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Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against enacting industry specific privacy laws for commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied for publication and successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap, with periodic review and comment by stakeholders (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS(H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied for cockpit display study (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied in favor of test sites for UAS tracking technology (H.R. 4441, S. 2658).
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ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2016 · first_quarter · Q1
--Lobbied against enacting industry specific privacy laws for commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied for publication and successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap, with periodic review and comment by stakeholders (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS(H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied for cockpit display study (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied in favor of test sites for UAS tracking technology (H.R. 4441, S. 2658).
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
Source: Senate LDA
--Lobbied against enacting industry specific privacy laws for commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied for publication and successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap, with periodic review and comment by stakeholders (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS(H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied for cockpit display study (H.R. 4441, S. 2658). --Lobbied in favor of test sites for UAS tracking technology (H.R. 4441, S. 2658).
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Resolutions, H. Con. Res. 27 and S. Con. Res. 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: --Adapative control technology program (under R&D) - Navy), and --KC 135 auto throttles program (under R&D - Air Force). --Lobbied for increased funding in the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vaport sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriatons for FAA to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B Datacomm, and PBN activities), and aviation gasoline. --The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS). --The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges. --The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft. --Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program. --The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG.
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY16. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Budget Resolutions, H. Con. Res. 27 and S. Con. Res. 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in oppoisition to aviation user fees and to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: --Adaptive control technology program (under R&D - Navy), and --KC 135 auto throttles program (under R&D - Air Force). --Lobbied for increased funding in the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY16 Appropriations for FAA to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B Datacomm, and PBN activities). --The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) --The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges --The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft --Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program --The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNC
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16 in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Resolutions, H.Con.Res. 27 and S.Con.Res 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in H.R. 2578 and S. 2131 for the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: 1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 2) The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558.
Promoting U.S. Jobs Through Exports Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S. 819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body aircraft exclusion.
Promoting U.S. Jobs Through Exports Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S.819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body exclusion.
Promoting U.S. Jobs Through Exports Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S. 819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body exclusion.
Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Secret Service Improvements Act of 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Secret Service Improvements Act of 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16 the "Consolidated Appropriations Act," 2016, H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) for the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029 the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: 1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 2) The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be migated from test to training ranges in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113).
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for an R&D Tax Credit extension in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, and permanent extension. --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debit interest in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. --Lobbied in favor of long term revenue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, and permanent extension. --Lobbied in favor of territorial tax system adoption/freer abiltity to move foreign accumulate cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividentds, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.) in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. --Lobbied in favor of an "innovation box" tax system, with a lower tax on certain types of income from intellectual property. --Lobbied in opposition to amortization of Section 174 research expenses.
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (H.R. 22/P.L. 114-94).
Protecting Communities and Police Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Protecting Communities and Police Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation.
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for long term corporate tax reform. --Lobbied for an R&D Tax Credit extension that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295) and a permanent credit (H.R. 880). --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295), and to make bonus depreciation permanent (H.R. 2510). --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debt interest (P.L. 113-295). --Lobbied in favor of long term venue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation which expired on December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295). --Lobbied in favor of a territorial tax system adoption/freer ability to move foreign accumulated cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied in opposition to limiting the deductibility of interest; lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividends, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation.
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for an R&D Tax Credit extension that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946), and a permanent credit (H.R. 880). --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295), (S. 1946), and to make bonus depreciation permanent (H.R. 2510). --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debit interest (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of long term revenue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation which expired on December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of territorial tax system adoption/freer abiltity to move foreign accumulate cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividentds, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.) (H.R. 961, S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of an "innovation box" tax system, with a lower tax on certain types of income from intellectual property. --Lobbied in opposition to amortization of Section 174 research expenses. --Lobbied in favor of a minimum of 2-year tax extenders package (S. 1946).
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16 in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Resolutions, H.Con.Res. 27 and S.Con.Res 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in H.R. 2578 and S. 2131 for the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: 1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 2) The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558.
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16 in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Resolutions, H.Con.Res. 27 and S.Con.Res 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in H.R. 2578 and S. 2131 for the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: 1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 2) The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16 the "Consolidated Appropriations Act," 2016, H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) for the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029 the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: 1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 2) The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be migated from test to training ranges in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113).
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16 in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Resolutions, H.Con.Res. 27 and S.Con.Res 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in H.R. 2578 and S. 2131 for the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: 1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 2) The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558.
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees. --Lobbied against amending section 331-336 of P.L. 112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for clarification of export control reform regulations relating to optional piloted vehicles (OPVs). --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations for FAA to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied against amendments to H.R. 4745, S. 2438 and H.R. 4660 that restrict unmanned aircraft systems. --Lobbied for timely reauthorization of FAA prior to expiration on September 30, 2015. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operational standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for OPV definition for export control purposes. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation of the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Interim Consolidated Storage Act of 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees. --Lobbied against amending section 331-336 of P.L. 112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for clarification of export control reform regulations relating to optional piloted vehicles (OPVs). --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations for FAA to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied against amendments to H.R. 4745, S. 2438 and H.R. 4660 that restrict unmanned aircraft systems. --Lobbied for timely reauthorization of FAA prior to expiration on September 30, 2015. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operational standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for OPV definition for export control purposes. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation of the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S. 819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body exclusion.
Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S. 819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body aircraft exclusion.
Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S.819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body exclusion.
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to use the definitions in section 40125 of title 49, United States Code, in determining whether an unmanned aircraft conducting aeronautical research flights qualifies for public aircraft status under that section, and for other purposes.
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to use the definitions in section 40125 of title 49, United States Code, in determining whether an unmanned aircraft conducting aeronautical research flights qualifies for public aircraft status under that section, and for other purposes.
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for long term corporate tax reform. --Lobbied for an R&D Tax Credit extension that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295) and a permanent credit (H.R. 880). --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295), and to make bonus depreciation permanent (H.R. 2510). --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debt interest (P.L. 113-295). --Lobbied in favor of long term venue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation which expired on December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295). --Lobbied in favor of a territorial tax system adoption/freer ability to move foreign accumulated cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied in opposition to limiting the deductibility of interest; lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividends, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.).
American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for an R&D Tax Credit extension that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946), and a permanent credit (H.R. 880). --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295), (S. 1946), and to make bonus depreciation permanent (H.R. 2510). --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debit interest (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of long term revenue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation which expired on December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of territorial tax system adoption/freer abiltity to move foreign accumulate cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividentds, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.) (H.R. 961, S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of an "innovation box" tax system, with a lower tax on certain types of income from intellectual property. --Lobbied in opposition to amortization of Section 174 research expenses. --Lobbied in favor of a minimum of 2-year tax extenders package (S. 1946).
Permanent Active Financing Exception Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for an R&D Tax Credit extension that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946), and a permanent credit (H.R. 880). --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295), (S. 1946), and to make bonus depreciation permanent (H.R. 2510). --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debit interest (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of long term revenue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation which expired on December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of territorial tax system adoption/freer abiltity to move foreign accumulate cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividentds, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.) (H.R. 961, S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of an "innovation box" tax system, with a lower tax on certain types of income from intellectual property. --Lobbied in opposition to amortization of Section 174 research expenses. --Lobbied in favor of a minimum of 2-year tax extenders package (S. 1946).
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Protecting Communities and Police Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Protecting Communities and Police Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16 in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Resolutions, H.Con.Res. 27 and S.Con.Res 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in H.R. 2578 and S. 2131 for the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: 1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 2) The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558.
A bill to improve the operation of the Department of Homeland Security's Unmanned Aircraft System Program.
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
A bill to improve the operation of the Department of Homeland Security's Unmanned Aircraft System Program.
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Protecting Individuals From Mass Aerial Surveillance Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Protecting Individuals From Mass Aerial Surveillance Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied for an R&D Tax Credit extension that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946), and a permanent credit (H.R. 880). --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295), (S. 1946), and to make bonus depreciation permanent (H.R. 2510). --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debit interest (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of long term revenue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation which expired on December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of territorial tax system adoption/freer abiltity to move foreign accumulate cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividentds, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.) (H.R. 961, S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of an "innovation box" tax system, with a lower tax on certain types of income from intellectual property. --Lobbied in opposition to amortization of Section 174 research expenses. --Lobbied in favor of a minimum of 2-year tax extenders package (S. 1946).
An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16 in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Resolutions, H.Con.Res. 27 and S.Con.Res 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in H.R. 2578 and S. 2131 for the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: 1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 2) The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558.
An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16 the "Consolidated Appropriations Act," 2016, H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) for the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029 the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: 1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 2) The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be migated from test to training ranges in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113).
An Act Making Appropriations for Law Enforcement and for Other Purposes, 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16 in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Resolutions, H.Con.Res. 27 and S.Con.Res 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in H.R. 2578 and S. 2131 for the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: 1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 2) The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558.
Medicaid and Chip Quality Improvement Act of 2016
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees. --Lobbied against amending section 331-336 of P.L. 112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for clarification of export control reform regulations relating to optional piloted vehicles (OPVs). --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations for FAA to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied against amendments to H.R. 4745, S. 2438 and H.R. 4660 that restrict unmanned aircraft systems. --Lobbied for timely reauthorization of FAA prior to expiration on September 30, 2015. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operational standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for OPV definition for export control purposes. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation of the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for 6-year Highway Trust Fund with increased Trust Fund revenues along with alternative financing that can meet growing demand. --Lobbied for an extension of the positive train control mandate (S.650).
Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S. 819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body aircraft exclusion.
Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S. 819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body exclusion.
Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S.819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body exclusion.
Promoting U.S. Jobs Through Exports Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S.819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body exclusion.
Promoting U.S. Jobs Through Exports Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S. 819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body aircraft exclusion.
Promoting U.S. Jobs Through Exports Act of 2015
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S. 819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body exclusion.
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY16. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Budget Resolutions, H. Con. Res. 27 and S. Con. Res. 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in oppoisition to aviation user fees and to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: --Adaptive control technology program (under R&D - Navy), and --KC 135 auto throttles program (under R&D - Air Force). --Lobbied for increased funding in the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY16 Appropriations for FAA to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B Datacomm, and PBN activities). --The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) --The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges --The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft --Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program --The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNC
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16 in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Resolutions, H.Con.Res. 27 and S.Con.Res 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in H.R. 2578 and S. 2131 for the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: 1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 2) The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558.
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Resolutions, H. Con. Res. 27 and S. Con. Res. 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: --Adapative control technology program (under R&D) - Navy), and --KC 135 auto throttles program (under R&D - Air Force). --Lobbied for increased funding in the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vaport sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriatons for FAA to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B Datacomm, and PBN activities), and aviation gasoline. --The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS). --The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges. --The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft. --Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program. --The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG.
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024.
Client: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC · Firm: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
--Dept. of Defense Appropriations H.R. 4872 (base budget and OCO) for FY 15. --Passage of Budget Resolution for FY 15 - H. Con. Res. 96 and H. Res. 544.--Lobbied against Sequestration to be levied against DoD; topline dollar number to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to Budget Control Act of 2011. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Advocated for FY 15 Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in H.R. 4745, S. 2438 and H.R. 4660, including resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for passage of Defense Appropriations for FY 15.
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
--Lobbied for an R&D Tax Credit extension in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, and permanent extension. --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debit interest in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. --Lobbied in favor of long term revenue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, and permanent extension. --Lobbied in favor of territorial tax system adoption/freer abiltity to move foreign accumulate cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividentds, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.) in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. --Lobbied in favor of an "innovation box" tax system, with a lower tax on certain types of income from intellectual property. --Lobbied in opposition to amortization of Section 174 research expenses.
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (H.R. 22/P.L. 114-94).
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16 the "Consolidated Appropriations Act," 2016, H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113) for the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029 the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: 1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 2) The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be migated from test to training ranges in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113). 5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and H.R. 2029 (P.L. 114-113).
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S. 819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body aircraft exclusion.
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16 in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Resolutions, H.Con.Res. 27 and S.Con.Res 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in H.R. 2578 and S. 2131 for the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" and Senate companion to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: 1) The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 2) The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 3) The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 4) Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558. 5) The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG in H.R. 2685, S. 2130 and S. 1558.
--Lobbied for an R&D Tax Credit extension that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946), and a permanent credit (H.R. 880). --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295), (S. 1946), and to make bonus depreciation permanent (H.R. 2510). --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debit interest (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of long term revenue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation which expired on December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295) (S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of territorial tax system adoption/freer abiltity to move foreign accumulate cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividentds, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.) (H.R. 961, S. 1946). --Lobbied in favor of an "innovation box" tax system, with a lower tax on certain types of income from intellectual property. --Lobbied in opposition to amortization of Section 174 research expenses. --Lobbied in favor of a minimum of 2-year tax extenders package (S. 1946).
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA)
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
--Department of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY 16. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Resolutions, H. Con. Res. 27 and S. Con. Res. 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: --Adapative control technology program (under R&D) - Navy), and --KC 135 auto throttles program (under R&D - Air Force). --Lobbied for increased funding in the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vaport sensing system. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriatons for FAA to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B Datacomm, and PBN activities), and aviation gasoline. --The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS). --The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges. --The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft. --Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program. --The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNG.
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S. 819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body exclusion.
--Lobbied against amending section 331-336 of P.L. 112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for clarification of export control reform regulations relating to optional piloted vehicles (OPVs). --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations for FAA to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities), and aviation gasoline. --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely reauthorization of FAA prior to expiration on September 30, 2015. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operational standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for OPV definition for export control purposes. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation of the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied for long term corporate tax reform. --Lobbied for an R&D Tax Credit extension that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295) and a permanent credit (H.R. 880). --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295), and to make bonus depreciation permanent (H.R. 2510). --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debt interest (P.L. 113-295). --Lobbied in favor of long term venue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation which expired on December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295). --Lobbied in favor of a territorial tax system adoption/freer ability to move foreign accumulated cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied in opposition to limiting the deductibility of interest; lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividends, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.).
--Lobbied for 6-year Highway Trust Fund with increased Trust Fund revenues along with alternative financing that can meet growing demand.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
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2015 · first_quarter · 1A
--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees. --Lobbied against amending section 331-336 of P.L. 112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for clarification of export control reform regulations relating to optional piloted vehicles (OPVs). --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations for FAA to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied against amendments to H.R. 4745, S. 2438 and H.R. 4660 that restrict unmanned aircraft systems. --Lobbied for timely reauthorization of FAA prior to expiration on September 30, 2015. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operational standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for OPV definition for export control purposes. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation of the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
--Lobbied for 6-year Highway Trust Fund with increased Trust Fund revenues along with alternative financing that can meet growing demand. --Lobbied for an extension of the positive train control mandate (S.650).
--Lobbied for long term corporate tax reform. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for an R&D Tax Credit extension that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295) and a permanent credit. --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295). --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debt interest (P.L. 113-295). --Lobbied in favor of long term venue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, and comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation which expired on December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-295). --Lobbied in favor of a territorial tax system adoption/freer ability to move foreign accumulated cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied in opposition to limiting the deductibility of interest; lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividends, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.).
--Lobbied for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015 (S.819, S. 824, H.R. 1031, H.R. 597); lobbied against wide-body exclusion.
--Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY16. --Lobbied for funding above the Budget Control Act (BCA)(P.L. 112-25) caps in the House and Senate Budget Resolutions, H. Con. Res. 27 and S. Con. Res. 11. --Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD's topline to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to BCA (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in oppoisition to aviation user fees and to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for increased funding in DoD's procurement accounts for: --Adaptive control technology program (under R&D - Navy), and --KC 135 auto throttles program (under R&D - Air Force). --Lobbied for increased funding in the National Weather Service's Obstructions Account for the water vapor sensing system. --Advocated for FY16 Appropriations for FAA to include resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B Datacomm, and PBN activities). --The Air Force's F-35 appropriations to include funding for the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) --The Air Force's CRIIS appropriations to be mitigated from test to training ranges --The Navy's CH-53K appropriations to include funding for the additional 2 SATA aircraft --Increased appropriations for the Defense Production Act Title III High-Frequency Communications Modernization Program --The Army's UH-60M procurement accounts to increase funding for the UH-60M for the ARNC
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
--Lobbied for long term corporate tax reform--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit that expired December 31, 2013 (P.L. 112-240). --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2013 (P.L. 112-240). --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debt interest (P.L. 112-240). --Lobbied in favor of long term venue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of a permanent R&D tax credit and/or temporary extension of the current R&D tax credit in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 signed on January 2, 2013 (P.L. 112-240) including H.R. 4438 extending the credit through December 31, 2013. --Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, and comparable treatment of Alternative minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation which expired on December 31, 2013 (P.L. 112-240). --Lobbied in favor of a territorial tax system adoption/freer ability to move foreign accumulated cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied in favor of passing tax extenders (Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE Act) in Senate (S. 2260) to include the R&D Tax Credit, foreign look-through provision treatment and bonus depreciation. --Lobbied in opposition to limiting the deductibility of interest; lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividends, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.). --Lobbied for H.R. 4718, which permanently extends bonus depreciation. --Lobbied in favor of H.R. 5771, which extends numerous expired tax policies including R&D, bonus depreciation and foreign look-through treatment retroactively for one year through December 31, 2014 (P.L. 113-291), "The Tax Increase Prevention Act."
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
--Lobbied for long term corporate tax reform--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit that expired December 31, 2013 (P.L. 112-240). --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2013 (P.L. 112-240). --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debt interest (P.L. 112-240). --Lobbied in favor of long term venue neutral corporate tax reform;lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of a permanent R&D tax credit and/or temporary extension of the current R&D tax credit in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 signed on January 2, 2013 (P.L. 112-240) including H.R. 4438 extending the credit through December 31, 2013. --Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, and comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation which expired on December 31, 2013 (P.L. 112-240). --Lobbied in favor of a territorial tax system adoption/freer ability to move foreign accumulated cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied in favor of passing tax extenders (Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE Act) in Senate (S. 2260) to include the R&D Tax Credit, foreign look-through provision treatment and bonus depreciation. --Lobbied in opposition to limiting the deductibility of interest; lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividends, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.). --Lobbied for H.R. 4718, which permanently extends bonus depreciation.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2014 · first_quarter · 1A
--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees. --Lobbied against amending sections 331-336 of P.L.112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).--Lobbied for clarification of export control reform regulations relating to optionally piloted vehicles (OPVs). --Advocated for FY 14 and FY 15 Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in P.L. 113-78, the Consolidated Appropriations Act including resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively.
--FAA Budget --Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY15 --Passage of Budget Resolution for FY 15--NASA Budget. --Lobbied against Sequestration to be levied against DoD; topline dollar number to be continued in FY16 and beyond pursuant to Budget Control Act of 2011. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Advocated for FY 15 and FY14 Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in P.L. 113-76, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, including resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for passage of Defense appropriations for FY15.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
--Lobbied for long term corporate tax reform--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit that expired December 31, 2013 (P.L. 112-240). --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2013 (P.L. 112-240). --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debt interest (P.L. 112-240). --Lobbied in favor of long term venue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of a permanent R&D tax credit and/or temporary extension of the current R&D tax credit in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 signed on January 2, 2013 (P.L. 112-240) including H.R. 4438 extending the credit through December 31, 2013. --Lobbied in favor of extending foreign look-through provision treatment, and comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation which expired on December 31, 2013 (P.L. 112-240). --Lobbied in favor of a territorial tax system adoption/freer ability to move foreign accumulated cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied in favor of passing tax extenders (Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE Act) in Senate (S. 2260) to include the R&D Tax Credit, foreign look-through provision treatment and bonus depreciation. --Lobbied in opposition to limiting the deductibility of interest; lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividends, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.). --Lobbied for H.R. 4718, which permanently extends bonus depreciation.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees. --Lobbied against amending sections 331-336 of P.L.112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).--Lobbied for clarification of export control reform regulations relating to optionally piloted vehicles (OPVs). --Advocated for FY 14 and FY 15 Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in P.L. 113-78, the Consolidated Appropriations Act including resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively.
--Lobbied for long term corporate tax reform--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit that expired December 31, 2013. --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2013. --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debt interest. --Lobbied in favor of long term revenue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of a permanent R&D tax credit and/or temporary extension of the current R&D tax credit in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 signed on January 2, 2013 (P.L. 112-240) extending the credit through December 31, 2013. --Lobbied in favor of foreign look-through provision treatment, and comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation before they expire on December 31, 2013 (P.L. 112-240). --Lobbied in favor of a territorial tax system adoption/freer ability to move foreign accumulated cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied in favor of passing tax extenders (Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act in Senate to include the R&D Tax Credit. --Lobbied in opposition to limiting the deductibility of interest; lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividends, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.).
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees. --Lobbied against amending sections 331-336 of P.L. 112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). --Lobbied against Sec. 119E of S. 1243 imposing one-year moratorium on issuance of regulations on integration of UAS into the national airspace until FAA submits a report related to privacy implications of UAS.--Lobbied for clarification of export control reform regulations relating to optionally piloted vehicles (OPVs). --Lobbied for selection of University of North Dakota as UAS test center. --Advocated for FY 14 Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in the THUD Appropriations bills, (S1243 & H.R. 2610) and in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 3547) including resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Support for H.R. 1848 and S. 1072, the Small Airplane Revitalization Act. --Support for completion of DHS repair station rulemaking.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
--Lobbied for long term corporate tax reform.--Lobbied for extension of foreign look-through provision treatment that expires December 31, 2013. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit that expires December 31, 2013. --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expires December 31, 2013. --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debt interest.
--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees. --Lobbied against amending sections 331-336 of P.L. 112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). --Lobbied against Sec. 119E of A. 1243 imposing one-year moratorium on issuance of regulations on integration of UAS into the national airspace until FAA submits a report related to privacy implication of UAS.--Lobbied for clarification of export control reform regulations relating to optionally piloted vehicles (OPVs). --Advocated for FY 14 Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in the THUD Appropriations bills, including resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Support for H.R. 1848 and S. 1072, the Small Airplane Revitalization Act. --Support for completion of DHS repair station rulemaking.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees. --Lobbied against amending sections 331-336 of P.L. 112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). --Lobbied against Sec. 119E of S. 1243 imposing one-year moratorium on issuance of regulations on integration of UAS into the national airspace until FAA submits a report related to privacy implications of UAS.--Advocated for FY 14 Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in the THUD Appropriations bills, including resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Support for H.R. 1848 and S. 1072, the Small Airplane Revitalization Act. --Supporting for completion of DHS repair station rulemaking.
--FAA Budget --Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) --Elimination of Sequestration for FY 14--Lobbied against Sequestration and FY 14 reductions in the DoD topline dollar number and especially its procurement and RDT&E accounts pursuant to the Budget Control Act of 2011. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and to change the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft --Advocated for FY 14 Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in the THUD Appropriations bills (S. 1243), including resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
--Lobbied for long term corporate tax reform.--Lobbied for extension of foreign look-through provision treatment that expires December 31, 2013. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees. --Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit that expires December 31, 2013. --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expires December 31, 2013.
--Lobbied for repealing/changing the Budget Control Act (P.L. 112-25) -- i.e. stopping sequestration from causing significant impact to the FAA certification, and NextGen. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees. --Lobbied against amending sections 331-336 of P.L. 112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
--Lobbied for repealing/changing the Budget Control Act (P.L. 112-25) -- i.e. stopping sequestration from causing significant impact to the FAA and NextGen. --Opposition to provisions of S. 3414, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012
FAA Budget Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) Elimination of Sequestration --Lobbied against Sequestration and FY 13 reductions in the DoD topline dollar number and especially its procurement and RDT&E accounts pursuant to the budget Control Act of 2011. --Lobbied for a provision in the Homeland Security Appropriations bill, H.R. 5855, to complete aviation repair station rulemaking. --Lobbied for repealing/changing the Budget Control Act (P.L. 112-25) -- i.e. stopping sequestration from causing significant impact to the FAA and NextGen.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
FAA Appropriations Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) --Lobbied on the FY 13 DOT Appropriations bill for the Dept. of Transportation; specifically appropriations for FAA funding for the Next General Air Transportation System, and FAA certification resources (H.R. 5972/S. 2322). --Lobbied against Sequestration and FY 13 reductions in the DoD topline dollar number and especially its procurement and RDT&E accounts pursuant to the budget Control Act of 2011. --Lobbied for a provision in Homeland Security Appropriations bill, H.R. 5855, to complete aviation repair station rulemaking. --Lobbied for repealing/changing the Budget Control Act (P.L. 112-25) -- i.e. stopping sequestration from causing significant impact to the FAA.
Federal Aviation Administration Appropriations TSA/DHS Rulemaking --Lobbied for TSA/DHS to complete rulemaking on foreign repair station security, (H.R. 5855/S. 3216) pursuant to P.L. 108-176 - Section 611 and P.O. 110-53, Section 1616. --Lobbied for full appropriation for FAA top advance NextGen programs, protect certification staff, and reform/streamline certification (H.R. 5972/S. 2322). --Lobbied for support for oversight of FAA's certification process reform included in P.L. 112-95 Sec. 312. --Lobbied for repealing/changing the Budget Control Act (P.L. 112-25) -- i.e. stopping sequestration from causing significant impact to the FAA. --Lobbied against changing/amending Sections 331-336 of P.L. 112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Federal Aviation Administration Appropriations TSA/DHS Rulemaking Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization --Lobbied against changing accelerated depreciation for General Aviation Aircraft. --Lobbied against imposing user fees on aircraft operators. --Lobbied for TSA/DHS to complete rulemaking on foreign repair station security, (H.R. 5855/S. 3216) pursuant to P.L. 108-176 - Section 611 and P.L. 110-53, Section 1616. --Lobbied for strong appropriation for FAA to advance NextGen programs, protect certification staff, and reform and streamline certification (H.R. 5972/S. 2322). --Lobbied for Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization (H.R. 2072). --Lobbied for support for an oversight of FAA's certification process reform included in P.L. 112-95 Sec. 312.
--Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit (H.R. 942/S. 1577) and/or extension of the current credit. --Lobbied for the Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization. --Lobbied for accelerated depreciation; Lobbied against a proposal to lengthen accelerated depreciation for general aviation aircraft to 7 years.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Federal Communications Commission TSA/DHS --Lobbied for FAA reauthorization bill and various provisions included in H.R. 658/S. 223; lobbied for strong authorization levels, and protection of certification resources in the FAA, and to allow for Federal financing for NextGen equipage. Also lobbied for extension of FAA reauthorization in absence of a long-term bill. --Lobbied against changing accelerated depreciation for General Aviation Aircraft. --Lobbied against imposing user fees on aircraft operators. --Lobbied against a Federal Communications Commission conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, which could negatively impact GPS if allowed to proceed. --Lobbied for TSA/DHS to complete rulemaking on foreign repair station security, pursuant to P.L. 108-176 - Section 611 and P.L. 110-53, Section 1616
FAA Appropriations Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) NASA Appropriations --Lobbied on the FY 13 DOT Appropriations bill for the Dept. of Transportation; specifically appropriations for the FAA funding for the Next Generation Air transportation System, and FAA certification resources. --Lobbied against Sequestration and FY 13 reductions in the DOD topline dollar number and especially the procurement and RDT&E accounts over the term covered by the Budget Control Act of 2011. --Lobbied for specific increases for the DAGR program to the FY 13 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) requests. --Lobbied against sequestration in 2013, pursuant to the Budget Control Act of 2011.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization and Appropriation --Lobbied for FAA reauthorization bill and various provisions included in H.R. 658/S. 223; lobbied for strong authorization levels, and protection of certification resources in the FAA, and to allow for federal financing for NextGen equipage. Also lobbied for extension of FAA reauthorization in absence of a long-term bill. --Lobbied against changing accelerated depreciation for General Aviation Aircraft. --Lobbied against imposing user fees on aircraft operators. --Lobbied against a Federal Communications Commission conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, which could negatively impact GPS if allowed to proceed.
FAA Appropriations Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) NASA Appropriations --Lobbied on the FY 12 DOT Appropriations bill (H.R. 2112) for the Dept. of Transportation; specifically appropriations for the FAA funding for the Next Generation Air Transportation System, and FAA certification resources. --Lobbied against reductions in the DOD topline dollar number and especially the procurement and RDT&E accounts for the next 10 years in the Budget Control Act of 2011.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied to repeal the 3% tax withholding in Sec 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention & Reconciliation Act of 2005 for government contractors in P.L. 109-222 Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit and/or extension of the current credit --Lobbied for accelerated depreciation; Lobbied against a proposal to lengthen accelerated depreciation for general aviation aircraft to 7 years, as part of the deficit reduction talks.
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization and Appropriations --Lobbied for FAA reauthorization bill and various provisions included in H.R. 658/S. 223; lobbied for strong authorization levels, and protection of certification resources in the FAA, and to allow for federal financing for NextGen equipage. Also lobbied for extension of FAA reauthorization in absence of a long-term bill. --Lobbied against changing accelerated depreciation for General Aviation Aircraft. --Lobbied against imposing user fees on aircraft operators. --Lobbied for the SEC to include additional provisions in its rulemaking on conflict minerals to make it easier to comply. --Lobbied against a Federal Communications Commission conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, which could negatively impact GPS if allowed to proceed.
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization and Appropriations NASA Authorization and Appropriations --Lobbied for FAA reauthorization bill and various provisions included in H.R. 658/S. 223; Lobbied against amendments on increased inspection of foreign repair stations and drug and alcohol testing; lobbied for strong authorization levels, and protection of certification resources in the FAA, and to allow for federal financing for NextGen equipage. --Lobbied against a federal Communications Commission conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, which could negatively impact GPS if allowed to proceed.
FAA Appropriations Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) Budget Resolution --Lobbied to provide additional funding in the FY 12 Defense Appropriations bill regarding a joint University of Iowa and Rockwell Collins collaborative lab environment project with the Next Generation Manufacturing Technology Initiative --Lobbied on the FY 12 DOT Appropriations bill for the Dept of Transportation; specifically appropriations for the FAA funding for the Next Generation Air Transportation System, and FAA certification resources
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2011 · second_quarter · RA
Appropriations and budget process Defense acquisition programs & process FAA, Nasa adn Transportation funding issues Tax, Health and Trade issues
Appropriations and budget process Defense acquisition programs & process FAA, Nasa adn Transportation funding issues Tax, Health and Trade issues
Appropriations and budget process Defense acquisition programs & process FAA, Nasa adn Transportation funding issues Tax, Health and Trade issues
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC via ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization and Appropriations NASA Authorization and Appropriations FAA Authorization and Appropriations: Lobbied for FAA Reauthorization bill, and various provisions included in HR 915 and HR 1586, to include lobbying against the inclusion of a user fee; to amend language in Sec 303; and to address issues regarding inspection language in HR 658 and S 223; and to allow for federal financing for NextGen equipage. NASA Authorization and Appropriations: Lobbied for increased funding for NASA's aeronautics programs.
Lobbied to repeal the 3% tax withholding in Sec 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention & Reconciliation Act of 2005 for government contractors (S 493) Lobbied for extension of the R&D Tax Credit (HR 4853, S1203)
--Dept. of Defense Appropriations in H.R. 4870 (base budget and OCO) for FY 15 and H.R. 83/P.L. 113-235. --Dept of Defense Reprogramming request for FY 14. --FAA Appropriations P.L. 113-235.--Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD; topline dollar number to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. 112-25). --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Advocated for FY 15 CR Omnibus (P.L. 113-235) to include FAA, including resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B), Datacomm, and PBN activities. --Lobbied against DoD Reprogramming Request.
--Lobbying for long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, following its expiration on June 30, 2015.
--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees. --Lobbied against amending sections 331-336 of P.L. 112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center.--Lobbied for clarification of export control reform regulations relating to optional piloted vehicles (OPVs). --Advocated for FY 15 CR omnibus (P.L. 113-235), The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act to include the FAA, including resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied against amendments to H.R. 4745, S. 2438 and H.R. 4660 that restrict unmanned aircraft systems. --Lobbied for timely reauthorization of FAA prior to expiration on September 30, 2015. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operational standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
--Dept. of Defense Appropriations H.R. 4870 (base budget and OCO) for FY 15. --Dept. of Defense Reprogramming request for FY 14.--Lobbied against Sequestration be levied against DoD; topline dollar number to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to Budget Control Act of 2011. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Advocated for FY 15 CR (H.J. Res. 124 (P.L. 113-164)) to include FAA, and for Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in H.R. 4745, S. 2438 and H.R. 4660, including resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, Next Gen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied against DoD Reprogramming Request (Submitted July 2014).
--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees. --Lobbied against amending sections 331-336 of P.L. 112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS rule. --Lobbied in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center.--Lobbied for clarification of export control reform regulations relating to optionally piloted vehicles (OPVs). --Advocated for FY 15 CR (H.J. Res. 124 (P.L. 113-164)) to include the FAA, and stand-alone Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in H.R. 4745, S. 2438 and H.R. 4660 including resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied against amendments to H.R. 4745, S. 2438 and H.R. 4660 that restrict unmanned aircraft systems. --Lobbied for timely reauthorization of FAA prior to expiration on September 30, 2015. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operational standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security.
--Lobbying for Export-Import Bank reauthorization as a stand-alone measure, and as a short-term extension as part of the Continuing Resolution (CR), H.J. Res. 124 (P.L. 113-164).
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
--Lobbied for long term corporate tax reform--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit that expired December 31, 2013. --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2013. --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debt interest. --Lobbied in favor of long term revenue neutral corporate tax reform; lobbied for corporate tax rate at or below 25%. --Lobbied in favor of a permanent R&D tax credit and/or temporary extension of the current R&D tax credit in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 signed on January 2, 2013 (P.L. 112-240) extending the credit through December 31, 2013. --Lobbied in favor of foreign look-through provision treatment, and comparable treatment of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in lieu of bonus depreciation before they expire on December 31, 2013 (P.L. 112-240). --Lobbied in favor of a territorial tax system adoption/freer ability to move foreign accumulated cash/earnings at no or reduced tax from current regime. --Lobbied in favor of passing tax extenders (Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act in Senate to include the R&D Tax Credit. --Lobbied in opposition to limiting the deductibility of interest; lobbied for 954(c)(6) extension for exclusion of foreign sub to foreign sub interest, dividends, etc., from Subpart F inclusion (taxability in the U.S.).
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
--Dept. of Defense Appropriations H.R. 4872 (base budget and OCO) for FY 15. --Passage of Budget Resolution for FY 15 - H. Con. Res. 96 and H. Res. 544.--Lobbied against Sequestration to be levied against DoD; topline dollar number to be continued in FY 16 and beyond pursuant to Budget Control Act of 2011. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Advocated for FY 15 Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in H.R. 4745, S. 2438 and H.R. 4660, including resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for passage of Defense Appropriations for FY 15.
--Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees. --Lobbied against amending sections 331-336 of P.L. 112-95 regarding Unmanned Aircraft systems (UAS).--Lobbied for clarification of export control reform regulations relating to optionally piloted vehicles (OPVs). --Advocated for FY 15 Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in H.R. 4745, S. 2438 and H.R. 4660 including resources for FAA certification, UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied against amendments to H.R. 4745, S. 2438 and H.R. 4660 that restrict unmanned aircraft systems. --Lobbied for timely reauthorization of FAA prior to expiration on September 30, 2015.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
--FAA Budget --Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) for FY15 --Passage of Budget Resolution for FY 15--NASA Budget. --Lobbied against Sequestration to be levied against DoD; topline dollar number to be continued in FY16 and beyond pursuant to Budget Control Act of 2011. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and to changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Advocated for FY 15 and FY14 Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in P.L. 113-76, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, including resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Lobbied for passage of Defense appropriations for FY15.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
--FAA Budget --Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) --Elimination of Sequestration for FY 14 --Passage of Continuing Resolution for FY 14--NASA Budget. --Lobbied against Sequestration and FY 14 reductions in the DoD topline dollar number and especially its procurement and RDT&E accounts pursuant to Budget Control Act of 2011. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and to change the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied against PBGC Premium increase in Bipartisan Budget Agreement. --Advocated for FY 14 Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in the THUD Appropriations bills (S. 1243 and H.R. 2610) and in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 3547), including resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). Advocated for continuing the streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for passage of a continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded at the start of FY 14.
--Lobbied for long term corporate tax reform.--Lobbied for extension of foreign look-through provision treatment that expires December 31, 2013. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit that expired December 31, 2013. --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expired December 31, 2013. --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debt interest.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
--FAA Budget --Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) --Elimination of Sequestration for FY 14 --Passage of Continuing Resolution for FY 14--Lobbied against Sequestration and FY 14 reductions in the DoD topline dollar number and especially its procurement and RDT&E accounts pursuant to Budget Control Act of 2011. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and to change the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Advocated for FY 14 Appropriations for FAA at the President's Budget Request level in the THUD Appropriations bills (S. 1243 and H.R. 2610), including resources for FAA certification and UAS activities, NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for passage of a continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded at the start of FY 14.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
--Lobbied for long term coporate tax reform.--Lobbied for extension of foreign look-through provision treatment that expires December 31, 2013. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees and changing the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft. --Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit that expires December 31, 2013. --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation that expires December 31, 2013. --Lobbied for preserving the full deductibility of debt interest.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
--FAA Budget --Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) --Elimination of Sequestration--Lobbied against Sequestration and FY 13 reductions in the DoD topline dollar number and especially its procurement and RDT&E accounts pursuant to the Budget Control Act of 2011. --Lobbied for including the conferenced FY 13 Defense Appropriations Bill as part of the continuing resolution extension. --Lobbied for repealing/changing the Budget Control Act (P.L. 112-25) -- i.e. stopping sequestration from causing significant impact to the FAA and NextGen. --Lobbied in opposition to aviation user fees.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
--Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit (H.R. 942/S. 1577) and/or extension of the credit that expired December 31, 2011. --Lobbied for extension of 50% bonus depreciation credit scheduled to expire December 31, 2012. --Lobbied for long term corporate tax reform.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
--Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit (H.R. 942/S. 1577) and/or extension of the current credit.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
FAA Appropriations Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) --Lobbied on the FY 13 DOT Appropriations bill for the Dept. of Transportation; specifically appropriations for FAA funding for the Next Generation Air Transportation System, and FAA certification resources (H..R. 5972/S. 2322). --Lobbied against Sequestration and FY 13 reductions in the DoD topline dollar number and especially its procurement and RDT&E accounts pursuant to the Budget Control Act of 2011. --Lobbied for a provision in Homeland Security Appropriations bill, H.R. 5855, to complete aviation repair station rulemaking.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
--Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit (H.R. 942/S. 1577) and/or extension of the current credit. --Lobbied for the Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization. --Lobbied for accelerated depreciation; Lobbied against a proposal to lengthen accelerated depreciation for general aviation aircraft to 7 years, as part of the deficit reduction talks.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
--Lobbied to repeal the 3% tax withholding in Sec 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention & Reconciliation Act of 2005 for government contractors in P.L. 109-222 / H.R. 674. --Lobbied for a permanent R&D Tax Credit (H.R. 942) and/or extension of the current credit. --Lobbied for accelerated depreciation; Lobbied against a proposal to lengthen accelerated depreciation for general aviation aircraft to 7 years, as part of the deficit reduction talks.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
FAA Appropriations Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) --Lobbied to provide additional funding in the FY 12 Defense Appropriations bill regarding a joint University of Iowa and Rockwell Collins Collaborative lab environment project with the New Generational Manufacturing Technology Initiative. --Lobbied on the FY 12 DOT Appropriations bill for the Dept. of Transportation; specifically appropriations for the FAA funding for the Next Generation Air Transportation System, and FAA certification resources. --Lobbied against reductions in the DOD topline dollar number for the next 10 years in the Budget Control Act of 2011.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
Lobbied to repeal the 3% tax withholding in Sec 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention & Reconciliation Act of 2005 for government contractors (S. 493) Lobbied to make the R&D Tax Credit permanent (H.R. 942/H.R. 1693) --Lobbied for repeal of the 3% withholding law (Amendment 405) to S. 782, amendment to S. 493, H.R. 674, S. 89). --Lobbied for accelerated depreciation: Lobbied against a proposal to lengthen accelerated depreciation for general aviation aircraft to 7 years, as part of the deficit reduction talks.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
Appropriations and budget process Defense acquisition programs & process FAA, Nasa adn Transportation funding issues Tax, Health and Trade issues
Appropriations and budget process Defense acquisition programs & process FAA, Nasa adn Transportation funding issues Tax, Health and Trade issues
Appropriations and budget process Defense acquisition programs & process FAA, Nasa adn Transportation funding issues Tax, Health and Trade issues
Appropriations and budget process Defense acquisition programs & process FAA, Nasa adn Transportation funding issues Tax, Health and Trade issues
FAA Appropriations Dept. of Defense Appropriations (base budget and OCO) Budget Resolution - Lobbied to provide additional funding in the FY11 Defense Appropriations bill regarding a joint University of Iowa and Rockwell Collins collaborative lab environment project with the Next Generation Manufacturing Technology Initiative - Lobbied to provide additional funding in the FY 11 Defense Appropriations bill regarding a joint Binghamton University and Rockwell Collins collaborative lab environment project with the small footprint, wide-angle, visual display system - Lobbied on the FY11 DOT Appropriations bill for the Dept of Transportation; specifically, the appropriations for the FAA and funding for the Next Generation Air Transportation System - Lobbied to provide additional funding in the FY 11 Defense Appropriations OCO account regarding the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR)
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of