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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 | 2023 |
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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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| 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 | 10/20/2023 6:07:41 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
Allowing NPS and DOT to coordinate resources for road, bridge, and tunnel projects using Highway Trust Fund and Legacy Restoration Fund dollars; Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including National Parks Deferred maintenance backlog for roads; The implementation of grant programs for EV charging infrastructure and surface transportation infrastructure (RAISE grants, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, and the Discretionary Grant Program for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program); The status of the Department of Transportations Chief Travel and Tourism Officer position; and Implementing the Great American Outdoors Act for National Parks and public land road projects including greater transparency in project selection and funding.
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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Will |
Brown |
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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. |
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; FY24 appropriations related to CBP and TSA funding; Proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs; reducing CBP wait times; and maintaining ESTA access for VWP travelers to Cuba; allowing children of Global Entry enrollees through the Global Entry lane; Streamlining Trusted Traveler program application and enrollment; extending Visa interview waivers; releasing supplemental H-2B visa; staff diversions away from air and sea ports; REAL-ID modernization, the waiver of mobile drivers licenses from REAL ID enforcement; the development of mobile drivers license technical and security standards.
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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Will |
Brown |
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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. |
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
Proposals to enhance U.S. National Parks and park security, including upgrading technology capabilities, improving public lands staffing and housing, investing in capital improvement projects, mechanisms that facilitate greater public-private engagement, and the expansion of NPS reservation system windows to accommodate the needs of inbound international travelers and tour operators; FY24 appropriations related to funding to implement the Visit America Act, as enacted through FY23 Omnibus Appropriations (P.L. 117-328); The status of the Department of Commerces Assistant Secretary for Travel & Tourism position; proposals to limit or prohibit fees imposed on travel and transportation services, including the Junk Fee Prevention Act (S. 916 / H.R. 2463) and the Hotel Fee Transparency Act of 2023 (S. 2498); and proposals to accelerate the processing of U.S. passports.
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)
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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Will |
Brown |
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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); Administrative efforts to reduce visa interview wait times, including the extension of interview waivers and the establishment of wait time goals; FY24 Appropriations related to proposals to reduce U.S. visa wait times, including a pilot program to test the use of videoconferencing technology in visa interviews, the extension of visa fee revenue retention authority, and the establishment of visa wait time goals; The Department of State Authorization Act of 2023 (S.2043), regarding proposals to improve visa processing wait times; Proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more Visa Waiver Program countries; Streamline processing for C1/D crewmember visas for both airline and cruise ship crew; Proposals to expand and modernize the H-2B visa program; including language in FY24 appropriations to exempt returning workers from the annual cap; Expanding visa processing for group and conference travel; proposals to eliminate cultural visas, including J-1.
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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Will |
Brown |
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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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Policies related to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization; H.R. 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act and S. 1939 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, including 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
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 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 treatment of employer leave-based donation programs that aid the victims of the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
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
The Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills (TEENS) Act (H.R.5274), regarding easing work restrictions for American teenagers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Victoria |
Barnes |
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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
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
The Lodge Act (H.R. 1314), regarding the need for additional housing facilities on public lands.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 |
Will |
Brown |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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
27. Add the following 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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |