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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes: (1) appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY2018-FY2019, and (2) a specified level of end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and military training student loads for such fiscal years. The bill addresses: (1) training for public safety personnel, (2) service member benefits for Coast Guard personnel, (3) unmanned aircraft systems, and (4) ports and waterways safety. The bill revises or sets forth policies relating to the Coast Guard, including Coast Guard health care professionals; incentive contracts for Coast Guard Yard or Coast Guard industrial establishments; contracting for major acquisition programs; National Security Cutters; Fast Response Cutters; ice trials of icebreaker vessels; vessel operations; numbering for undocumented barges; drawbridges; the alternate safety compliance program; visual distress signals; vessel certification; the land-based enhanced LORAN, positioning, navigation, and timing system; the installation and use of engine cut-off switches on recreational vessels; commercial fishing vessel classification requirements; aids to navigation; maritime domain awareness technologies; towing vessel inspections; and vessel response plans in the Arctic.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 133.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-194.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
FY23 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY23 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY23 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY23 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2022 · third_quarter · Transportation
FY23 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY23 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY23 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY23 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2022 · third_quarter · Transportation
FY23 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY23 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY23 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY23 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2022 · second_quarter · Transportation
FY23 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY23 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY23 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY23 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
FY21 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY21 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY21 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY21 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY21 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · third_quarter · Transportation
FY21 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY21 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY21 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY21 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY21 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · second_quarter · Transportation
FY21 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY21 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY21 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY21 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY21 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · first_quarter · Transportation
FY21 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY21 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY21 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY21 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY21 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
FY20 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY20 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY20 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY20 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY20 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · third_quarter · Transportation
FY20 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY20 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY20 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY20 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY20 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · second_quarter · Transportation
FY20 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY20 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY20 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY20 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY20 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · first_quarter · Transportation
FY20 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY20 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY20 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY20 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY20 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, Biscayne National Park GMP, Magnuson Stevens Act (HR 200), Modern Fish Act (HR 2023 and S 1520), USCG authorization bill of 2017 (HR 2518 and S 1129), engine cut off devices, certificates of documentation, hands on skills training, waterways dredging in the Intra-coastal Waterway and low tonnage ports. Everglades restoration projects (CERP appropriations request and Herbert Hoover Dike) and Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. NPS concessionaire and public private partnership issues, boat ramps and broadband. Appointment at DOC/DOI for NOAA, NPS, USFWS positions. Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account from BEA. Brandon Road Locks and aquatic invasive species.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Economic Analysis, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnusson Stevens Re-authorization, S.1129/hr 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, Fisheries Management, FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Issues related to vessel classification). S. 1129, H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 (Issues related to vessel classification). Issues related to FY19 Appropriations. Issues related to IMO Polar Code. Issues related to polar icebreakers. S.140, Substitute Coast Guard Authorization Legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to a Congressional waiver of U.S. build requirements for U.S. Flag certification. Coast Guard Authorization bill. H.R.2518/S.1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018. H.R.5515, FY 2019 NDAA related to maritime issues. S.140, Coast Guard Reauthorization amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation and Congressional Action: H.R. 2/S. 3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of final passage of the Farm Bill. H.R. 8/S. 3021 - America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018/Water Resources Development Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of final passage of the WRDA bill. H.R. 154/No Senate Companion - Honoring our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding co-sponsorships and advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of its addition to the Coast Guard bill. H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of adding the language to the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization of 2018. H.R. 2518/S. 1129/S. 140 (final vehicle) - Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 - Advocacy for inclusion of H.R. 619/S. 89, the Voluntary Incidental Discharge Act and final passage of the legislation. H.R. 5061/S. DRAFT - Aquaculture Improvement Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation and discussions with House and Senate staff about potential impacts to Jones Act qualified seamen. H.R. 5789/S.2127 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act - Discussions with staff regarding co-sponsorships and advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. H.R. 5893/S. 2916 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act - Discussions with staff regarding the crafting of the bill, and advocacy in support of passage. HOUSE DRAFT - Maritime Trade Act - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill regarding mariner documentation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 19-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 19 and FY 23. Maritime Security Program Upgrades - Discussions with staff regarding future of the MSP program, including expansions of the program and potential authorization and appropriation levels. PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with Ag and Foreign Affairs committee staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations. Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos. Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1726 (Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017); amends title 14, United States Code, to improve the organization of such title and to incorporate certain transfers and modifications into such title. S. 1129/H.R. 2518 (Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017); authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard. H.R. 2810 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year. General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts. General lobbying with regard to arbitration provisions in employment contracts for maritime service.
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
FY19 National Defense Authorization Act(H.R.5515 & S.2987)-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY19 Energy and Water Appropriations Act(H.R.58895 & S.2975)-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY19 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.6157 & S.3159)-funding for defense ports and programs FY19 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act(H.R.6072 & S.3023)-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure FY19 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act(S.3109)-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018(H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program; Atlantic Intra-Coastal Waterway Dredging, Boating Access to National Parks, U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Safety; U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization HR 2518; NOAA 2018 Budget; National Marine Sanctuaries; S. 3021 Americas Water Infrastructure Act; Outdoor Satellite Account Funding; S. 1520 Modern Fish Act; Life Jacket Harmonization USCG-2018-0565
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2017 (HR 2518 and S 1129), provisions related to the Maritime Administration.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $280,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Efforts related to natural gas exports projects, energy policy, energy security, energy independence, and energy infrastructure. H.R.2518/S.1129/S.140, Coast Guard Authorization Act. H.R.4239, SECURE American Energy Act. H.R.5904/S.3214, NOPEC. General discussions regarding Russia sanctions and the energy industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R.2593/S.1119, Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017 and H.R.2518/S.1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017. Issues related to Harbor Maintenance Tax, WRDA, Port Metrics and Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Reauthorization.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 2518, S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Issues related to the Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (CVIDA). S. 168, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (entire bill). General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers (no specific bill). S. 1894, A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") (entire bill). Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S. 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 6072 & S. 3023 - FY2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations: Maritime Guaranteed Loan (Title XI) Program Account. S.140 - Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018: Sec. 835.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Sec. 512. S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R. 2825, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act: Sec. 5512. S. 1894, A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") (entire bill). Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S. 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act (entire bill). S. 3109, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019: JADE funding. S.140 - Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018: Sec. 835.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $220,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Federal legislative and regulatory matters related to fisheries, including Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization, Fishery Regulation, Maritime Regulation, and Coast Guard Authorization; H.R.200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act; S.1129/H.R.2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.5515, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (P.L.115-232).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Federal legislative and regulatory matters related to fisheries, including Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization, seafood certification and Coast Guard Authorization; H.R.200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act; S.1129/H.R.2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.5515, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (P.L.115-232).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 3021, America's Water Infrastructure Act, which includes WRDA; S. 3273, PORT Act, to provide funding for intermodal connectors to ports; S. 1488 and H.R. 3152, Harbor Maintenance Tax reform; S. 1129 and H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, authorizing appropriations for USCG including regulatory authority on ballast water; H.R. 2593, Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Authorization Act of 2017 to authorize funding for FMC; President Trump's plan to rebuild America's infrastructure; Infrastructure funding in general
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, Biscayne National Park GMP-- no fishing zone and personal watercraft access along ICW, Magnuson Stevens Act (HR 200), Modern Fish Act (HR 2023/S. 1520), USCG authorization bill of 2017 (HR 2518 and S 1129), engine cut off devices, certificates of documentation, hands on skills training, alternative distress signal carriage requirements for recreational craft, waterways dredging in the Intra-coastal Waterway and low tonnage ports. Everglades restoration projects (CERP appropriations request and Herbert Hoover Dike) and Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. NPS concessionaire and P3 issues, boat ramps and broadband. Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account from BEA. Brandon Road Locks and aquatic invasive species. Boating and Fishing Week resolution (H.Res. 871)
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Vessel waiver for compliance with documentation laws of the United States; Coast Guard Authorization legislation (H.R. 2518, S. 1129, & S. 140); pending appropriations bills and continuing resolutions; National Defense Authorization Act for 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 and implementing regulations; cruise ship related legislation, regulations, policy, and international standards; yacht security and shoreside application of technology; Coast Guard Authorization (S. 1129, H.R. 2518, & S. 140)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
Disposition of federally owned property within the jurisdiction of the Town; Coast Guard Authorization Act (S. 1129, H.R. 2518, & S. 140); National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 5319
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislative and regulatory issues affecting recreational boating, including LHWCA, MARAD small shipyard grants, CBP cruising license regulations and policies, yacht crew visa issues, marine research, Coast Guard regulation of bridges, and payment of customs duties, including Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R. 2518, S. 1129, & S. 140), National Defense Authorization Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Clarification Act (H. R. 2354), THUD Appropriations bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R.2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018: PL480, Food for Peace Program, cargo preference. S. 3042, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018: Food for Peace Program, cargo preference. Agriculture Appropriations FY 19: PL 480, Food for Peace Program. Transportation and HUD Appropriations FY19: Maritime Security Program. H.R. 5515, National Defense Authorization Act FY19: Maritime Security Program, Ready Reserve Fleet. H.R. 6175, Maritime Safety Act of 2018. H.R. 5893, Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2018; S. 2916, Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2018. H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Reauthorization Act; Vessel Incidental Discharge Act. The Jones Act: Jones Act-Puerto Rico. Coast Guard non-operating Personnel Exception draft legislation; Weather Service and NOAA changes in forecast products affecting the maritime industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1726 (Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017); amends title 14, United States Code, to improve the organization of such title and to incorporate certain transfers and modifications into such title. S. 1129/H.R. 2518 (Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017); authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard. H.R. 2810 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year. General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts. General lobbying with regard to arbitration provisions in employment contracts for maritime service.
Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2017 (HR 2518 and S 1129), provisions related to the Maritime Administration.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $270,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S 3159/HR 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act 2019, PL 115-245, including issues related to missile defense, procurement, science and technology programs, Army Futures Command, aircraft programs, helicopter programs, military and civil space programs, Research Development Test Evaluation (RDTE), Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), Operations & Maintenance (O&M); S 2987/HR 5515 - John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, PL 115-232 including issues related to missile defense, procurement, science and technology programs, Army Futures Command, military and civil space programs, helicopter programs, rotorcraft, shipbuilding, electronic sensing and warfare, Navy and Marine Corps programs, RDTE, OCO, O&M; S 3073/HR 6147 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 including issues related to the modernization of US Forest Service aerial fleet of aircraft for wildland firefighting activities; S 3109/HR 6776 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 including issues related to helicopter programs, rotorcraft, shipbuilding, electronic sensing and warfare, Navy and Marine Corps programs, Coast Guard funding provisions; HR 6226 - American Space SAFE Management Act including issues related to NASA funding and authorization; S 270/HR 761 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017 to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to exclude the receipt and disbursement of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) from the federal budget, essentially protecting pension plans and prevent increases in the PBGC premiums from being used to pay for provisions that increase the deficit in determining whether a budget point of order applies to legislation, traditionally used for purposes of budgetary scorekeeping; S 2220 - National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2017 including issues related to military and civil space programs, missile defense, civil helicopter programs; HR 2518 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 including issues related to military and civil space programs, missile defense, civil helicopter programs; PL 115-250 to extend the authorizations of Federal aviation programs, to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes including issues related to military and civil space programs, missile defense, civil helicopter programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR 5503 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018 including issues related to military and civil space programs, missile defense, civil helicopter programs; S 3072/HR 5952 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 including issues related to military and civil space programs, missile defense, civil helicopter programs, NASA funding; S 3336 - Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2018 including issues related to military and civil space programs, missile defense, civil helicopter programs
Client expense: $3,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, Biscayne National Park GMP, Magnuson Stevens Act (HR 200), Modern Fish Act (HR 2023 and S 1520), USCG authorization bill of 2017 (HR 2518 and S 1129), engine cut off devices, certificates of documentation, hands on skills training, waterways dredging in the Intra-coastal Waterway and low tonnage ports. Everglades restoration projects (CERP appropriations request and Herbert Hoover Dike) and Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. NPS concessionaire and public private partnership issues, boat ramps and broadband. Appointment at DOC/DOI for NOAA, NPS, USFWS positions. Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account from BEA. Brandon Road Locks and aquatic invasive species. Boating and Fishing Week resolution (HR 871).
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Economic Analysis, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program; Atlantic Intra-Coastal Waterway Dredging, Boating Access to National Parks, U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Safety; U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization HR 2518; NOAA 2018 Budget; National Marine Sanctuaries; S. 3021 Americas Water Infrastructure Act; Outdoor Satellite Account Funding; S. 1520 Modern Fish Act
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1726 (Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017); amends title 14, United States Code, to improve the organization of such title and to incorporate certain transfers and modifications into such title. S. 1129/H.R. 2518 (Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017); authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard. H.R. 2810 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year. General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts. General lobbying with regard to arbitration provisions in employment contracts for maritime service.
Client expense: $1,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to a Congressional waiver of U.S. build requirements for U.S. Flag certification. Coast Guard Authorization bill. H.R.2518/S.1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018. H.R.5515, FY 2019 NDAA related to maritime issues. S.140, Coast Guard Reauthorization amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation and Congressional Action: H.R. 2/S. 3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 - General advocacy and discussions with staff regarding cargo preference and foreign aid in the Farm Bill. Advocacy in opposition to potential amendments that would exempt the Food for Peace program from cargo preference requirements. H.R. 8/S. 3021 - America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018/Water Resources Development Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. H.R. 154/No Senate Companion - Honoring our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding co-sponsorships and advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. H.R. 302/H.R. 5869 - FAA Reauthorization Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which was amended to include the Maritime Border Security Review Act. H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which would allow the Delta Queen to resume operations on the Mississippi River. H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, or its inclusion in the FY 2019 spending bills or other germane legislation. H.R. 2518/S. 1129 - Coast Guard Authorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding timing of legislative action. H.R. 5276/S. 2551 - Food for Peace Reform Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation, which would negatively impact cargo preference for the U.S. maritime industry. H.R. 5515/S. 2987 - John McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. H.R. 5789/S.2127 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act - Discussions with staff regarding co-sponsorships and advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. H.R. 5893/S. 2916 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act - Discussions with staff regarding the crafting of the bill, and advocacy in support of passage. H.R. 6147/S. 3023 - Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the vehicle for moving the Transportation Appropriations that include MSP funding. H.R. 6157/S. 3159 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, including maritime related appropriations for Military Sealift Command. H.R. 6175/S. 3508 - Maritime Safety Act of 2018/Save Our Seas Act - Discussions with staff regarding the impact of reforms included within the bill and impact on training, advocacy in support of passage. No House Companion/S. 2717 - Maritime Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2019 - Discussions with staff regarding new version of the bill as amended. HOUSE DRAFT - Maritime Trade Act - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill regarding mariner documentation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 19-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 19 and FY 23. Maritime Security Program Upgrades - Discussions with staff regarding future of the MSP program, including expansions of the program and potential authorization and appropriation levels. PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with Ag and Foreign Affairs committee staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations. Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos. Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Issues related to vessel classification). S. 1129, H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 (Issues related to vessel classification). Issues related to FY19 Appropriations. Issues related to IMO Polar Code. Issues related to polar icebreakers. S.140, Substitute Coast Guard Authorization Legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnusson Stevens Re-authorization, S.1129/hr 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, Fisheries Management, FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Efforts related to natural gas exports projects, energy policy, energy security, energy independence, and energy infrastructure. H.R.2518/S.1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017. Energy issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (H.R.5515/S.2987/P.L.115-232). H.R.4239, SECURE American Energy Act. H.R.5904/S.3214, NOPEC.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Federal legislative and regulatory matters related to fisheries, including Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization, Fishery Regulation, Maritime Regulation, and Coast Guard Authorization; H.R.200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act; S.1129/H.R.2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.5515, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (P.L.115-232).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Federal legislative and regulatory matters related to fisheries, including Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization, seafood certification and Coast Guard Authorization; H.R.200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act; S.1129/H.R.2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.5515, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (P.L.115-232).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R.2593/S.1119, Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017 and H.R.2518/S.1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017. Issues related to Harbor Maintenance Tax, WRDA, Port Metrics and Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Reauthorization.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 2518, S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Issues related to the Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (CVIDA). S. 168, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (entire bill). General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers (no specific bill). S. 1894, A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") (entire bill). Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S. 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018: Maritime Guaranteed Loan (Title XI) Program Account H.R. 6072 & S. 3023 - FY2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations: Maritime Guaranteed Loan (Title XI) Program Account. H.R. 5515 and S. 2987, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Issues related to Maritime Administration programs.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Sec. 512. S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R. 2825, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act: Sec. 5512. S. 1894, A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") (entire bill). Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S. 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act (entire bill). H.R. 5515 and S. 2987, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Issues related to coastwise laws. S. 3109, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019: JADE funding.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $320,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office