Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act
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Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act This bill modifies provisions related to fishery management activities. Among other things, the bill authorizes fishery management councils to use alternative measures as part of management plans at recreational fisheries and for recreational portions of mixed-use fisheries; revises the annual catch limit requirements, including by allowing councils to consider changes in an ecosystem changes and the economic needs of the fishing communities when establishing limits; directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to publish every three years a plan to conduct stock assessments for any species subject to a fishery management plan; requires NOAA to develop a plan for implementing cooperative research with fisherman and outside groups; prohibits feeding sharks in federal waters off the coast of Florida; and sets forth requirements under which a state may encourage the elimination of lionfish.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3697, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Issues pertaining to management of federal fisheries and funding for electronic monitoring. S. 877, Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (entire bill). Unnumbered Senate bill/H.R.7667, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021/H.R.7617 (Division B)/H.R. 8337: Funding for electronic monitoring. Unnumbered House bill to require specific fisheries management measures in the Gulf of Mexico regarding reef fish. H.R. 5126 - DESCEND Act of 2020 - entire bill. H.R. 5548/S. 2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act (FUNDD Act) - entire bill. Issues related to fisheries disaster assistance. Implementation of section 32 of Public Law No: 116-136. H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act/S. 4021, Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020/H.R. 7022, Rural Broadband Acceleration Act/Unnumbered COVID-19 assistance legislation: Coastal broadband funding. S. 3930, Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act/H.R. 3409, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019,/H.R. 6395, William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Maritime Administration authorization provisions): Issues related to port infrastructure grants. S.4723, AQUAA Act - A bill to establish a regulatory system for sustainable offshore aquaculture in the United States exclusive economic zone, and for other purposes - entire bill. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021: COVID assistance for fishermen.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
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Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3697, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Issues pertaining to management of federal fisheries. H.R.1240, Young Fishermen's Development Act of 2019 (entire bill). H.R. 417, To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish measures to combat invasive lionfish, and for other purposes (entire bill). Unnumbered House bill to require specific fisheries management measures in the Gulf of Mexico regarding reef fish. H.R. 5126 - DESCEND Act of 2020- entire bill. H.R. 5547/S. 2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act (FUNDD Act) - entire bill. Issues related to fisheries disaster assistance. Implementation of section 32 of Public Law No: 116-136. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021: COVID assistance for fishermen.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3697, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Issues pertaining to management of federal fisheries. H.R.1240, Young Fishermen's Development Act of 2019 (entire bill). H.R. 417, To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish measures to combat invasive lionfish, and for other purposes (entire bill). Unnumbered House bill to require specific fisheries management measures in the Gulf of Mexico regarding reef fish. H.R. 5126 - DESCEND Act of 2020- entire bill. H.R. 5547/S. 2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act (FUNDD Act) - entire bill. Issues related to fisheries disaster assistance. Implementation of section 32 of Public Law No: 116-136.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3697, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Issues pertaining to management of federal fisheries and funding for electronic monitoring. S. 877, Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (entire bill). Unnumbered Senate bill/H.R.7667, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021/H.R.7617 (Division B)/H.R. 8337: Funding for electronic monitoring. Unnumbered House bill to require specific fisheries management measures in the Gulf of Mexico regarding reef fish. H.R. 5126 - DESCEND Act of 2020 - entire bill. H.R. 5548/S. 2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act (FUNDD Act) - entire bill. Issues related to fisheries disaster assistance. Implementation of section 32 of Public Law No: 116-136. H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act/S. 4021, Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020/H.R. 7022, Rural Broadband Acceleration Act/Unnumbered COVID-19 assistance legislation: Coastal broadband funding. S. 3930, Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act/H.R. 3409, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019,/H.R. 6395, William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Maritime Administration authorization provisions): Issues related to port infrastructure grants. S.4723 - A bill to establish a regulatory system for sustainable offshore aquaculture in the United States exclusive economic zone, and for other purposes - entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
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.
2020 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3697, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Issues pertaining to management of federal fisheries and funding for electronic monitoring. S. 877, Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (entire bill). Unnumbered Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021: Funding for electronic monitoring. Unnumbered House bill to require specific fisheries management measures in the Gulf of Mexico regarding reef fish. S. 3138, AQUAA Act - entire bill. H.R. 5126 - DESCEND Act of 2019 - entire bill. H.R. 5548/S. 2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act (FUNDD Act) - entire bill. H.R. 748/S. 3548, CARES Act: Issues related to fisheries disaster assistance. Implementation of section 32 of Public Law No: 116-136. H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act/S. 4021, Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020/H.R. 7022, Rural Broadband Acceleration Act/Unnumbered COVID-19 assistance legislation: Coastal broadband funding. S. 3930, Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act: Issues related to port infrastructure grants.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2020 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3697, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Issues pertaining to management of federal fisheries (no specific bill). H.R.1240, Young Fishermen's Development Act of 2019 (entire bill). H.R. 417, To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish measures to combat invasive lionfish, and for other purposes (entire bill). Unnumbered House bill to require specific fisheries management measures in the Gulf of Mexico regarding reef fish. S. 3138, AQUAA Act (entire bill). H.R. 5126 - DESCEND Act - entire bill. H.R. 5547/S. 2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act (FUNDD Act) - entire bill. H.R. 748/S. 3548, CARES Act: Issues related to fisheries disaster assistance. Implementation of section 32 of Public Law No: 116-136.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2020 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to Horseshoe Crab Survey funding. Issues related to Atlantic Coast Fisheries Cooperative Management Act federal funding disbursements. Issues related to the FY 2020 National Marine Fisheries Budget. Issues related to the FY 2020 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill (H.R. 3055/S. 2584). Issues related to the FY21 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act. Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization bill (H.R. 3697). Issues related to menhaden harvest. Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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.
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.
2020 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to Horseshoe Crab Survey funding. Issues related to Atlantic Coast Fisheries Cooperative Management Act federal funding disbursements. Issues related to the FY 2020 National Marine Fisheries Budget. Issues related to the FY 2020 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill (H.R. 3055/S. 2584). Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization bill (H.R. 3697). Issues related to menhaden harvest. Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3697, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Issues pertaining to management of federal fisheries and funding for electronic monitoring. S. 877, Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (entire bill). Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021: Funding for electronic monitoring. Unnumbered House bill to require specific fisheries management measures in the Gulf of Mexico regarding reef fish. S. 3138, AQUAA Act - entire bill. H.R. 5126 - DESCEND Act of 2019 - entire bill H.R. 5548/S. 2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act (FUNDD Act) - entire bill. H.R. 748/S. 3548, CARES Act: Issues related to fisheries disaster assistance.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2020 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3697, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Issues pertaining to management of federal fisheries (no specific bill). H.R.1240, Young Fishermen's Development Act of 2019 (entire bill). H.R. 417, To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish measures to combat invasive lionfish, and for other purposes (entire bill). Unnumbered House bill to require specific fisheries management measures in the Gulf of Mexico regarding reef fish. S. 3138, AQUAA Act (entire bill). H.R. 5126 - DESCEND Act - entire bill. H.R. 5547/S. 2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act (FUNDD Act) - entire bill. H.R. 748/S. 3548, CARES Act: Issues related to fisheries disaster assistance.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
2020 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; develop Client talking points to attend a regional discussion group with a WA State Member of Congress â--� Lobby staff on the national fishery disaster reform legislation (H.R. 5548); Forage Fish Act, including letter to House staff (H.R. 2236) â--� Provide feedback to staff on S.496/H.R. 1240 â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008; National shark letter to Congress
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to Horseshoe Crab Survey funding. Issues related to Atlantic Coast Fisheries Cooperative Management Act federal funding disbursements. Issues related to the FY 2020 National Marine Fisheries Budget. Issues related to the FY 2020 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill (H.R. 3055/S. 2584). Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization bill (H.R. 3697). Issues related to menhaden harvest. Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3697, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Issues pertaining to management of federal fisheries and funding for electronic monitoring. S. 877, Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (entire bill). S. 2584, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 and 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 and H.R. 1158 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020: Funding for electronic monitoring. Unnumbered House bill to require specific fisheries management measures in the Gulf of Mexico regarding reef fish. S. 3138, AQUAA Act - entire bill. H.R. 5126 - DESCEND Act of 2019 - entire bill H.R. 5548/S. 2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act (FUNDD Act) - entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3697, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Issues pertaining to management of federal fisheries (no specific bill). H.R.1240, Young Fishermen's Development Act of 2019 (entire bill). H.R. 417, To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish measures to combat invasive lionfish, and for other purposes (entire bill). Unnumbered House bill to require specific fisheries management measures in the Gulf of Mexico regarding reef fish. S. 3138, AQUAA Act (entire bill). H.R. 5126 - DESCEND Act - entire bill. H.R. 5547/S. 2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act (FUNDD Act) - entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Continue to support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Engage Hill staff on proposed changes to the Jones Act (via USCG legislation & CBP policy actions) to allow for wind energy support boats to be exempt from Jones Act provisions; provide Client with drafting support for comments to CBP â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress â--� Provide feedback to staff on S.933, the Blue Globe Act â--� Address ballast water issues on commercial fishing boats with EPA
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Provide Hill staff with requested feedback of the Descend Act (HR 5126) â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress â--� Secure changes/clarifications to Restoring Resilient Reefs Act (HR 4371) on behalf of Client; share concerns with Hill staff over Commerce Departments proposed expansion of its national coral reef program, and the FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint process â--� Provide feedback to staff on S.933, the Blue Globe Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Provide Hill staff with requested feedback of the Descend Act (HR 5126) â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress â--� Secure changes/clarifications to Restoring Resilient Reefs Act (HR 4371) on behalf of Client; share concerns with Hill staff over Commerce Departments proposed expansion of its national coral reef program, and the FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint process â--� Provide feedback to staff on S.933, the Blue Globe Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Provide Hill staff with requested feedback of the Descend Act (HR 5126) â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress â--� Secure changes/clarifications to Restoring Resilient Reefs Act (HR 4371) on behalf of Client; share concerns with Hill staff over Commerce Departments proposed expansion of its national coral reef program, and the FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint process â--� Provide feedback to staff on S.933, the Blue Globe Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Provide Hill staff with requested feedback of the Descend Act (HR 5126) â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress â--� Secure changes/clarifications to Restoring Resilient Reefs Act (HR 4371) on behalf of Client; share concerns with Hill staff over Commerce Departments proposed expansion of its national coral reef program, and the FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint process â--� Provide feedback to staff on S.933, the Blue Globe Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Provide Hill staff with requested feedback of the Descend Act (HR 5126) â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress â--� Secure changes/clarifications to Restoring Resilient Reefs Act (HR 4371) on behalf of Client; share concerns with Hill staff over Commerce Departments proposed expansion of its national coral reef program, and the FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint process â--� Provide feedback to staff on S.933, the Blue Globe Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Provide Hill staff with requested feedback of the Descend Act (HR 5126) â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress â--� Secure changes/clarifications to Restoring Resilient Reefs Act (HR 4371) on behalf of Client; share concerns with Hill staff over Commerce Departments proposed expansion of its national coral reef program, and the FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint process â--� Provide feedback to staff on S.933, the Blue Globe Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Provide Hill staff with requested feedback of the Descend Act (HR 5126) â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress â--� Secure changes/clarifications to Restoring Resilient Reefs Act (HR 4371) on behalf of Client; share concerns with Hill staff over Commerce Departments proposed expansion of its national coral reef program, and the FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint process â--� Provide feedback to staff on S.933, the Blue Globe Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman (Client participated at a November event) â--� Engage Hill staff on proposed changes to the Jones Act (via USCG legislation & CBP policy actions) to allow for wind energy support boats to be exempt from Jones Act provisions â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress â--� Advise Client on strategy for West Coast Groundfish buyback loan issues â--� Provide feedback to staff on S.933, the Blue Globe Act â--� Address ballast water issues on commercial fishing boats with EPA
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Continue to support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Engage Hill staff on proposed changes to the Jones Act (via USCG legislation & CBP policy actions) to allow for wind energy support boats to be exempt from Jones Act provisions; provide Client with drafting support for comments to CBP â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress â--� Provide feedback to staff on S.933, the Blue Globe Act â--� Address ballast water issues on commercial fishing boats with EPA
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Continue to support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Engage Hill staff on proposed changes to the Jones Act (via USCG legislation & CBP policy actions) to allow for wind energy support boats to be exempt from Jones Act provisions; provide Client with drafting support for comments to CBP â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress â--� Provide feedback to staff on S.933, the Blue Globe Act â--� Address ballast water issues on commercial fishing boats with EPA
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,950
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Continue to support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman (Client participated at a November event) â--� Engage Hill staff on proposed changes to the Jones Act (via USCG legislation & CBP policy actions) to allow for wind energy support boats to be exempt from Jones Act provisions; provide Client with drafting support for comments to CBP â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress â--� Provide feedback to staff on S.933, the Blue Globe Act â--� Address ballast water issues on commercial fishing boats with EPA
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Provide feedback to staff on S.933, the Blue Globe Act â--� Address ballast water issues on commercial fishing boats with EPA â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · 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, 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 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 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
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3697, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Issues pertaining to management of federal fisheries and funding for electronic monitoring. S. 877, Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (entire bill). S. 2584, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 and 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: Funding for electronic monitoring. Unnumbered House bill to require specific fisheries management measures in the Gulf of Mexico regarding reef fish. S. 3138, AQUAA Act (entire bill).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3697, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act: Issues pertaining to management of federal fisheries (no specific bill). H.R.1240, Young Fishermen's Development Act of 2019 (entire bill). H.R. 417, To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish measures to combat invasive lionfish, and for other purposes (entire bill). Unnumbered House bill to require specific fisheries management measures in the Gulf of Mexico regarding reef fish. S. 3138, AQUAA Act (entire bill).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Interact with House/Senate staff on USCG issues related to use of electronic navigation charts in lieu of paper charts â--� Provide analyses to Hill staff on national aquaculture & fishery disaster reform legislation â--� Provide feedback to staff regarding concerns over IUU provisions in NDAA legislation â--� Provide feedback to House staff on H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act â--� Contacts with Hill staff regarding ongoing efforts to circumvent the authorizing committee process to amend current law to allow large West Coast vessels to enter Mid-Atlantic trawl fisheries that would otherwise be prohibited from entering East Coast fisheries â--� Try to protect the integrity of the National Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program from unhelpful legislation (H.R. 1218/S.494)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Provide analyses to Hill staff on national aquaculture & fishery disaster reform legislation â--� Provide feedback to staff regarding concerns over IUU provisions in NDAA legislation â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Review Restoring Resilient Reefs Act for Hill staff on behalf of Client â--� Try to protect the integrity of the National Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program from unhelpful legislation (H.R. 1218/S.494)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Provide analyses to Hill staff on national aquaculture & fishery disaster reform legislation; Work with Client and Hill staff to try and identify a witness for a congressional field hearing on commercial fishing industry disaster issues â--� Provide feedback to staff regarding concerns over IUU provisions in NDAA legislation â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Review Restoring Resilient Reefs Act for Hill staff on behalf of Client â--� Provide key information to Hill staff on FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary public hearing process â--� Try to protect the integrity of the National Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program from unhelpful legislation (H.R. 1218/S.494)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Provide analyses to Hill staff on national aquaculture & fishery disaster reform legislation; Work with Client and Hill staff to try and identify a witness for a congressional field hearing on commercial fishing industry disaster issues â--� Provide feedback to staff regarding concerns over IUU provisions in NDAA legislation â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Review Restoring Resilient Reefs Act for Hill staff on behalf of Client â--� Provide key information to Hill staff on FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary public hearing process â--� Try to protect the integrity of the National Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program from unhelpful legislation (H.R. 1218/S.494)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Provide analyses to Hill staff on national aquaculture & fishery disaster reform legislation; Work with Client and Hill staff to try and identify a witness for a congressional field hearing on commercial fishing industry disaster issues â--� Provide feedback to staff regarding concerns over IUU provisions in NDAA legislation â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Review Restoring Resilient Reefs Act for Hill staff on behalf of Client â--� Provide key information to Hill staff on FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary public hearing process â--� Try to protect the integrity of the National Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program from unhelpful legislation (H.R. 1218/S.494)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Provide analyses to Hill staff on national aquaculture & fishery disaster reform legislation; Work with Client and Hill staff to try and identify a witness for a congressional field hearing on commercial fishing industry disaster issues â--� Provide feedback to staff regarding concerns over IUU provisions in NDAA legislation â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Review Restoring Resilient Reefs Act for Hill staff on behalf of Client â--� Provide key information to Hill staff on FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary public hearing process â--� Try to protect the integrity of the National Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program from unhelpful legislation (H.R. 1218/S.494)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to Horseshoe Crab Survey funding. Issues related to Atlantic Coast Fisheries Cooperative Management Act federal funding disbursements. Issues related to the FY 2020 National Marine Fisheries Budget. Issues related to the FY 2020 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill (H.R. 3055/S. 2584). Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization bill (H.R. 3697).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Provide analyses to Hill staff on national aquaculture & fishery disaster reform legislation â--� Provide feedback to staff regarding concerns over IUU provisions in NDAA legislation â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Review Restoring Resilient Reefs Act for Hill staff on behalf of Client â--� Try to protect the integrity of the National Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program from unhelpful legislation (H.R. 1218/S.494)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Provide analyses to Hill staff on national aquaculture & fishery disaster reform legislation â--� Provide feedback to staff regarding concerns over IUU provisions in NDAA legislation â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Review Restoring Resilient Reefs Act for Hill staff on behalf of Client â--� Try to protect the integrity of the National Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program from unhelpful legislation (H.R. 1218/S.494)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Interact with House/Senate staff on USCG issues related to use of electronic navigation charts in lieu of paper charts â--� Provide analyses to Hill staff on national aquaculture & fishery disaster reform legislation â--� Provide feedback to staff regarding concerns over IUU provisions in NDAA legislation â--� Provide feedback to House staff on H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Help secure Hill letters on federal clarification of West Coast Dungeness crab health and safety standards â--� Try to protect the integrity of the National Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program from unhelpful legislation (H.R. 1218/S.494)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697 â--� Interact with House/Senate staff on USCG issues related to use of electronic navigation charts in lieu of paper charts â--� Provide analyses to Hill staff on national aquaculture & fishery disaster reform legislation â--� Provide feedback to staff regarding concerns over IUU provisions in NDAA legislation â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Try to protect the integrity of the National Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program from unhelpful legislation (H.R. 1218/S.494)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697 â--� Interact with House/Senate staff on USCG issues related to use of electronic navigation charts in lieu of paper charts â--� Provide analyses to Hill staff on national aquaculture & fishery disaster reform legislation â--� Provide feedback to staff regarding concerns over IUU provisions in NDAA legislation â--� Provide feedback to House staff on H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Contacts with Hill staff regarding ongoing efforts to circumvent the authorizing committee process to amend current law to allow large West Coast vessels to enter Mid-Atlantic trawl fisheries that would otherwise be prohibited from entering East Coast fisheries â--� Try to protect the integrity of the National Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program from unhelpful legislation (H.R. 1218/S.494)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,950
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Interact with House/Senate staff on USCG issues related to use of electronic navigation charts in lieu of paper charts â--� Provide analyses to Hill staff on national aquaculture & fishery disaster reform legislation â--� Provide feedback to staff regarding concerns over IUU provisions in NDAA legislation â--� Provide feedback to House staff on H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act â--� Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008 â--� Contacts with Hill staff regarding ongoing efforts to circumvent the authorizing committee process to amend current law to allow large West Coast vessels to enter Mid-Atlantic trawl fisheries that would otherwise be prohibited from entering East Coast fisheries â--� Try to protect the integrity of the National Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program from unhelpful legislation (H.R. 1218/S.494)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
â--� Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman â--� Interact with House/Senate staff on USCG issues related to use of electronic navigation charts in lieu of paper charts â--� Provide analyses to Hill staff on national aquaculture & fishery disaster reform legislation â--� Provide feedback to staff regarding concerns over IUU provisions in NDAA legislation â--� Try to protect the integrity of the National Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program from unhelpful legislation (H.R. 1218/S.494)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, red tide/blue-green algae generally, red snapper/bluefin/groundfish fishing regulations, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally including fishery disaster assistance, USCG PARS, implementation of EO 13840, 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 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 - 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 Marine Wildlife and Fisheries: H.R.1568/S.2453 - SAVE Right Whales 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 S.908 - Fluke Fairness Act of 2019 S.2346 - Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act Ocean and Coastal Planning/ Ocean Data/Ocean Climate: H.R.9 - Climate Action Now Act S.810 COASTAL Implementation Act of 2019 S.933/H.R.3548 BLUE GLOBE Act 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 Other: S.1177/H.R.3020 - SEAL Act
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)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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)
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)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $198,293 · 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)
Client expense: $205,077 · 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)