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Fair Playing Field Act of 2012
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
Participated in coalition to address issues related to the designation of independent contractors. Supported existing tax and other regulatory treatment of contractor relationships. Opposed The Fair Playing Field Act of 2012 (S. 2145/H.R. 4123)
Fair Playing Field Act of 2012
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
2012 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Discussed upcoming USDOT air passenger protection rulemaking. Supported regulation to require transparency and transactability in airline ancillary fees.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Source: Senate LDA
Participated in coalition to address issues related to the designation of independent contractors. Supported existing tax and other regulatory treatment of contractor relationships. Opposed The Fair Playing Field Act of 2012 (S. 2145/H.R. 4123)
Fair Playing Field Act of 2012
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
Participated in coalition to address issues related to the designation of independent contractors. Supported existing tax and other regulatory treatment of contractor relationships. Opposed The Fair Playing Field Act of 2012 (S. 2145/H.R. 4123)
International Travelers Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
Discussed changes to H.R. 1120, The International Travelers' Bill of Rights.
International Travelers Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
Discussed changes to H.R. 1120, The International Travelers' Bill of Rights.
International Travelers Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
Discussed changes to H.R. 1120, The International Travelers' Bill of Rights.
Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
Supported legislation (H.R. 4645) to eliminate restrictions on Americans' freedom to travel to Cuba
Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
Supported legislation (H.R. 4645) to eliminate restrictions on American's freedom to travel to Cuba.
Safety for Our Schoolchildren Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
Supported increased transparency in disclosure of airline fees for ancillary services, including possible changes to H.R. 915, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009; supported the Menendez (#3506) Amendment to S. 1586, with proposed changes.
Safety for Our Schoolchildren Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
Supported increased transparency in disclosure of airline fees for ancillary services, including possible changes to H.R. 915, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009; supported changes to and included in Menendez Amendment (#3506) to S.1586.
Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
Supporting legislation to permit Americans to travel to Cuba without restriction (H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act; section 2: "Travel to Cuba"; and S.428, section 2: "Travel to Cuba").
Clear Airfares Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
CLEAR Airfares Act (S. 2823), all titles: educated Congressional staff on possible impact of legislation on travel distribution marketplace
Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
Supporting legislation to permit Americans to travel to Cuba without restriction (H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act; section 2: "Travel to Cuba"; and S.428, section 2: "Travel to Cuba").
Independent Contractor Proper Classification Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
Legislation to address worker classification for Department of Labor and tax reporting purposes (not yet introduced in 111th Congress; in 110th Congress, was S.2044, the Independent Contractor Proper Classification Act of 2007).
Air Service Improvement Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
- H.R. 6355, the Air Service Improvement Act of 2008: section 102(a), concerning disclosure of insecticide application in passenger aircraft - FAA enforcement of airline fee disclosure mandates: applicability to travel agents
Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
S. 1300 to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize appropriations for FAA, disclosure of insecticide used on aircraft and airline passenger rights.
Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
Implementation of Phase I of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initative requiring U.S. citizens to have valid passports when entering or reentering the United States by air. S. 1348 Western Hemisphere Traveler Improvement Act - burden of border crossing residents and other Americans. H.R 1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act - implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative H.R. 1684 Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act as it pertains to Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative and Secure Flight.
Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
H.R. 2881 - to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize appropriations for FAA, to improve air safety and capacity, etc. Testified before House Aviation Subcommittee on Aviation Consumer Issues i.e., Passenger Rights S. 678 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights - assuring airline passengers have access to necessary services while aboard grounded aircraft and have the option to deplane. H.R. 1303 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights - establishes standards for airline passenger rights. S. 1300 to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize appropriations for FAA, improve air safety and capacity, etc.
End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
H.R. 2453 - prohibits future discriminatory car rental excise taxes Tax Gap Issue - closing tax loopholes of filers who are underreporting, underpaying and/or are non-filers. Independent Contractors issue as it pertains to the Tax Gap Issue. Preemption of tourism taxes.
End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
H.R. 2453 - prohibits discriminatory car rental excise taxes. Tax Gap Issues - closing tax loopholes of files who are underreporting, underpaying and/or are non-fliers. Independent Contractors issue as it pertains to the Tax Gap Issue. Preemption of tourism taxes.
Travel Promotion Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
S. 1661 and H.R.3232, Travel Promotion Act of 2007- communicate U.S. travel policies and improve marketing and other activities designed to increase travel in U.S. from abroad.
Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
S. 1300 to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize approrpriations for FAA, disclosure of insecticide used on aircraft. TSA Secure Flight (proposed passenger screening program)
Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
H.R. 2881 - to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize appropriations for FAA, to improve air safety and capacity, etc. Testified before House Aviation Subcommittee on Aviation Consumer Issues i.e., Passenger Rights S. 678 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights - assuring airline passengers have access to necessary services while aboard grounded aircraft and have the option to deplane. H.R. 1303 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights - establishes standards for airline passenger rights. S. 1300 to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize appropriations for FAA, improve air safety and capacity, etc.
Travel Promotion Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
S. 1661 and H.R.3232, Travel Promotion Act of 2007- communicate U.S. travel policies and improve marketing and other activities designed to increase travel in U.S. from abroad.
Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
H.R. 2881 - to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize appropriations for FAA, to improve air safety and capacity, etc. Testified before House Aviation Subcommittee on Aviation Consumer Issues i.e., Passenger Rights S. 678 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights - assuring airline passengers have access to necessary services while aboard grounded aircraft and have the option to deplane. H.R. 1303 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights - establishes standards for airline passenger rights. S. 1300 to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize appropriations for FAA, improve air safety and capacity, etc.
Student Adjustment Act of 2003
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
Implementation of Phase I of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initative requiring U.S. citizens to have valid passports when entering or reentering the United States by air. S. 1348 Western Hemisphere Traveler Improvement Act - burden of border crossing residents and other Americans. H.R 1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act - implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative H.R. 1684 Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act as it pertains to Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative and Secure Flight.
To reauthorize the Emergency Steel Loan Guarantee Act of 1999, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
H.R. 2881 - to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize appropriations for FAA, to improve air safety and capacity, etc. Testified before House Aviation Subcommittee on Aviation Consumer Issues i.e., Passenger Rights S. 678 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights - assuring airline passengers have access to necessary services while aboard grounded aircraft and have the option to deplane. H.R. 1303 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights - establishes standards for airline passenger rights. S. 1300 to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize appropriations for FAA, improve air safety and capacity, etc.
American Right to Fly Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
S. 2572 Extension of Section 145 of the 2001 Aviation and Transportation Security Act, which provides consumers with alternate right of carriage on bankrupt carriers that suspend service. S. 1424, The American Right to Fly Act, which repeals the Wright Amendment
Aviation Consumer Protection Extension Act of 2006
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
S. 2572 Extension of Section 145 of the 2001 Aviation and Transportation Security Act, which provides consumers with alternate right of carriage on bankrupt carriers that suspend service. S. 1424, The American Right to Fly Act, which repeals the Wright Amendment
Homeland Emergency Responders Organization Act of 2002
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
H.R. 5441 Homeland Security Appropriations - Stevens/Leahy amendment on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative H.R. 5522 Foreign Operations Appropriations - Stevens/Leahy amendment on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
Digital Choice and Freedom Act of 2002
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
H.R. 5441 Homeland Security Appropriations - Stevens/Leahy amendment on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative H.R. 5522 Foreign Operations Appropriations - Stevens/Leahy amendment on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
Participated in coalition to address issues related to the designation of independent contractors. Supported existing tax and other regulatory treatment of contractor relationships. Opposed The Fair Playing Field Act of 2012 (S. 2145/H.R. 4123)
Discussed upcoming USDOT air passenger protection rulemaking. Supported regulation to require transparency and transactability in airline ancillary fees.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Participated in coalition to address issues related to the designation of independent contractors. Supported existing tax and other regulatory treatment of contractor relationships. Opposed The Fair Playing Field Act of 2012 (S. 2145/H.R. 4123)
Discussed upcoming USDOT air passenger protection rulemaking. Supported regulation to require transparency and transactability in airline ancillary fees.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
2012 · first_quarter · RA
Tax Treatment/Regulation of Independent Contractors; Airline Ancillary Fee Disclosure; Eliminate Restrictions on U.S. Travel to Cuba; Aviation Security; USDOT Air Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Small Business Issues; Issues Related to the Implementation of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
Tax Treatment/Regulation of Independent Contractors; Airline Ancillary Fee Disclosure; Eliminate Restrictions on U.S. Travel to Cuba; Aviation Security; USDOT Air Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Small Business Issues; Issues Related to the Implementation of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
Tax Treatment/Regulation of Independent Contractors; Airline Ancillary Fee Disclosure; Eliminate Restrictions on U.S. Travel to Cuba; Aviation Security; USDOT Air Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Small Business Issues; Issues Related to the Implementation of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
Tax Treatment/Regulation of Independent Contractors; Airline Ancillary Fee Disclosure; Eliminate Restrictions on U.S. Travel to Cuba; Aviation Security; USDOT Air Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Small Business Issues; Issues Related to the Implementation of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
Tax Treatment/Regulation of Independent Contractors; Airline Ancillary Fee Disclosure; Eliminate Restrictions on U.S. Travel to Cuba; Aviation Security; USDOT Air Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Small Business Issues; Issues Related to the Implementation of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
Tax Treatment/Regulation of Independent Contractors; Airline Ancillary Fee Disclosure; Eliminate Restrictions on U.S. Travel to Cuba; Aviation Security; USDOT Air Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Small Business Issues; Issues Related to the Implementation of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
Tax Treatment/Regulation of Independent Contractors; Airline Ancillary Fee Disclosure; Eliminate Restrictions on U.S. Travel to Cuba; Aviation Security; USDOT Air Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Small Business Issues; Issues Related to the Implementation of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
Tax Treatment/Regulation of Independent Contractors; Airline Ancillary Fee Disclosure; Eliminate Restrictions on U.S. Travel to Cuba; Aviation Security; USDOT Air Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Small Business Issues; Issues Related to the Implementation of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussed upcoming USDOT air passenger protection rulemaking. Supported regulation to require transparency and transactability in airline ancillary fees.
Participated in coalition to address issues related to the designation of independent contractors. Supported existing tax and other regulatory treatment of contractor relationships. Opposed The Fair Playing Field Act of 2012 (S. 2145/H.R. 4123)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussed changes to H.R. 1120, The International Travelers' Bill of Rights.
Discussed DOT NPRM on Enhanced Passenger Protection. Supported DOT ordering airlines to share ancillary fee data through global distributions systems.
Advocated against retroactive imposition of aviation excise fees.
Participated in coalition to address issues related to designation of independnat contractors. Supported existing tax treatment of independant contractor relationships.
Supported legislation to eliminate restrictions on Americans' freedom to travel to Cuba.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Supported legislation to eliminate restrictions on Americans' freedom to travel to Cuba.
Participated in coalition to address issues related to designation of independnat contractors. Supported existing tax treatment of independant contractor relationships.
Discussed changes to H.R. 1120, The International Travelers' Bill of Rights.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Supported legislation (the "Internet Travel Tax Freedom Act," not yet introduced) to promote uniformity in tax collection practices relating to the booking of hotel rooms through third-party intermediaries
Discussed changes to H.R. 1120, The International Travelers' Bill of Rights.
Participated in coalition to address issues related to designation of independnat contractors. Supported existing tax treatment of independant contractor relationships.
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussed DOT NPRM on Enhanced Passenger Protection. Supported DOT ordering airlines to share ancillary fee data through global distributions systems.
Supported increased transparency in disclosure of airline fees for ancillary services and disclosure by intermediaries of insecticide application on airlines, specifically regarding H.R. 658 and S.223, the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act of 2011.
Supported legislation to eliminate restrictions on Americans' freedom to travel to Cuba.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
2011 · second_quarter · RA
FAA Reauthorization; Homeland Security (Secure Flight Program); Worker Classification; Internet Travel Tax Freedom Act; Elimination of Travel Restrictions on Cuba; Enhanced Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Tax Treatment of Independent Contractor relationships.
FAA Reauthorization; Homeland Security (Secure Flight Program); Worker Classification; Internet Travel Tax Freedom Act; Elimination of Travel Restrictions on Cuba; Enhanced Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Tax Treatment of Independent Contractor relationships.
FAA Reauthorization; Homeland Security (Secure Flight Program); Worker Classification; Internet Travel Tax Freedom Act; Elimination of Travel Restrictions on Cuba; Enhanced Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Tax Treatment of Independent Contractor relationships.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Participated in coalition to address issues related to designation of independant contractors. Supported existing tax treatment of independent contractor relationships.
Compliance window for Secure Flight program and required format for supplying information concerning affected travellers.
Discussed DOT NPRM on Enhanced Passenger Protection. Supported DOT ordering airlines to share ancillary fee data through global distribution systems.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
2010 · third_quarter · Q3
Supported Congressional inquiry on consumer impact of proposals to change which party bears the risks and merchant fee costs of credit card-transacted travel purchases facilitated by third-party intermediaries.
Compliance window for Secure Flight program and required format for supplying information concerning affected travellers
Supported legislation (H.R. 4645) to eliminate restrictions on Americans' freedom to travel to Cuba
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Supported increased transparency in disclosure of airline fees for ancillary services, including possible changes to H.R. 915, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009; supported changes to and included in Menendez Amendment (#3506) to S.1586.
Supported Congressional inquiry on consumer impact of planned shifts of merchant fee costs and risks associated with purchasing travel via third-party intermediaries using credit cards.
Compliance window for Secure Flight Program and required format for supplying information concerning affected travellers
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Supporting minimum "back-to-gate" standard for delayed passenger aircraft, including the protections included in the Boxer/Snowe Amendment to H.R. 915, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009
Compliance window for Secure Flight Program and required format for supplying information concerning affected travellers
Supported Congressional inquiry on consumer impact of planned shifts of merchant fee costs and risks associated with purchasing travel via third-party intermediaries using credit cards
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Compliance window for Secure Flight program and required format for supplying information concerning affected travellers
CLEAR Airfares Act (S. 2823), all titles: educated Congressional staff on possible impact of legislation on travel distribution marketplace
Supported extension of bonus depreciation and increased sec. 179 expensing levels
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
Compliance window for Secure Flight program and required format for supplying information concerning affected travellers
Urged the Secretary of Transportation to require airlines and airports to report back to the Department of Transportation on their progress in implementing the recommendations of the National Task Force to Develop Model Contingency Plans to Deal with Lengthy Airline On-Board Ground Delays (Tarmac Delay Task Force).
Supported Congressional hearing into consumer impact of planned shifts of merchant fee costs and risks associated with purchasing travel via third-party intermediaries using credit cards
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 915, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009: sec. 406 ("Air Passenger Service Improvements"), concerning disclosure of insecticide application in passenger aircraft
Requested that the Senate version of H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2009, include an amendment to provide explicit protections for users of small business credit cards.
Compliance window for Secure Flight program and required format for supplying information concerning affected travellers
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2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Supporting legislation to permit Americans to travel to Cuba without restriction (H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act; section 2: "Travel to Cuba"; and S.428, section 2: "Travel to Cuba").
Urged the Secretary of Transportation to require airlines and airports to report back to the Department of Transportation on their progress in implementing the recommendations of the National Task Force to Develop Model Contingency Plans to Deal with Lengthy Airline On-Board Ground Delays (Tarmac Task Force).
Compliance window for Secure Flight program and required format for supplying information concerning affected travellers; method of biometric data collection under proposed Rule concerning Collection of Alien Biometric Data Upon Exit from the United States at Air and Sea Ports of Departure (US Exit Program)
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
Compliance window for Secure Flight program and required format for supplying information concerning affected travellers; method of biometric data collection under proposed Rule concerning Collection of Alien Biometric Data Upon Exit from the United States at Air and Sea Ports of Departure (US Exit Program)
- H.R. 6355, the Air Service Improvement Act of 2008: section 102(a), concerning disclosure of insecticide application in passenger aircraft - FAA enforcement of airline fee disclosure mandates: applicability to travel agents
Filing targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 1300 to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize appropriations for FAA, disclosure of insecticide used on aircraft and airline passenger rights.
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, documents required for U.S. sea and land ports of entry including passports, passcards, and enhanced driver's licenses. Filed comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Collection of Alien Biometric Data Upon Exit From the United States at Air and Sea Ports of Departure; US-VISIT Program
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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2007 · year_end · YY
Cruise Industry Safety Issue - pending before House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities: Passenger Vessels Passenger Vessel Services Act - Hawaiian Coastwise Cruises
H.R. 2453 - prohibits discriminatory car rental excise taxes. Tax Gap Issues - closing tax loopholes of files who are underreporting, underpaying and/or are non-fliers. Independent Contractors issue as it pertains to the Tax Gap Issue. Preemption of tourism taxes.
S. 1300 to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize approrpriations for FAA, disclosure of insecticide used on aircraft. TSA Secure Flight (proposed passenger screening program)
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2007 · mid_year · MM
H.R. 2453 - prohibits future discriminatory car rental excise taxes Tax Gap Issue - closing tax loopholes of filers who are underreporting, underpaying and/or are non-filers. Independent Contractors issue as it pertains to the Tax Gap Issue. Preemption of tourism taxes.
Implementation of Phase I of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initative requiring U.S. citizens to have valid passports when entering or reentering the United States by air. S. 1348 Western Hemisphere Traveler Improvement Act - burden of border crossing residents and other Americans. H.R 1061 Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act - implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative H.R. 1684 Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act as it pertains to Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative and Secure Flight.
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2006 · year_end · YY
H.R. 3639 Life Insurance Fairness for Travelers Act - amends Terrorism Risk Insurance Act making it unlawful to deny life insurance for forgeign travel.
S. 2611 Immigration Reform Act - Coleman amendment on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
H.R. 5286 Secure Traveler Improvement Act - Federal agencies adopting single database on traveler/passenger information. Filed comments with the DHS on NPRM regarding Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative for travelers arriving in the USA at air and sea ports of entry.
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2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS)
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2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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2003 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
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2003 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
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2002 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
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2001 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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2000 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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2000 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
1999 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS INC via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
1999 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Supported increased transparency in disclosure of airline fees for ancillary services and opposed mandatory disclosure by intermediaries of insecticide application on airlines, specifically regarding H.R. 658 and S.223, the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act of 2011.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Supported increased transparency in disclosure of airline fees for ancillary services and opposed mandatory disclosure by intermediaries of insecticide application on airlines, specifically regarding H.R. 658 and S.223, the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act of 2011.
Discussed DOT NPRM on Enhanced Passenger Protection. Supported DOT ordering airlines to share ancillary fee data through global distributions systems.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Discussed DOT NPRM on Enhanced Passenger Protection. Supported DOT ordering airlines to share ancillary fee data through global distributions systems.
Supported legislation to eliminate restrictions on Americans' freedom to travel to Cuba.
Supported increased transparency in disclosure of airline fees for ancillary services and disclosure by intermediaries of insecticide application on airlines, specifically regarding H.R. 658 and S.223, the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act of 2011.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Participated in coalition to address issues related to designation of independnat contractors. Supported existing tax treatment of independent contractor relationships.
Supported legislation (the "Internet Travel Tax Freedom Act," not yet introduced) to promote uniformity in tax collection practices relating to the booking of hotel rooms through third-party intermediaries
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
FAA Reauthorization; Homeland Security (Secure Flight Program); Worker Classification; Internet Travel Tax Freedom Act; Elimination of Travel Restrictions on Cuba; Enhanced Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Tax Treatment of Independent Contractor relationships.
FAA Reauthorization; Homeland Security (Secure Flight Program); Worker Classification; Internet Travel Tax Freedom Act; Elimination of Travel Restrictions on Cuba; Enhanced Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Tax Treatment of Independent Contractor relationships.
FAA Reauthorization; Homeland Security (Secure Flight Program); Worker Classification; Internet Travel Tax Freedom Act; Elimination of Travel Restrictions on Cuba; Enhanced Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Tax Treatment of Independent Contractor relationships.
FAA Reauthorization; Homeland Security (Secure Flight Program); Worker Classification; Internet Travel Tax Freedom Act; Elimination of Travel Restrictions on Cuba; Enhanced Passenger Protection Rulemaking; Tax Treatment of Independent Contractor relationships.
Supported extension of bonus depreciation and increased sec. 179 expensing levels.
Discussed airline impostion of merchant fees on travel agents and advocated for GAO report.
Supported legislation (H.R. 4645) to eliminate restrictions on American's freedom to travel to Cuba.
Supported Congressional inquiry on consumer impact of proposals to change which party bears the risks and merchant fee costs of credit card-transacted travel purchases facilitated by third-party intermediaries
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Supported increased transparency in disclosure of airline fees for ancillary services, including possible changes to H.R. 915, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009; supported the Menendez (#3506) Amendment to S. 1586, with proposed changes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Supported Congressional hearing into consumer impact of planned shifts of merchant fee costs and risks associated with purchasing travel via third-party intermediaries using credit cards
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Legislation to address worker classification for Department of Labor and tax reporting purposes (not yet introduced in 111th Congress; in 110th Congress, was S.2044, the Independent Contractor Proper Classification Act of 2007).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
S. 1661 and H.R.3232, Travel Promotion Act of 2007- communicate U.S. travel policies and improve marketing and other activities designed to increase travel in U.S. from abroad.
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, documents required for U.S. sea and land ports of entry.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Investigation on the U.S. Agricultural Sales to Cuba: Certain Economic Effects of U.S. Restrictions - Cuba travel ban.
Cruise Industry Safety Issue - pending before House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
H.R. 2881 - to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize appropriations for FAA, to improve air safety and capacity, etc. Testified before House Aviation Subcommittee on Aviation Consumer Issues i.e., Passenger Rights S. 678 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights - assuring airline passengers have access to necessary services while aboard grounded aircraft and have the option to deplane. H.R. 1303 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights - establishes standards for airline passenger rights. S. 1300 to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize appropriations for FAA, improve air safety and capacity, etc.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
S. 1955 Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act
S. 2572 Extension of Section 145 of the 2001 Aviation and Transportation Security Act, which provides consumers with alternate right of carriage on bankrupt carriers that suspend service. S. 1424, The American Right to Fly Act, which repeals the Wright Amendment
H.R. 5441 Homeland Security Appropriations - Stevens/Leahy amendment on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative H.R. 5522 Foreign Operations Appropriations - Stevens/Leahy amendment on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
Filed comments on FTC's Business Opportunity Rule
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE