersecurity and data breach rules for businesses and corporations, lobbied on Presidents executive order and similar initiatives on travel to the United States by international visitors, as well as education on the intersections between travel and terror threats. H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 2514, the Faster Act; S. 763, Surface and Maritime Security Act; TSA Precheck Program; CBP Airport Operations and Staffing; H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017; H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act; H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control; Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program; H.R. 158, The Cory Jones Act; HR1309, TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 Customs and Border Protection Staffing, Visa Waiver Program, Aviation Security Rules, Immigration and Travel Executive Order, FY18 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, on issues related to the June 21, 2017 Executive Order amending Executive Order 13597 on visa processing. Lobbied the same entities on the visa waiver program including inclusion of Poland in the Visa Waiver Program as well as general expansion. Lobbied same entities on expansion of Global Entry, pre-clearance, and the plan to deploy biometric exit at ports of entry. Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security on general international in-bound travel issues and promotion, security policies and the intersection of those policies with travel, in-bound facilitation messaging, and other efforts to promote in-bound international travel to the United States. Lobbied additionally on promotion and reauthorization of Brand USA and the Presidents FY2018 budget request. Lobbied on laptop restrictions for in-bound travelers including the recent proposal by DHS to limit technology on airplanes, as well as general lobbying cybersecurity and data breach rules for businesses and corporations, lobbied on Presidents executive order and similar initiatives on travel to the United States by international visitors, as well as education on the intersections between travel and terror threats. H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 2514, the Faster Act; S. 763, Surface and Maritime Security Act; TSA Precheck Program; CBP Airport Operations and Staffing; H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017; H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act; H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control; Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program; H.R. 158, The Cory Jones Act; HR1309, TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 Customs and Border Protection Staffing, Visa Waiver Program, Aviation Security Rules, Immigration and Travel Executive Order, FY18 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, on issues related to the June 21, 2017 Executive Order amending Executive Order 13597 on visa processing. Lobbied the same entities on the visa waiver program including inclusion of Poland in the Visa Waiver Program as well as general expansion. Lobbied same entities on expansion of Global Entry, pre-clearance, and the plan to deploy biometric exit at ports of entry. Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security on general international in-bound travel issues and promotion, security policies and the intersection of those policies with travel, in-bound facilitation messaging, and other efforts to promote in-bound international travel to the United States. Lobbied additionally on promotion and reauthorization of Brand USA and the Presidents FY2018 budget request. Lobbied on laptop restrictions for in-bound travelers including the recent proposal by DHS to limit technology on airplanes, as well as general lobbying cybersecurity and data breach rules for businesses and corporations, lobbied on Presidents executive order and similar initiatives on travel to the United States by international visitors, as well as education on the intersections between travel and terror threats. H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 2514, the Faster Act; S. 763, Surface and Maritime Security Act; TSA Precheck Program; CBP Airport Operations and Staffing; H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017; H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act; H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control; Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program; H.R. 158, The Cory Jones Act; HR1309, TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 Customs and Border Protection Staffing, Visa Waiver Program, Aviation Security Rules, Immigration and Travel Executive Order, FY18 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, on issues related to the June 21, 2017 Executive Order amending Executive Order 13597 on visa processing. Lobbied the same entities on the visa waiver program including inclusion of Poland in the Visa Waiver Program as well as general expansion. Lobbied same entities on expansion of Global Entry, pre-clearance, and the plan to deploy biometric exit at ports of entry. Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security on general international in-bound travel issues and promotion, security policies and the intersection of those policies with travel, in-bound facilitation messaging, and other efforts to promote in-bound international travel to the United States. Lobbied additionally on promotion and reauthorization of Brand USA and the Presidents FY2018 budget request. Lobbied on laptop restrictions for in-bound travelers including the recent proposal by DHS to limit technology on airplanes, as well as general lobbying cybersecurity and data breach rules for businesses and corporations, lobbied on Presidents executive order and similar initiatives on travel to the United States by international visitors, as well as education on the intersections between travel and terror threats. H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 2514, the Faster Act; S. 763, Surface and Maritime Security Act; TSA Precheck Program; CBP Airport Operations and Staffing; H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017; H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act; H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control; Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program; H.R. 158, The Cory Jones Act; HR1309, TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 Customs and Border Protection Staffing, Visa Waiver Program, Aviation Security Rules, Immigration and Travel Executive Order, FY18 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues. FY18 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding;DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. J.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements;commercial airline taxes; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. Lobbied Department of State, the White House, and Congress on issues related to the interagency review of U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition and connectivity issues; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues.

FY18 THUD appropriations bill to insert language related to passenger facility charge increase, FAA Modernization bill to insert language related to passenger facility charge increase. FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements;commercial airline taxes; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. Lobbied Department of State, the White House, and Congress on issues related to the interagency review of U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. General support for Open Skies agreements, competition policy, and travel facilitation.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements;commercial airline taxes; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. Lobbied Department of State, the White House, and Congress on issues related to the interagency review of U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition and connectivity issues; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues. FY18 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding;DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. J.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues. FY18 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding;DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. J.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues. FY18 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding;DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. J.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements;commercial airline taxes; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. Lobbied Department of State, the White House, and Congress on issues related to the interagency review of U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition and connectivity issues; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues.

FY18 THUD appropriations bill to insert language related to passenger facility charge increase, FAA Modernization bill to insert language related to passenger facility charge increase. FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements;commercial airline taxes; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. Lobbied Department of State, the White House, and Congress on issues related to the interagency review of U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. General support for Open Skies agreements, competition policy, and travel facilitation.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements;commercial airline taxes; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. Lobbied Department of State, the White House, and Congress on issues related to the interagency review of U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition and connectivity issues; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues. FY18 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding;DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. J.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on airport improvement program funding; air traffic control funding; Open Skies agreements; flags of convenience; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; air traffic control reform; Open Skies agreements; DOT full fare advertising rules; and air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. Airline competition; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues. FY18 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding;DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. J.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation.

Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, on issues related to the June 21, 2017 Executive Order amending Executive Order 13597 on visa processing. Lobbied the same entities on the visa waiver program including inclusion of Poland in the Visa Waiver Program as well as general expansion. Lobbied same entities on expansion of Global Entry, pre-clearance, and the plan to deploy biometric exit at ports of entry. Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security on general international in-bound travel issues and promotion, security policies and the intersection of those policies with travel, in-bound facilitation messaging, and other efforts to promote in-bound international travel to the United States. Lobbied additionally on promotion and reauthorization of Brand USA and the Presidents FY2018 budget request. Lobbied on laptop restrictions for in-bound travelers including the recent proposal by DHS to limit technology on airplanes, as well as general lobbying cybersecurity and data breach rules for businesses and corporations, lobbied on Presidents executive order and similar initiatives on travel to the United States by international visitors, as well as education on the intersections between travel and terror threats. H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 2514, the Faster Act; S. 763, Surface and Maritime Security Act; TSA Precheck Program; CBP Airport Operations and Staffing; H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017; H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act; H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control; Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program; H.R. 158, The Cory Jones Act; HR1309, TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 Customs and Border Protection Staffing, Visa Waiver Program, Aviation Security Rules, Immigration and Travel Executive Order, FY18 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, on issues related to the June 21, 2017 Executive Order amending Executive Order 13597 on visa processing. Lobbied the same entities on the visa waiver program including inclusion of Poland in the Visa Waiver Program as well as general expansion. Lobbied same entities on expansion of Global Entry, pre-clearance, and the plan to deploy biometric exit at ports of entry. Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security on general international in-bound travel issues and promotion, security policies and the intersection of those policies with travel, in-bound facilitation messaging, and other efforts to promote in-bound international travel to the United States. Lobbied additionally on promotion and reauthorization of Brand USA and the Presidents FY2018 budget request. Lobbied on laptop restrictions for in-bound travelers including the recent proposal by DHS to limit technology on airplanes, as well as general lobbying cybersecurity and data breach rules for businesses and corporations, lobbied on Presidents executive order and similar initiatives on travel to the United States by international visitors, as well as education on the intersections between travel and terror threats. H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 2514, the Faster Act; S. 763, Surface and Maritime Security Act; TSA Precheck Program; CBP Airport Operations and Staffing; H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017; H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act; H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control; Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program; H.R. 158, The Cory Jones Act; HR1309, TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 Customs and Border Protection Staffing, Visa Waiver Program, Aviation Security Rules, Immigration and Travel Executive Order, FY18 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization.