Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 18, 2014
Latest Action
September 19, 2014
Primary Sponsor
Duncan HunterRepublican(CA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
29pct
1d open
vs 5,821 other HR bills in the 113th — cohort avg 49d
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2015 · first_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
S. 2094/H.R. 5609, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Lobbied in support of a single universal ballast discharge standard. Lobbied in opposition to reorganizing port labor/management under the Railway Labor Act. Lobbied in opposition to Amendments 445(Sen. Gardner to prevent economic disruptions at US seaports) and 407 (Sen. Fisher to investigate service disruptions at West Coast ports) to the Senate Concurrent Budget Resolution. Lobbied in opposition to Trade Promotion Authority (Fast Track) and Trans-Pacific Partnership. Lobbied in opposition to amending the US Build requirement under the Jones Act. Lobbied in opposition to the utilization of Florida residents to load USMC military cargo at Joint Base Charleston, SC.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
P.L. 113-121, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014: Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund provisions and Great Lakes needs. H.R. 935, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014: provisions related to ballast water. H.R. 4005, Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014, provisions relating to Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and amendments relating to ballast water. S. 2556, H.R. 5713, Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014, entire bill. S. 2094, H.R. 5609, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, entire bill. S. 2444. Coast Guard Authorization Act for FY 2015 and 2016: vessel discharge amendments; proposed expansion of the Thunder Bay Sanctuary (no specific bill). Regulation of vessel ballast water by the Government of Canada.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 2094/H.R. 5609, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, provisions relating to standards for ballast water and other vessel discharges and clarification regarding marine spill responder liability.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 2094/H.R. 5609, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, provisions relating to standards for ballast water and other vessel discharges and clarification regarding marine spill responder liability.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Buy America Act S. 2094, HR 5609 The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act/Legislation to standardize ballast water treatment H.R. 612 - The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act Reauthorization of MAP-21, P.L. 112-141/Highway Trust Fund legislation, Highway Bill extensionHours of service for truck drivers regulation Truck size and weight study Targeted truck weight language Inland Waterways Trust Fund user fees
Client expense: $182,666 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
HR 5609 Vessel Incidental Dishcharge Act (all sections of full text) S 2094 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (all sections of full text)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 601 Water Resources Development Act; opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3080 Water Resources and Development Act -in the House) - lobbying against weakening of nepa requirements HR 2218, the coal ash legislation. (goes in CAW section.) Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY 2014 Appropriations (no number yet) S 1470/HR 2937 Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act (oppose NEPA limitations) HR 1175 Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (support for provisions that protect public health from impacts of fracking.) HR 2825 To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. (support for provisions requiring greater oversight of some wastes.) HR 1877 Clean Water SRF Bill (support legislation that re-authorizes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) S 1135/HR 1921 FRAC Act (support legislation that requires disclosure of fluids used during hydraulic fracturing) H.J. Res 59: joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. (opposing any provisions that would undermine EPAs ability to regulate carbon pollution) HR. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act, opposing the legislation in its entirety as the bill would prevent administrative action on climate change. H.R. 2824, opposing legislation that overturns stream buffer zone protections in its entirety H.R. 5171 FY 2015 Interior/ EPA Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 4923 FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine the Army Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. S. _____ FY 2015 Appropriations Amendments, amendments to various appropriations proposals that would undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5077, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2094, Vessel Incidental Discharge, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5609 HR 935, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014, opposing provisions regarding applications of pesticides in waters of the United States. HR 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs, opposing provisions that weaken the Clean Air Act. HR 4, Jobs for America Act, opposing regulatory reform provisions. S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2363, Bipartisan Sportsmens Act of 2014, opposing provisions that undermine EPA and Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. HR. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act, opposing provisions that weaken regulatory oversight.
2014 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
S. 1509/H.R. 4108 Maritime Goods Movement Act: Lobbied in support of taxing US bound cargo diverted through Canadian and Mexican ports. S. 2421 Food For Peace Reform Act: Lobbied in support of maintaining the current requirements of the Food for Peace (PL-480) program. H.R. 3202 Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act: Lobbied in support of TWIC program review. S. 2094/H.R. 5609 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act: Lobbied in support of a single universal ballast discharge standard.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
The Vessel Incidental Discharge - S. 2094; H.R. 5609; Corps Wetland
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $250,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR4742, H4737, S2824, S747, HR1445, HR1219, HR3848, HR4222, HR3099, HR3869, S1757, S96, HR3464, HR5609
Client expense: $17,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
S. 1509/H.R. 4108 Maritime Goods Movement Act: Lobbied in support of taxing US bound cargo diverted through Canadian and Mexican ports. S. 2421 Food For Peace Reform Act: Lobbied in support of maintaining the current requirements of the Food for Peace (PL-480) program. H.R. 3202 Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act: Lobbied in support of TWIC program review. S. 2094/H.R. 5609 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act: Lobbied in support of a single universal ballast discharge standard.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Buy America Act S. 2094, HR 5609 The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act/Legislation to Standardize Ballast Water Treatment H.R. 612 - The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act eSPAN 140 for Every Day Counts InitiativeReauthorization of MAP-21, P.L. 112-141/Highway Trust Fund Legislation, Highway Bill extension THUD Appropriations -- Hours of service regulation Safe Transportation of Crude Oil and Flammable Materials Regulation
Client expense: $218,045 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 2094/H.R. 5609, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, provisions relating to standards for ballast water and other vessel discharges and clarification regarding marine spill responder liability.
Client expense: $214,220 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 335, RAMP Act, S. 218, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2013: support all provisions of the bills. P.L. 113-121, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014: Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund provisions and Great Lakes needs. H.R. 935, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014: provisions related to ballast water. H.R. 2273, Great Lakes Navigation System Sustainability Act of 2013: harbor maintenance funds. H. Res. 236, Sense of the House of Representatives Regarding the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, entire resolution. Proposed expansion of the Thunder Bay Sanctuary (no specific bill). S. 2094, H.R. 5609, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, entire bill. S. 2444. Coast Guard Authorization Act for FY 2015 and 2016: vessel discharge amendments. Regulation of vessel ballast water by the Government of Canada.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
2014 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 601 Water Resources Development Act; opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3080 Water Resources and Development Act -in the House) - lobbying against weakening of nepa requirements HR 2218, the coal ash legislation. (goes in CAW section.) Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY 2014 Appropriations (no number yet) S 1470/HR 2937 Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act (oppose NEPA limitations) HR 1175 Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (support for provisions that protect public health from impacts of fracking.) HR 2825 To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. (support for provisions requiring greater oversight of some wastes.) HR 1877 Clean Water SRF Bill (support legislation that re-authorizes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) S 1135/HR 1921 FRAC Act (support legislation that requires disclosure of fluids used during hydraulic fracturing) H.J. Res 59: joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. (opposing any provisions that would undermine EPAs ability to regulate carbon pollution) HR. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act, opposing the legislation in its entirety as the bill would prevent administrative action on climate change. H.R. 2824, opposing legislation that overturns stream buffer zone protections in its entirety H.R. 5171 FY 2015 Interior/ EPA Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 4923 FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine the Army Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. S. _____ FY 2015 Appropriations Amendments, amendments to various appropriations proposals that would undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5077, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2094, Vessel Incidental Discharge, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5609 HR 935, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014, opposing provisions regarding applications of pesticides in waters of the United States. HR 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs, opposing provisions that weaken the Clean Air Act. HR 4, Jobs for America Act, opposing regulatory reform provisions. S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2363, Bipartisan Sportsmens Act of 2014, opposing provisions that undermine EPA and Corps of Engineers regulatory authority.
2014 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
The Vessel Incidental Discharge - S. 2094; H.R. 5609; Corps Wetland
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $250,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
| Democratic |
| LA |
| David W. Jolly | Republican | FL |
| Don Young | Republican | AK |
| Elijah E. Cummings | Democratic | MD |
| Frank A. LoBiondo | Republican | NJ |
| Gene Green | Democratic | TX |
| Jaime Herrera Beutler | Republican | WA |
| Jim Cooper | Democratic | TN |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Walter B. Jones | Republican | NC |
| William L. Enyart | Democratic | IL |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE