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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1100 NEW YORK AVENUE, NW, #450 |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 38404-12
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6. House ID# 319430000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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 |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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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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Method A.
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Victoria Emerson Barnes |
Date | 7/22/2024 4:03:30 PM |
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
Creation of a Federal transportation program that provides funding to support cities and states.
Proposals that would support the creation of a National Travel Mobility Program that would alleviate congestion and improve the efficiency of long-haul travel.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Interior - Dept of (DOI), White House Office
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 |
Victoria |
Barnes |
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Erik |
Hansen |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant, May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on Homeland Security/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008 - January 2011. |
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for CBP and TSA biometric identification services, including in relation to the Traveler Privacy Protection Act (S.3361) and the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act (H.R.1404 / S.681).
Proposals that support CBPs investment in technology and innovation to streamline the processing of low-risk travelers, known as Enhanced Primary Processing (EPP), including through FY25 appropriations.
Opposing DHS appropriations amendments to restrict DHSs biometric capabilities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS)
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 |
Victoria |
Barnes |
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Treon |
Glenn |
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Erik |
Hansen |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant, May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on Homeland Security/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008 - January 2011. |
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Ryan |
Propis |
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House Foreign Affairs Cmte,Legal Fellow (2013); Rep. Yoho (FL),Counsel(2013-15);House Homeland Security Cmte,Senior Counsel (2015-18); DHS/TSA, Chief of Staff (Sched C)(2018-21); House Homeland Security Cmte,Dep Staff Director & Gen Counsel(2021-24) |
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 TOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the competitiveness of the U.S. travel industry, particularly for international, group, and transient business air travel.
Issues related to the Department of Commerces Assistant Secretary for Travel & Tourism position, including the nomination of a qualified candidate.
Proposals to limit or prohibit fees imposed on travel and transportation services, including the Junk Fee Prevention Act (S. 916 / H.R. 2463), the Hotel Fee Transparency Act of 2023 (S. 2498), and the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023 (H.R. 6543).
Changes to Federal Work Travel policies, particularly regarding OMBs Memorandum M-24-05 and GSAs Bulletin FTR 24-02.
Proposals to shift park units from using a reservation system to manage access to a market-based entrance fee system, which can help stabilize park finances and discourage overcrowding, including through FY25 appropriations.
Issues related to the American Music Tourism Act (S. 2412).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Interior - Dept of (DOI), White House Office, Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), General Services Administration (GSA)
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 |
Victoria |
Barnes |
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Treon |
Glenn |
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Erik |
Hansen |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant, May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on Homeland Security/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008 - January 2011. |
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Nicole |
Porter |
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Senator John Ensign (R-NV), Staff Assistant, January 2002 - November 2003. |
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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislative proposals to reduce visa interview wait times, including the Visa Processing Improvement Act (S.2632) and the Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act (H.R.5127).
Administration efforts to reduce visa interview wait times, including a dedicated application process for time-sensitive business travelers.
Proposals to expand and modernize the H-2B visa program, including the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act (H.R.4708), language in FY25 appropriations to require the Department of Homeland Security to release supplemental visas when the needs of seasonal businesses cannot be filled with U.S. workers, and the Closing the Workforce Gap Act of 2024 (H.R.7574).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office
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 |
Victoria |
Barnes |
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Treon |
Glenn |
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Erik |
Hansen |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant, May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on Homeland Security/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008 - January 2011. |
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Nicole |
Porter |
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Senator John Ensign (R-NV), Staff Assistant, January 2002 - November 2003. |
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Ryan |
Propis |
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House Foreign Affairs Cmte,Legal Fellow (2013); Rep. Yoho (FL),Counsel(2013-15);House Homeland Security Cmte,Senior Counsel (2015-18); DHS/TSA, Chief of Staff (Sched C)(2018-21); House Homeland Security Cmte,Dep Staff Director & Gen Counsel(2021-24) |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Policies related to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization, including the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935) and the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939), regarding air traffic controller staffing levels, funding for air traffic control facilities and equipment, revisions to airport infrastructure grant programs, proposals to amend U.S. international aviation policy, funding to support the production of sustainable aviation fuel, and programs to support aviation workforce development.
Short-term proposals to extend FAA authorization.
Opposing FAA reauthorization amendments to restrict TSAs biometric identity verification capabilities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Victoria |
Barnes |
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Erik |
Hansen |
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Treon |
Glenn |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant, May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on Homeland Security/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008 - January 2011. |
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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
The Credit Card Competition Act (S. 1838 / H.R. 3881) regarding the potential impacts on travel businesses and travelers.
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Victoria |
Barnes |
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Erik |
Hansen |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant, May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on Homeland Security/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008 - January 2011 |
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024), regarding bonus depreciation and changes to 26 USC 163(j).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Treon |
Glenn |
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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
FY2025 appropriations related to efficient visitor visa processing, including the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025 and the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act of 2025.
CBP and TSA funding and staffing in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025.
Funding for the Assistant Secretary of Travel and Tourism in the FY25 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2025.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Victoria |
Barnes |
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Treon |
Glenn |
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Erik |
Hansen |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant,May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on HomelandSecurity/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008- January 2011. |
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Nicole |
Porter |
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Senator John Ensign (R-NV), Staff Assistant, January 2002 - November 2003. |
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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation to improve public lands and waters for outdoor recreation, including H.R. 6492, the EXPLORE Act.
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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Victoria |
Barnes |
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Erik |
Hansen |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant,May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on HomelandSecurity/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008- January 2011. |
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Treon |
Glenn |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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