Issues lobbied + lobbyists (9)
TRA — Transportation
Creation of a Federal transportation program that provides funding to cities and states with high levels of visitation for projects that alleviate congestion and improve the efficiency of long-haul travel. Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization. Issues related to transportation planning and preparation for host cities including, S. 1218, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025.
Lobbyists:- mr ERIK JOHN HANSEN
- ANDREW NEWHART — covered position: Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant, May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on Homeland Security/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008 - January 2011.
- NICOLE PORTER — covered position: Senator John Ensign (R-NV), Staff Assistant, January 2002 - November 2003.
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
HOM — Homeland Security
Opposing DHS appropriations amendments to restrict DHSs biometric capabilities. Issues in S. 1691, the Traveler Privacy Protection Act. Support for additional CBP officers at airports of entry and technology resources for biometric entry-exit, including through implementation of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Support for additional funding for security, planning, and other costs related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 LA Olympics, including through implementation of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Proposals to increase non-immigrant visa fees. Proposals to reauthorize and reform counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities, including S. 3481, the SAFER SKIES Act, which became law as part of S.1071, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. -Proposals to reauthorize and reform TSA, including support for S.2378, the SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025. -Issues related to proposed changes to the ESTA application for visitors under the Visa Waiver Program. Proposals to ensure TSA officers are paid during funding lapses, including S. 3031/H.R. 5851, the Keep America Flying Act.
Lobbyists:- mr ERIK JOHN HANSEN
- ANDREW NEWHART — covered position: Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant, May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on Homeland Security/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008 - January 2011.
- RYAN PROPIS — covered position: House Foreign Affairs Cmte,Legal Fellow (2013); Rep. Yoho (FL),Counsel(2013-15);House Homeland Security Cmte,Senior Counsel (2015-18); DHS/TSA, Chief of Staff (Sched C)(2018-21); House Homeland Security Cmte,Dep Staff Director & Gen Counsel(2021-24)
- ms ERICA RIORDAN JONES — covered position: Worked on the Hill for Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) as a Staff Assistant from June 2014 - September 2015 and for Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) as a Legislative Correspondent and Legislative Assistant from September 2015- January 2021.
- NICOLE PORTER — covered position: Senator John Ensign (R-NV), Staff Assistant, January 2002 - November 2003.
Government entities lobbied: Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); SENATE; White House Office
TOU — Travel/Tourism
Issues related to the competitiveness of the U.S. travel industry, particularly for international, group, and transient business air travel. Proposals to create a White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events. Issues related to private sector collaboration with the White House Task Force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup Issues related to the Department of Commerces Assistant Secretary for Travel & Tourism position, including the nomination of a qualified candidate. Proposals to limit or prohibit fees imposed on travel and transportation services, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S. 314 / H.R. 1479) and the Junk Fee Prevention Act (S.3367 / H.R. 6430) Issues related to the American Music Tourism Act (S. 195 / H.R. 617). Issues related to the Travel Promotion Act, including funding for the Corporation for Travel Promotion, and its future reauthorization. Proposals to reduce annual transfers to the Travel Promotion Fund, including H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Proposals to fully fund Brand USA including S.3220 and H.R. 6128, the VISIT USA Act.
Lobbyists:- mr ERIK JOHN HANSEN
- ANDREW NEWHART — covered position: Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant, May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on Homeland Security/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008 - January 2011.
- NICOLE PORTER — covered position: Senator John Ensign (R-NV), Staff Assistant, January 2002 - November 2003.
- RYAN PROPIS — covered position: House Foreign Affairs Cmte,Legal Fellow (2013); Rep. Yoho (FL),Counsel(2013-15);House Homeland Security Cmte,Senior Counsel (2015-18); DHS/TSA, Chief of Staff (Sched C)(2018-21); House Homeland Security Cmte,Dep Staff Director & Gen Counsel(2021-24)
- ms ERICA RIORDAN JONES — covered position: Worked on the Hill for Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) as a Staff Assistant from June 2014 - September 2015 and for Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) as a Legislative Correspondent and Legislative Assistant from September 2015- January 2021.
Government entities lobbied: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); General Services Administration (GSA); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Interior, Dept of (DOI); Natl Park Service (NPS); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); SENATE; State, Dept of (DOS); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); White House Office
IMM — Immigration
Legislative proposals to reduce visa interview wait times for large international events hosted in the U.S. Administration efforts to reduce visa interview wait times, including a dedicated application process for time-sensitive business travelers and proposals to streamline visa processing for global sports events hosted in the U.S. Proposals to expand and modernize the H-2B visa program, language in FY26 appropriations to require the Department of Homeland Security to release supplemental visas when the needs of seasonal businesses cannot be filled with U.S. workers. Proposals to limit the scope of increases to non-immigrant visa fees. Proposals to require a sports diplomacy strategy to leverage the upcoming U.S. hosted mega events including H.R. 5021, the American Decade of Sports Act. Proposals to reauthorize the U.S. Department of State, including H.R. 5300, the Department of State Policy Provisions Act. Issues related to the Visa Integrity Fee, included in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Lobbyists:- mr ERIK JOHN HANSEN
- ANDREW NEWHART — covered position: Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant, May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on Homeland Security/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008 - January 2011.
- NICOLE PORTER — covered position: Senator John Ensign (R-NV), Staff Assistant, January 2002 - November 2003.
- RYAN PROPIS — covered position: House Foreign Affairs Cmte,Legal Fellow (2013); Rep. Yoho (FL),Counsel(2013-15);House Homeland Security Cmte,Senior Counsel (2015-18); DHS/TSA, Chief of Staff (Sched C)(2018-21); House Homeland Security Cmte,Dep Staff Director & Gen Counsel(2021-24)
- ms ERICA RIORDAN JONES — covered position: Worked on the Hill for Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) as a Staff Assistant from June 2014 - September 2015 and for Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) as a Legislative Correspondent and Legislative Assistant from September 2015- January 2021.
Government entities lobbied: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); SENATE; State, Dept of (DOS); White House Office
AVI — Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Proposals to modernize Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems through increased investment, staffing, innovation, and technology upgrades Proposals to ensure air traffic controllers are paid during funding lapses, including H.R. 6086, the Aviation Funding Solvency Act, S. 3031/H.R. 5851, the Keep America Flying Act, and S. 1045, the Aviation Funding Stability Act.
Lobbyists:- mr ERIK JOHN HANSEN
- ANDREW NEWHART — covered position: Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant, May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on Homeland Security/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008 - January 2011.
- RYAN PROPIS — covered position: House Foreign Affairs Cmte,Legal Fellow (2013); Rep. Yoho (FL),Counsel(2013-15);House Homeland Security Cmte,SeniorCounsel (2015-18); DHS/TSA, Chief of Staff (Sched C)(2018-21); House Homeland Security Cmte, Dep Staff Director & GenCounsel(2021-24)
- ms ERICA RIORDAN JONES — covered position: Worked on the Hill for Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) as a Staff Assistant from June 2014 - September 2015 and for Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) as a Legislative Correspondent and Legislative Assistant from September 2015- January 2021.
- NICOLE PORTER — covered position: Senator John Ensign (R-NV), Staff Assistant, January 2002 - November 2003.
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); White House Office
TAX — Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Proposals to limit or eliminate the tax exemptions for 501(c) organizations. Proposals related to the tax treatment of administering loyalty points programs.
Lobbyists:- mr ERIK JOHN HANSEN
- ANDREW NEWHART
- ms ERICA RIORDAN JONES — covered position: Worked on the Hill for Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) as a Staff Assistant from June 2014 - September 2015 and for Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) as a Legislative Correspondent and Legislative Assistant from September 2015- January 2021.
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
BUD — Budget/Appropriations
Proposals to increase TSA funding for technology in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2027. Funding for the Assistant Secretary of Travel and Tourism in the FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2027. Proposals to fund the government and end the shutdown, including H.R. 5371, a bill to fund the government through January 30, 2026. FY2027 appropriations report language related to the Visa Integrity Fee and changes to the ESTA application in the Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2027. Proposals to continue to pay ATC and TSA officers during a government shutdown, including H.R. 6086, the Aviation Funding Solvency Act, S. 3031/H.R. 5851, the Keep America Flying Act, and S. 1045, the Aviation Funding Stability Act. Proposals to provide appropriations funding for the Corporation for Travel Promotion for FY2026.
Lobbyists:- mr ERIK JOHN HANSEN
- ANDREW NEWHART — covered position: Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant,May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on HomelandSecurity/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008- January 2011.
- NICOLE PORTER — covered position: Senator John Ensign (R-NV), Staff Assistant, January 2002 - November 2003.
- RYAN PROPIS — covered position: House Foreign Affairs Cmte,Legal Fellow (2013); Rep. Yoho (FL),Counsel(2013-15);House Homeland Security Cmte,Senior Counsel (2015-18); DHS/TSA, Chief of Staff (Sched C)(2018-21); House Homeland Security Cmte,Dep Staff Director & Gen Counsel(2021-24)
- ms ERICA RIORDAN JONES — covered position: Worked on the Hill for Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) as a Staff Assistant from June 2014 - September 2015 and for Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) as a Legislative Correspondent and Legislative Assistant from September 2015- January 2021.
Government entities lobbied: Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); SENATE
NAT — Natural Resources
Proposals to extend the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). Proposals to extend the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund, including S. 1547, the America the Beautiful Act. Proposals to restore staffing at the National Parks, including S. 949 and H.R. 3555, the Protect Our Parks Act of 2025. Proposals to increase and collect National Parks fees for international visitors
Lobbyists:- mr ERIK JOHN HANSEN
- ANDREW NEWHART — covered position: Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant,May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on HomelandSecurity/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008- January 2011.
- ms ERICA RIORDAN JONES — covered position: Worked on the Hill for Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) as a Staff Assistant from June 2014 - September 2015 and for Rep. DinaTitus (D-NV) as a Legislative Correspondent and Legislative Assistant from September 2015- January 2021.
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Interior, Dept of (DOI); SENATE; White House Office
TRD — Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to travel policy in USMCA review, including S. 3787 and H.R. 7454, the USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act.
Lobbyists:- ms ERICA RIORDAN JONES — covered position: Worked on the Hill for Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) as a Staff Assistant from June 2014 - September 2015 and for Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) as a Legislative Correspondent and Legislative Assistant from September 2015- January 2021.
- ANDREW NEWHART — covered position: Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Executive Assistant, May 2008 - August 2008; House Committee on Homeland Security/Democratic Staff/Legislative Assistant, August 2008- January 2011.
- mr ERIK JOHN HANSEN
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE