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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 26477-12
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6. House ID# 302600000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: John Bressler |
Date | 1/19/2023 11:43:30 AM |
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
Air Traffic Controller staffing.ATC technology and modernization. Funding for maintenance of Aging Air Traffic Control Facilities. Funding for FAA facilities and equipment. Realignment of Air Traffic Control facilities and airspace redesign. FERS Pension Reform. Terminal Automation and Replacement. Contract Towers. FAA Budget: Provisions relating to providing funding for air traffic control operations and FAA employees. Impact of government shutdown. FAA funding: Provisions relating to funding the FAA with sufficient resources for safe and efficient air traffic control operations. FAA employees stationed in Guam - accessibility to DOD base privileges. President's FY 2023 Budget Proposal: Provisions relating to Federal employees salaries and benefits, provisions relating to air traffic control. Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021 (H.R. 4042, 117th Congress): Provisions relating to stable funding for FAA activities in the event of a government shutdown. FY 2023 THUD Appropriations: Provisions relating to funding the FAA operations, facilities and maintenance, and modernization of the National Airspace System. FY 2023 Financial Services Appropriations: Provisions relating to pay raise for federal employees. Federal employee pay increase for 2022. Paid parental leave for air traffic controllers and other FAA employees. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (HR 1319; PL 117-2): Provisions relating to ensuring the safest possible working conditions for air traffic controllers and other essential aviation safety professionals. Stabilization of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF). Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Pay Differential for Duty Related to the Coronavirus. Hazardous Pay Differential. Legislation establishing COVID-19 as a presumptive occupational illness to be covered under the Federal Employees Compensation Act. HR 392 FAIR Act: Provisions relating to pay raise for federal employees. S. 561 FAIR Act: Provisions relating to pay raise for federal employees. Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021: Provisions relating to stable funding for FAA activities in the event of a government shutdown. FAA's proposed reorganization. Debt limit.
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
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Bressler |
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Sean |
Maxwell |
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Annika |
Olson |
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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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Air Traffic Control retirement. Air traffic control technology and modernization: Including NextGen. Air traffic control safety and efficiency. Air traffic control capacity and delays.
Air traffic controller staffing, hiring, and training. Certification reform. Impact of governmental shutdown on FAA workforce and the national airspace system. FAA Reauthorization. FAA funding. FAA Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan. Veterans Preference for Controller Hiring. TSA airport security. FAA employees stationed in Guam - accessibility to DOD base privileges. Remote towers. Air traffic controller fatigue. ATC facility consolidation process section 804. Air Traffic Controller Federal Employees Retirement System Supplemental Retirement. Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021 (H.R. 4042, 117th Congress: Provisions relating to stable funding for FAA activities in the event of a government shutdown. H.R. 1283 Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers Act of 2021: Provisions relating to eliminating hiring barriers for Contract air traffic control towers. S. 419 Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers Act of 2021: Provisions relating to eliminating hiring barriers for Contract air traffic control towers. Funding for Maintenance of Aging Air Traffic Control Facilities. Stabilization of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF): Provisions relating to ensuring the safest possible working conditions for air traffic controllers and other essential aviation safety professionals. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for air traffic controllers. Pay Differential for Duty Related to the Coronavirus. Legislation establishing COVID-19 as a presumptive occupational illness to be covered under the Federal Employees Compensation Act. Annuity Protection. National Aviation Preparedness Plan. COVID-19 vaccine prioritization for aviation safety professionals. American Jobs Plan, President's infrastructure proposal: Provisions relating to FAA assets. H.R. 1262 Notice to Airmen Improvement Act: Amendment to clarify labor representative for air traffic controllers. FY 2023 THUD Appropriations: Provisions relating to funding the FAA operations, facilities and maintenance, and modernization of the National Airspace System. S. Res. 96 Women in Aviation Workforce Week: Provisions relating to supporting women in the aviation industry, specifically the air traffic controller workforce. Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021: Provisions relating to stable funding for FAA activities in the event of a government shutdown. Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act (HR 1339, S 516).
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
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Bressler |
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Maxwell |
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Annika |
Olson |
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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
Collective bargaining rights. Whistle blower protections. Federal employee salaries. Collaboration with workforce. Air traffic controller staffing and scheduling. Official time. Prohibited Personnel Practices. Contract Tower Program. Merit Systems Protection Board. HR 1339 Advanced Air Mobility Act: Amendment to clarify labor representative for air traffic controllers. S. 516 Advanced Air Mobility Act: Amendment to clarify labor representative for air traffic controllers. H.R. 1262 Notice to Airmen Improvement Act: Amendment to clarify labor representative for air traffic controllers. Letter to Biden Administration requesting a quorum on Merit Systems Protection Board.
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
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John |
Bressler |
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Sean |
Maxwell |
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Annika |
Olson |
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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
Air Traffic Control retirement. Air traffic control technology and modernization: Including NextGen. Air traffic control safety and efficiency. Air traffic control capacity and delays. Air traffic controller staffing, hiring, and training. Certification reform.Impact of governmental shutdown on FAA workforce and the national airspace system. FAA Reauthorization. FAA funding. FAA Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan. Veterans Preference for Controller Hiring. TSA airport security. FAA employees stationed in Guam - accessibility to DOD base privileges. Remote towers. Air traffic controller fatigue. ATC facility consolidation process section 804. Air Traffic Controller Federal Employees Retirement System Supplemental Retirement. Stabilization of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF). Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Pay Differential for Duty Related to the Coronavirus. H.R. 1283 Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers Act of 2021: Provisions relating to eliminating hiring barriers for Contract air traffic control towers. S. 419 Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers Act of 2021: Provisions relating to eliminating hiring barriers for Contract air traffic control towers. National Aviation Preparedness Plan. Mandatory Retirement of Federal Employees including air traffic controllers. American Jobs Plan, President's infrastructure proposa: Provisions relating to FAA assets. H.R. 1262 Notice to Airmen Improvement Act: Amendment to clarify labor representative for air traffic controllers. FY 2023 THUD Appropriations: Provisions relating to funding the FAA operations, facilities and maintenance, and modernization of the National Airspace System. S. Res. 96 Women in Aviation Workforce Week: Provisions relating to supporting women in the aviation industry, specifically the air traffic controller workforce. Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021: Provisions relating to stable funding for FAA activities in the event of a government shutdown. FAA's proposed reorganization. Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act (HR 1339, S 516).
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
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Bressler |
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Maxwell |
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Annika |
Olson |
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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
Impact of government shutdown on FAA workforce and the national airspace system. Official time & dues reduction. Veterans Preference for Controller Hiring. Prohibited Personnel Practices. Merit Systems Protection Board. President's FY 2023 Budget Proposal: Provisions relating to Federal employees salaries and benefits, provisions relating to air traffic control
FY 2023 THUD Appropriations: Provisions relating to funding the FAA operations, facilities and maintenance, and modernization of the National Airspace System. National Defense Authorization Act FY 2023 (PL 116-283). FAA employees stationed in Guam - accessibility to DOD base privileges. Federal employee pay raise. Stabilization of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF). Personal illness to be covered under the Federal Employees Compensation Act. OSHA Emergency Temporary and Permanent Standards. H.R. 392 FAIR Act: Provisions relating to pay raise for federal employees. S. 561 FAIR Act: Provisions relating to pay raise for federal employees. Families First Coronavirus Response Act (PL 116-127): Provisions relating to emergency paid sick leave and expanded FMLA leave. H.R. 82, Social Security Fairness Act: Provisions relating to the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). S. 1302, Social Security Fairness Act: Provisions relating to the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). H.R. 2337, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act: Provisions which would partially repeal and reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). H.R. 5834, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act: Provisions which would partially repeal and reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). FAA's proposed reorganization. Debt limit.
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
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John |
Bressler |
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Sean |
Maxwell |
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Annika |
Olson |
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Air Traffic Control retirement eligibility. Controller staffing. Thrift Savings Plan, federal pensions. CIP, FERS/CSRS. Federal Employee Tax. FEHBP: Provisions relating to federal employees salaries, health benefits, and retirements. Impact of government shutdown on FAA workforce and the national airspace system. Merit Systems Protection Board. Retired military controllers. Air Traffic Controller Federal Employees Retirement System Supplemental Retirement. H.R. 1283 Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers Act of 2021: Provisions relating to eliminating hiring barriers for Contract air traffic control towers. S. 419 Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers Act of 2021: Provisions relating to eliminating hiring barriers for Contract air traffic control towers. Mandatory Retirement Age of Federal Employees including air traffic controllers. H.R. 82, Social Security Fairness Act: Provisions relating to the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). S. 1302, Social Security Fairness Act: Provisions relating to the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). H.R. 2337, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act: Provisions which would partially repeal and reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). H.R. 5834, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act: Provisions which would partially repeal and reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). H.R. 521/S. 129, the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act: This bill allows disabled federal first responders (including air traffic controllers) to continue receiving federal retirement benefits in the same manner as though they had not been disabled.
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
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 7900): Provisions relating to FAA employees stationed in Guam - accessibility to DOD base privileges.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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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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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