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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1212 New York Ave, NW Suite 200 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 11982-12
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6. House ID# 318670000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
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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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: Will Kinzel |
Date | 10/20/2015 4:11:05 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
H.R. 911 - Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015
S. 911 - Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015
H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015
H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015
S. 208 - Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015
H.R. 229 - Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015
H.R. 82 - Putting Security First in Preclearance Act
H.R. 158 - Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015
H.R. 798 - Responsible Skies Act
H.R. 2577 - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
S. TBD - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
S. 1725 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016
H.R. 2772 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016
TBD - FAA Reauthorization Act 2015
S. 1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016
H.R. 3128 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016
S. 1972 - Airlines Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Air Traffic Control Reform
Passenger Facility Charge Tax
Unmanned Aerial Systems
Air Cargo Security Issues
FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations
Lithium Battery regulations
Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues
Airlines Service Quality Issues (domestic and international)
Aviation Industry Financial Issues
Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues
Alternative Aviation Fuels
Civil Aviation Security Issues including expansion or trusted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport exit lane staffing and secondary cockpit barriers
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issues, including CBP staffing levels at airports, preclearance issues and proposed CBP user fee increase
Department of Transportation Passenger Protection Regulations Rule III
Department of Transportation Full Fare Advertising Rule
Department of Transportation Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule
International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations)
FAA NextGen Initiative
Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems
War Risk Insurance
Implementation of a National Airlines Policy
FY2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customers user fee, and immigrations user fee
Proposals to change/reform the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF)
Haneda Airport Liberalization
Fair Competition Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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 |
Andrea |
Newman |
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Sametta |
Barnett |
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Will |
Kinzel |
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Robert |
Letteney |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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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
S. 1647 - DRIVE Act - Highway Bill
H.R. 22 - DRIVE Act - Highway Bill
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees
Customs & Border Protection Taxes
Various federal income and excise tax matters
TSA Aviation Security Taxes and Fees
Various pension and retirement matters
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 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 |
Andrea |
Newman |
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Sametta |
Barnett |
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Will |
Kinzel |
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Robert |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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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.240- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations
S. 272 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations
H.R. 2577 - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
S. TBD - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
H.R. 2772 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016
S. 1725 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016
S. 1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriates Act, 2016
H.R. 3128 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriates Act, 2016
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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Newman |
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Sametta |
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Kinzel |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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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
H.R.240- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations
S. 272 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations
H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act
H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015
H.R. 2750 - Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015
H.R. 2127 - Securing Expedited Screening Act
H.R. 2843 - TSA PreCheck Expansion Act
S. 1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016
H.R. 3128 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016
H.R. 3102 - Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015
H.R. 3584 - Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees
Airport Security Issues
TSA - Managed Inclusion
Customs & Border Protection Taxes
FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DSH budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customer use and immigration user fee
FY2014 and FY2015 DOT/FAA and DHS Budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customs user fee, and immigration user fee
TSA Aviation Security Taxes and Fees
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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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Newman |
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Sametta |
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Kinzel |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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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. 277 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016
S. 1725 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), State - Dept of (DOS), 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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Newman |
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Sametta |
Barnett |
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Will |
Kinzel |
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Mimi |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 819 - Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015
H.R. 3611 - Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015
H.R. 597 - Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act
H.R. 1031 - Promoting U.S. Jobs Through Exports Act
S. 824 - Promoting U.S. Jobs Through Exports Act
H.R. 22 - DRIVE Act - Highway Bill
S. 1647 - DRIVE Act - Highway Bill
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Aviation Industry Financial Issues
Export-Import Bank Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
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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Newman |
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Sametta |
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Kinzel |
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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
H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act
S. 208 - Secure Our Borders First Act
H.R. 229 - Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015
H.R. 158 - Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Immigration User Fee
Implementation of Biometric Entry and Exit Systems
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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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Newman |
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Sametta |
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Will |
Kinzel |
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Mimi |
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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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1372 - American Crude Oil Export Equality Act
H.R. 702 - An act to adapt to changing crude oil market conditions
S. 2011 - Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015
OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS:
Crude Oil Exports
Renewable Fuel Standards/RINs
Energy Tax Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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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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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