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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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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
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
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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: Victoria Emerson Barnes |
Date | 4/20/2021 11:14:54 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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for airports and funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation; the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding the Airline Payroll Support Program and grants to airports and airport concessionaires; proposals to accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, public health corridor pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; and proposals to delay implementation of the REAL ID Act. Pilot program to avoid rescreening international inbound persons and baggage.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Victoria |
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Treon |
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Erik |
Hansen |
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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
Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for highways, passenger rail and airports, funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation, expanding the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits, creating a blenders tax credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuels, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding the Airline Payroll Support Program and grants to airports and airport concessionaires; proposals to accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, air bridge pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to delay implementation of the REAL ID Act; pilot program to avoid rescreening international inbound persons and baggage; implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422) on road, bridge and byways projects.
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), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), White House Office, 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 |
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Treon |
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Erik |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, air bridge pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to delay implementation of the REAL ID Act; proposals to streamline and expand the issuance of work visas; TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers; rebranding the Visa Waiver Program; proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs; proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more Visa Waiver program countries; ESTA Fee collections; Visa processing fee collections; increasing operations budgets for front line CBP officers; and procurement of CAT-C and CT for TSA Checkpoints.
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), 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 |
Victoria |
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Erik |
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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 TOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
The American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Economic Development Administration grants to support tourism recovery, the Employee Retention Tax Credit, the Paycheck Protection Program, the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program, the Airline Payroll Support Program, and grants to airports, airport concessionaires, and restaurants; the PPP Extension Act of 2021(H.R.1799), regarding extension of the Paycheck Protection Program; the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), regarding tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs; proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, public health corridor pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to delay implementation of the REAL ID Act; proposals encouraging the Department of Commerce to create a plan to increase international visitation; FY22 funding for the Commerce Departments Travel and Tourism Satellite Account, Economic Development Administration grants for tourism promotion, implementation of the REAL ID Act, TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, rebranding the Visa Waiver Program, a study on pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance, and proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications; proposals to provide a tax credit for cleaning costs and other COVID-19 mitigation costs for businesses; the Protecting Tourism in the United States Act (H.R.2299, S.115), regarding studying the impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry; Federal support for pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance; proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for highways, passenger rail and airports, funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation, expanding the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; proposals to separate professional meetings and events from COVID-19 guidance for mass gatherings; proposals to maintain and provide supplemental funding for Brand USA; changes to corporate and passthrough business tax rates on the travel industry; proposals to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce; proposals to prioritize U.S. travel exports in U.S. trade agreements, proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security; proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS trusted traveler programs; proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more Visa Waiver program countries; and the Securing Access for Venue Equity (SAVE) Act (H.R.2120), regarding expanding access to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.
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, Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Victoria |
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Erik |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, air bridge pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to streamline and expand the issuance of work visas; FY2022 appropriations, regarding TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, rebranding the Visa Waiver Program, and proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications; proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs; and proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more Visa Waiver program countries. Non-immigrant visa processing, H, J, L, B visas. Presidential Proclamation 10052 and the suspension of visa processing.
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), 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 |
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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
FY2022 appropriations, regarding creating a plan to increase U.S. travel exports, funding for the Commerce Departments Travel and Tourism Satellite Account, EDA grants for tourism promotion, implementation of the REAL ID Act, TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, rebranding the Visa Waiver Program, a study on pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance, and proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications. Supplemental appropriations for TSA and CBP officers due to decline in user fees.
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
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Victoria |
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Erik |
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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 ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for highways, funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation, expanding the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits, National Parks Deferred maintenance backlog for road, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Treasury - Dept of
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 |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security; implementation of Great American Outdoors Act. Addressing the Deferred Maintenance Backlog. Upgrading technology for public lands including access control and broadband applications; and improving public lands staffing retention and housing.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI), 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 |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
The American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding the Paycheck Protection Program, the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program, and grants to restaurants; the PPP Extension Act of 2021(H.R.1799), regarding extension of the Paycheck Protection Program; and the Securing Access for Venue Equity (SAVE) Act (H.R.2120), regarding expanding access to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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
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 American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding the Employee Retention Tax Credit; the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), regarding tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs; proposals to provide a tax credit for cleaning costs and other COVID-19 mitigation costs for businesses; proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by expanding the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits and creating a blenders tax credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuels; and changes to corporate and passthrough business tax rates on the travel industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, White House Office
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
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 ART
16. Specific lobbying issues
The American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program; the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), regarding tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs; and the Securing Access for Venue Equity (SAVE) Act (H.R.2120), regarding expanding access to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of
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
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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposal to provide COVID-19-related liability protections for businesses.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), White House Office
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
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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal support for pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance.
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 |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposals to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce including setting a national goal for inbound travel and spending and a strategy for industry recovery from the COVID pandemic; and proposals to temporarily suspend the recalculation of General Services Administration lodging per diems rates.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, General Services Administration (GSA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposals to prioritize U.S. travel exports in U.S. trade agreements, Proposals to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the Department of Commerce under the Under Secretary for International Trade.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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