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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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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 | 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
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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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 | 10/20/2022 2:01:24 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
Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act regarding proposals to provide airport infrastructure investment through an enplanement-based formula program, funding for surface transportation projects that facilitate tourism, the development and implementation of a national travel infrastructure strategy, and designating senior-level leadership for tourism at DOT; 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 road, funding for scenic byway projects, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; Implementing the Great American Outdoors Act for National Park, and public land road projects; Support for the nomination of an FAA Administrator.
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 |
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. Supplemental funding for the deployment of touchless identification technology by CBP and TSA, a pilot program for one-stop security for international travelers with domestic connecting flights. Proposals to delay enforcement of the REAL ID Act, and study credentials used at TSA Checkpoints. Proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs.
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 |
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 create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the Department of Commerce under the Under Secretary for International Trade, including the Visit America Act (S. 1947), Travel and Tourism Act (H.R.7820), and Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375); Proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security, upgrade technology for public lands (including access control and broadband applications), improve public lands staffing retention and housing, and expand NPS reservation system windows to facilitate inbound travelers and tour operators; Proposals to invest in Electronic Vehicle charging stations at national parks; Updating the DOI tourism industry policy platform; Developing policies for engagement between parks and the travel industry; Investment in capital improvement projects including the use of Visitor Experience Improvement Act provisions to facilitate public-private partnerships in the expansion and updating capital investment; the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R.5376) regarding federal investments to protect and restore natural attractions, such as recreational waterways, shorelines, and National Parks.
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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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
Proposals to change visa policy and increase the capacity of consular nonimmigrant visa services, including an increase in the issuance of H-2B and J1 visas and lowering interview wait times for B1/B2 visa applicants, the restoration of nonimmigrant visa services at U.S. embassies and consulates, waivers for the in-person interview requirement, the use of videoconference technology for low-risk nonimmigrant visa applicants, the temporary suspension of B1/B2 visas expirations, the allocation of visa processing resources, and other proposals to streamline the nonimmigrant visa application process for international visitors and travel industry workers; Proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more Visa Waiver Program countries; opposing visa fee increases for certain visa classes; Streamline processing for C1/D crewmember visas for both airline and cruise ship crew; and Proposals to expand H-2B cap relief, including H.R. 3897, the Returning Worker Exemption Act of 2021, which would exempt returning workers from being counted under the H-2B cap.
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tax Extenders legislation, regarding the deductibility of business meals and entertainment expenses under Section 274 of the tax code; and the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R.5376), regarding the Section 40B and 45Z credits for sustainable aviation fuel, the section 30C credit for EV charging stations, the Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Policies related to the return to in-person work and travel for federal workers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Victoria |
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Will |
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Treon |
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Erik |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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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