CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. for HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Disaster Planning/Emergencies DIS
Adding local government corporations to the list of businesses eligible to receive any type of tax credit or refund, or direct payment from the federal government to Texas; and expanding Houston First's ability to participate in programs similar to PPP; An extension of the PPP for the duration of the public health crisis; Inclusion of benefits for hotel owners to offset business losses attributable to Covid19.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TONY ESSALIH | COS, LD, LA House Member Office (Culberson), LA House Member Office (Archer), SA House Member Office (Hastings), Intern House Member Office (Bliley) |
| TYLER BRIAN NELSON | Chief of Staff House Member Office, Deputy Chief of Staff House Member Office, District Director (Olson) |
| JOHN SANDELL | Tax Counsel, Legislative Assistant; Ways and Means Committee (Camp, Ryan, Brady) |
Economics/Economic Development ECN
Adding local government corporations to the list of businesses eligible to receive any type of tax credit or refund, or direct payment from the federal government to Texas; and expanding Houston First's ability to participate in programs similar to PPP; An extension of the PPP for the duration of the public health crisis; Inclusion of benefits for hotel owners to offset business losses attributable to Covid19.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TONY ESSALIH | COS, LD, LA House Member Office (Culberson), LA House Member Office (Archer), SA House Member Office (Hastings), Intern House Member Office (Bliley) |
| TYLER BRIAN NELSON | Chief of Staff House Member Office, Deputy Chief of Staff House Member Office, District Director (Olson) |
| JOHN SANDELL | Tax Counsel, Legislative Assistant; Ways and Means Committee (Camp, Ryan, Brady) |
Small Business SMB
Adding local government corporations to the list of businesses eligible to receive any type of tax credit or refund, or direct payment from the federal government to Texas; and expanding Houston First's ability to participate in programs similar to PPP; An extension of the PPP for the duration of the public health crisis; Inclusion of benefits for hotel owners to offset business losses attributable to Covid19.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TONY ESSALIH | COS, LD, LA House Member Office (Culberson), LA House Member Office (Archer), SA House Member Office (Hastings), Intern House Member Office (Bliley) |
| TYLER BRIAN NELSON | Chief of Staff House Member Office, Deputy Chief of Staff House Member Office, District Director (Olson) |
| JOHN SANDELL | Tax Counsel, Legislative Assistant; Ways and Means Committee (Camp, Ryan, Brady) |
Travel/Tourism TOU
Adding local government corporations to the list of businesses eligible to receive any type of tax credit or refund, or direct payment from the federal government to Texas; and expanding Houston First's ability to participate in programs similar to PPP; An extension of the PPP for the duration of the public health crisis; Inclusion of benefits for hotel owners to offset business losses attributable to Covid19.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TONY ESSALIH | COS, LD, LA House Member Office (Culberson), LA House Member Office (Archer), SA House Member Office (Hastings), Intern House Member Office (Bliley) |
| TYLER BRIAN NELSON | Chief of Staff House Member Office, Deputy Chief of Staff House Member Office, District Director (Olson) |
| JOHN SANDELL | Tax Counsel, Legislative Assistant; Ways and Means Committee (Camp, Ryan, Brady) |
Arts/Entertainment ART
Adding local government corporations to the list of businesses eligible to receive any type of tax credit or refund, or direct payment from the federal government to Texas; and expanding Houston First's ability to participate in programs similar to PPP; An extension of the PPP for the duration of the public health crisis; Inclusion of benefits for hotel owners to offset business losses attributable to Covid19.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TONY ESSALIH | COS, LD, LA House Member Office (Culberson), LA House Member Office (Archer), SA House Member Office (Hastings), Intern House Member Office (Bliley) |
| TYLER BRIAN NELSON | Chief of Staff House Member Office, Deputy Chief of Staff House Member Office, District Director (Olson) |
| JOHN SANDELL | Tax Counsel, Legislative Assistant; Ways and Means Committee (Camp, Ryan, Brady) |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.