Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017

H.R. 1456, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, all provisions S. 793, Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act, all provisions S. 2764, Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2018, all provisions H.R. 5248, The Sustainable Shark and Fisheries Trade Act of 2018, all provisions S. 1520, Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, all provisions Mislabeling of seafood S, 2773, Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, all provisions H.R. 5638, Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, all provisions H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, all provisions

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520; discuss new MSA draft with staff â--� Lobby Congress on S-K legislation (S.1322/H.R.214) â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Assist client with strategic and background information to interact with NOAA staff on the FL federal fishery disaster process â--� Interact with staff on behalf of Client regarding the current status of the mahi mahi federal fishery allocation in the South Atlantic region

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520; discuss new MSA draft with staff â--� Lobby Congress on S-K legislation (S.1322/H.R.214) â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Assist client with strategic and background information to interact with NOAA staff on the FL federal fishery disaster process â--� Interact with staff on behalf of Client regarding the current status of the mahi mahi federal fishery allocation in the South Atlantic region

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520; discuss new MSA draft with staff â--� Lobby Congress on S-K legislation (S.1322/H.R.214) â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Assist client with strategic and background information to interact with NOAA staff on the FL federal fishery disaster process â--� Interact with staff on behalf of Client regarding the current status of the mahi mahi federal fishery allocation in the South Atlantic region

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520; discuss new MSA draft with staff â--� Lobby Congress on S-K legislation (S.1322/H.R.214) â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Assist client with strategic and background information to interact with NOAA staff on the FL federal fishery disaster process â--� Interact with staff on behalf of Client regarding the current status of the mahi mahi federal fishery allocation in the South Atlantic region

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520; discuss new MSA draft with staff â--� Lobby Congress on S-K legislation (S.1322/H.R.214) â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Assist client with strategic and background information to interact with NOAA staff on the FL federal fishery disaster process â--� Interact with staff on behalf of Client regarding the current status of the mahi mahi federal fishery allocation in the South Atlantic region

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520; discuss new MSA draft with staff â--� Lobby Congress on S-K legislation (S.1322/H.R.214) â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520; discuss new MSA draft with staff â--� Lobby Congress on S-K legislation (S.1322/H.R.214) â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Assist client with strategic and background information to interact with NOAA staff on the FL federal fishery disaster process â--� Interact with Hill staff on behalf of Client regarding the current status of the mahi mahi federal fishery allocation in the South Atlantic region

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520; discuss new MSA draft with staff â--� Lobby Congress on S-K legislation (S.1322/H.R.214); assist client with staff contacts â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Assist client with strategy, background information and Hill staff contacts on seafood industry H2B issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $12,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520; discuss new MSA draft with staff â--� Lobby Congress on S-K legislation (S.1322/H.R.214) â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Draft formal comment submission for Client to submit to NOAA on FFP proposed rule

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue efforts with Congressional staff related to exempting squid products from USFWS export inspection requirements â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520; discuss new MSA draft with staff â--� Lobby Congress on S-K legislation (S.1322/H.R.214) â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Oppose efforts to circumvent the authorizing committee process (i.e. Transportation Committee) to amend current law to allow large West Coast vessels to enter Mid-Atlantic trawl fisheries that would otherwise be prohibited from entering East Coast fisheries â--� Draft formal comment submission for Client to submit to NOAA on FFP proposed rule

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,950

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue efforts with Congressional staff related to exempting squid products from USFWS export inspection requirements â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520; discuss new MSA draft with staff â--� Lobby Congress on S-K legislation (S.1322/H.R.214) â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Oppose efforts to circumvent the authorizing committee process (i.e. Transportation Committee) to amend current law to allow large West Coast vessels to enter Mid-Atlantic trawl fisheries that would otherwise be prohibited from entering East Coast fisheries â--� Draft formal comment submission for Client to submit to NOAA on FFP proposed rule

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

S. 793/H.R. 1456, The Shark Fin Trade/Sales Elimination Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 793/H.R. 1456, The Shark Fin Trade/Sales Elimination Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 909/S. 322 Pet and Women Safety Act, H.R. 1494/S. 654 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act, H.R. 1406 Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017, H.Res. 30 - Condemning the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China, and urging China to end the dog meat trade, H.R. 6720 Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018, H.R. 113/ S. 1706 Safeguard American Food Exports Act, H.R. 2651 Horseracing Integrity Act, H.R. 1847/S. 2957 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act, H.R. 1456/S. 793 Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act, H.R. 1753/S.741 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act, H.R. 4202/S. 2971 Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.909/S.322 - Pet and Women Safety Protection Act, To protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence from emotional and psychological trauma caused by acts of violence or threats of violence against their pets. H.R.1818 - Big Cat Public Safety Act, This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit any person from breeding or possessing prohibited wildlife species (i.e., any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Breeding means facilitating propagation or reproduction (whether intentionally or negligently), or failing to prevent propagation or reproduction. H. R. 3133 - To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reduce unnecessary permitting delays by clarifying associated procedures to increase economic development and support coastal restoration programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 2 This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs H.R.5697 - Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2018 H.R. 113 - Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2017, This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem equine (horses and other members of the equidae family) parts to be an unsafe food additive or animal drug.The bill prohibits the knowing sale or transport of equines or equine parts for human consumption. H.R. 1456 - Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017, This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Marine Mammal Protection Act, generally H.R.1584, Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act of 2017, generally H.R.1456, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017, generally H.R.5248, Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act, generally Zoo, Aquarium and Marine Parks, generally H.R.6060/S.3038, SAVE Right Whales Act, generally Monitor the following: Animal Welfare Act, Regulation of Aquariums and Marine Parks United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regulatory related issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 793/H.R. 1456, The Shark Fin Trade/Sales Elimination Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1456, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, all provisions S. 793, Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act, all provisions S. 2764, Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2018, all provisions H.R. 5248, The Sustainable Shark and Fisheries Trade Act of 2018, all provisions S. 1520, Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, all provisions Mislabeling of seafood S, 2773, Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, all provisions H.R. 5638, Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, all provisions H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, all provisions

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 909/S. 322 Pet and Women Safety Act H.R. 1494/S. 654 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act H.R. 1406 Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017 H.R. 113/S. 1706 Safeguarding American Food Exports Act H.R. 2651 Horseracing Integrity Act H.R. 1847 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 1456/S. 793 Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act H.R. 1753/S. 741 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act H.R. 2 Farm Bill - House and Senate H.R. 1368/S. 503 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act H.R. 4691 Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2017 H.R. 4693 Puppy Protection Act of 2017

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793/H.R. 1456); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520 â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Begin efforts this Qtr to express concerns about S-K Grant reform via S.1322 and H.R. 214, with the latter being the preferred alternative â--� Oppose efforts in the House to circumvent the authorizing committee process (i.e. Transportation Committee) to amend current law to allow large West Coast vessels to enter Mid-Atlantic trawl fisheries that would otherwise be prohibited from entering East Coast fisheries

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793/H.R. 1456); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520 â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Begin efforts this Qtr to express concerns about S-K Grant reform via S.1322 and H.R. 214, with the latter being the preferred alternative

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793/H.R. 1456); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520 â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Begin efforts this Qtr to express concerns about S-K Grant reform via S.1322 and H.R. 214, with the latter being the preferred alternative â--� Analyze House Coral Protection Act (H.R. 5996) and Coast Act (H.R. 6288); convey Client concerns at request of Hill staff â--� Communications with USCG staff on potential for new life raft requirements

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793/H.R. 1456); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520 â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Begin efforts this Qtr to express concerns about S-K Grant reform via S.1322 and H.R. 214, with the latter being the preferred alternative â--� Analyze House Coral Protection Act (H.R. 5996) and Coast Act (H.R. 6288); convey Client concerns at request of Hill staff â--� Communications with USCG staff on potential for new life raft requirements

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793/H.R. 1456); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520 â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Begin efforts this Qtr to express concerns about S-K Grant reform via S.1322 and H.R. 214, with the latter being the preferred alternative â--� Analyze House Coral Protection Act (H.R. 5996) and Coast Act (H.R. 6288); convey Client concerns at request of Hill staff â--� Communications with USCG staff on potential for new life raft requirements

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793/H.R. 1456); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520 â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Begin efforts this Qtr to express concerns about S-K Grant reform via S.1322 and H.R. 214, with the latter being the preferred alternative â--� Analyze House Coral Protection Act (H.R. 5996) and Coast Act (H.R.6288) ; convey Client concerns at request of Hill staff â--� Communications with USCG staff on potential for new life raft requirements

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793/H.R. 1456); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520 â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Begin efforts this Qtr to express concerns about S-K Grant reform via S.1322 and H.R. 214, with the latter being the preferred alternative

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793/H.R. 1456); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520 â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Begin efforts this Qtr to express concerns about S-K Grant reform via S.1322 and H.R. 214, with the latter being the preferred alternative

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793/H.R. 1456); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520 â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Begin efforts this Qtr to express concerns about S-K Grant reform via S.1322 and H.R. 214, with the latter being the preferred alternative

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $12,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793/H.R. 1456); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520 â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Begin efforts this Qtr to express concerns about S-K Grant reform via S.1322 and H.R. 214, with the latter being the preferred alternative

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793/H.R. 1456); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue efforts with Congressional staff related to exempting squid products from USFWS export inspection requirements â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520 â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Begin efforts this Qtr to express concerns about S-K Grant reform via S.1322 and H.R. 214, with the latter being the preferred alternative â--� Oppose efforts in the House to circumvent the authorizing committee process (i.e. Transportation Committee) to amend current law to allow large West Coast vessels to enter Mid-Atlantic trawl fisheries that would otherwise be prohibited from entering East Coast fisheries

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,950

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764 â--� Continue efforts with Congressional staff related to exempting squid products from USFWS export inspection requirements â--� Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520 â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Begin efforts this Qtr to express concerns about S-K Grant reform via S.1322 and H.R. 214, with the latter being the preferred alternative â--� Oppose efforts in the House to circumvent the authorizing committee process (i.e. Transportation Committee) to amend current law to allow large West Coast vessels to enter Mid-Atlantic trawl fisheries that would otherwise be prohibited from entering East Coast fisheries

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Marine Mammal Protection Act, generally H.R.1584, Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act of 2017, generally H.R.1456, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017, generally H.R.5248, Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act, generally Zoo, Aquarium and Marine Parks, generally Monitor the following: Animal Welfare Act, Regulation of Aquariums and Marine Parks United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regulatory related issues

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 200 the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.5638 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act S.2773 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act H.R. 1456, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, all provisions (Rep. Royce) S. 793, Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act, all provisions (Sen. Booker) S.2764, Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2018 H.R. 5248, The Sustainable Shark and Fisheries Trade Act of 2018 S. 1520, Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, all provisions (Sen. Wicker) H.R. 2023, Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, all provisions (Rep. Graves) H.R.3072, Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations, National Marine Fisheries Service section of report

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); successful introduction & support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764; help Hill staff prepare for committee hearing & markup â--� Continue efforts to secure NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); as passed by HNR Committee; submit general comments/letter on S.1520 & MSA reform; work with staff to pursue reauthorization â--� Participate in Congressional staff roundtable discussion on health of the ocean economy â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Analyze new House draft coral reef legislation, convey Client concerns at request of Hill staff

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); successful introduction & support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764; help Hill staff prepare for committee hearing & markup â--� Continue efforts to secure NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); as passed by HNR Committee; submit general comments/letter on S.1520 & MSA reform; work with staff to pursue reauthorization â--� Participate in Congressional staff roundtable discussion on health of the ocean economy â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); successful introduction & support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764; help Hill staff prepare for committee hearing & markup â--� Continue efforts to secure NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); as passed by HNR Committee; submit general comments/letter on S.1520 & MSA reform; work with staff to pursue reauthorization â--� Participate in Congressional staff roundtable discussion on health of the ocean economy â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Analyze new House draft coral reef legislation, convey Client concerns at request of Hill staff

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); successful introduction & support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764; help Hill staff prepare for committee hearing & markup â--� Continue efforts to secure NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); as passed by HNR Committee; submit general comments/letter on S.1520 & MSA reform; work with staff to pursue reauthorization â--� Participate in Congressional staff roundtable discussion on health of the ocean economy â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Analyze new House draft coral reef legislation, convey Client concerns at request of Hill staff

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); successful introduction & support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764; help Hill staff prepare for committee hearing & markup â--� Continue efforts to secure NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); as passed by HNR Committee; submit general comments/letter on S.1520 & MSA reform; work with staff to pursue reauthorization â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Participate in Congressional staff roundtable discussion on health of the ocean economy â--� Analyze new House draft coral reef legislation, convey Client concerns at request of Hill staff

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); successful introduction & support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764; help Hill staff prepare for committee hearing & markup â--� Continue efforts to secure NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); as passed by HNR Committee; submit general comments/letter on S.1520 & MSA reform; work with staff to pursue reauthorization â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Participate in Congressional staff roundtable discussion on health of the ocean economy â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); successful introduction & support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764; help Hill staff prepare for committee hearing & markup â--� Continue efforts to secure NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); as passed by HNR Committee; submit general comments/letter on S.1520 & MSA reform; work with staff to pursue reauthorization â--� Participate in Congressional staff roundtable discussion on health of the ocean economy â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); successful introduction & support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764; help Hill staff prepare for committee hearing & markup â--� Continue efforts to secure NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization; assist Client to lead regional letter campaign to Congress â--� Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); as passed by HNR Committee; submit general comments/letter on S.1520 & MSA reform; work with staff to pursue reauthorization â--� Participate in Congressional staff roundtable discussion on health of the ocean economy â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324) â--� Prepare Client to participate in NOAA leadership conference call â--� Assist Client to participate in regional effort to address West Coast Fisheries IFQ Trawl Buyback Program

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $12,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); successful introduction & support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764; help Hill staff prepare for committee hearing & markup â--� Continue efforts to secure NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); as passed by HNR Committee; submit general comments/letter on S.1520 & MSA reform; work with staff to pursue reauthorization â--� Participate in Congressional staff roundtable discussion on health of the ocean economy; convey concerns as Client was invited by staff to participate â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); successful introduction & support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764; help Hill staff prepare for committee hearing & markup â--� Continue efforts with Congressional staff related to exempting squid products from USFWS export inspection requirements; discuss possible amendments to S.1206/H.R.2954 â--� Continue efforts to secure NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); as passed by HNR Committee; submit general comments/letter on S.1520 & MSA reform; work with staff to pursue reauthorization â--� Participate in Congressional staff roundtable discussion on health of the ocean economy; convey concerns as Client was invited by staff to participate â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,950

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); successful introduction & support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764; help Hill staff prepare for committee hearing & markup â--� Continue efforts with Congressional staff related to exempting squid products from USFWS export inspection requirements; discuss possible amendments to S.1206/H.R.2954 â--� Continue efforts to secure NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization â--� Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); as passed by HNR Committee; submit general comments/letter on S.1520 & MSA reform; work with staff to pursue reauthorization â--� Participate in Congressional staff roundtable discussion on health of the ocean economy â--� Respond to Hill staff request regarding a letter on Atlantic Right Whale conservation and Canada fisheries â--� Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 793/H.R. 1456, The Shark Fin Trade/Sales Elimination Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE