111th Congress (2009-2010) Issue Papers

Aviation Bill Reauthorization
"To Improve Airspace Access"
MAPPS Aviation Bill Issue Paper (2009)

Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform (FLAIR) Act
"To Improve Federal Land Stewardship"
MAPPS Federal Land Inventory Reform (FLAIR) Act Issue Paper (2009)

MAPPS Highway Bill Issue Paper (2009)
"Need for a Coordinated Geospatial Program"
MAPPS Highway Reauthorizan Act Issue Paper 2009

MAPPS Integrated Oceans & Coastal Mapping (IOCM)
"To Improve NOAA’s Coastal Mapping, Charting & Surveying"
MAPPS Integrated Oceans & Coastal Mapping (IOCM) (2009)

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Global Climate Change

• Global Climate Change Data Collection Act of 2009
  
• American Clean Energy and Security Act 2009, HR 2454
  
• Climate Change: The Geospatial Profession's Role

Government Competition

• Letter to President Obama Addressing Government Competition, Use of Planes and Aerial Cameras
  
• Letter to OMB Director Peter Orszag, Urging Stimulus Funding Released for Contracts
  
• Letter to Missouri Senator Brad Lager on S.B. 384, Limiting Use of LIS or GIS for Boundary and Cadastal Data.
  
• MAPPS, COFPAES Seek SmartBuy Clarification

Tax Issues

• John Byrd, MAPPS Government Affairs Manager, Testimony Before Treasury Department Against 3% Federal Contractor Withholding

University Competition

• Letter to Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley on University Competition
  
• Letter to MD Comptroller Peter Franchot on University Competition
  
• Letter to Florida International University President Modesto Maidique on University Competition

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