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Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 13, 2008
Latest Action
February 14, 2008
Primary Sponsor
Ellen TauscherDemocratic(CA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
34pct
1d open
vs 7,255 other HR bills in the 110th — cohort avg 47d
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2008 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 2830 - Coast Guard Authorization Bill FY 2008 transferred the Coast Guard's Administration Law Judge system to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). S. 1892 Authorizes appropriations for FY 2008. Our purpose is to have the 2008 Coast Guard bill with new ALJ-NTSB procedure and the new Marine Inspector system in the Senate bill and have both become permanent. S. 3198 - Bill to amend title 46, Amends Federal law relating to maritime drug enforcement. S. 2699 Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008. Section 4 allows the Coast Guard to establish guidelines to ensure merchant mariners who are issued Coast Guard credentials are physically qualified. 3222 - "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" Authorizes appropriations for FY 2008 2. H.R. 3074 Makes appropriations for FY 2008 to the Department of Transportation to include the Maritime Administration. S 1789 - Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development and related agencies for FY 2008. H.R. 5428 - Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations requiring pilots of certain vessels to carry and utilize a portable electronic device equipped for navigational purposes. Maritime Security Program (MSP) is designed to provide a direct subsidy to US Flag militarily useful vessel operators in the international trades of the United States. The problem with the program is that the appropriation for the operation must pass Congress each year. Have leading role in the coalitions (the Maritime Cabotage Task Force and the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force). The Coalitions were founded to protect the US maritime cabotage laws currently in force: the Jones Act, the Passenger Vessel Services Act, the Towing Act and legislation pertaining to dredging, salvage, and fishing. Participated with other industry wide coalitions to support the Jones Act (transportation of merchandise from place to place in the United States), the Passenger Vessel Act, the Towing Act and laws relating to dredging, salvage and off shore incineration. Met with members of the House and Senate to discuss preparing a stimulus package which will involve major federal spending on public works. Discussed the types of cargo or cargo originating because of the action of specified Government agencies must be carried on US Flag vessels: PL 480 Food Aid- 75% Department of Agriculture, Government Cargo - 50% Any Government Agency, Military Cargo - 100% Department of Defense, Import/Export Bank 50%. Maritime Coalition has been monitoring an effort to modify the PL 480 program by sending cash rather than food to eligible countries -- we are opposed to cash transfers. Attended a hearing between the Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee on the Coast Guard Administrative Law Judge Reform. The Administrative Law Judge system currently is in place to investigate (and prosecute) alleged misdeeds by licensed and unlicensed Coast Guard documented Merchant Mariners. There were non-active periods in July ( June 28th - July 6th) August (Aug. 9 - Sept. 7) summer recess and September (Sept. 1 - Sept. 6) of 2008. Our Legislative Director, Charlie Crangle passed away August 1, 2008.
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Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2008 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S.2997 Maritime Administration Act - Reauthorizing funds for the Maritime Administration (MARAD) was introduced and passed on May 15. Bill was amended to require that the Maritime Administrator be consulted in any situation involving the national defense where there is a proposal to waive compliance with navigation or vessel inspection laws if the Maritime Administrator makes a finding as to the non-availability of qualified U.S. flag vessels. This amendment will make such consultation mandatory. S. 2699 Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008. Section 4 allows the Coast Guard to establish guidelines to ensure merchant mariners who are issued Coast Guard credentials are physically qualified. 3222 - "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" Authorizes appropriations for FY 2008 2. H.R. 3074 Makes appropriations for FY 2008 to the Department of Transportation to include the Maritime Administration. S 1789 - Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development and related agencies for FY 2008. H.R. 5428 - Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations requiring pilots of certain vessels to carry and utilize a portable electronic device equipped for navigational purposes. Maritime Security Program (MSP) is designed to provide a direct subsidy to US Flag militarily useful vessel operators in the international trades of the United States. The problem with the program is that the appropriation for the operation must pass Congress each year. Worked intensively on behalf of the US Flag fleet carrying PL 480 cargoes and the history of the cash transfer programs. Participated with other industry wide coalitions to support the Jones Act (transportation of merchandise from place to place in the United States), the Passenger Vessel Act, the Towing Act and laws relating to dredging, salvage and off shore incineration. Met with members of the House and Senate to discuss preparing a stimulus package which will involve major federal spending on public works. Discussed the types of cargo or cargo originating because of the action of specified Government agencies must be carried on US Flag vessels: PL 480 Food Aid- 75% Department of Agriculture, Government Cargo - 50% Any Government Agency, Military Cargo - 100% Department of Defense, Import/Export Bank 50%. Maritime Coalition has been monitoring an effort to modify the PL 480 program by sending cash rather than food to eligible countries -- we are opposed to cash transfers. Attended a hearing between the Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee on the Coast Guard Administrative Law Judge Reform. The Administrative Law Judge system currently is in place to investigate (and prosecute) alleged misdeeds by licensed and unlicensed Coast Guard documented Merchant Mariners. There were non-active periods in May, June and July (May 24th - June 1st), ( June 28th - July 6th) of 2008.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2008 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S.2997 Maritime Administration Act - Reauthorizing funds for the Maritime Administration (MARAD) was introduced and passed on May 15. Bill was amended to require that the Maritime Administrator be consulted in any situation involving the national defense where there is a proposal to waive compliance with navigation or vessel inspection laws if the Maritime Administrator makes a finding as to the non-availability of qualified U.S. flag vessels. This amendment will make such consultation mandatory. S. 2699 Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008. Section 4 allows the Coast Guard to establish guidelines to ensure merchant mariners who are issued Coast Guard credentials are physically qualified. 3222 - "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" Authorizes appropriations for FY 2008 2. H.R. 3074 Makes appropriations for FY 2008 to the Department of Transportation to include the Maritime Administration. S 1789 - Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development and related agencies for FY 2008. H.R. 5428 - Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations requiring pilots of certain vessels to carry and utilize a portable electronic device equipped for navigational purposes. Maritime Security Program (MSP) is designed to provide a direct subsidy to US Flag militarily useful vessel operators in the international trades of the United States. The problem with the program is that the appropriation for the operation must pass Congress each year. Worked intensively on behalf of the US Flag fleet carrying PL 480 cargoes and the history of the cash transfer programs. Participated with other industry wide coalitions to support the Jones Act (transportation of merchandise from place to place in the United States), the Passenger Vessel Act, the Towing Act and laws relating to dredging, salvage and off shore incineration. Met with members of the House and Senate to discuss preparing a stimulus package which will involve major federal spending on public works. Discussed the types of cargo or cargo originating because of the action of specified Government agencies must be carried on US Flag vessels: PL 480 Food Aid- 75% Department of Agriculture, Government Cargo - 50% Any Government Agency, Military Cargo - 100% Department of Defense, Import/Export Bank 50%. Maritime Coalition has been monitoring an effort to modify the PL 480 program by sending cash rather than food to eligible countries -- we are opposed to cash transfers. Attended a hearing between the Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee on the Coast Guard Administrative Law Judge Reform. The Administrative Law Judge system currently is in place to investigate (and prosecute) alleged misdeeds by licensed and unlicensed Coast Guard documented Merchant Mariners. There were non-active periods in May, June and July (May 24th - June 1st), ( June 28th - July 6th) of 2008.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2008 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 3222 - "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" authorizes appropriations for FY 2008 2. H.R. 3074 -Makes appropriations for FY 2008 to the Department of Transportation to include the Maritime Administration. S.1789 - Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development and related agencies for FY 2008. H.R. 5428 - directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations requiring pilots of certain vessels to carry and utilize a portable electronic Contd. H.R. 5428 - device equipped for navigational purposes. S. 2699 Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008. Section 4 allows the Coast Guard to establish guidelines to ensure merchant mariners who are issued Coast Guard credentials are physically qualified. H.R 6460 Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act). Maritime Security Program: Worked with other U.S. maritime labor and industry interests to secure Democratic and Republican signatures on House and Senate "Dear Colleague" letters in support of the Maritime Security Program (MSP) for FY 2011. Maritime Security Program (MSP) is designed to provide a direct subsidy to US Flag militarily useful vessel operators in the international trades of the United States. The problem with the program is that the appropriation for the operation must pass Congress each year. Worked intensively on behalf of the US Flag fleet carrying PL 480 cargoes and the history of the cash transfer programs. Participated with other industry wide coalitions to support the Jones Act (transportation of merchandise from place to place in the United States), the Passenger Vessel Act, the Towing Act and laws relating to dredging, salvage and off shore incineration. Talked with members of the House and Senate to discuss preparing a stimulus package which will involve major federal spending on public works. Attended a hearing between the Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee on the Coast Guard Administrative Law Judge Reform. Attended a hearing on the TWIC card program on January 23, 2008. There were non-active periods in January (Jan. 1st- 15th) February ( Feb. 16th - 24th) and March (Mar. 15th - 30th) of 2008.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 23/S.960 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007 HR 981/S.1683 - Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007 HR 1499 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007 HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 2830/S.1892 - Coast Guard Authorizations FY 2008 HR 5428 - Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act S.1578 - Ballast Water Management Act S.1778 - Maritime Administration Authorities Act of 2007 S.2699 - Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008 S.2700 - To Amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 S.2841 - Marine Emergency Protocol and Hull Requirement Act of 2008 S.2977 - Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3199 - To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Exempt Certain Shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax S.3261 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2009
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 23/S.960 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007 HR 981/S.1683 - Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007 HR 1499 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007 HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 2830/S.1892 - Coast Guard Authorizations FY 2008 HR 5428 - Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act S.1578 - Ballast Water Management Act S.1778 - Maritime Administration Authorities Act of 2007 S.2699 - Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008 S.2700 - To Amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 S.2841 - Marine Emergency Protocol and Hull Requirement Act of 2008 S.2977 - Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3199 - To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Exempt Certain Shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax S.3261 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2009
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 23/S.961 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007 HR 981/S. 1683 - Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007 HR 1499 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007 HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 2830/S.1892 - Coast Guard Authorizations FY 2008 HR 5428 - Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act S. 1578 - Ballast Water Management Act S.1778 - Maritime Administration Authorities Act of 2007 S.2699 - Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008 S.2700 - To Amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 S.2841 - Marine Emergency Protocol and Hull Requirement Act of 2008 S.2977 - Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3199 - To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Exempt Certain Shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax S.3261 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2009
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1 - Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 HR 23/S.961 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007 HR 981/S.1683 - Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007 HR 1495 - Water Resources Development Act HR 1499 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007 HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 2830/S.1892 - Coast Guard Authorizations FY 2008 HR 5428 - Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act S.1578 - Ballast Water Management Act S.1778 - Maritime Administration Authorities Act of 2007 S.2699 - Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008 S.2700 - To Amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 S.2841 - Marine Emergency Protocol and Hull Requirement Act of 2008
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)