COVINO SMITH & SIMON (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.) for FRESNO, CA
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter - Report (this page) | Apr 20, 2017 | $15,662 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Dec 16, 2020 | $15,662 | Yes |
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Fresno-Yosemite International Airport is seeking Port of Entry (POE)status and additional federal assistance and/or staffing resources from the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Patrol; the upcoming FAA reauthorization; Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Appropriations requests to maintain FY2016/2017 enacted levels of funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program administered by the Federal Aviation Administration. Requested language: Section_. Conversion of Certain USER FEE Airports to Ports of Entry. Not later than 90 days from the date of this Act, the Commissioner of United States Customs and Boarder Protection shall-9 (a) conduct a survey of international passenger traffic at the airports listed in section 122.15(b) of the title 19, Code of Federal Regulations, and designate any airport as a port of entry if that airport:(1)has scheduled international service by one or more air carriers; and (2) received over 75,000 international passenger arrivals during the most recent calendar year in which federal passenger data is available; (b) ensure a sufficient number of United States Customs and Border Protection officers are available at any airport designated as a port of entry under subsection (a) in order for landing rights requests to be granted in accordance with section 122.14 of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SILVANA CALDERA | — |
| JENNIFER COVINO | — |
| LEONARD S SIMON | President |
Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI
Fresno-Yosemite International Airport is seeking Port of Entry (POE)status and additional federal assistance and/or staffing resources from the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Patrol; the upcoming FAA reauthorization; Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Appropriations requests to maintain FY2016/2017 enacted levels of funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program administered by the Federal Aviation Administration. Requested language: Section_. Conversion of Certain USER FEE Airports to Ports of Entry. Not later than 90 days from the date of this Act, the Commissioner of United States Customs and Boarder Protection shall-9 (a) conduct a survey of international passenger traffic at the airports listed in section 122.15(b) of the title 19, Code of Federal Regulations, and designate any airport as a port of entry if that airport:(1)has scheduled international service by one or more air carriers; and (2) received over 75,000 international passenger arrivals during the most recent calendar year in which federal passenger data is available; (b) ensure a sufficient number of United States Customs and Border Protection officers are available at any airport designated as a port of entry under subsection (a) in order for landing rights requests to be granted in accordance with section 122.14 of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SILVANA CALDERA | — |
| JENNIFER COVINO | — |
| LEONARD S SIMON | President |
Homeland Security HOM
Fresno-Yosemite International Airport is seeking Port of Entry (POE)status and additional federal assistance and/or staffing resources from the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Patrol; the upcoming FAA reauthorization; Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Appropriations requests to maintain FY2016/2017 enacted levels of funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program administered by the Federal Aviation Administration. Requested language: Section_. Conversion of Certain USER FEE Airports to Ports of Entry. Not later than 90 days from the date of this Act, the Commissioner of United States Customs and Boarder Protection shall-9 (a) conduct a survey of international passenger traffic at the airports listed in section 122.15(b) of the title 19, Code of Federal Regulations, and designate any airport as a port of entry if that airport:(1)has scheduled international service by one or more air carriers; and (2) received over 75,000 international passenger arrivals during the most recent calendar year in which federal passenger data is available; (b) ensure a sufficient number of United States Customs and Border Protection officers are available at any airport designated as a port of entry under subsection (a) in order for landing rights requests to be granted in accordance with section 122.14 of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SILVANA CALDERA | — |
| JENNIFER COVINO | — |
| LEONARD S SIMON | President |
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