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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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Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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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 | 1/20/2022 6:00:55 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; proposals to accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to delay enforcement of the REAL ID Act; Proposals to create a pilot program to streamline the screening of international inbound persons and baggage, such as in H.R.4094 and the Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act; the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684), regarding proposals to provide airport infrastructure investment through an enplanement-based formula program; proposals to amend Department of Transportation practices to approve foreign air carriers; and the Build Back Better Act, regarding tax credits and research incentives for the development and use of sustainable aviation fuels.
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 |
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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
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684), regarding provisions related to airport infrastructure, funding for surface transportation projects that facilitate tourism, the development and implementation of a national travel infrastructure strategy, and grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; 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; implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422) on road, bridge and byways projects. Amending and establishing federal aid highway programs to ensure a focus on travel infrastructure projects, establishing a travel mobility program, designating senior-level leadership for tourism at the Department of Transportation (DOT), and directing the DOT to develop a national travel infrastructure strategy on a reoccurring basis (H.R. 3684, S. 1931, S. 1516, S. 2015). Increasing funding for Scenic 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 |
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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 and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to delay enforcement of the REAL ID Act; proposals to streamline and expand the issuance of work visas, including releasing supplemental H-2B visas; TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers; proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs; increasing operations budgets for front line CBP officers FY22 appropriations related to the implementation of the REAL ID Act, TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, renaming the Visa Waiver Program, and supplemental appropriations for TSA and CBP officers due to a decline in user fees; application for and operations of National Interest Exemptions from 212f countries for international travel; reopening the U.S. Canada and U.S. Mexico land borders to non-essential travel; cap relief for supplemental H2B workers, including the H2B Returning Workers Exception Act H.R. 3897, progress on the expansion of the Visa Waiver Program to Romania, Bulgaria, and Israel.
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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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 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684), regarding provisions related to airport infrastructure, funding for surface transportation projects that facilitate tourism, the development and implementation of a national travel infrastructure strategy, and grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; Implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and Economic Development Administration grants to support tourism recovery; Proposals to provide COVID-related economic relief to travel-dependent businesses and nonprofits, such as through SBAs Economic Injury Disaster Loan program or new programs to provide relief grants to distressed small businesses; Tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs, including provisions within the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), and provisions related to the entertainment business expense deduction; proposals encouraging the Department of Commerce to create a plan to increase international visitation; FY 2022 appropriations, regarding directing the Commerce Department to create a plan to increase U.S. travel exports, funding for the Commerce Departments Travel and Tourism Satellite Account, Economic Development Administration grants for tourism promotion, a study on pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance; proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. tourism, business, and temporary worker visa applications, including reopening embassy and consulates; the Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act, regarding provisions that seek to improve the traveler experience, protect the health and safety of the traveling public, provide supplemental funding for Brand USA, and prioritize the overall economic wellbeing of the travel and tourism industry; the Protecting Tourism in the United States Act (H.R.2299, S.115), regarding studying the impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry; proposals to maintain and provide supplemental funding for Brand USA (H.R.4594, S.2424); The Visit America Act (S.1947) to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce and set national travel and tourism visitation and spending goals; proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security; Initiatives to update the Department of Interiors directorate on tourism; developing best-practices for national park leadership to engage the travel industry. Supporting tourism workforce by expanding access to non-immigrant visas for seasonal workers.
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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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 biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions reopening the U.S. Canada and U.S. Mexico land boarders, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to streamline and expand the issuance of work and travel visas and restart normal visa processing operations including the H2B Returning Workers Exception Act H.R. 3897; FY 2022 appropriations, proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications, renaming the Visa Waiver Program, and supplemental appropriations for CBP officers due to a decline in user fees; and proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs including the use of video conferencing in visa interviews; prioritizing visa processing to high demand or high wait-time countries; and proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more Visa Waiver program countries; Non-immigrant visa processing; Rescinding Presidential Proclamation 10052 and the suspension of visa processing; Visa fee increases for certain visa classes included in the Build Back Better plan.
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 |
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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, 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; renaming the Visa Waiver Program; supplemental appropriations for DHS officers due to a decline in user fees; emergency supplemental appropriations for Brand USA, cap relief for H-2B visas.
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)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684), regarding funding for surface transportation projects that facilitate tourism, the development and implementation of a national travel infrastructure strategy, and grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and proposals to reduce the deferred maintenance of national park road projects. 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, funding for scenic byway projects, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Amending and establishing federal aid highway programs to ensure a focus on travel infrastructure projects, establishing a travel mobility program, designating senior-level leadership for tourism at the Department of Transportation (DOT), and directing the DOT to develop a national travel infrastructure strategy on a reoccurring basis (H.R. 3684, S. 1931, S. 1516, S. 2015 Implementing the Great American Outdoors Act for National Park, and public land road projects.
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, Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security, implementation of Great American Outdoors Act. Address the Deferred Maintenance Backlog, upgrade technology for public lands including access control and broadband applications, and improve public lands staffing retention and housing; and proposals to invest in Electronic Vehicle charging stations at national parks; updating the DOI tourism industry policy platform; nominating and confirming a NPS director; funding for Scenic Byway projects, updating the department of Interiors directorate on tourism, developing policies for engagement between parks and the travel industry.
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
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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
Proposals to provide COVID-related economic relief to travel-dependent businesses and nonprofits, such as through SBAs Economic Injury Disaster Loan program or a new program to provide relief grants to distressed small businesses.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Small Business Administration (SBA)
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
Tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs, including provisions within the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), and provisions related to the entertainment business expense deduction; and the Build Back Better Act, regarding an expansion and extension of the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits, the creation of a blenders tax credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuels, and tax breaks related to business meetings and events.
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
Tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs, including provisions within the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), and provisions related to the entertainment business expense deduction.
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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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
The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2021 (H.R.5823); and FY22 Appropriations, regarding a Treasury Department study of 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
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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
The Visit America Act (S.1947), 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 the Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act, regarding provisions that seek to reorganize government agencies and advisory bodies to prioritize the overall economic wellbeing of the travel and tourism industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposals to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the Department of Commerce under the Under Secretary for International Trade, such as in The Visit America Act (S. 1947) and Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act; and FY2022 appropriations, regarding directing the Commerce Department to create a plan to increase U.S. travel exports.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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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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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