SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.

Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.1479/ S.314). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.

Issues related to negotiations on the OECDs global minimum tax framework and the proposed Section 899 tax on inbound investments. Issues related to the stock buyback excise tax (26 USC 4501).

Issues related to temporary lodging on U.S. military installations, including privatized lodging.

Issues related to international tariffs, including IEEPA and Section 232.