2009
Coalition Letter to Congressional Leadership on Bonus Depreciation Extension This coalition of companys writes Congressional leadership to urge the extension of the temporary 50 percent expensing (or “bonus depreciation”) provision set to expire at the end of this year. This provision, enacted for 2008 and 2009, has been essential in promoting investment, but to continually bolster economic growth, bonus depreciation needs to be extended before it lapses. (12/11/09)
Coalition Letter to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Leadership On Creating Job Growth Through NextGen This coalition, representing the United States civil aviation and travel industries, urges Congress to include funding for acceleration and deployment of the next generation of air traffic control (“NowGen”) capabilities, equipage and procedures in upcoming legislation proposals designed to create job growth. Congress should seize this opportunity to expedite NextGen capabilities to spur jobs, enhance travel, make our skies safer and cleaner and maintain the US ability to demonstrate leadership in the global aerospace industry. (11/23/09)
Coalition Letter in Opposition to Section 201 of HR 4016 ATA joins many other stakeholders in opposing Section 201 of H.R. 4016, the Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Act of 2009. The coalition believes the provision is unnecessary and that Congress should allow the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) rulemaking on this issue to move forward without delay that may be caused by this legislation. (11/16/2009)
Commodity Markets Oversight Coalition Letter to Chairman Peterson on HR 3795 The Coalition recognizes Chairman Peterson for his leadership in seeking to improve the transparency and oversight of commodity markets through the introduction of H.R. 3795, the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009. The Coalition suggests three changes to strengthen the legislation. (10/20/2009)
National Taxpayers Union Letter to Secretary Vilsack on APHIS Fee Increase The NTU responds to Secretary Vilsack regarding the proposed APHIS fee increase on international travel. NTU states that the proposed increase is an unjustifiable burden on the traveling public in the current economy. (10/5/2009)
Commodity Markets Oversight Coalition Letter to Commissioner Sommers on Global Markets Advisory Committee The Coalition commends Commissioner Summers for her commitment to well regulated commodity markets and requests that the Global Markets Advisory Committee’s membership include “end users” who are directly affected by market globalization. (9/28/2009)
Coaltion Letter to Chairman Murray on Next Gen ImplementationThe aviation industry greatly appreciates Chairman Murray’s support regarding the acceleration of Next Gen implementation. However, given the financial state of the industry, purchasing additional equipage is not feasible. Therefore, this coalition requests the final appropriations conference report include equipage as an eligible investment. (9/18/2009)
Commodity Markets Oversight Coalition Letter to Congress on Commodities Trading Reform The Coalition wrote congressional leaders, urging them to take swift and meaningful action to improve federal oversight and transparency and to address regulatory inadequacies in the commodities markets. (8/5/2009)
The Commodity Markets Oversight Coalition Commends CFTC Chairman Gensler The Commodity Markets Oversight Coalition commends Chairman Gensler for taking positive steps toward commodity market transparency and regulation. (8/5/2009)
The Commodity Markets Oversight Coalition Urges Congress to Amend H.R. 977 Congress can prevent another oil bubble and the consequent damages to consumers and the economy by moving on a slightly modified version of the commodities legislation now. (6/23/2009)
The Commodity Markets Oversight Coalition Stresses the Importance of Passing Legislation to Restore Market Confidence Congress must act decisively to bring full transparency to all trading environments and platforms, to prevent excessive speculation, and to close the door to potential manipulation. (6/03/2009)
Coalition on Air Cargo Screening Discuss Challenges of Meeting 2010 Deadline The key challenge to meeting the August 2010 deadline in the United States is the lack of TSA-certified screening technology to inspect large air cargo skids and pallets. In this letter, the Air Cargo Screening Coalition identifies three important area that require immediate action. (4/23/2009)
Coalition Opposes H.R. 831 The provisions concerning international airline alliances granted antitrust immunity by the Department of Transportation play a vital role in the global economy, and the coalition urges the administration to oppose changing these provisions. (03/23/2009)
Coalition Recommends Higher General Fund Contribution Rebuilding our national air transportation system is every bit as important as investing in our highways, bridges and transit systems. For this reason, among others, the coalition recommends a 25% increase in the General Fund investment. (03/03/2009)
Equipping Aircraft Will Create Jobs and Achieve Environmental and Safety Benefits Now The commercial and general aviation community request that Congress continue to consider a stimulus package focused on job creation, investment in critical infrastructure, and pursuit of clean energy technology by investing in the modernization of the nation's aviation infrastructure. (01/29/2009)
Alternative Fuels Funding in the Stimulus Package The aviation industry urges President Obama to designate a portion of the stimulus package towards the development of alternative, biomass-based aviation fuels. Through certification assistance, infrastructure investment, and environmental assurances, jobs will be generated and the economy stimulated. (01/16/2009)
2008
Coalition Letter on Speculation in Futures Markets for Physical Commodities
Letter to Majority Leader Reid and Speaker Pelosi to take action to address the impact of excessive speculation in the futures markets, which may manipulate actual "spot" prices for physical commodities. (09/29/2008)
ATA Letter to Support H.R. 6604 as a First Step to Curtail Excessive Speculation
ATA expresses support of H.R. 6604. While there is more that needs to be done to curtail excessive speculation, this legislation offers an important first step. Congress must not adjourn, yet again, without taking any action to impose reasonable limits on speculators. (09/18/08)
Broad Coalition Supports Stupak PUMP Act - Urge Congress to Close Commodity Trading Loopholes
As energy prices continue to escalate, a broad coalition, including ATA, applaud Congressman Bart Stupak (D-MI) for his proposed legislation. The "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008" will extend CFTC jurisdiction over energy commodities that now enjoy a host of loopholes. (06/20/2008)
Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Take Serious Steps to Address the Distorted Energy Commodities Market
ATA led a broad coalition effort urging Congress to immediately find solutions to the worldwide surge in oil prices and decline in the U.S. economy. ATA is joined by key industry, labor and consumer groups in this effort. (06/11/08)
Associations Urge Congress to Carefully Consider Effects of S. 3036 on Transportation Industry
As major users of transportation fuels, we write to urge you to consider carefully the dire consequences of imposing the cap-and-trade system envisioned in S. 3036 -- that risks costly consequences to the transportation system responsible for transporting our nation’s commerce. (06/03/2008)
Aviation Associations Raise Concerns About Punitive Climate Change Proposal
ATA, joined by the Air Line Pilots Association, the Cargo Airline Association, the National Air Carrier Association and the Regional Airline Association, submitted a letter to the U.S. Senate sharing the associations’ grave concerns regarding the “Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act,” which would impose an exorbitant jet fuel tax on airlines. (06/02/2008)
Coalition Letters Opposing the Proposed 9/11 Passenger Security Fee Increase in the President’s Budget
Coalition letters were sent to the leadership of the Senate Homeland Security, Senate Commerce, and House Homeland Security Committees on the proposed passenger 9/11 security fee increase in the president's budget. (02/13/08)
2007
ATA Letter to DOT Secretary Peters on JFK Congestion Solutions
Letter to DOT Secretary Mary Peters urging the department to focus on solutions to delays at New York's JFK airport other than instituting unreasonable caps on U.S. airlines or congestion pricing. (11/15/2007)
Letter from Cong. Randy Kuhl (R-NY) to DOT Secretary Peters Expressing Concern for Congestion Pricing
Congressman Randy Kuhl (R-NY) to DOT Secretary Mary Peters concerning congestion and delays in the New York area. Congressman Kuhl states he is "concerned that congestion pricing will not solve" delay and congestion problems. (10/25/2007)
Coalition Letters on Cargo Security to Senate and House Homeland Security Leaders
A coalition of associations representing a broad range of air cargo supply chain participants committed their support for reasonable, risk-based measures to strengthen the security of cargo on passenger airlines. (5/9/2007)
Coalition Letter to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation on Cargo Security
A broad coalition sent a letter to Senator Inouye urging Congress focus on realistic solutions related to air cargo security. (2/9/2007)