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Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020
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Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the U.S. Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II. Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum, where it shall be available for display and research.
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2021 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Became Public Law No: 116-125.
Became Public Law No: 116-125.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1269)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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H.R.5671, Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 (116th Congress) Issues related to United States Merchant Marine Academy Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 Issues related to the modernization of the USMMA campus and infrastructure Issues related to the obligations of graduates to support U.S. National Defense objectives Issues related to the Strategic Sealift Officers (SSO) Force Issues related to the USMMA Congressional Board of Visitors
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2021 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R.5671, Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 (116th Congress) Issues related to National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 Issues related to United States Merchant Marine Academy Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 Issues related to the modernization of the USMMA campus and infrastructure Issues related to the obligations of graduates to support U.S. National Defense objectives Issues related to the Strategic Sealift Officers (SSO) Force Issues related to the USMMA Congressional Board of Visitors
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R.6395, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 H.R.133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Issues related to United States Merchant Marine Academy Appropriations for FY-21) H.R.5671, Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 Issues related to the modernization of the USMMA campus
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R.6395/S.4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 H.R.7616,Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R.5671, Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 S.3930, Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act Issues related to United States Merchant Marine Academy Appropriations for FY-21 Issues related to the modernization of the USMMA campus
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R.6395, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 H.R.5671, Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 Issues related to United States Merchant Marine Academy Appropriations for FY-21 Issues related to the modernization of the USMMA campus
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging MARAD Reauthorization Coast Guard Reauthorization H.R.2396 - Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act H.R. 3829 THE ENERGIZING AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING ACT S.2297 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 Water Resources Development H.R.5671 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 H.R.5351 - Short Sea Shipping Act of 2019
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging MARAD Reauthorization Coast Guard Reauthorization H.R.2396 - Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act H.R. 3829 THE ENERGIZING AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING ACT S.2297 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 Water Resources Development H.R.5671 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 H.R.5351 - Short Sea Shipping Act of 2019
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
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.
2020 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R 5671 and S. 133 - Merchant Mariners WWII Gold Medal Act House and Senate FY 21 Appropriations - Transportation, Maritime Security Program, Maritime Administration. FY 21 Appropriations - Agriculture, PL 480, Food for Peace Program. NDAA FY 21 - Maritime Security Program, Military Sealift Command, Tanker Program. HR 5351 - Short Sea Shipping Act HR. 3829 and S. 2167 - Engerizing American Shipbuilding Act. HR. 3409 - Coast Guard Authorization Act FY 20 S. 2297 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019-2020 Jones Act Coastwise Waivers. Attended IMO/ITF Committee Meetings in London. Attended meetings with MARAD, MSC and DOT. Attended meetings on Capitol Hill to discuss Jones Act, Maritime Security Program and other related Maritime issues. There were non-active days in January, February and March especially February and March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2020 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R.6395, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 H.R.5671, Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 Issues related to infrastructure and the obligations of graduates to support U.S. National Defense objectives Issues related to the modernization of the USMMA campus
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
House and Senate HR 5671 and S.133 - Merchant Mariners WWII Gold Medal Act; House and Senate FY 21 Appropriations - Transportation, Maritime Security Program, Maritime Administration, Agriculture, PL 480, Food for Peace Program; NDAA FY 21 - Maritime Security Program, Military Sealift Command, Tanker Program; HR 5351 - Short Sea Shipping Act; HR 3829 and S. 2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act; HR 3409 - Coast Guard Authorization Act FY 20; S. 2297 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019-2020; Jones Act coastwise waivers; MARAD - Coronavirus Cares Acts Implementations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
House and Senate HR 5671 and S.133 - Merchant Mariners WWII Gold Medal Act; House and Senate FY 21 Appropriations - Transportation, Maritime Security Program, Maritime Administration, Agriculture, PL 480, Food for Peace Program; NDAA FY 21 - Maritime Security Program, Military Sealift Command, Tanker Program; HR 5351 - Short Sea Shipping Act; HR 3829 and S. 2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act; HR 3409 - Coast Guard Authorization Act FY 20; S. 2297 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019-2020; Jones Act coastwise waivers; MARAD - Coronavirus Cares Acts Implementations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H547-548)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H547-548)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5671.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H547-549)
Mr. San Nicolas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| January 24, 2020 |
| Enrolled Bill | -- |
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE