TEXTRON INC. for TEXTRON INC
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Defense DEF
PL110-252, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008; HR5658, S3001, Fiscal Year 2009 Defense Department Authorization Act; HR2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009. MV-22, CV-22, V-22 Multiyear Procurement, Acceleration of V-22 Procurement. H-1 Upgrade, ARH, Civil Air Patrol Aircraft, OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Service Life Extension, Army TH-67 Training Aircraft, Future Combat Systems, Armored Security Vehicle, Sensor Fuzed Weapon, LCAC Service Life Extension, Spider Landmine Alternative, Intelligent Munitions, Unattended Ground Sensors, Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aerial System, Lightweight Small Arms Technologies, Projectile Detection and Cueing System, Advanced Boresight Equipment, Next Generation Electronic Warfare Simulator, Domestic Content--Support Favorable Language for Defense Department specialty metals sourcing.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| FRANK BRITTAIN | — |
| MATTHEW DAPSON | — |
| MARC EHUDIN | and, Sr.L.A., Rep. Frank Tejeda 1993-1997 |
| MANUEL FERNANDEZ | — |
| SUSAN HARBER | and, Rep. Rick Renzi 2003-2004 |
| ROBERT ROWLAND | — |
| CALVERT WHITEHURST | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
PL110-314 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008--Support inclusion of favorable House provisions on liability.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CALVERT WHITEHURST | — |
Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI
S1300, HR2881 - Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, PL110-330 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008. (1) Proposed user fees on general aviation - Oppose; (2) General aviation fuel taxes - Propose alternatives; (3) Helicopter Emergency Medical Services requirements - Propose alternative language
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GORDON THOMAS | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; S2886, S3098, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008--Support extension of R&D Tax Credit and Active Financing provision on reporting overseas income on financial services.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GORDON THOMAS | — |
| CALVERT WHITEHURST | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
PL110-252, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008--Support Funding for Helicopter Sales to Mexico; HR4246, Defense Trade Controls Performance Improvement Act of 2007--Support Improvements in Department of State Trade Control Functions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW DAPSON | — |
| ROBERT ROWLAND | — |
| CALVERT WHITEHURST | — |
Science/Technology SCI
HR2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009; S3182, Fiscal Year 2009 NASA Appropriations--Support aeronautics and rotorcraft research.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW DAPSON | — |
| GORDON THOMAS | — |
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.