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Defense DEF

FY23 National Defense Authorization (Bills Pending), H.R. 2471 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Divisions C and X; provisions relating to acquisition policy, aircraft propulsion, force protection, command and control, simulation and training, self-defense systems and decoys, missile defense, sensors and radars, missiles, munitions and artillery, advanced Materials and advanced technology programs, thermal management research, novel power systems, naval shipbuilding and systems, system sustainment, avionics, and intelligence matters. Issues related to H.R. 302 from 115th Congress--FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Issues related to recovery funding for military engine defense industrial base.

Contacted: SENATE; Defense, Dept of (DOD); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2471 (117th), H.R. 302 (117th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

H.R. 1304 - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2021; S. 749 - American Innovation and Jobs Act - provisions related to R&D Amortization. H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act - Issues related to tax/revenue offsets. Issues related to Corporate tax rate (Bills Pending) Issues related to international tax & competitiveness, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) digital tax. Issues related to Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)/Tax Reform implementation: Global Intangible Low Tax Income (GILTI), Foreign Derived Intangible Income (FDII), and High Tax Exception.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Treasury, Dept of

Bills named: S. 749 (117th), H.R. 5376 (117th), H.R. 1304 (117th)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Issues related to Sec. 301 Tariff Exclusion

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Aerospace AER

FY23 National Defense Authorization (Bills Pending), H.R. 2471 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Divisions B, C and X; provisions relating to acquisition policy, aircraft propulsion, force protection, command and control, simulation and training, self-defense systems and decoys, missile defense, sensors and radars, missiles, munitions and artillery, advanced materials and advanced technology programs, thermal management research, novel power systems, naval shipbuilding and systems, system sustainment, avionics, and intelligence matters; and general space priorities specific to NASA and NOAA.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 2471 (117th)

Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI

H.R. 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Division L - Transportation-HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 22, provisions relating to the funding of the Administration's budget request for air traffic control modernization. H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022, provisions relating to next generation space suit program, space launch system (SLS), and lunar vehicle programs. Issues related to semiconductor manufacturing, research and development, and supply chain security as well as the CHIPS for America Act - activities and programs in the Indo-Pacific region; cybersecurity; and other matters relate to competition and technology in the Indo-Pacific region. General issues related to Aviation Research Funding.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); White House Office; Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Bills named: H.R. 4521 (117th), H.R. 2471 (117th)

Budget/Appropriations BUD

H.R. 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Division L -Transportation-HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY22- provisions relating to the funding of the Administration's budget request for air traffic control modernization, FAA programs, aviation safety and environmental issues. FY23 National Defense Authorization (Bills Pending), H.R. 4432/S.3023 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act FY22, and H.R. 5412 - Intelligence Authorization Act FY22; provisions relating to acquisition policy, aircraft propulsion, force protection, command and control, simulation and training, self-defense systems and decoys, missile defense, sensors and radars, missiles, munitions and artillery, advanced materials and advanced technology programs, thermal management research, novel power systems, naval shipbuilding and systems, system sustainment, avionics, and intelligence matters. H.R. 2471 -Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Division F - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act FY22, provisions relating to aviation, maritime, border, and cyber security. H.R. 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Division B - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022- provisions relating to Joint Polar Satellite System, Suomi NPP satellite, NASA space exploration, earth science, and remote sensing. H.R. 5323/S. 2830 - Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 - all provisions.

Contacted: Defense, Dept of (DOD); Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Director of National Intelligence (ODNI); SENATE; Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Bills named: S. 2830 (117th), S. 3023 (117th), H.R. 5412 (117th), H.R. 5323 (117th), H.R. 4432 (117th), H.R. 2471 (117th)

Foreign Relations FOR

H.R. 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Division K - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions. H.R. 3524 - Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement (EAGLE) Act, no specific provisions - monitoring amendments. H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022, provisions related to rare earth minerals. Issues related to semiconductor manufacturing, research and development, and supply chain security as well as the CHIPS for America Act - activities and programs in the Indo-Pacific region; cybersecurity; and other matters relate to competition and technology in the Indo-Pacific region. S. 1473 - Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports (SAFEGUARD) Act, all provisions. H.R.5323/S. 2830 - Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions. S.J.Res.31 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.; all provisions Issues associated with Congressional notifications of proposed foreign military and direct commercial sales. Export control reform and foreign military sales policy issues. Issues related to U.S. defense cooperation with countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.

Contacted: Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Defense, Dept of (DOD)

Bills named: H.R. 3524 (117th), H.R. 2471 (117th), H.R. 5323 (117th), S.J.Res. 31 (117th), H.R. 4521 (117th), S. 1473 (117th), S. 2830 (117th)

Homeland Security HOM

H.R. 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Division F - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions relating to aviation, maritime, border, biometrics, and cyber security. Issues related to Aviation Safety during COVID.

Contacted: Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2471 (117th)

Science/Technology SCI

H.R. 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Division B - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions relating to Joint Polar Satellite System, Suomi NPP satellite, NASA space exploration, aeronautics, next generation space suit program, earth science, and remote sensing. H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022, (National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Authorization Act of 2021); provisions related to aeronautics, next generation space suit program, and general NASA priorities. General outreach on science, technology, engineering, and math programs (STEM).

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA); Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Bills named: H.R. 2471 (117th), H.R. 4521 (117th)

Transportation TRA

General issues related to Aviation Research Funding.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT

Monitoring issues affecting intellectual property concerns of large industrial manufacturers.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Environment/Superfund ENV

Issues arising from the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM Act), enacted as Innovation for the Environment, of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 133-Section 103, Division S, 116th Congress) - provisions related to enacting a phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

Contacted: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Bills named: H.R. 133 (117th)

Energy/Nuclear ENG

Issues related to Hydrogen Research & Development funding for aviation propulsion

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES