Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019

General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers - no specific legislation. Matters pertaining to coastwise laws - no specific legislation. S. 4049/H.R. 6395 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021: Issues related to military sealift and the maritime security fleet. H.R. 5498 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5499 - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5500 - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act - all provisions. S. 3930 - Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act - issues related to military sealift and the maritime security fleet.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S.694, Open America's Waters Act of 2019 (entire bill). H.R. 632, To direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Safari Voyager (entire bill). H.R. 633, To direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Pacific Provider (entire bill). S. 1873, Protecting Access to American Products Act (entire bill). H.R. 3409 and S. 2297, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019: Issues related to coastwise laws. S. 4049/H.R. 6395, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021: Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R. 5498 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5499 - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5500 - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act - all provisions. S. 3930 - Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act - issues related to coastwise laws. H.R. 4447 - Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019 - issues related to the outer continental shelf.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $290,000

General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers - no specific legislation. Matters pertaining to coastwise laws - no specific legislation. S. 4049/H.R. 6395 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021: Issues related to military sealift and the maritime security fleet. H.R. 5498 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5499 - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5500 - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act - all provisions. S. 3930 - Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act - issues related to military sealift and the maritime security fleet.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE

Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S.694, Open America's Waters Act of 2019 (entire bill). H.R. 632, To direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Safari Voyager (entire bill). H.R. 633, To direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Pacific Provider (entire bill). S. 1873, Protecting Access to American Products Act (entire bill). H.R. 3409 and S. 2297, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019: Issues related to coastwise laws. S. 4049/H.R. 6395, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021: Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R. 5498 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5499 - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5500 - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act - all provisions. S. 3930 - Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act - issues related to coastwise laws.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $290,000

H.R. 3409, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019; S. 2297, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019; H.R. 6395, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; H.R. 5498, Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019; H.R. 5499, Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019; and H.R. 5500, Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act; provisions relating to the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (46 U.S. Code Chapter 121).

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 3409, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019; S. 2297, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019; H.R. 6395, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; H.R. 5498, Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019; H.R. 5499, Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019; and H.R. 5500, Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act; provisions relating to the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (46 U.S. Code Chapter 121).

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Legislation and Congressional Action: HR 3829 / S.2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act - Discussions regarding provisions in the legislation and efforts to attract co-sponsors. HR 748 / S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act - Discussions with staff regarding potential maritime related provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 3409 / S.2297 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill impacting mariners, including potential COVID-19 relief provisions. HR 5498 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. HR 5499 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. HR 5500 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Competition Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. HR 5671 / HR 550 / S.133 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the legislation, final passage, and presidential signing. Discussions with staff and executive branch over potential signing ceremonies with recipients. HR 6395/SENATE DRAFT - National Defense Authorization Act of 2020 - Advocacy in support of the Maritime Security Program and other maritime related programs that may appear in the bill prior to first drafts being released. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues. Private Ferry System COVID-19 Relief - Discussions with staff about on-going issues with New York City private ferry operators and the difficulties they are having in maintaining service during the pandemic. Opposition to Foreign Dredging Proposals - Discussion with staff regarding on-going attempts to amend the Dredging Act and other domestic maritime legislation to allow for foreign vessel operators to enter the US domestic trades. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act, including opposition to the latest round of Hawaii based anti-Jones Act legislation and proposals for limitations on administrative waivers. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 21-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 21 and FY 23. Includes asking both House and Senate offices to sign annual Dear Colleague letter requesting full funding for MSP. Tanker Security Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential language for a future tanker program. Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet. Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet. Short-Sea Shipping Initiatives - Discussion with staff about potential law changes that could promote short-seas shipping, including repeal of double taxation under the Harbor Maintenance Tax.

General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers - no specific legislation. Matters pertaining to coastwise laws - no specific legislation. H.R. 6395 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021: Issues related to military sealift and the maritime security fleet. H.R. 5498 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5499 - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5500 - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act - all provisions.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE

Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S.694, Open America's Waters Act of 2019 (entire bill). H.R. 632, To direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Safari Voyager (entire bill). H.R. 633, To direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Pacific Provider (entire bill). S. 1873, Protecting Access to American Products Act (entire bill). H.R. 3409 and S. 2297, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019: Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R. 6395, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021: Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R. 5498 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5499 - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5500 - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act - all provisions.

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

Legislation and Congressional Action: HR 550 / S.133 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 - Requests for House and Senate members to co-sponsor the bill, and advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. HR 1158 / S. 2474 / S. 2524 / S. 2582 / S. 2584 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 - Advocacy in support of defense funding included in the bill. HR 1865 / S. 2520 / S. 2522 / S. 2580 / S. 2583 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 - Advocacy in support of transportation funding, foreign aid funding, and Ex-Im Bank reauthorization included in the bill. HR 2396 / HR 2440 / No Senate Companion - Full utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. HR 2500 / S.1790 / S. 1417 / S. 1439 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the Maritime Security Program, Cable Security Program and Tanker Security Program provisions be included in the conference report. Advocacy in support of passage of the conference report. HR 3829 / S.2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2019 - Discussions regarding provisions in the legislation and efforts to attract co-sponsors. HR 3409 / S.2297 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill impacting mariners, including reporting requirements for 'near miss' vessel collisions and audits of cargo preference programs. HR 5351 - Short Sea Shipping Act of 2019 - Discussions with staff regarding the drafting of this bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 5498 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. HR 5499 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. HR 5500 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Competition Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act, including opposition to the latest round of Hawaii based anti-Jones Act legislation. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 20-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 20 and FY 23. Tanker Security Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential language for a future tanker program. Domestic LNG Tanker Fleet reconstitution - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding rejuvenating the domestic LNG tanker business. PL-480 program, reform and funding levels - Discussions with staff and members regarding the future of the PL-480 program, opposition to proposed funding cuts from the Administration, and potential areas of cooperation between maritime and recent opponents of in-kind food aid. Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet. Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet. Short-Sea Shipping Initiatives - Discussion with staff about potential law changes that could promote short-seas shipping, including repeal of double taxation under the Harbor Maintenance Tax.

General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers - no specific legislation. Matters pertaining to coastwise laws - no specific legislation. H.R. 2500 and S. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020: Issues related to military sealift and the maritime security fleet. S. 1439, Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019: Issues related to military sealift and the maritime security fleet. H.R. 5498 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5499 - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5500 - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act - all provisions.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE

Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S.694, Open America's Waters Act of 2019 (entire bill). H.R. 632, To direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Safari Voyager (entire bill). H.R. 633, To direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Pacific Provider (entire bill). S. 1873, Protecting Access to American Products Act (entire bill). H.R. 3409 and S. 2297, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019: Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R. 2500 and S. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020: Issues related to coastwise laws. S. 1439, Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019: Issues related to coastwise laws H.R. 3931 and S. 2582 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2020: JADE funding. H.R. 5498 - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5499 - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 - all provisions. H.R. 5500 - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act - all provisions.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $230,000