Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017

S. 1894 A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act"), provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 3966 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 3852 Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017; provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. S. 1561 Open America's Waters Act of 2017, provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 2593 / S. 1119 Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017, provisions relating to negotiations between port service providers and ocean carrier alliances. S. 1129 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, provisions related to mariner credentialing.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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: $210,000

S. 1894 A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act"), provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. HR 396 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. HR 3852 Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017; provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. S 1561 Open America's Waters Act of 2017, provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. HR 2593/S 1119 Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017, provisions relating to negotiations between port service providers and ocean carrier alliances. S.1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, provisions related to mariner credentialing.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018: Issues related to coastwise laws. FY2019 NDAA: Issues related to coastwise laws.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $210,000

H.R. 195 - Continuing Appropriations for FY 2018 - Advocacy in support of a temporary CR to keep the government funded through February 2018. 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 as part of the Omnibus (see H.R. 1625). No House Companion/S. 763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act - Continued discussions with Senate Commerce committee staff in regards to merchant marine related items in the bill. H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of the bill to ensure those impacted by the government shutdown received back pay. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of Maritime Security Program full funding and funding for Maritime school replacement ship program in the Omnibus. H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of funding included for disaster relief, support for creation of Joint Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans. H.R. 2518 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff about adding the bill to the Omnibus. S. 1894 - A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would exempt PR from the Jones Act. S. 2551 - Food for Peace Modernization Act - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would undermine the use of in-kind food aid and would negatively impact the maritime industry. H.R. 3852 - Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would provide a large loophole for future waivers of the Jones Act. H.R. 3966 - Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act - Advocacy in opposition to provisions in the bill that would exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act. 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. Puerto Rico/Virgin Island Recovery - Discussions with staff about potential Jones Act issues in any PR/VI recovery packages. Advocacy on behalf of members in USVI. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 - 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 18 and FY 23. Puerto Rico and Virginia Islands Humanitarian Relief - On-going discussions with staff regarding the status of merchant marine assistance in assisting with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, including participating in a listening session with members of Congress on the status of relief efforts in both PR and USVI. 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. Farm Bill Food Aid Reform - Discussions with Ag committee staff about potential negative changes to Food Aid in the upcoming Farm Bill. 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.

FY 2018 THUD Appropriations -Amtrak Funding -Capital Investment Grants -TIGER Grants -Maritime Security Program HR 3852 Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 HR 3966 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, Recourse for non-US seamen HR 2260, Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 (Jones Act) FAA RED, F&E and AIP Programs FY 2018 LHHS Appropriations -NMB Funding -RRB FY2018 Continuing Resolution THUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations DHS Authorization FY 2018 Interior Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Transportation programs Amtrak food and beverage provision Anti-labor riders National Mediation Board funding levels Railroad Retirement Board funding levels Maritime Security Program Worker Protections Buy America Frontline workforce development Highly Automated Vehicles

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

FY 2018 THUD Appropriations -Amtrak Funding -Capital Investment Grants -TIGER Grants -Maritime Security Program HR 3852 Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 HR 3966 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, Recourse for non-US seamen HR 2260, Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 (Jones Act) FAA RED, F&E and AIP Programs FY 2018 LHHS Appropriations -NMB Funding -RRB FY2018 Continuing Resolution THUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations DHS Authorization FY 2018 Interior Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Transportation programs Amtrak food and beverage provision Anti-labor riders National Mediation Board funding levels Railroad Retirement Board funding levels Maritime Security Program Worker Protections Buy America Frontline workforce development Highly Automated Vehicles

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Legislative proposals to amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 regarding coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. S. 1894, A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act"); HR 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act; HR 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017; S 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017. Legislation relating to negotiations between port service providers and ocean carrier alliances, including HR 2593, Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017, and S 1119, Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017. S.1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017. Provisions related to mariner credentialing.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act - Review of and discussions with staff regarding tax cut proposals and impact on the maritime industry. Advocacy against removal of provisions that would have taxed foreign cruise lines for United States portions of trips. H.R. 601/No Senate Companion - Continuing Appropriations Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. 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 2018 spending bills. No House Companion/S. 763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act - Discussions with Senate Commerce committee staff in regards to merchant marine related items in the bill. H.R. 2286/S. 1186 - Domestic Maritime Centers of Excellence Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and potential impact on union training schools (was included in NDAA). H.R. 2518 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related aspects of the bill and potential additions. H.R. 2810/S. 1519 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 - Advocacy in support of final passage of the conference report. S. 1894 - A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would exempt PR from the Jones Act. H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of the bill, and discussions with staff regarding maritime related funding levels. H.R. 3732 - Emergency Aid to American Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Jose Overseas Act - Advocacy in support of the bill, and discussions with staff about potential of Jones Act changes being added to the bill. H.R. 3852 - Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would provide a large loophole for future waivers of the Jones Act. H.R. 3966 - Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act - Advocacy in opposition to provisions in the bill that would exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act. H.J. Res 123 - December Two Week CR - Advocacy in support of the legislation. 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. Puerto Rico/Virgin Island Recovery - Discussions with staff about potential Jones Act issues in any PR/VI recovery packages. Advocacy on behalf of members in USVI. Maritime Security Program Guam Issue - Discussions with staff regarding issues with domestic and international carriers competing in Guam service and implications for MSP. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 - 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 18 and FY 23. Military to Maritime Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential for language being included in future Defense or Veterans Affairs bills that would ease the transition for service members to join the maritime industry after they've left the military. Puerto Rico and Virginia Islands Humanitarian Relief - On-going discussions with staff regarding the status of merchant marine assistance in assisting with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, including participating in a listening session with members of Congress on the status of relief efforts in both PR and USVI. 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. Farm Bill Food Aid Reform - Discussions with Ag committee staff about potential negative changes to Food Aid in the upcoming Farm Bill. 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.

H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act: section 512. S. 112, Coast Guard Authorization Act: issues related to coastwise laws. Issues related to Customs' proposed modification and revocation of Jones Act ruling letters (no legislation). 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 proposal to amend or waive the maritime cabotage laws of the United States. 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. 2266 and H.R. 4008, Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act of 2017 - issues related to coastwise laws. Waivers of Compliance with Navigation Laws issues by Department of Homeland Security on Sept. 8, 1, and 28, 2017.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $350,000

H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017, in reference to The Jones Act; H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, in reference to The Jones Act; S.1894, Exempt Puerto Rico from the Coastwise laws of the US (The Jones Act); H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization; Cargo Preference Laws, P.L. 480, Food for Peace Program; Maritime Security Program, Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) recapitalization, Military Sealift Command operations and maintenance; Military to Maritime Program, FY 18 appropriations; Maritime Security Program; Food for Peace Program; H.R. 601, FY18 Continuing Appropriations Act: all issues concerning Food For Peace Program, Ready Reserve Fleet, Maritime Security Program; White House Office - regarding cargo preference laws, Military to Maritime Program.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017, in reference to The Jones Act; H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, in reference to The Jones Act; S.1894, Exempt Puerto Rico from the Coastwise laws of the US (The Jones Act); H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization; Cargo Preference Laws, P.L. 480, Food for Peace Program; Maritime Security Program, Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) recapitalization, Military Sealift Command operations and maintenance; Military to Maritime Program, FY 18 appropriations; Maritime Security Program; Food for Peace Program; H.R. 601, FY18 Continuing Appropriations Act: all issues concerning Food For Peace Program, Ready Reserve Fleet, Maritime Security Program; White House Office - regarding cargo preference laws, Military to Maritime Program.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

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 2018 spending bills. No House Companion/S. 763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act - Discussions with Senate Commerce committee staff in regards to merchant marine related items in the bill. H.R. 2286/S. 1186 - Domestic Maritime Centers of Excellence Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and potential impact on union training schools. H.R. 2518 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related aspects of the bill and potential additions. H.R. 2810/S. 1519 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 - Advocacy in support of the Maritime Security Program, and discussions with staff about issues affecting the merchant marine that may be included in the legislation, including MSP changes related to Guam. Tracking of status of both bills following passage before conference. S. 1894 - A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would exempt PR from the Jones Act. H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of the bill, and discussions with staff regarding maritime related funding levels. H.R. 3852 - Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would provide a large loophole for future waivers of the Jones Act. H.R. 3966 - Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act - Advocacy in opposition to provisions in the bill that would exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act. 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. Testified before House Coast Guard subcommittee on the Jones Act and Puerto Rico LNG and oil exports using US-flag shipping proposals - Discussions with staff regarding the potential of reserving certain cargos of LNG and crude oil exports on U.S.-Flag vessels. Maritime Security Program Guam Issue - Discussions with staff regarding issues with domestic and international carriers competing in Guam service and implications for MSP. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 - 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 18 and FY 23. Military to Maritime Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential for language being included in future Defense or Veterans Affairs bills that would ease the transition for service members to join the maritime industry after they've left the military. Puerto Rico and Virginia Islands Humanitarian Relief - On-going discussions with staff regarding the status of merchant marine assistance in assisting with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, including participating in a listening session with members of Congress on the status of relief efforts in both PR and USVI. 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.

Legislative proposals to amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 regarding coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. S. 1894, A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act"); HR 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act; HR 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017; S 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017. Legislation relating to negotiations between port service providers and ocean carrier alliances, including HR 2593, Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017, and S 1119, Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017. S.1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017. Provisions related to mariner credentialing.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017, in reference to The Jones Act; H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, in reference to The Jones Act; S.1894, Exempt Puerto Rico from the Coastwise laws of the US (The Jones Act); H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee appointments, Cargo Preference Laws, P.L. 480, Food for Peace Program; H.R.2810, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): Maritime Security Program, Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) recapitalization, Military to Maritime Program, Maritime carve out for OMB Circular A76; FY 18 appropriations: Maritime Security Program and Food for Peace Program; H.R. 601, FY18 Continuing Appropriations Act: all issues concerning Food For Peace Program, Ready Reserve Fleet, Maritime Security Program; White House Office regarding cargo preference laws, Military to Maritime Program, The Jones Act; Meeting at DoT regarding Cargo Preference; meeting at MARAD regarding Maritime Security Program.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017, in reference to The Jones Act; H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, in reference to The Jones Act; S.1894, Exempt Puerto Rico from the Coastwise laws of the US (The Jones Act); H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee appointments, Cargo Preference Laws, P.L. 480, Food for Peace Program; H.R.2810, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): Maritime Security Program, Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) recapitalization, Military to Maritime Program, Maritime carve out for OMB Circular A76; FY 18 appropriations: Maritime Security Program and Food for Peace Program; H.R. 601, FY18 Continuing Appropriations Act: all issues concerning Food For Peace Program, Ready Reserve Fleet, Maritime Security Program; White House Office regarding cargo preference laws, Military to Maritime Program, The Jones Act; Meeting at DoT regarding Cargo Preference; meeting at MARAD regarding Maritime Security Program.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office