SEAS Act

Legislation funding law enforcement technology enhancements. H.R.1678 amending the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments. Legislation related to infrastructure funding and policy. Federal investments in economic development. Beach and water infrastructure funding. Water Resources Development Act. Energy and Water Appropriations bill. Local taxing authority and tax exempt status of municipal bonds

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Legislation funding law enforcement technology enhancements. H.R.1678 amending the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments. Legislation related to infrastructure funding and policy. Federal investments in economic development. Beach and water infrastructure funding. Water Resources Development Act. Energy and Water Appropriations bill. Local taxing authority and tax exempt status of municipal bonds

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

HR 1936 - Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2013 HR 4435 - National Defense Authorizations Act for Fiscal Year 2015 HR 5270 - Growing American Shipping Act of 2014 HR 1288 - World War II Merchant Marine Service Act HR 1678 - Saving Essential American Sailors Act S.2421 - Food for Peace Reform Act of 2014 HR 4745 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 4950 - Protecting American Jobs and Exports Act HR 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act HR 4005 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014

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)

HR 335 - RAMP Act HR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors Act HR 1960/S. Draft FY 14 National Defense Authorization ActHR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act HR 4005/Senate Companion - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill HR 4745 - FY 15 Transportation Appropriations Bill HR 4800 - Fiscal 2015 Agriculture Appropriations HR 4923 - Fiscal 2015 Energy-Water Appropriations S. 2709 - Export-Import Bank Reauthorization HR 2263 - Export-Import Bank Termination Act - OPPOSE H.J. Res. 124 - Continuing Appropriations Resultion, 2015 Legislative Proposals: Maritime Security Program full funding Maritime Security Program authorized funding level review Jones Act Ballast Water regulation Tonnage Tax PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues Cargo Preference National Maritime Strategy

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE

HR 1288 - World War II Merchant Marine Service Act HR 1678 - Saving Essential American Sailors Act S.2421 - Food for Peace Reform Act of 2014 HR 4745 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 4950 - Protecting American Jobs and Exports Act HR 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act HR 4005 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 HR 1936 - Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2013 HR 4435 - National Defense Authorizations Act for Fiscal Year 2015 HR 5270 - Growing American Shipping Act of 2014

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)

HR 335 - RAMP Act HR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors Act HR 1960/S. Draft FY 14 National Defense Authorization ActHR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act HR 4005/Senate Companion - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill HR 4745 - FY 15 Transportation Appropriations Bill HR 4800 - Fiscal 2015 Agriculture Appropriations HR 4923 - Fiscal 2015 Energy-Water Appropriations S. 2709 - Export-Import Bank Reauthorization HR 2263 - Export-Import Bank Termination Act - OPPOSE H.J. Res. 124 - Continuing Appropriations Resultion, 2015 Legislative Proposals: Maritime Security Program full funding Maritime Security Program authorized funding level review Jones Act Ballast Water regulation Tonnage Tax PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues Cargo Preference National Maritime Strategy

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE

HR 1288 - World War II Merchant Marine Service Act HR 1678 - Saving Essential American Sailors Act S.2421 - Food for Peace Reform Act of 2014 HR 4745 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 4950 - Protecting American Jobs and Exports Act HR 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act S.601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 HR 4005 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014

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)

HR 3080/S 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act) HR 335 - RAMP Act HR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors Act HR 1960 FY 14 National Defense Authorization ActHR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act HR 4005/Senate Companion - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill HR 4800 - Fiscal 2015 Agriculture Appropriations HR 4923 - Fiscal 2015 Energy-Water Appropriations House/Senate DRAFT - FY 15 Agricultural Appropriations Bill House/Senate DRAFT - FY 15 Transportation Appropriations Bill House/Senate DRAFT - Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization House/Senate DRAFT - Highway Trust Fund Fix Bill Legislative Proposals: Maritime Security Program full funding Maritime Security Program authorized funding levels Jones Act Ballast Water regulation Tonnage Tax PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues Cargo Preference Affordable Care Act Implementation National Maritime Strategy Senate Confirmation of Maritime Administrator Senate Confirmation of Federal Maritime Commissioner

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 335 - Realizing America's Maritime Promise Act HR 1288 - World War II Merchant Marine Service Act HR 1678 - Saving Essential American Sailors Act HR 3547 - Consolidated Appropriations ActHR 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act S. 218 - Harbor Maintenance Act of 2013 S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 HR 4005 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014

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)

HR 3080/S 601 - WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2013 (HR 3080- WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT) HR 335 - RAMP ACT HR 1678-SAVING ESSENTIAL AMERICAN SAILORS ACTHR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors Act HR 1960 FY 14 National Defense Authorization Act HR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act H.R. 4005- Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill House/Senate DRAFT - FY 15 Agricultural Appropriations Bill House/Senate DRAFT - FY 15 Transportation Appropriations Bill Legislative Proposals: Maritime Security Program full funding Maritime Security Program funding levels Jones Act Ballast Water regulation Tonnage Tax PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues Cargo Preference Affordable Care Act Implementation National Maritime Strategy Appointment of Maritime Administrator

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)

HR 335 - Realizing America's Maritime Promise Act HR 1288 - World War II Merchant Marine Service Act HR 1678 - Saving Essential American Sailors Act HR 1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013HR 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act S. 218 - Harbor Maintenance Act of 2013 S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013

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)

HR 3080/S 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act) S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 HR 335 - RAMP Act HR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors ActHR 1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 1960 FY 14 National Defense Authorization Act HR 1961 To amend title 46 to extend exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the boundary line HR 2410 FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations HR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act House/Senate DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill H.J. Res 59 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 H.R. 2775 - Continuing Appropriations Act of 2014 (government shutdown resolution bill) Legislative Proposals: American Shipping Reinvestment act Piracy legislation Maritime Security Program full funding Maritime Security Program sequestration fix Jones Act Ballast Water regulation Tonnage Tax Sequestration PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues Cargo Preference Affordable Care Act Implementation National Maritime Strategy Appointment of Maritime Administrator

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)

HR 335 - Realizing America's Maritime Promise Act HR 1288 - World War II Merchant Marine Service Act HR 1678 - Saving Essential American Sailors Act HR 1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013HR 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act S. 218 - Harbor Maintenance Act of 2013 S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013

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)

H.R. 1678 - "SEAS ACT" - Saving Essential Sailors Act- To amend title 46, United States Code, to reinstate provisions requiring that a percentage of aid provided by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Commodity Credit Corporation in the form of certain agriculture commodities or their products must be transported on commercial vessels of the United States and other purposes.The prevailing issue this quarter was PL-480 "Food for Peace" structure and funding. This is ongoing in the contexts of legislation to reauthorize agricultural programs, the President's fiscal 2014 budget proposal and developments within the U.S. Agency for International Development. Frequent contacts with House Appropriations, Agriculture and Foreign Affairs Committee members and staff. Attended the Annual National Maritime Industry "Sail-In" Day which had 135 participants and met with 157 House and Senate Members and staff. Maritime Industry also monitored developments involving the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Defense Department and Maritime Administration budgets and the Water Resources Development Act of 2014 (S.601). Met with maritime industry to discuss the impact of sequestration on PL- 480 and the Maritime Security Program - contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. Met with maritime industry coalitions on numerous occasions regarding the issues of Cargo Preference requirements, Piracy, Harbor Maintenance Tax, and Jones Act waivers. Attended a Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing on "The Role of U.S. Ships and Mariners. Attended "Salute to Congress" honoring a member of Congress for their support of the U.S. maritime industry. There were non-active periods in April, May and June (April 1-5, 2013, April 29- May 3, 2013 and May 27-31, 2013).

S. 218 Harbor Maintenance Act House Draft/S 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013HR 335 - RAMP Act HR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors Act HR 1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 1960 FY 14 National Defense Authorization Act HR 1961 To amend title 46 to extend exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the boundary line HR 1983 Food Aid Reform Act HR 2410 FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations HR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act House/Senate DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill Legislative Proposals - Supporting: American Shipping Reinvestment act Short-Sea shipping pilot program Piracy legislation Maritime Security Program full funding Opposition to Jones Act waivers in Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases Opposition to Jones Act exemptions for Puerto Rico/Hawaii Ballast Water regulation Sequestration Food Aid funding levels Cargo Preference

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)

HR 335 - Realizing America's Maritime Promise Act HR 1288 - World War II Merchant Marine Service Act HR 1678 - Saving Essential American Sailors Act HR 1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013HR 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act S. 218 - Harbor Maintenance Act of 2013 S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013

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)