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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1200 17th Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 400 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Ft. Worth |
State | TX |
Zip Code | 76155 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 1422-12
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6. House ID# 308530000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2018 |
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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| 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: Nathan Gatten |
Date | 10/22/2018 5:40:24 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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to air traffic control reform.
Issues related to FAA reauthorization.
Issues related to FAA flight and duty time regulation.
Issues related to pilot supply.
Issues related to Department of Transportation Full Fare Advertising rule.
Issues related to unfair and deceptive practices as defined by the Department of Transportation.
Issues related to unmanned aerial systems.
Issues related to FAA NextGen initiative.
Issues related to Cuba air service.
Issues related to aircraft noise and emissions.
Issues related to lithium battery regulation.
Issues related to air travel for passengers with disabilities.
Issues related to emotional support animals.
H.R. 665, Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Act of 2017; all provisions
H.R. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2017; all provisions.
H.R. 1265, Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act; all provisions.
H.R. 1467 / S. 596, SEAT Act of 2017; all provisions.
H.R. 2191, SEAT Act of 2017; all provisions.
S. 947, TICKETS Act; all provisions.
H.R. 2235, SAFE SEAT Act; all provisions
S. 1037, FAIR Fees Act; all provisions.
S. 1605, Stopping Assault while Flying Enforcement Act of 2017; all provisions.
S. 1733, Customers Not Cargo Act of 2017; all provisions.
H.R. 3951, Aviation Humanitarian Crisis Act of 2017; all provisions.
H.R. 4467, Strengthening Aviation Security Act of 2018; all provisions.
H.R. 2539, Quiet Communities Act of 2017; all provisions.
S. 1318, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2017; all provisions.
H.R. 4176, Air Cargo Security Improvement Act of 2018; all provisions.
H.R. 4445, Airline Consumer Bill of Rights Act; all provisions.
S. 2506, A bill to establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program; all provisions.
H.R. 2514 / S. 3418, FASTER Act; all provisions.
H.R. 2485 / S. 1167, Airplane KITS Act; all provisions.
H.R. 2602, Secure our Skies Act of 2017; all provisions.
S. 2792, A bill to modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 5701, To establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 302, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H. Res. 1082, Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 302, with an amendment; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 6897, To extend the authorizations of Federal aviation programs, to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
S. 2738, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require air carrier passengers with service animals to adhere to a standard of service animal behavior training; all provisions.
S. 1626, Cabin Air Safety Act of 2017; all provisions.
H. Res. 538 / H.R. 3823, Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
S. 2422, A bill to require a study on the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 6558, NO NOISE Act; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
S. 3385, Quiet Communities Act of 2018; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 2132, Traveler Redress Improvement Act of 2017; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 3669, Securing General Aviation and Commercial Charter Air Carrier Service Act of 2017; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 4561, SAFE TECH Act; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 5841 / S. 2098, Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
S. 2537, Sunshine Protection Act of 2018; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
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), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 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 |
Norma |
Kaehler |
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Abigail |
Donovan |
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Stephen |
Neuman |
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Nathan |
Gatten |
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Molly |
Wilkinson |
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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
Infrastructure plans related to the airline industry.
Congressional budget and appropriations issues relating to aviation, transportation, and infrastructure.
Appropriations issues relating to Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and other agencies.
Issues related to Homeland Security appropriations.
S. 3023 / H.R. 6072, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 5515, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation
S. 3026 / H.R. 6028, Aircraft Maintenance Outsourcing Disclosure Act of 2018; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation
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), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Norma |
Kaehler |
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Abigail |
Donovan |
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Stephen |
Neuman |
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Nathan |
Gatten |
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Molly |
Wilkinson |
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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
Issues related to passenger facility charge tax.
Issues related to Customs and Border Protection taxes.
Issues related to tax reform.
PL 115-97, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation and corporate taxation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Norma |
Kaehler |
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Abigail |
Donovan |
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Stephen |
Neuman |
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Nathan |
Gatten |
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Molly |
Wilkinson |
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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
Issues related to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) aviation security taxes and fees.
Issues related to airport security.
Issues related to air cargo security.
Issues related to Customs and Border Protection, including CBP staffing levels at airports, pre-clearance and proposed CBP user fee increase.
Issues related to Visa Waiver Program.
Issues related to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport security wait times.
Issues related to airport employee screening.
S. 1872, TSA Modernization Act; all provisions.
H.R. 2825, DHS Authorization Act; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 3328 / S. 2023, Cuban Airport Security Act of 2017; all provisions.
H.R. 5730, Transportation Security Technology Innovation Reform Act of 2018; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 5857, Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
S. 3109 / H.R. 6776, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 6265, PreCheck is PreCheck Act of 2018; all provisions.
H.R. 876, Aviation Employee Screening and Security Enhancement Act of 2017; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 4559, Global Aviation System Security Reform Act of 2017; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
H.R. 4577, Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act of 2017; provisions pertaining to commercial aviation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Norma |
Kaehler |
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Abigail |
Donovan |
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Stephen |
Neuman |
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Nathan |
Gatten |
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Molly |
Wilkinson |
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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
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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