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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 | 2014 |
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 | |
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: Alma P. Rojas, Vice President, Goverment Relations |
Date | 01/19/2015 |
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
FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations, HR 4903,S. 2534; CBP & TSA airport operations; CBP Authorization Act, HR 3846; Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, H.R. 1204/S. 1804; Pre-Check Program. Transportation Security Aquisition Reform Act, H.R. 2719/S. 1893 Federal Aviation Administrations authorization. NextGen air traffic control system. Aviation Passenger Security Fees. H.R. 4156, the Transparent Airfares Act of 2014. Passenger Facility Charge
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Natl Security Council (NSC), 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 |
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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
FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations, HR 4903, S. 2534; CBP & TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S.744, H.R. 2278; Visa Waiver Program, Electronic System for Travel Authorization;travel faciliation programs including, Global Entry and Precheck. Customs and Border Protection staffing; Pre-Check Program; Aviation Passenger Security Fees.
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013, H.R. 1204/S.1804. H.R. 490, S.223, Biometric Exit H.R. 3141,JOLT Act, H.R. 1354; H.J. Res 59;Transportation Security Aquisition Reform Act, H.R. 2719/S. 1893. Travel Promotion, Enhancement and Modernization Act of 2014, S. 2250/H.R. 4450. Terrorism Risk Insurance, H.R.4871, S. 2244. S. 2869, H.R. 5470, H.R. 5594, H.R. 5434. HR 83, FY2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act. FY15 Continuing Resolution, H.J Res 124.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations HR 4903/S.2534; CBP & TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S.744, HR 2278; Visa Waiver Program,HR 490, S223; JOLT Act, H.R. 1354;ESTA;travel faciliation programs including, Global Entry and Precheck. Customs and Border Protection staffing. The Travel Promotion, Enhancement and Modernizatin Act, H.R. 4450/S. 2250. S. 2869, H.R. 5470
H.R. 5594, H.R. 5434. HR 83, FY2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act. FY15 Continuing Resolution, HJ Res 124.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), 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 TOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations HR 4903/S 2534; CBP & TSA airport operations; The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S.744; Visa Waiver Program, JOLT Act, H.R. 1354, S.223, HR 490; Electronic System for Travel Authorizatio;n;travel faciliation programs including, Global Entry and Precheck.Customs and Border Protection staffing; Pre-Check Program; Aviation Passenger Security Fees. NextGen air traffic control system; TSA reauthorization;
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013, H.R. 1204/S.1804. National motor carrier safety. The Government Spending Accountability Act of 2013, H.R. 313. Ensuring the viability of government travel and conferences. The Stay In Place, Cut Waste Act of 2013, H.R. 2643. Report language to accompany the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2013. The Protecting Resort Cities from Discrimination Act of 2013, H.R. 1880. The Travel Promotion, Enhancement and Modernization Act, H.R. 4450/S. 2250. Biometric Exit HR 1354.; H.J. Res 59; FY15 Interior Appropriations; Transportation Security Acquistion Reform Act, H.R. 2719/S. 1893. National Travel Strategy; H.R. 3309, Innovation Act; HR 5021, HR 5016, M-12-12-12 Memo on federal travel spending and conferences. National Park Service Centennial Challenge legislation. S. 2869, H.R. 5470, H.R. 5594, H.R. 5434. HR 83, FY 2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act; FY15 Continuing Resolution, HJ Res 124.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), State - Dept of (DOS), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), Natl Park Service (NPS), 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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal Aviation Administrations authorization; high-speed rail funding; surface transportation reauthorization; airport operations; international and domestic registered traveler programs and Secure Flight. NextGen air traffic control system. Passenger facility charges. Aviation Passenger Security Fees. Implementation of the MAP-21 Act. The Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013, S. 853. Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, H.R. 1204/S. 1804; HR 5021, Highway and Transportation Act
H.R. 4156, the Transparent Airfares Act of 2014.Transportation Security Aquisition Reform Act, H.R. 2719/S. 1893. Funding for airport infrastructure, including the Airport Improvment Program. The Preserving America's Transit and Highways Act. Norwegian Air International foreign air service application.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations HR 4903/S 2534; CBP & TSA airport operations and staffing; FY15 State Department Budget; FY15 Office of Travel and Tourism Funding for the Survey of International Travelers.Aviation Passenger Security Fee. JOLT Act, H.R. 1354; Interior Appropriations Act FY2015. H.R. 5016 Financial Services Appropriations Act of 2015. H.R. 4450; S. 2250. HR 83, FY2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act; FY15 Continuing Resolution HJ Res 124.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Interior - Dept of (DOI), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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
Government agency travel policies and government conference spending. The Government Spending Accountability Act of 2013, H.R. 313. Implementation of the Budget Control Act of 2011. OMB memorandum m-12-12. The Stay in Place, Cut Waste Act of 2013, H.R. 2643. Report language accompnaying the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2015. H.R. 1880, The Protecting Resort Cities from Discrimination Act of 2013. H.R. 3610. S. 1347, H.R. 1881, H.R. 4660, H.R. 5016
IRS tax treatment of loyalty programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, General Services Administration (GSA), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB),
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
Economic importance of travel in job creation; customs user fees
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office, Natl Economic Council (NEC), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Patent Issues, H.R. 845, S. 1013, H.R. 2024, S. 866, Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; HR 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency Improvement Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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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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