DONALD SCOTT YOHE for DELTA AIR LINES
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Energy/Nuclear ENG
HR 370A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. S 154 A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DONALD SCOTT YOHE | N/A |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
S 1300 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to modernize the air traffic control system, and for other purposes; amendment related to airline employee contracts in light of an airline merger. S. 1992 To preserve the recall rights of airline employees and for other purposes. OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Airline merger/antitrust law - briefings for Congressional/Committee offices on airline antitrust/merger review process Interaction of bankruptcy law with antitrust law, specifically timing and process for merger antitrust review for airlines operating in bankruptcy EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Impact of airline industry consolidation Intersection of bankruptcy law and antitrust law vis a vis airline mergers and airline industry consolidation Impact on labor of airline mergers
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DONALD SCOTT YOHE | N/A |
Environment/Superfund ENV
H.R.2701 Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007 (Introduced in House) S 2191 America's Climate Security Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DONALD SCOTT YOHE | N/A |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
HR 2881 To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes; provisions dealing with ownership and control of U.S. airlines. OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations) Ownership and Control Issues relating to investment in US airlines by non-US Persons OST-2007-28644: Application of Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM, Northwest Airlines, Alitalia and CSA Czech Airlines for approval of antitrust immunity agreements under 49 USC 41308 and 41309. OST-2007-28567: US-China Air Services and Combination Frequency Allocation Proceeding OST-2007-0006: US-Colombia Air Services and Combination Frequency Allocation Proceeding OTHER EXECUTIVE BRANCH MATTERS International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations - see below) U.S.-European Union bilateral negotiations U.S.-Argentina bilateral negotiations U.S.- Colombia bilateral negotiations U.S.-Japan bilateral Aviation Relationship U.S. - Russia bilateral aviation relationship U.S. - China bilateral aviation relationship
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DONALD SCOTT YOHE | N/A |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
HR 3539 Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Various federal income and excise tax matters, including passenger excise taxes and commercial airline fuel taxes HR 4061 To allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy proceeding to roll over such payments into an individual retirement plan S.2345 Title: An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and to extend the financing for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. S 2505 To allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy proceeding to roll over such payments into an individual retirement plan
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DONALD SCOTT YOHE | N/A |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
HR 3074 Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, provisions relating to aviation war risk insurance. HR 2764 - Making appropriations for the Departments of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes - provisions relating to War Risk insurance and incorporating Allegheny-Mohawk seniority integration protection provisions into the Railway Labor Act. S 1789 An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 17. House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies Contacted (continued) U.S. Department of Homeland Security OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS New York Airspace Redesign-JFK ARC OTHER EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Aviation User Taxes and Fees
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DONALD SCOTT YOHE | N/A |
Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI
HR 1125 To modify the age-60 retirement standard for certain pilots, and for other purposes. HR 1303To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. HR 1356To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2010, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable, cost-based funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. HR 2881 To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. HR 3540 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007 HR 3539 Airport and Airways Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007 HR 4343 - Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act to modify age standards for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations H. Res. 92 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to clarify and make corrections to the House ban on air travel. H Res 664 Providing for consideration of the bill HR 2881, to amend title 49, USC, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008-2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, and for other purposes. HR 2443 Federal Aviation Administration Facility Consolidation Moratorium Act of 2007 HR 4913 Fair and Competitive Air Transportation Service in New York-New Jersey Region Act HR 2662 To require the Secretary of Transportation to collect certain data pertaining to cancelled and diverted flights of air carriers S 2493 Fair and Competitive Air Transportation Service in New York-New Jersey Region Act S 1661 Travel Promotion Act S 65 To modify the age-60 standard for certain pilots and for other purposes. S 678A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, and for other purposes. S 1076 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2010, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable, cost-based funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. S 1085 A bill to require air carriers to publish customer service data and flight delay history. S 1300 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to modernize the air traffic control system, and for other purposes. S 2530 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility LaGuardia Airport Slot allocation changes Aviation Insurance Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization and Infrastructure Issues DCA Slots/Perimeter Rule Ownership and Control issues related to investment by non-US persons in US air carriers Airline Ticket Distribution/Internet Issues Airport and Air Traffic Infrastructure and Congestion Issues Passenger Data Privacy Issues Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Regulation of Airline and Airport Safety matters Airline Merger issues EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Airline Ticket Distribution/Internet Issues Airport Revenue Diversion Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility Airline Customer Commitment and Customer Information Provision Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues Aviation Congestion Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization Civil Reserve Air Fleet Issues DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues LaGuardia Slot restriction changes New York-New Jersey Airspace/JFK ARC War Risk Extension Issues Overbooking Compensation Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues (User and Security Fees, Fuel Prices and Taxes, Ticket Pricing) International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues U.S. Implementation of the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, Done at Montreal, May 28, 1999 [Montreal Convention] and the Hague Protocol of 1955
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DONALD SCOTT YOHE | N/A |
Homeland Security HOM
HR 1To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. HR 1413 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to address vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports. HR 1690 - Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act HR 1981 To amend title 49, US to direct the Assistant Secretary of DHS (TSA) to issue regulations establishing security standards for foreign repair stations performing maintenance for aircraft used to provide air transportation. HR 2368 To authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. S 4 A bill to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. S 328A bill to ensure the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. S 509A bill to provide improved aviation security, and for other purposes. S 1095 Airport Security Enhancement Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Issues associated with Department of Homeland Security Agencies (Transportation Security Administration; US Customs and Border Protection; Science and Technology Directorate) related to employee and air cargo screening and inspection requirements, passenger prescreening requirements including advanced data transmission and background check requirements, watchlist vetting requirements, security checkpoint wait times, in-line explosives detection system installation, passenger redress issues, and counter-MANPADS equipment deployment. Security Costs Reimbursement Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee Issues Security and Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (Domestic and International) 17. Houses of Congress and Federal Agencies contacted (Continued) US Customs and Border Protection US Department of Transportation
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DONALD SCOTT YOHE | N/A |
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