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Reported covered position: Intern, House Budget Committee, 2017
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Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Issues related to artificial intelligence including the National Artificial Intelligence Framework and legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479).
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Issues related to artificial intelligence including the National Artificial Intelligence Framework and legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479). Issues related to the proposed regulations restricting the location of call centers.
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SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. via SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to artificial intelligence including the National Artificial Intelligence Framework and legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479). Issues related to the proposed regulations restricting the location of call centers.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel. Issues that affect businesses that serve federal travelers, including provisions in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4784) related to government contracts.
Source: Senate LDA
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Issues related to artificial intelligence including the National Artificial Intelligence Framework and legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479).
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel. Issues that affect businesses that serve federal travelers, including provisions in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4784) related to government contracts.
Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel. Issues that affect businesses that serve federal travelers, including provisions in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4784) related to government contracts.
Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
American Franchise Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel. Issues that affect businesses that serve federal travelers, including provisions in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4784) related to government contracts.
American Franchise Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
American Franchise Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Issues related to artificial intelligence including the National Artificial Intelligence Framework and legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479). Issues related to the proposed regulations restricting the location of call centers.
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Issues related to artificial intelligence including the National Artificial Intelligence Framework and legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479).
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Issues related to artificial intelligence including the National Artificial Intelligence Framework and legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479).
American Franchise Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel. Issues that affect businesses that serve federal travelers, including provisions in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4784) related to government contracts.
American Franchise Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
American Franchise Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel. Issues that affect businesses that serve federal travelers, including provisions in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4784) related to government contracts.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel. Issues that affect businesses that serve federal travelers, including provisions in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4784) related to government contracts.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Issues related to business tax provisions within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1)-including the extension of tax rates for passthrough entities, an extension of the Section 199A deduction, an increase in the cap for the Section 163 deduction, the extension of bonus depreciation, and the proposed Section 899 tax.
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
- Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. - Issues related to the application process for US travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). - Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479). - Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (H.R.5267). - Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. - Issues related to misrepresentations and ambiguities on online booking platforms. - Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153) - Issues related to investments in clean energy and energy efficiency.
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to delays in the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2). Issues related to small business financing. General discussion about the FTC's franchise rule and the preservation of the franchise business model. Legislation regarding hotel and booking fees, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S. 314 and H.R. 1479) Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises. Support for funding the office of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel & Tourism. Support for the H-2B visa program. Support for legislation to promote anti-human trafficking training programs within the lodging industry.
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to delays in the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2). General discussion about the FTC's franchise rule and the preservation of the franchise business model. Legislation regarding hotel and booking fees, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S. 314 and H.R. 1479) Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises. Issues related to the 2026 World Cup, including the work of the White House World Cup Task Force and anti-human trafficking efforts. Support for funding the office of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel & Tourism. Support for the H-2B visa program.
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.1479/ S.314). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
- Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. - Issues related to the application process for US travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). - Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479). - Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (H.R.5267). - Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. - Issues related to misrepresentations and ambiguities on online booking platforms. - Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153) - Issues related to investments in clean energy and energy efficiency.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.1479/ S.314). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
General discussion about the need for a competitive tax system, including issues related to the extension of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (P.L. 115-97), business state and local taxes, and bonus depreciation. Issues related to inbound investment, including those related to H.R.591 (Defending American Jobs and Investment Act). The Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act (H.R.2410), regarding a proposed building conversion tax credit.
Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.1479/ S.314). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
- Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. - Issues related to the application process for US travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). - Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479). - Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (H.R.5267). - Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. - Issues related to misrepresentations and ambiguities on online booking platforms. - Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153) - Issues related to investments in clean energy and energy efficiency.
American Franchise Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
- Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. - Issues related to the application process for US travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). - Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479). - Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (H.R.5267). - Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. - Issues related to misrepresentations and ambiguities on online booking platforms. - Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153) - Issues related to investments in clean energy and energy efficiency.
American Franchise Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.1479/ S.314). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
Defending American Jobs and Investment Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
General discussion about the need for a competitive tax system, including issues related to the extension of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (P.L. 115-97), business state and local taxes, and bonus depreciation. Issues related to inbound investment, including those related to H.R.591 (Defending American Jobs and Investment Act). The Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act (H.R.2410), regarding a proposed building conversion tax credit.
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to delays in the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2). General discussion about the FTC's franchise rule and the preservation of the franchise business model. Legislation regarding hotel and booking fees, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S. 314 and H.R. 1479) Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises. Issues related to the 2026 World Cup, including the work of the White House World Cup Task Force and anti-human trafficking efforts. Support for funding the office of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel & Tourism. Support for the H-2B visa program.
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.1479/ S.314). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
- Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. - Issues related to the application process for US travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). - Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479). - Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (H.R.5267). - Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. - Issues related to misrepresentations and ambiguities on online booking platforms. - Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153) - Issues related to investments in clean energy and energy efficiency.
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to delays in the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2). Issues related to small business financing. General discussion about the FTC's franchise rule and the preservation of the franchise business model. Legislation regarding hotel and booking fees, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S. 314 and H.R. 1479) Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises. Support for funding the office of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel & Tourism. Support for the H-2B visa program. Support for legislation to promote anti-human trafficking training programs within the lodging industry.
American Franchise Act
Client: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. · Firm: SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.1479/ S.314). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.1479/ S.314). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
- Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. - Issues related to the application process for US travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). - Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479). - Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (H.R.5267). - Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. - Issues related to misrepresentations and ambiguities on online booking platforms. - Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153) - Issues related to investments in clean energy and energy efficiency.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. via SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
2026 · first_quarter · 1A
Issues related to artificial intelligence including the National Artificial Intelligence Framework and legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479).
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. via SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
Issues related to artificial intelligence including the National Artificial Intelligence Framework and legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. via SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.1479/ S.314). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.
Issues related to negotiations on the OECDs global minimum tax framework and the proposed Section 899 tax on inbound investments. Issues related to the stock buyback excise tax (26 USC 4501).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. via SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
- Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. - Issues related to the application process for US travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). - Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479). - Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (H.R.5267). - Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. - Issues related to misrepresentations and ambiguities on online booking platforms. - Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153) - Issues related to investments in clean energy and energy efficiency.
- Issues related to business tax provisions within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21)-including the extension of tax rates for passthrough entities, an extension of the Section 199A deduction, an increase in the cap for the Section 163 deduction, and the extension of bonus depreciation. - Issues related to the proposed Section 899 tax on inbound investments. - Issues related to the stock buyback excise tax (26 USC 4501).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. via SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to delays in the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2). General discussion about the FTC's franchise rule and the preservation of the franchise business model. Legislation regarding hotel and booking fees, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S. 314 and H.R. 1479) Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises. Issues related to the 2026 World Cup, including the work of the White House World Cup Task Force and anti-human trafficking efforts. Support for funding the office of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel & Tourism. Support for the H-2B visa program.
Issues related to business tax provisions within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1)-including the extension of tax rates for passthrough entities, an extension of the Section 199A deduction, an increase in the cap for the Section 163 deduction, the extension of bonus depreciation, and the proposed Section 899 tax.
SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. via SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to delays in the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2). Issues related to small business financing. General discussion about the FTC's franchise rule and the preservation of the franchise business model. Legislation regarding hotel and booking fees, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S. 314 and H.R. 1479) Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises. Support for funding the office of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel & Tourism. Support for the H-2B visa program. Support for legislation to promote anti-human trafficking training programs within the lodging industry.
General discussion about the need for a competitive tax system, including issues related to the extension of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (P.L. 115-97), business state and local taxes, and bonus depreciation. Issues related to inbound investment, including those related to H.R.591 (Defending American Jobs and Investment Act). The Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act (H.R.2410), regarding a proposed building conversion tax credit.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE