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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 815 16th St NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 38392-12
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6. House ID# 305640000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Larry I. Willis |
Date | 01/22/2014 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1455/ S. 697 - Contract Screener Reform and Accountability Act
H.R. 182 - Safe Skies Act of 2013
H.R. 2591 - To amend certain provisions of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
Pilot and Flight Crew Fatigue
H.R. 3488 - To Establish Conditions Relating to Preclearance Facilities and Operations and Customs Services Outside the U.S.
H.R. 3575 - Putting Security First in Preclearance Act
Federal Aviation Administration Staffing Issues
Foreign Pre-Clearance Facilities
Norweigan Air Shuttle
ICAO Joint Committee Meetings
In-Flight Voice Communication
NextGen Implementation
Air Navigation Services
American Airlines - U.S. Airways Merger
Air Cargo Liberalization
Foreign Ownership, Control and Carbotage Issues
Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Health Issues
Federal Aviation Administration Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting
Employee Background Checks
Helicopter Safety
Airline Pensions
Flight Duty Time
Joint Venture Protections
Open Skies China
Application of Aviation Worker Protections
Repair Station Safety, Security, Oversight
Drug and Alcohol Testing for Repair Station Employees
Lithium Battery Transportation
Pilot Certification and Qualification Requirements
Aviation Taxes and Fees
Air Traffic Control Privatization
Airline Bankruptcy
Family and Medical Leave Act Coverage
Transportation Security Administration Nominations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Wytkind |
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Willis |
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Brendan |
Danaher |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Kelly |
Misselwitz |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2610 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
S. 1243 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations
H.R. 2217 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014
S. 1284 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
S. 1244 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
H.R. 2410 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
H. J. Res. 106 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes
H. J. Res. 59 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014
Transportation Appropriations
Homeland Security Appropriations
Labor-HHS Appropriations
National Mediation Board Appropriations
Sequestration
President's FY 14 Budget
Customs and Border Protection Fee System
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Wytkind |
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Larry |
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Brendan |
Danaher |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Kelly |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013
H.R. 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
H.R. 335 - RAMP Act
S. 218 - Harbor Maintenance Act of 2013
Harbor Maintenance Tax
Surveying and Mapping Services
H.R. 3202 - Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act
H.R. 3753 - Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2013
H.R. 1149 - Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
H.R. 3464 - Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act of 2013
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Maritime Security Program
Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments
Cargo Preference
Port Security
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Ed |
Wytkind |
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Larry |
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Brendan |
Danaher |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act Reauthorization
Rail Safety Reauthorization
High-Speed Rail
Amtrak Funding
H.R. 3040 - Safe Freight Act
H.R. 3634 - Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act
Rail Labor Protections
Unemployment and Sickness Benefits
Amtrak Food and Beverage Service
Worker Security Training
Rail Apprenticeships
Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability
Amtrak Board Nominations
Positive Train Control
Hours of Service
Surface Transportation Board Nominations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Railroad Administration, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Railroad Retirement Board, White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Ed |
Wytkind |
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Larry |
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Brendan |
Danaher |
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Gregory |
Regan |
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Kelly |
Misselwitz |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2553 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013
S. 487 - Driver Fatigue Prevention Act
H.R. 2288 - Commuter Parity Act of 2013
S. 1116 - Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013
H.R. 3636 - Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013
HR 3739 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits
H.R. 3751, S. 1882 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits
H.R. 2084 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2013
H.R. 3- Northern Route Approval Act
Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit
Transit Privatization
Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies
Truck Weight
Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization
Transit Agency Spending Flexibility
OSHA Protections for Hazmat Workers
Transit Safety and Security Issues
Background and Security Clearances for the Transportation Workforce
Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues
Highway Trust Fund Funding
Worker Training
Human Trafficking
School Bus Transportation Issues
Security Training for Transportation Workforce
Transit Security Grant Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
13(c) Transit Worker Labor Protections
Public Employee Protections
Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee Nominations
Department of Labor Nominations
National Mediation Board Oversight
National Mediation Board Nominations
National Labor Relations Board Nominations
Davis-Bacon
FAA Official Time
FLSA Coverage
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, Natl Mediation Board, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Ed |
Wytkind |
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Larry |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 949 - Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013
Cross Border Bus Safety
Buy America/Buy American Requirements
Currency Reform
International Services Agreement
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Air Transport Issues
Liquefied Natural Gas Exports
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Ed |
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Larry |
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Brendan |
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Gregory |
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Kelly |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Climate Change
H.R. 2218 - Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013
(Issues Related to Transportation)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), State - Dept of (DOS), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Brendan |
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Gregory |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Employment Background Checks
H.R. 2865 - Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2013
H.R. 2999 - ABC Act of 2013
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013
S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013
H.R. 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act
(Issues related to transportation)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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