AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
10 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Concerns with OSHAs proposed rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Concerns with DOLs proposed overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Concerns with the Biden administrations nomination of Julie Su as DOL Secretary. Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Concerns with NLRBs Fair Choice - Employee Voice rulemaking (RIN: 3142-AA22) Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv., Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Concerns with NLRBs joint employer rulemaking (RIN: 3142-AA21) Support for the Employee Rights Act (HR 2700, S 1201) Opposition to the Healthy Families Act (S. 1664) Opposition to the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728) Opposition to the Raise the Wage Act of 2023 (H.R. 4889, S. 2488) Concerns with FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BROOKE ANN BOLAND | — |
| JESSICA BRADY New | — |
| MATTHEW CARRIER | — |
| KATHRYN FONDA | — |
| SHREYA KANAL | — |
| ASHLEY MCNEIL | — |
| WILLIAM ROGERS | — |
| CHIRAG SHAH | — |
Immigration IMM
Immigration reform proposals; support of Essential Workers for Economic Advancement (H.R.3734); support of Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023 (H.R.1325/S.255); issues related to the H-2B Visa program including appropriations requests; support of reintroduction of the H-2B Returning Worker Exemption Act (H.R.3897 in 117th Congress).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BROOKE ANN BOLAND | — |
| JESSICA BRADY New | — |
| MATTHEW CARRIER | — |
| KATHRYN FONDA | — |
| SHREYA KANAL | — |
| ASHLEY MCNEIL | — |
| WILLIAM ROGERS | — |
| CHIRAG SHAH | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Issues related to online travel services; issues related to online privacy and data security; issues related to the Data Privacy Act of 2023 (H.R.1165); issues related to short-term rentals.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BROOKE ANN BOLAND | — |
| JESSICA BRADY New | — |
| MATTHEW CARRIER | — |
| KATHRYN FONDA | — |
| SHREYA KANAL | — |
| ASHLEY MCNEIL | — |
| CHIRAG SHAH | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Related to online travel company taxation; issues related to the taxation of hotel room reservations made over the internet; issues related to online consumer deception; H.R.2463 Junk Fee Prevention Act; issues related to short-term rentals; issues related to innovation and competition in the hotel industry; issues related to market consolidation and competition; issues related to display of mandatory fees, issues related to hotel resort fees ; Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023 (S.2498); and No Hidden FEEs Act of 2023 (H.R.6543).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BROOKE ANN BOLAND | — |
| JESSICA BRADY New | — |
| MATTHEW CARRIER | — |
| KATHRYN FONDA | — |
| SHREYA KANAL | — |
| ASHLEY MCNEIL | — |
| CHIRAG SHAH | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
Issues related to website accessibility and content.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BROOKE ANN BOLAND | — |
| JESSICA BRADY New | — |
| MATTHEW CARRIER | — |
| KATHRYN FONDA | — |
| SHREYA KANAL | — |
| ASHLEY MCNEIL | — |
| CHIRAG SHAH | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Issues related to the prevention and eradication of human trafficking in lodging facilities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BROOKE ANN BOLAND | — |
| JESSICA BRADY New | — |
| MATTHEW CARRIER | — |
| KATHRYN FONDA | — |
| SHREYA KANAL | — |
| ASHLEY MCNEIL | — |
| CHIRAG SHAH | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Issues related to section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code "Like-Kind Exchanges"; issues related to 1099k tax issues; supportive of H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BROOKE ANN BOLAND | — |
| JESSICA BRADY New | — |
| MATTHEW CARRIER | — |
| KATHRYN FONDA | — |
| SHREYA KANAL | — |
| ASHLEY MCNEIL | — |
| CHIRAG SHAH | — |
Travel/Tourism TOU
Issues related to consumer choice and marketing dynamics in the hotel industry; issues related to National Park services proposed reservation plans.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BROOKE ANN BOLAND | — |
| JESSICA BRADY New | — |
| MATTHEW CARRIER | — |
| KATHRYN FONDA | — |
| SHREYA KANAL | — |
| ASHLEY MCNEIL | — |
| CHIRAG SHAH | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Issues related to human trafficking; issues related to per diem rates; and issues related to the H-2B cap.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BROOKE ANN BOLAND | — |
| JESSICA BRADY New | — |
| MATTHEW CARRIER | — |
| KATHRYN FONDA | — |
| SHREYA KANAL | — |
| ASHLEY MCNEIL | — |
| CHIRAG SHAH | — |
Small Business SMB
Issues related to Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Eligibility; issues related to small business loan programs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BROOKE ANN BOLAND | — |
| JESSICA BRADY New | — |
| MATTHEW CARRIER | — |
| KATHRYN FONDA | — |
| SHREYA KANAL | — |
| ASHLEY MCNEIL | — |
| CHIRAG SHAH | — |
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.