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Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2019 or the SAVE Right Whales Act This bill provides support for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales ( Eubalaena glacialis ). Specifically, it requires the Department of Commerce to provide financial assistance for the conservation of such whales. In addition, Commerce must conduct surveys of plankton on an ongoing basis using a continuous plankton recorder.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 194.
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-244, Part I.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 13.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020 (H.R. 8052/S. 4601); Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (H.R. 1754/S. 4547); PUPS Act (S. 4597 and proposed House companion); Preventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 8433/S. 4749); U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 (H.R. 693); Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007); Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 (H.R. 961); John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act (S. 2006); Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 (H.R. 737/S. 877); Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1002); Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act (S. 935/H.R. 5563); Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1042); Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561); Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864); Bird Safe Buildings Act (H.R. 919); Bear Protection Act (H.R. 2264/S.3196); Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act (H.R. 1305); Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422/S. 4757); Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 2863/S. 2121); Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 1776/S. 2562); Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568/S. 2453); Petfax Act (H.R. 5715); Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (H.R. 2795/S. 1499); Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019 (H.R. 1400); Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2); H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting; Greyhound Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 7826); Lead Endangers Animals Daily (LEAD) Act of 2020 (H.R. 7547) Creation of an Animal Cruelty Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice. Enforcement of existing animal fighting and anti-cruelty laws including the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement (PACE) Act, and Horse Protection Act. Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate: Greyhound Protection Act of 2020, companion bill to H.R. 7826 Lead Endangers Animals Daily (LEAD) Act of 2020, companion bill to H.R. 7547 PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act Best Practices Act Kangaroo Protection Act Petfax Act, companion bill to H.R. 5715 (Senate) Proposed legislation related to Wildlife Killing Contests Proposed FDA Modernization Act Proposed U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, compromise bill to H.R. 693/ S. 1007 Proposed MINC Act
Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Animals
H.R. 1380 - 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. S. 877 - Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. H.R. 1568 - Save Right Whales Act To assist in the conservation of the North Atlantic right whale by supporting and providing financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales, and for other purposes. H.R. 7876 - Polar Bear Cub Survival Act- To amend Public Law 115-97 to prohibit oil and gas activities within one mile of polar bear maternal den habitat, and for other purposes. H.R. 8632 - Ocean Based Climate Solutions Act- To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to provide for ocean-based climate solutions to reduce carbon emissions and global warming; to make coastal communities more resilient; and to provide for the conservation and restoration of ocean and coastal habitats, biodiversity, and marine mammal and fish populations; and for other purposes. H.R. 2471 - Chemical Poisons Reduction Act - This bill prohibits the use of sodium fluoroacetate (i.e., Compound 1080) and sodium cyanide in a predator control device. It imposes criminal penalties-a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both-on a violator. A predator control device is a dispenser, livestock collar, or gas cartridge that propels, releases, or emits sodium fluoroacetate or sodium cyanide for wildlife management or animal control purposes. H.R. 8433 - Preventing Future Pandemics Act - This bill establishes measures to address global public health risks posed by wildlife markets, which are commercial markets that sell or slaughter wildlife for human consumption as food or medicine in communities where alternative nutritional or protein sources are available.
2020 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020 (H.R. 8052/S. 4601); Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (H.R. 1754/S. 4547); PUPS Act (S. 4597 and proposed House companion); Preventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 8433/S. 4749); U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 (H.R. 693); Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007); Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 (H.R. 961); John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act (S. 2006); Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 (H.R. 737/S. 877); Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1002); Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act (S. 935/H.R. 5563); Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1042); Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561); Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864); Bird Safe Buildings Act (H.R. 919); Bear Protection Act (H.R. 2264/S.3196); Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act (H.R. 1305); Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422/S. 4757); Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 2863/S. 2121); Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 1776/S. 2562); Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568/S. 2453); Petfax Act (H.R. 5715); Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (H.R. 2795/S. 1499); Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019 (H.R. 1400); Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2); H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting; Greyhound Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 7826); Lead Endangers Animals Daily (LEAD) Act of 2020 (H.R. 7547) Creation of an Animal Cruelty Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice. Enforcement of existing animal fighting and anti-cruelty laws including the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement (PACE) Act, and Horse Protection Act. Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate: Greyhound Protection Act of 2020, companion bill to H.R. 7826 Lead Endangers Animals Daily (LEAD) Act of 2020, companion bill to H.R. 7547 PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act Best Practices Act Kangaroo Protection Act Petfax Act, companion bill to H.R. 5715 (Senate) Proposed legislation related to Wildlife Killing Contests Proposed FDA Modernization Act Proposed U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, compromise bill to H.R. 693/ S. 1007 Proposed MINC Act
2020 · fourth_quarter · Animals
United States House of Representatives and United States Senate S. 1007, the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 1380, S. 2561, the Big Cat Public Safety Act H.R. 1042, the Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act S. 877, the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act Wildlife trafficking prevention/disruption tools S. 4848 END Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act S. 2453/H.R. 1568, the SAVE Right Whales Act S. 1820 Horseracing Integrity Act H.R. 5141/S. 2886 Humane Cosmetics Act S.4547, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act H.R. 8433/ S. 4749, Preventing Future Pandemics Act H.R. 6043, PAW Against Trafficking Act H.R. 6921, Healthy Dog Importation Act H.R. 961/S. 2006 SAFE Act H.R. 4804, the ProTECT Act H.R. 2442/S. 4757 Puppy Protection Act S. 906 Driftnet modernization and bycatch reduction act S. 4758 See Something, Say Something Online Act of 2020 Communications Decency Act reform H.R. 2795/S.1499 Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 H.R. 5179/S.2891 Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act of 2019 Global One Health initiatives Ending killing contests on federal land Fur farming and pandemic prevention H.R.8678 Global Wildlife Trade Biosecurity Act H.R.4804 Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies Act Captive hunting Prevent cruel hunting practices on public lands in Alaska Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulatory reforms Gray wolves delisting North Atlantic right whale conservation Wild horses and burros management Captive hunting Hunting practices on public land (NPS/FWS regulations) USDA licensed dog breeders Environmental program funding and protecting agency budgets from COVID spending CDC animal connection policy document Service dogs on airlines Poultry slaughter line speed EPA Transparency in Science
2020 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Legislation H.R. 2918 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2019 H.R. 2748 - Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment Act H.R. 2854 - Legislation to Prohibit the Use of Neonicotinoids in National Wildlife Refuges H.R. 4348 - Protect Americas Wildlife and Fish in Need of Protection Act of 2019 H.R. 5153 - Indian Buffalo Management Act H.R. 5179 - Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act H.R. 5552 - Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 H.R. 5694 - Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act of 2020 S. 2491 - Protect Americas Wildlife and Fish in Need of Protection Act of 2019 H.R. 1568/ S. 2453 - Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2019 H.R. 2467 - Keep Finfish Free Act H.R. 1103/ S.282 - GE Salmon Labeling Act H.R. 6191- AQUAA Act H.R. 6800 - The Heroes Act H.R. 2 - The Moving Forward Act Fiscal Year 2021 House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Fiscal Year 2021 Senate Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Fiscal Year 2021 House Departments of Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Fiscal Year 2021 Senate Departments of Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill S. 4589 Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 S. 614 Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2019 Congressional Resolution on the Need for a National Biodiversity Strategy Rulemakings Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds (February 3, 2020) Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife (June 6, 2019) NMFS Procedural Guidance for Changing Assessed Stock Status from Known to Unknown (June 4, 2020) NMFS Emergency Measures to Address Fishery Observer Coverage During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic (Mar. 27, 2020) Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat (August 5, 2020) Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Designating Critical Habitat (September 8, 2020) Nominations Nomination of Katharine MacGregor, Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI)
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| Referred to |
| March 6, 2019 |
| Natural Resources Committee | House | Referred to | March 6, 2019 |
| Democratic |
| NH |
| Ayanna Pressley | Democratic | MA |
| Barbara Lee | Democratic | CA |
| Bill Posey | Republican | FL |
| Bradley Scott Schneider | Democratic | IL |
| Brian J. Mast | Republican | FL |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican | PA |
| Charlie Crist | Democratic | FL |
| Chris Pappas | Democratic | NH |
| Daniel Lipinski | Democratic | IL |
| Darren Soto | Democratic | FL |
| David J. Trone | Democratic | MD |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| Debbie Mucarsel-Powell | Democratic | FL |
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Democratic | FL |
| Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | Democratic | VA |
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | Republican | GA |
| Ed Case | Democratic | HI |
| Elissa Slotkin | Democratic | MI |
| Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. | Democratic | CA |
| Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan | Democratic | MP |
| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jared Huffman | Democratic | CA |
| Jefferson Van Drew | Republican | NJ |
| Joe Cunningham | Democratic | SC |
| Joe Neguse | Democratic | CO |
| John H. Rutherford | Republican | FL |
| John Lewis | Democratic | GA |
| Joseph P. Kennedy III | Democratic | MA |
| Josh Harder | Democratic | CA |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | CA |
| Katherine M. Clark | Democratic | MA |
| Kathy Castor | Democratic | FL |
| Lori Trahan | Democratic | MA |
| Nydia M. Velázquez | Democratic | NY |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Richard E. Neal | Democratic | MA |
| Sean Casten | Democratic | IL |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Susan A. Davis | Democratic | CA |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
| Theodore E. Deutch | Democratic | FL |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | Democratic | NY |
| Vern Buchanan | Republican | FL |
| William R. Keating | Democratic | MA |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $54,325 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation: - S. 2453, H.R. 1568, SAVE Right Whales Act, all provisions - S. 877, H.R. 877, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, all provisions - S. 906, H.R. 1979 Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, all provisions - Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Huffman reauthorization discussion draft, re bycatch, overfishing - H.R. 8632 - Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2020, re climate-ready fisheries and Essential Fish Habitat consultations; vessel speed restrictions; AIS expansion requirements - H.R. 7667, FY21 Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations(House and Senate bills), re North Atlantic right whale funding Lobbied Congress on this regulatory issue: - Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan - North Atlantic Right Whale Risk Reduction Proposed Rule
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Animals
H.R.1568/S.2453, SAVE Right Whales Act, generally Monitor the following: Public 116-188, America's Conservation Enhancement Act, generally Zoo, Aquarium and Marine Parks, generally Marine Mammal Protection Act, generally 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: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: federal funding for international wildlife conservation; the Arctic region; endangered species; international wildlife conservation funding; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; wildlife trafficking; and climate change. Other Specific Activities: Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864) - support Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1446/S. 652) - support SAVE Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568) - support Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561) - support Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R. 2795) - support Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act (H.R. 1806/S. 804) - neutral, advocate for changes PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R.4348) - support Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (H.R.4341) - support SALAMANDER Act (H.R.4340) - support Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.2685) - support Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2019 (H.R.3742) - support U.S. Policy on Black-footed Ferret Incentive Recovery Program - support additional agency funding H.R. 5493 (USFWS Safeguards bill) - neutral, advocate for changes Mirador-Calakmul Basin Maya Security and Conservation Partnership Act of 2019 (S. 3131) - oppose Global Wildlife Health and Pandemic Prevention Act (S. 3759) - support Growing Climate Solutions Act (S. 3894) - support Trillion Trees Act (H.R. 5859) - neutral, advocate for changes Trillion Trees and Natural Carbon Storage Act (S. 4985) - support Montana Water Rights Protection Act (S. 3019) - support Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R. 5861) - support Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act (S. 4428/H.R. 7954) - support Polar Bear Cub Survival Act (H.R. 7876) - support END Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2020 (S.4848) - support National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R.6395) - oppose inclusion of S.3131 Global Wildlife Trade Biosecurity Act (H.R. 8678) - advocate for changes
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, red tide/blue-green algae generally, Arctic shipping, red snapper/bluefin/groundfish fishing regulations, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally including fishery disaster assistance, USCG PARS, implementation of EO 13840, maritime shipping, ocean exploration/mapping, climate change and our oceans, marine debris, regional ocean data portals and ocean data legislation generally. NEPA regulations regarding GHG emissions and climate change. Marine Debris: S.1982 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Act S.2660 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Improving Domestic Infrastructure to Prevent Marine Debris Act S.2364 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhancing the Domestic Marine Debris Response Act S.2372 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris Act H.R.3969 - SOS 2.0 Act H.R.4636 - PLASTIC Seas Act H.R.5845/S.3263/S.3944 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 S.3281 - Original Recycle Bottle Act of 2020 H.R.5902/S.3306 - MICRO Plastics Act of 2020 S.3306/H.R.5902 - MICRO Plastics Act of 2020 S.4681 - Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act S. 5030 - UNITE for our Oceans Act of 2020 Ocean Acidification/Harmful Algal Blooms/Water Quality: H.R.335/S.10 - South Florida Coastal Waters Act of 2019 H.R.414 - Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act H.R.462 - Everglades for the Next Generation Act H.R.988 - NEAR Act of 2019 H.R.1237 - COAST Research Act of 2019 H.R.1716/S.778 - Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019 H.R.1834 - Defending Our National Marine Sanctuaries from Damaging Chemicals Act of 2019 H.R.1921 - Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019 H.R.2448 - Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act H.R.2587/S.1375 - Reef Safe Act of 2019 H.R.2588/S.1371 - Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study of 2019 H.R.3297 - Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act H.R.3324 - Prioritizing Revised Operations to Eliminate Cyanobacteria Toxins in Florida Act H.R.4160/S.2429 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 H.R.6738 - Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2020 H.R.7450 - Prevent Harmful Algal Blooms Act S. 778 - Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019 S.914 - Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2019 S.2429 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 S.2699 - OCEAN Research Act of 2019 Marine Wildlife and Fisheries: H.R.1023/S.466 - Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019 H.R.1568/S.2453 - SAVE Right Whales Act H.R.1747/S.754 - National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act H.R.1979/S.906 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act H.R.2236 - Forage Fish Conservation Act H.R.3424 - SEA Act of 2019 H.R.3697 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.4679 - Climate Fisheries Act of 2019 H.R.5126/S.2960 - DESCEND Act of 2019 H.R.5548/S.2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act H.R.6191/S.4723 - AQUAA Act H.R. 8672/S.4804 - Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act S.908 - Fluke Fairness Act of 2019 S.2802 - Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019 Ocean and Coastal Planning/ Ocean Data/Ocean Climate: H.R.9/S.1743 - Climate Action Now Act H.R.729 - Tribal Coastal Resilience Act S.810 COASTAL Implementation Act of 2019 S.933/H.R.3548 BLUE GLOBE Act H.R.1314 - Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2019 H.R.2185 - DC Flood Prevention Act of 2019 H.R.2189/S.1069 - Digital Coast Act H.R.3115/S.1730 - Living Shorelines Act of 2019 H.R.3541 - Coastal State Climate Preparedness Act of 2019 H.R.3596 - Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act H.R.4093 - National Oceans and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2019 H.R.5221 - 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 H.R.5390/S.2166 - ROP Act H.R.5589/S.3939 - Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act H.R.7024/S.4046 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R.7713 - NOPP Revitalization Act H.R.8632 - Ocean Based Climate Solutions Act of 2020 S.5024 - National Ocean Exploration Act Other: H.R.2 - Moving Forward Act S.1177/H.R.3020 - SEAL Act S.2786 - Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee Act H.R.2405/S.910 - National Sea Grant College Program Amendments of 2019 H.R.6636 - NOAA Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2020 H.R.7387 - Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act of 2020 S.Res.537/H.Con.Res.89 - A resolution encouraging the Trump Administration to maintain protections under the National Environmental Policy Act and reverse ongoing administrative actions to weaken this landmark law and its protections for American communities.
Client expense: $141,442 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Issues pertaining to marine wildlife and protected areas, marine mammals, Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act. Marine Wildlife and Fisheries: H.R.1568 - SAVE Right Whales Act H.R.3424 - SEA Act of 2019 H.R.4348/S.2491 - PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 S.2802- Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019 S.4589 - Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 H.R.5552 - Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 S.Res 372/H.Res 835 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should establish a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
Client expense: $141,442 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Endangered Species Act legislation S. 3051/H.R. 925 - Americas Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act H.R. 1568 - SAVE Right Whales Act S. 2453 - SAVE Right Whales Act H.R. 5552 - Migratory Bird Protection Act H.R. 7610 - FY2021 Agriculture Appropriations - nonlethal funding for Wildlife Services H.R. 7612 - FY2021 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider/ESA funding H.R. 7667 - FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding H.R. 6035/S. 3140 - American Wild Game and Livestock Protection Act H.R. 7876 - the Polar Bear Cub Survival Act S. 614 - Grizzly Bear State Management Act S. 4589 - Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 S.4749 - A bill to address the public health risks posed by wildlife markets, and for other purposes. H.R. 7608 -- State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Animals
United States House of Representatives and United States Senate S. 1007, the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 6395/S.- NDAA H.R. 7608, Minibus #1 H.R. 7617, Minibus #2 H.R. 1380, S. 2561, the Big Cat Public Safety Act H.R. 2, Invest in America Act H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act Wildlife crossings Restrictions on double decker trailers Bird safe buildings S. 2891, Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act S.4597PUPS Act H.R. 1042, the Providing Responsible emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act S. 877, the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act Federal ban on wildlife killing contests Wildlife trafficking prevention/disruption tools P.L. 114-231 reauthorization (END Wildlife Trafficking Act) Canned/captive hunting H.R. 2795/ S. 1499 Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act S. 2453/H.R. 1568, the SAVE Right Whales Act S. 1820 Horseracing Integrity Act H.R. 5141/S. 2886 Humane Cosmetics Act H.R. 1754 /S.4547, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Hunting practices on public land (NPS/FWS regulations) H.R. 8433/ S. 4749, Preventing Future Pandemics Act H.R. 6043, PAW Against Trafficking Act H.R. 6921, Healthy Dog Importation Act H.R. 961/S. 2006 SAFE Act H.R. 7521, Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act H.R. 919, Bird-Safe Buildings Act S. 614, Grizzly Bear State Management Act S. 4589, Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 S. 804, Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act Communications Decency Act reform H.R. 4804, the ProTECT Act H.R. 2442/S. 4757 Puppy Protection Act Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulatory reforms Gray wolves Prairie dogs Animal Welfare Act enforcement Kenai Wildlife Refuge hunting rule National Park Service Preserves rule VA dog research North Atlantic right whale conservation Wild horses and burros
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Animals
H.R. 1380 - 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. S. 877 - Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. H.R. 1568 - Save Right Whales Act To assist in the conservation of the North Atlantic right whale by supporting and providing financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales, and for other purposes. H.R. 7876 - Polar Bear Cub Survival Act- To amend Public Law 115-97 to prohibit oil and gas activities within one mile of polar bear maternal den habitat, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2020 · third_quarter · Animals
Endangered Species Act legislation S. 3051/H.R. 925 - Americas Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act H.R. 3742 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act H.R. 1568 - SAVE Right Whales Act S. 2453 - SAVE Right Whales Act H.R. 5552 - Migratory Bird Protection Act H.R. 7610 - FY2021 Agriculture Appropriations - nonlethal funding for Wildlife Services H.R. 7612 - FY2021 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider/ESA funding H.R. 7667 - FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding H.R. 6035/S. 3140 - American Wild Game and Livestock Protection Act H.R. 7876 - the Polar Bear Cub Survival Act S. 614 - Grizzly Bear State Management Act Wildlife coexistence legislation (No bill number) S. 4589 - Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 S.4749 - A bill to address the public health risks posed by wildlife markets, and for other purposes. H.R. 7608 -- State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Animals
Legislation H.R. 2918 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2019 H.R. 2748 - Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment Act H.R. 2854 - Legislation to Prohibit the Use of Neonicotinoids in National Wildlife Refuges H.R. 4348 - Protect Americas Wildlife and Fish in Need of Protection Act of 2019 H.R. 5153 - Indian Buffalo Management Act H.R. 5179 - Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act H.R. 5552 - Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 H.R. 5694 - Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act of 2020 S. 2491 - Protect Americas Wildlife and Fish in Need of Protection Act of 2019 H.R. 1568/ S. 2453 - Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2019 H.R. 2467 - Keep Finfish Free Act H.R. 1103/ S.282 - GE Salmon Labeling Act H.R. 6191- AQUAA Act H.R. 6800 - The Heroes Act H.R. 2 - The Moving Forward Act Fiscal Year 2021 House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Fiscal Year 2021 Senate Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Fiscal Year 2021 House Departments of Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Fiscal Year 2021 Senate Departments of Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill S. 4589 Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 S. 614 Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2019 Congressional Resolution on the Need for a National Biodiversity Strategy Rulemakings Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds (February 3, 2020) Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife (June 6, 2019) NMFS Procedural Guidance for Changing Assessed Stock Status from Known to Unknown (June 4, 2020) NMFS Emergency Measures to Address Fishery Observer Coverage During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic (Mar. 27, 2020) Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat (August 5, 2020) Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Designating Critical Habitat (September 8, 2020) Nominations Nomination of Katharine MacGregor, Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI)
Client expense: $111,163 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Animals
Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA HR2863/S2121), with outreach for potential sponsors & cosponsors; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following measures to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA (HR2863/ S.2121), AFTER Act HR2897; Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act (HR4211); Appropriations bill provisions (related to (FDA) animal testing, re plant-based product labeling; (NIH) post research adoption animal testing alternatives (NAMs), transfer of retired lab chimps to sanctuary; (USDA) HR7608 Appropriations for USDA - provisions related to AWA enforcement & administration Neguse Amend#30 (committee number) to transfer $1M to USDA OIG for enforcement of anti-animal cruelty statutes; (USFWS) re hunting trophy imports (Rep. Buchanans proposed trophy import language)); Bear Protection Act (HR2264); Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR1380/ S2561); Captive Primate Safety Act (HR1776/ S2562); CECIL Act (HR2245); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR4341); FACT Act (HR249); HRes922; Global Wildlife Health and Pandemics Prevention Act S3759; Greyhound Protection Act; Grizzly Bear Protection Act (HR2532); HEARTS Act (HR1209); HRes922; Humane Cosmetics Act (HR5141); KITTEN Act (HR1622/ S708); Migratory Bird Protection Act, PAW & FIN Act (HR4348/ S2491); PREPARED Act (HR1042); Preventing Future Pandemics Act; ProTECT Act (HR4804); PUPPERS Act (HR1155); SAFE Act (Safeguard Americas Food Exports Act, HR961/ HR875); SAFE Act (Safeguard Americas Future & Environment Act, HR2748/ S1482), Save Right Whale Act (HR1568/ S2453); Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (HR737/ S877); Tribal Heritage & Grizzly Bear Protection Act HR2532; WILD Act; Wildlife Conservation & Anti-Trafficking Act (HR864), Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (HR2795/ S1499); various wildlife trade & markets bills (not yet introduced). Oppose measures counter to ADI's stated mission, including those seeking to limit or abolish the ESA and its related environmental /habitat protections: Grizzly Bear State Management Act (S614); NIH call for increased primate testing; USDA re its (lack of/ poor) AWA enforcement; USFWS proposed hunting expansions on federal reserve lands); USFWS-NPS proposed rule allowing bear baiting and for trapping without a federal permit in Kenai National Refuge (Alaska); USFWS-NOAA re proposed rule to diminish ESA & its critical habitat designation (NOTICE, Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2020-0047); USFWS final rule opening more NWRs to hunting.
Client expense: $5,684 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2020 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: federal funding for international wildlife conservation; the Arctic region; endangered species; international conservation-related programs and funding; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; wildlife trafficking; and climate change. Other Specific Activities: Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864) - support Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1446/S. 652) - support SAVE Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568) - support Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561) - support Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R. 2795) - support Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act (H.R. 1806/S. 804) - neutral, advocate for changes PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R.4348) - support Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (H.R.4341) - support SALAMANDER Act (H.R.4340) - support Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.2685) - support Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2019 (H.R.3742) - support U.S. Policy on Black-footed Ferret Incentive Recovery Program - support additional agency funding H.R. 5493 (USFWS Safeguards bill) - neutral, advocate for changes Mirador-Calakmul Basin Maya Security and Conservation Partnership Act of 2019 (S. 3131) - oppose Global Wildlife Health and Pandemic Prevention Act (S. 3759) - support Growing Climate Solutions Act (S. 3894) - support Trillion Trees Act (H.R. 5859) - neutral, advocate for changes Deforestation/reforestation legislation (not yet introduced) - support Montana Water Rights Protection Act (S. 3019) - support Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R. 5861) - support Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act (S. 4428/H.R. 7954) - support Polar Bear Cub Survival Act (H.R. 7876) - support Reauthorization of END Wildlife Trafficking Act (draft) - support
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · third_quarter · Animals
H.R.1568/S.2453, SAVE Right Whales Act, generally Monitor the following: H.R.4831/S.1139, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2019, generally S.3051, America's Conservation Enhancement Act, generally Zoo, Aquarium and Marine Parks, generally Marine Mammal Protection Act, generally 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
2020 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, red tide/blue-green algae generally, Arctic shipping, red snapper/bluefin/groundfish fishing regulations, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally including fishery disaster assistance, USCG PARS, implementation of EO 13840, maritime shipping, ocean exploration/mapping, climate change and our oceans, marine debris, regional ocean data portals and ocean data legislation generally. NEPA regulations regarding GHG emissions and climate change. Marine Debris: S.1982 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Act S.2660 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Improving Domestic Infrastructure to Prevent Marine Debris Act S.2364 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhancing the Domestic Marine Debris Response Act S.2372 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris Act H.R.3969 - SOS 2.0 Act H.R.4636 - PLASTIC Seas Act H.R.5845/S.3263/S.3944 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 S.3281 - Original Recycle Bottle Act of 2020 H.R.5902/S.3306 - MICRO Plastics Act of 2020 S.3306/H.R.5902 - MICRO Plastics Act of 2020 S.4681 - Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act Ocean Acidification/Harmful Algal Blooms/Water Quality: H.R.335/S.10 - South Florida Coastal Waters Act of 2019 H.R.414 - Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act H.R.462 - Everglades for the Next Generation Act H.R.988 - NEAR Act of 2019 H.R.1237 - COAST Research Act of 2019 H.R.1716/S.778 - Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019 H.R.1834 - Defending Our National Marine Sanctuaries from Damaging Chemicals Act of 2019 H.R.1921 - Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019 H.R.2448 - Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act H.R.2587/S.1375 - Reef Safe Act of 2019 H.R.2588/S.1371 - Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study of 2019 H.R.3297 - Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act H.R.3324 - Prioritizing Revised Operations to Eliminate Cyanobacteria Toxins in Florida Act H.R.4160/S.2429 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 H.R.6738 - Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2020 H.R.7450 - Prevent Harmful Algal Blooms Act S. 778 - Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019 S.914 - Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2019 S.2429 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 S.2699 - OCEAN Research Act of 2019 Marine Wildlife and Fisheries: H.R.1023/S.466 - Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019 H.R.1568/S.2453 - SAVE Right Whales Act H.R.1747/S.754 - National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act H.R.1979/S.906 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act H.R.2236 - Forage Fish Conservation Act H.R.3424 - SEA Act of 2019 H.R.3697 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.4679 - Climate Fisheries Act of 2019 H.R.5126/S.2960 - DESCEND Act of 2019 H.R.5548/S.2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act H.R.6191 - AQUAA Act S.908 - Fluke Fairness Act of 2019 S.2802 - Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019 S.4723 - A bill to establish a regulatory system for sustainable offshore aquaculture in the United States exclusive economic zone, and for other purposes. Ocean and Coastal Planning/ Ocean Data/Ocean Climate: H.R.9/S.1743 - Climate Action Now Act H.R.729 - Tribal Coastal Resilience Act S.810 COASTAL Implementation Act of 2019 S.933/H.R.3548 BLUE GLOBE Act H.R.1314 - Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2019 H.R.2185 - DC Flood Prevention Act of 2019 H.R.2189/S.1069 - Digital Coast Act H.R.3115/S.1730 - Living Shorelines Act of 2019 H.R.3541 - Coastal State Climate Preparedness Act of 2019 H.R.3596 - Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act H.R.4093 - National Oceans and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2019 H.R.5221 - 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 H.R.5390/S.2166 - ROP Act H.R.5589/S.3939 - Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act H.R.7024/S.4046 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R.7713 - NOPP Revitalization Act Other: H.R.2 - Moving Forward Act S.1177/H.R.3020 - SEAL Act S.2786 - Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee Act H.R.2405/S.910 - National Sea Grant College Program Amendments of 2019 H.R.6636 - NOAA Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2020 H.R.7387 - Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act of 2020 S.Res.537/H.Con.Res.89 - A resolution encouraging the Trump Administration to maintain protections under the National Environmental Policy Act and reverse ongoing administrative actions to weaken this landmark law and its protections for American communities.
Client expense: $107,119 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2020 · third_quarter · Animals
Issues pertaining to marine wildlife and protected areas, marine mammals, Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act. Marine Wildlife and Fisheries: H.R.1568 - SAVE Right Whales Act H.R.3424 - SEA Act of 2019 H.R.4348/S.2491 - PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 S.2802- Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019 S.4589 - Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 H.R.5552 - Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 S.Res 372/H.Res 835 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should establish a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
Client expense: $107,119 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2020 · third_quarter · Animals
Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020 (H.R. 8052/S. 4601); Horseracing Integrity Act (S. 4547); PUPS Act (S. 4597 and proposed House companion); Preventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 8433/S. 4749); U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 (H.R. 693); Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007); Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 (H.R. 961); John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act (S. 2006); Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 (H.R. 737/S. 877); Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1002); Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act (S. 935/H.R. 5563); Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1042); Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561); Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864); Bird Safe Buildings Act (H.R. 919); Bear Protection Act (H.R. 2264/S.3196); Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act (H.R. 1305); Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422); Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 2863/S. 2121); Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 1776/S. 2562); Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568/S. 2453); Petfax Act (H.R. 5715); Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (H.R. 2795/S. 1499); Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019 (H.R. 1400); Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2); H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting. Creation of an Animal Cruelty Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice. Enforcement of existing animal fighting and anti-cruelty laws including the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement (PACE) Act, and Horse Protection Act. Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate: Greyhound Racing Elimination Act LEAD Act PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act Best Practices Act Kangaroo Protection Act Petfax Act, companion bill to H.R. 5715 (Senate) Proposed legislation related to Wildlife Killing Contests Proposed FDA Modernization Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: federal funding for international wildlife conservation; the Arctic region; endangered species; international conservation-related programs and funding; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; wildlife trafficking; and climate change. Other Specific Activities: Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864) - support Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1446/S. 652) - support SAVE Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568) - support Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561) - support Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R. 2795) - support Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act (H.R. 1806/S. 804) - neutral, advocate for changes PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R.4348) - support Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (H.R.4341) - support SALAMANDER Act (H.R.4340) - support Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.2685) - support Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2019 (H.R.3742) - support U.S. Policy on Black-footed Ferret Incentive Recovery Program - support additional agency funding H.R. 5493 (USFWS Safeguards bill) - neutral, advocate for changes Mirador-Calakmul Basin Maya Security and Conservation Partnership Act of 2019 (S. 3131) - oppose Global Wildlife Health and Pandemic Prevention Act (S. 3759) - support Growing Climate Solutions Act (S. 3894) - support Trillion Trees Act (H.R. 5859) - neutral, advocate for changes Deforestation/reforestation legislation (not yet introduced) - support Montana Water Rights Protection Act (S. 3019) - support
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · second_quarter · Animals
Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA HR2863/S2121), with outreach for potential sponsors & cosponsors; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following bills to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA (HR2863/ S.2121); Appropriations bill provisions related to animal testing alternatives, transfer of retired lab chimps to sanctuary, adoption of lab animals after research, & re trophy imports (Lieu & Buchanan proposals); Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act (HR4211); Bear Protection Act (HR2264); Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR1380/ S2561); Captive Primate Safety Act (HR1776/ S2562); CECIL Act (HR2245); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR4341); FACT Act (HR249); HRes922; Global Wildlife Health and Pandemic Prevention Act; Grizzly Bear Protection Act (HR2532); HEARTS Act (HR1209); HEROES Act (those provisions amending the Lacey Act, related to wildlife); HRes922; Humane Cosmetics Act (HR5141); KITTEN Act (HR1622/ S708); Migratory Bird Protection Act, PAST Act (S1007/ HR693), PAW & FIN Act (HR4348/ S2491), PREPARED Act (HR1042); ProTECT Act (HR4804); PUPPERS Act (HR1155), RAWR Act, SAFE Act (Safeguard Americas Food Exports Act, HR961/ HR875), SAFE Act (Safeguard Americas Future & Environment Act, HR2748/ S1482), Save Right Whale Act (HR1568/ S2453), SAVES Act S2374, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (HR737/ S877), Wildlife Conservation & Anti-Trafficking Act (HR864), Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (HR2795/ S1499); various wildlife trade & markets bills (not yet introduced). Oppose bills counter to ADI's stated mission, including those seeking to limit or abolish the ESA and its related environmental /habitat protections; oppose HR4208.
Client expense: $5,850 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2020 · second_quarter · Animals
Endangered Species Act legislation S. 3051/H.R. 925 - Americas Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act H.R. 3742 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act H.R. 1568 - SAVE Right Whales Act S. 2453 - SAVE Right Whales Act H.R. 5552 - Migratory Bird Protection Act FY2021 Agriculture Appropriations (No bill number) - nonlethal funding for Wildlife Services FY2021 Interior Appropriations (No bill number) - sage-grouse rider/ESA funding FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations (No bill number) - North Atlantic right whale H.R. 5153 - Indian Buffalo Management Act H.R. 6035/S. 3140 - American Wild Game and Livestock Protection Act Polar bear centric draft legislation (No bill number) Wildlife trafficking legislation (No bill number)
Client expense: $59,473 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Animals
Legislation H.R. 2918 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2019 H.R. 2748 - Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment Act H.R. 2854 - Legislation to Prohibit the Use of Neonicotinoids in National Wildlife Refuges H.R. 4348 - Protect Americas Wildlife and Fish in Need of Protection Act of 2019 H.R. 5153 - Indian Buffalo Management Act H.R. 5179 - Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act H.R. 5552 - Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 H.R. 5694 - Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act of 2020 S. 2491 - Protect Americas Wildlife and Fish in Need of Protection Act of 2019 H.R. 1568/ S. 2453 - Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2019 H.R. 2467 - Keep Finfish Free Act H.R. 1103/ S.282 - GE Salmon Labeling Act H.R. 6191- AQUAA Act H.R. 6800 - The Heroes Act H.R. 2 - The Moving Forward Act Fiscal Year 2021 House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Fiscal Year 2021 Senate Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Fiscal Year 2021 House Departments of Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Fiscal Year 2021 Senate Departments of Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Rulemakings Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds (February 3, 2020) Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife (June 6, 2019) NMFS Procedural Guidance for Changing Assessed Stock Status from Known to Unknown (June 4, 2020) NMFS Emergency Measures To Address Fishery Observer Coverage During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic (Mar. 27, 2020) Nominations Nomination of Katharine MacGregor, Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI)
Client expense: $119,653 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, red tide/blue-green algae generally, Arctic shipping, red snapper/bluefin/groundfish fishing regulations, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally including fishery disaster assistance, USCG PARS, implementation of EO 13840, maritime shipping, ocean exploration/mapping, climate change and our oceans, marine debris, regional ocean data portals and ocean data legislation generally. NEPA regulations regarding GHG emissions and climate change. Marine Debris: S.1982 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Act S.2660 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Improving Domestic Infrastructure to Prevent Marine Debris Act S.2364 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhancing the Domestic Marine Debris Response Act S.2372 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris Act H.R.3969 - SOS 2.0 Act H.R.4636 - PLASTIC Seas Act H.R.5845/S.3263/S.3944 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 S.3281 - Original Recycle Bottle Act of 2020 H.R.5902/S.3306 - MICRO Plastics Act of 2020 S.3306/H.R.5902 - MICRO Plastics Act of 2020 Ocean Acidification/Harmful Algal Blooms/Water Quality: H.R.335/S.10 - South Florida Coastal Waters Act of 2019 H.R.414 - Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act H.R.462 - Everglades for the Next Generation Act H.R.988 - NEAR Act of 2019 H.R.1237 - COAST Research Act of 2019 H.R.1716/S.778 - Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019 H.R.1834 - Defending Our National Marine Sanctuaries from Damaging Chemicals Act of 2019 H.R.1921 - Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019 H.R.2448 - Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act H.R.2587/S.1375 - Reef Safe Act of 2019 H.R.2588/S.1371 - Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study of 2019 H.R.3297 - Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act H.R.3324 - Prioritizing Revised Operations to Eliminate Cyanobacteria Toxins in Florida Act H.R.4160/S.2429 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 H.R.6738 - Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2020 S. 778 - Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019 S.914 - Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2019 S.2429 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 S.2699 - OCEAN Research Act of 2019 Marine Wildlife and Fisheries: H.R.1023/S.466 - Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019 H.R.1568/S.2453 - SAVE Right Whales Act H.R.1747/S.754 - National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act H.R.1979/S.906 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act H.R.2236 - Forage Fish Conservation Act H.R.3424 - SEA Act of 2019 H.R.3697 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.4679 - Climate Fisheries Act of 2019 H.R.5126/S.2960 - DESCEND Act of 2019 H.R.5548/S.2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act H.R.6191 - AQUAA Act S.908 - Fluke Fairness Act of 2019 S.2802 - Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019 Ocean and Coastal Planning/ Ocean Data/Ocean Climate: H.R.9/S.1743 - Climate Action Now Act H.R.729 - Tribal Coastal Resilience Act S.810 COASTAL Implementation Act of 2019 S.933/H.R.3548 BLUE GLOBE Act H.R.1314 - Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2019 H.R.2185 - DC Flood Prevention Act of 2019 H.R.2189/S.1069 - Digital Coast Act H.R.3115/S.1730 - Living Shorelines Act of 2019 H.R.3541 - Coastal State Climate Preparedness Act of 2019 H.R.3596 - Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act H.R.4093 - National Oceans and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2019 H.R.5221 - 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 H.R.5390/S.2166 - ROP Act H.R.5589/S.3939 - Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act H.R.7024/S.4046 - Climate Smart Ports Act Other: S.1177/H.R.3020 - SEAL Act S.2786 - Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee Act H.R.2405/S.910 - National Sea Grant College Program Amendments of 2019 H.R.6636 - NOAA Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2020 H.R.7387 - To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to benefit coastal habitats, resiliency, and the economy, and for other purposes. S.Res.537/H.Con.Res.89 - A resolution encouraging the Trump Administration to maintain protections under the National Environmental Policy Act and reverse ongoing administrative actions to weaken this landmark law and its protections for American communities.
Client expense: $146,044 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2020 · second_quarter · Animals
Issues pertaining to marine wildlife and protected areas, marine mammals, Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act. Marine Wildlife and Fisheries: H.R.1568 - SAVE Right Whales Act H.R.3424 - SEA Act of 2019 H.R.4348/S.2491 - PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 S.2802- Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019 H.R.5552 - Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 S.Res 372/H.Res 835 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should establish a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
Client expense: $146,044 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2020 · second_quarter · Animals
Issues pertaining to marine wildlife and protected areas, marine mammals, Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act. Marine Wildlife and Fisheries: H.R.1568 - SAVE Right Whales Act H.R.3424 - SEA Act of 2019 H.R.4348/S.2491 - PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 S.2802- Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019 H.R.5552 - Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 S.Res 372/H.Res 835 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should establish a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
Client expense: $146,044 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2020 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, red tide/blue-green algae generally, Arctic shipping, red snapper/bluefin/groundfish fishing regulations, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally including fishery disaster assistance, USCG PARS, implementation of EO 13840, maritime shipping, ocean exploration/mapping, climate change and our oceans, marine debris, regional ocean data portals and ocean data legislation generally. NEPA regulations regarding GHG emissions and climate change. Marine Debris: S.1982 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Act S.2660 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Improving Domestic Infrastructure to Prevent Marine Debris Act S.2364 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhancing the Domestic Marine Debris Response Act S.2372 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris Act H.R.3969 - SOS 2.0 Act H.R.4636 - PLASTIC Seas Act H.R.5845/S.3263/S.3944 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 S.3281 - Original Recycle Bottle Act of 2020 H.R.5902/S.3306 - MICRO Plastics Act of 2020 S.3306/H.R.5902 - MICRO Plastics Act of 2020 Ocean Acidification/Harmful Algal Blooms/Water Quality: H.R.335/S.10 - South Florida Coastal Waters Act of 2019 H.R.414 - Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act H.R.462 - Everglades for the Next Generation Act H.R.988 - NEAR Act of 2019 H.R.1237 - COAST Research Act of 2019 H.R.1716/S.778 - Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019 H.R.1834 - Defending Our National Marine Sanctuaries from Damaging Chemicals Act of 2019 H.R.1921 - Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019 H.R.2448 - Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act H.R.2587/S.1375 - Reef Safe Act of 2019 H.R.2588/S.1371 - Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study of 2019 H.R.3297 - Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act H.R.3324 - Prioritizing Revised Operations to Eliminate Cyanobacteria Toxins in Florida Act H.R.4160/S.2429 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 H.R.6738 - Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2020 S. 778 - Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019 S.914 - Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2019 S.2429 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 S.2699 - OCEAN Research Act of 2019 Marine Wildlife and Fisheries: H.R.1023/S.466 - Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019 H.R.1568/S.2453 - SAVE Right Whales Act H.R.1747/S.754 - National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act H.R.1979/S.906 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act H.R.2236 - Forage Fish Conservation Act H.R.3424 - SEA Act of 2019 H.R.3697 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.4679 - Climate Fisheries Act of 2019 H.R.5126/S.2960 - DESCEND Act of 2019 H.R.5548/S.2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act H.R.6191 - AQUAA Act S.908 - Fluke Fairness Act of 2019 S.2802 - Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019 Ocean and Coastal Planning/ Ocean Data/Ocean Climate: H.R.9/S.1743 - Climate Action Now Act H.R.729 - Tribal Coastal Resilience Act S.810 COASTAL Implementation Act of 2019 S.933/H.R.3548 BLUE GLOBE Act H.R.1314 - Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2019 H.R.2185 - DC Flood Prevention Act of 2019 H.R.2189/S.1069 - Digital Coast Act H.R.3115/S.1730 - Living Shorelines Act of 2019 H.R.3541 - Coastal State Climate Preparedness Act of 2019 H.R.3596 - Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act H.R.4093 - National Oceans and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2019 H.R.5221 - 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 H.R.5390/S.2166 - ROP Act H.R.5589/S.3939 - Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act H.R.7024/S.4046 - Climate Smart Ports Act Other: S.1177/H.R.3020 - SEAL Act S.2786 - Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee Act H.R.2405/S.910 - National Sea Grant College Program Amendments of 2019 H.R.6636 - NOAA Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2020 H.R.7387 - To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to benefit coastal habitats, resiliency, and the economy, and for other purposes. S.Res.537/H.Con.Res.89 - A resolution encouraging the Trump Administration to maintain protections under the National Environmental Policy Act and reverse ongoing administrative actions to weaken this landmark law and its protections for American communities.
Client expense: $146,044 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2020 · second_quarter · Animals
Monitor the following: H.R.1568/S.2453, SAVE Right Whales Act, generally H.R.4831/S.1139, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2019, generally S.3051, America's Conservation Enhancement Act, generally Zoo, Aquarium and Marine Parks, generally H.R.737, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, generally S.877, A bill to prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes, generally H.R.788, Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2019 Marine Mammal Protection Act, generally Animal Welfare, generally 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: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Animals
Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970 U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 - H.R. 693 Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007) Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 - H.R. 961; S. 2006, John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act. Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 - H.R. 737 / S. 877 Horseracing Integrity Act - H.R. 1754; S. 1820 Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 - H.R. 1002 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act - S. 935/H.R. 5563 Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act - H.R. 1042 Big Cat Public Safety Act - H.R. 1380; S. 2561 Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 - H.R. 864 Bird Safe Buildings Act - H.R. 919 Bear Protection Act - H.R. 2264/S.3196 Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act - H.R. 1305 Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422) H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting H.R. 2863, S. 2121 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act H.R. 1776, S. 2562 Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 1568, S. 2453 Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act. Petfax Act - H.R. 5715 Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act - H.R. 2795/S. 1499 Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019 - H.R. 1400 Moving Forward Act - H.R. 2 (Transportation of Horses) Wolf Delisting Regulation Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2018-0097 Enforcement of existing animal fighting and anti-cruelty laws including the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement (PACE) Act, and Horse Protection Act. Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate: Greyhound Racing Elimination Act LEAD Act PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act Organic Standards Legislation Best Practices Act Proposed legislation to create an Animal Cruelty Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice Proposed "wet markets" legislation to ban live wildlife sales at markets and to restrict imports of live wildlife Kangaroo Protection Act Petfax Act, companion bill to H.R. 5715 (Senate) Upcoming COVID-19 relief package Proposed legislation related to Wildlife Killing Contests Proposed FDA Modernization Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Animals
H.R. 1380 - 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. 1776 - Captive Primate Safety Act To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, and purchase in interstate or foreign commerce, or in a manner substantially affecting interstate or foreign commerce, of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species. H.R. 1568 - Save Right Whales Act To assist in the conservation of the North Atlantic right whale by supporting and providing financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales, and for other purposes. H.R. 4348 - PAW & FIN Conservation Act of 2019 To terminate certain rules issued by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce relating to endangered and threatened species, and for other purposes. H.R. 5127 - Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act of 2019 To end the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System. H.R. 4804 - Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit the taking for a trophy of any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife in the United States and the importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 2245 - Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing the Importation of Large Animal Trophies Act (CECIL Act) This bill addresses international wildlife conservation efforts and trophy hunting.Specifically, this bill restricts (1) the importation or exportation of species that have been proposed to be listed as threatened or endangered species, or (2) the importation of a sport-hunted trophy of a threatened species or endangered species.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2020 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: federal funding for international wildlife conservation; the Arctic region; endangered species; international conservation-related programs and funding; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; wildlife trafficking; and climate change. Other Specific Activities: Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864) - support Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1446/S. 652) - support SAVE Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568) - support Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561) - support Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R. 2795) - support Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act (H.R. 1806/S. 804) - neutral, advocate for changes PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R.4348) - support Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (H.R.4341) - support SALAMANDER Act (H.R.4340) to authorize USFWS grant program to help conserve amphibians - support Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.2685) - support Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2019 (H.R.3742) - support U.S. Policy on Black-footed Ferret Incentive Recovery Program - support additional agency funding H.R. 5493 to create new requirements of grantees with respect to USFWS international grant funding - neutral, advocate for changes Mirador-Calakmul Basin Maya Security and Conservation Partnership Act of 2019 (S. 3131) - oppose
Client expense: $222,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
- S. 877, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, all provisions - H.R. 1568, SAVE Right Whales Act, all provisions - S. 2453, SAVE Right Whales Act, all provisions - H.R. 737, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, all provisions - Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, reauthorization, bycatch issues - FY21 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill, North Atlantic right whales Lobbyied Congress on these regulatory issues: - Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team rulemaking - Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology
Client expense: $211,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Animals
Legislation H.R. 2918 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2019 H.R. 2748 - Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment Act H.R. 2854 - Legislation to Prohibit the Use of Neonicotinoids in National Wildlife Refuges H.R. 4348 - Protect Americas Wildlife and Fish in Need of Protection Act of 2019 H.R. 5153 - Indian Buffalo Management Act H.R. 5179 - Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act H.R. 5552 - Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 H.R. 5694 - Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act of 2020 S. 2491 - Protect Americas Wildlife and Fish in Need of Protection Act of 2019 H.R. 1568/ S. 2453 - Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2019 Rulemakings Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds (February 3, 2020) Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife (June 6, 2019) Nominations Nomination of Katharine MacGregor, Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI)
Client expense: $96,006 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Animals
SAVE Right Whales Act (HR 1568/S. 2453).
Client expense: $266,861 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Animals
H.R.1568/S.2453, SAVE Right Whales Act, generally H.R.4831/S.1139, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2019, generally S.3051, America's Conservation Enhancement Act, generally Monitor the following: Zoo, Aquarium and Marine Parks, generally H.R.737, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, generally S.877, A bill to prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes, generally H.R.788, Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2019 Marine Mammal Protection Act, generally Animal Welfare, generally 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
2020 · first_quarter · Animals
Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970 U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 - H.R. 693 Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007) Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 - H.R. 961; S. 2006, John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act. Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 - H.R. 737 / S. 877 Horseracing Integrity Act - H.R. 1754; S. 1820 Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 - H.R. 1002 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act - S. 935/H.R. 5563 Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act - H.R. 1042 Big Cat Public Safety Act - H.R. 1380; S. 2561 Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 - H.R. 864 Bird Safe Buildings Act - H.R. 919 Bear Protection Act - H.R. 2264/S.3196 Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act - H.R. 1305 Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422) H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting H.R. 2863, S. 2121 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act H.R. 1776, S. 2562 Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 1568, S. 2453 Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act. Petfax Act - H.R. 5715 Wolf Delisting Regulation Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2018-0097 Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate: Greyhound Racing Elimination Act LEAD Act PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act Organic Standards Legislation Best Practices Act Proposed legislation to create an Animal Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice Proposed "wet markets" legislation to ban live wildlife sales at markets and to restrict imports of live wildlife Kangaroo Protection Act Petfax Act, companion bill to H.R. 5715 (Senate) Upcoming COVID-19 relief package
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Animals
Issues pertaining to marine wildlife and protected areas, marine mammals, Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act. Marine Wildlife and Fisheries: H.R.1568 - SAVE Right Whales Act H.R.3424 - SEA Act of 2019 H.R.4348/S.2491 - PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 S.2802- Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019 H.R.5552 - Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 S.Res 372/H.Res 835 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should establish a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
Client expense: $221,213 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2020 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, red tide/blue-green algae generally, Arctic shipping, red snapper/bluefin/groundfish fishing regulations, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally including fishery disaster assistance, USCG PARS, implementation of EO 13840, maritime shipping, ocean exploration/mapping, climate change and our oceans, marine debris, regional ocean data portals and ocean data legislation generally. NEPA regulations regarding GHG emissions and climate change. Marine Debris: S.1982 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Act S.2660 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Improving Domestic Infrastructure to Prevent Marine Debris Act S.2364 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhancing the Domestic Marine Debris Response Act S.2372 - Save Our Seas 2.0: Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris Act H.R.3969 - SOS 2.0 Act H.R.4636 - PLASTIC Seas Act H.R.5845/S.3263 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 S.3281 - Original Recycle Bottle Act of 2020 H.R.5902/S.3306 - MICRO Plastics Act of 2020 Ocean Acidification/Harmful Algal Blooms/Water Quality: H.R.335/S.10 - South Florida Coastal Waters Act of 2019 H.R.414 - Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act H.R.462 - Everglades for the Next Generation Act H.R.988 - NEAR Act of 2019 H.R.1237 - COAST Research Act of 2019 H.R.1716/S.778 - Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019 H.R.1834 - Defending Our National Marine Sanctuaries from Damaging Chemicals Act of 2019 H.R.1921 - Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019 H.R.2448 - Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act H.R.2587/S.1375 - Reef Safe Act of 2019 H.R.2588/S.1371 - Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study of 2019 H.R.3297 - Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act H.R.3324 - Prioritizing Revised Operations to Eliminate Cyanobacteria Toxins in Florida Act H.R.4160/S.2429 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 S. 778 - Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019 S.914 - Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2019 S.2429 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 S.2699 - OCEAN Research Act of 2019 Marine Wildlife and Fisheries: H.R.1023/S.466 - Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2019 H.R.1568/S.2453 - SAVE Right Whales Act H.R.1747/S.754 - National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act H.R.1979/S.906 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act H.R.2236 - Forage Fish Conservation Act H.R.3424 - SEA Act of 2019 H.R.3697 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.4679 - Climate Fisheries Act of 2019 H.R.5126/S.2960 - Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2019 H.R.5548/S.2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act S.908 - Fluke Fairness Act of 2019 Ocean and Coastal Planning/ Ocean Data/Ocean Climate: H.R.9/S.1743 - Climate Action Now Act H.R.729 - Tribal Coastal Resilience Act S.810 COASTAL Implementation Act of 2019 S.933/H.R.3548 BLUE GLOBE Act H.R.1314 - Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2019 H.R.2185 - DC Flood Prevention Act of 2019 H.R.2189/S.1069 - Digital Coast Act H.R.3115/S.1730 - Living Shorelines Act of 2019 H.R.3541 - Coastal State Climate Preparedness Act of 2019 H.R.3596 - Keep America's Waterfronts Working Act H.R.4093 - National Oceans and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2019 H.R.5221 - 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 H.R.5390/S.2166 - ROP Act H.R.5589 - Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act Other: S.1177/H.R.3020 - SEAL Act S.2786 - Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee Act H.R.2405/S.910 - National Sea Grant College Program Amendments of 2019
Client expense: $221,213 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2020 · first_quarter · Animals
Endangered Species Act legislation S. 3051/H.R. 925 - Americas Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act H.R. 3742 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act H.R. 1568 - SAVE Right Whales Act polar bear conservation legislation S. 2453 - SAVE Right Whales Act H.R. 5552 - Migratory Bird Protection Act FY2021 Agriculture Appropriations (No bill number) - nonlethal funding for Wildlife Services FY2021 Interior Appropriations (No bill number) - sage-grouse rider/ESA funding FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations (No bill number) - North Atlantic right whale Western Caucus Discussion Draft ESA Modernization Package for the 116th Congress: The LIST Act (H.R. 5579); The EMPOWERS Act (H.R. 5594); The PETITION Act (no bill number); The LAMP Act (H.R. 4483); The WHOLE Act (H.R. 5588); The Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act (H.R. 5694); The FISH Act (H.R. 548); Listing Reform Act (H.R. 5585); The SAVES Act (H.R. 30); Bring ESA Into the 21st Century Act (H.R. 5580); Property Rights Protection Act (H.R. 5601); Increasing Access and Multiple Use Act (H.R. 5705); Critical Habitat Improvement Act (H.R. 5591); Critical Infrastructure Act (H.R. 5445); American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act (H.R. 5638); Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act (H.R. 5557) H.R. 5153 - Indian Buffalo Management Act H.R. 6035/S. 3140 - American Wild Game and Livestock Protection Act
Client expense: $85,035 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 2858, Finding Orphan-disease Remedies With Antifungal Research and Development Act of 2019, or the FORWARD Act of 2019; Valley Fever research issues H.R. 3895, North American Development Bank's Pollution Solution Act, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing, monitoring H.R. 4143, Super Pollutants Act of 2019, climate and coastal observation research H.R. 729, Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 1158; P.L.116-93, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 1865; P.L.116-94, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 2960, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 3055; P.L.116-69, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 1158, FY 2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Defense, Commerce-Justice-Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security)Research and Development issues H.R. 1314, Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2019, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 1568, SAVE Right Whales Act, Plankton observations and monitoring, climate and coastal observation research H.R. 1865, FY 2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (Labor-HHS-Education, Agriculture, Energy and Water, Interior, Legislative Branch, Military Construction-VA, State-Foreign Operations, Transportation-HUD), Research and Development issues H.R. 2500 & S. 1790, FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, Research and Development issues H.R. 2740, FY 2020 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, Research and Development issues H.R. 2960 & S. 2470, FY 2020 Energy and Water Appropriations Act, Research and Development issues H.R. 2968 & S. 2474, FY 2020 Defense Appropriations Act, Research and Development issues H.R. 3055 & S. 2584, FY 2020 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Research and Development issues H.R. 3164 & S. 2582, FY 2020 Agriculture Appropriations Act, Research and Development issues H.R. 36 & S. 1067, Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2019, Research and Development issues S. 1067, Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2019, All S. 2800, NASA Reauthorization Act of 2019, Research and Development issues S. 910, National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019 S. 914, Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2019, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing S. 2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019, Research and Development issuesH S S. 2470, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020climate and coastal observation research, earth observing S. 2584, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing Artificial Intelligence legislation, Research and Development issues National Science Foundation Reauthorization, Research and Development issues America COMPETES Reauthorization, Research and Development issues EPA Strengthening Transparency Regulatory Science proposed rule Artificial Intelligence related research issues Funding for science and research programs National Science Foundation (NSF) related research proposals Valley Fever research funding issues National Science Foundation reauthorization, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Animals
H.R. 1380 - 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. 1776 - Captive Primate Safety Act To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, and purchase in interstate or foreign commerce, or in a manner substantially affecting interstate or foreign commerce, of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species. H.R. 1568 - Save Right Whales Act To assist in the conservation of the North Atlantic right whale by supporting and providing financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales, and for other purposes. H.R. 4348 - PAW & FIN Conservation Act of 2019 To terminate certain rules issued by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce relating to endangered and threatened species, and for other purposes. H.R. 5127 - Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act of 2019 To end the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System. H.R. 4804 - Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit the taking for a trophy of any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife in the United States and the importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the United States, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Animals
ï‚§United States House of Representatives and United States Senate H.R. 724/S. 479, Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act S. 1590, Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act S. 1007, Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 737/S. 877, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act H.R. 1380, Big Cat Public Safety Act H.R. 5141/S. 2886, Humane Cosmetics Act H.R. 961/S. 2006, Safeguard American Food Exports Act H.R. 1754/S. 1820, Horseracing Integrity Act H.R. 1042, Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters Act S. 2453/H.R. 1568, SAVE Right Whales Act H.R. 1002, Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act H.R. 2442, Puppy Protection Act H.R. 729, Coastal and Great Lakes Community Enhancement Act, and Mike Johnson amendment H.R. 4804, Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies Act H. Con. Res. 71/S. Con. Res. 29, dog and cat meat trade resolution Trophy hunting Wildlife trafficking Grizzly bear conservation Chimpanzees held by the National Institutes of Health National School Lunch Program Veterinary student loan deferrals ï‚§Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations AWA enforcement Animal Cell Culture Technology Policies Implementation of 2018 Farm Bill Pet and Women Safety Act (USDA, HUD, HHS, DOJ) Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act (USDA) Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act (USDA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) animal testing National Institutes of Health (NIH) chimpanzees EPA M-44 pesticide USDA privacy notice proposal and enforcement of Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act USDAs AWA licensing and dog dealer standards Department of Transportation Traveling with Service Animals guidance and notice of proposed rulemaking BLMs Wild Horse and Burro Program
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
o H.R. 1568, SAVE Right Whales Act, all provisions (Rep. Moulton) oH.R. 737, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, all provisions (Rep. Sablan) oH.R. 3697, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, all provisions (Rep. Young) oS. 877, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, all provisions (Senator Booker) oS. 2453, SAVE Right Whales Act, all provisions (Senator Booker) oH.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020. Specific Provision: Division P, Other Matter
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: federal funding for international wildlife conservation; the Arctic region; endangered species; international wildlife conservation funding; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; wildlife trafficking; and climate change. Other Specific Activities: Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864) - support Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1446/S. 652) - support SAVE Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568) - support Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561) - support Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R. 2795) - support Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act (H.R. 1806/S. 804) - advocate for changes PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R.4348) - support Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (H.R.4341) - support SALAMANDER Act (H.R.4340) - support Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.2685) - support Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2019 (H.R.3742) - support U.S. Policy on Black-footed Ferret Incentive Recovery Program - support additional agency funding
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA HR2863/S2121), with outreach for potential sponsors & cosponsors; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following bills to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA (S2121/HR2863), AFTER Act, Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act, Appropriations bill (HR1865 & HR3055) amendments (#85, #116, & #133, related to trophy hunting import ban, animal testing alternatives, improving USDA oversight of animal exhibitors), Bear Protection Act, Big Cat & Public Safety Act, Captive Primate Safety Act (HR1776), CECIL Act (HR2245), Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act, Driftnet Modernization & Bycatch Reduction Act HR1979, FACT Act, Humane Cosmetics Act, KITTEN Act, PACT Act, PAST Act, PAW & FIN Act, Prepared Act, ProTECT Act, PUPPERS Act, RAWR Act HR97, Safeguard American Food Export Act, Safeguard Americas Future Act, Save Right Whales Act HR1568, Tribal Heritage & Grizzly Protection Act (HR2532), Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, Prepared Act, Wildlife Conservation and Anti Trafficking Act (HR864), Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act. Oppose bills counter to ADI's stated mission, including those seeking to limit or abolish the ESA and its related environmental /habitat protections; oppose HR4208, SAVES Act S2374, and the IWCC.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 2858, Finding Orphan-disease Remedies With Antifungal Research and Development Act of 2019, or the FORWARD Act of 2019; Valley Fever research issues H.R. 3895, North American Development Bank's Pollution Solution Act, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing, monitoring H.R. 4143, Super Pollutants Act of 2019, climate and coastal observation research H.R. 729, Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 1158; P.L.116-93, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 1865; P.L.116-94, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 2960, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 3055; P.L.116-69, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 1158, FY 2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Defense, Commerce-Justice-Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security)Research and Development issues H.R. 1314, Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2019, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 1568, SAVE Right Whales Act, Plankton observations and monitoring, climate and coastal observation research H.R. 1865, FY 2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (Labor-HHS-Education, Agriculture, Energy and Water, Interior, Legislative Branch, Military Construction-VA, State-Foreign Operations, Transportation-HUD), Research and Development issues H.R. 2500 & S. 1790, FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, Research and Development issues H.R. 2740, FY 2020 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, Research and Development issues H.R. 2960 & S. 2470, FY 2020 Energy and Water Appropriations Act, Research and Development issues H.R. 2968 & S. 2474, FY 2020 Defense Appropriations Act, Research and Development issues H.R. 3055 & S. 2584, FY 2020 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Research and Development issues H.R. 3164 & S. 2582, FY 2020 Agriculture Appropriations Act, Research and Development issues H.R. 36 & S. 1067, Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2019, Research and Development issues S. 1067, Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2019, All S. 2800, NASA Reauthorization Act of 2019, Research and Development issues S. 910, National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019 S. 914, Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2019, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing S. 2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019, Research and Development issuesH S S. 2470, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020climate and coastal observation research, earth observing S. 2584, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing Artificial Intelligence legislation, Research and Development issues National Science Foundation Reauthorization, Research and Development issues America COMPETES Reauthorization, Research and Development issues EPA Strengthening Transparency Regulatory Science proposed rule Artificial Intelligence related research issues Funding for science and research programs National Science Foundation (NSF) related research proposals Valley Fever research funding issues National Science Foundation reauthorization, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Legislation H.R. 1237 - Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research Act of 2019 Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research Act of 2019 H.R.1337 - Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2019 H.R.1445 - Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2019 H.R. 2532 -- Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act H.R. 1568 - Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2019 H.R. 1979 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act to improve management of driftnet fishing H.R. 2918 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2019 H.R. 2748 -- Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment Act H.R. 2854 - Legislation to Prohibit the Use of of Neonicotiniods in National Wildlife Refuges H.R. 3055 - Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 3740 - Agricultural Guest Worker Reform Initiative Act H.R. 4348 -- Protect Americas Wildlife and Fish in Need of Protection Act of 2019 H.R. 5552 - Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 S. 831 - A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue final rules relating to listing the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes and Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. S. 1426 - A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 2491 -- Protect Americas Wildlife and Fish in Need of Protection Act of 2019 S. 3140 - American Wild Game and Livestock Protection Act Rulemakings US Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus) from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife (March 15, 2019) US Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Prohibitions to Threatened Wildlife and Plants (Aug. 27, 2019) US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service, Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation, 84 Fed. Reg. 44976 (Aug. 27, 2019) US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service, Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Species and Designating Critical Habitat (Aug. 27, 2019) Nominations Nomination of David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Department of the Interior Nomination of Barry Myers, Administrator of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Nomination of Aurelia Skipworth, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Client expense: $146,341 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Animals
H.R.1568/S.2453, SAVE Right Whales Act, generally H.R.4831/S.1139, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2019, generally S.3051, America's Conservation Enhancement Act, generally Monitor the following: Zoo, Aquarium and Marine Parks, generally H.R.737, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, generally S.877, A bill to prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes, generally H.R.788, Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2019 Marine Mammal Protection Act, generally Animal Welfare, generally 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