Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019

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--� Assist Client with prep/advice to help engage Committee Chairman at a regional listening session on MSA reform 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: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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 â--� Provide House staff with comments on the Descend Act (HR 5126)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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 â--� Assist Clients members with organizing Washington, DC visit, participate in meetings, provide materials

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

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

â--� Lobby staff on the national fishery disaster reform legislation (H.R. 5548); Forage Fish Act, including letter to House staff (H.R. 2236); oppose S.908 the Fluke Fairness Act 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 â--� Lobby staff on protecting the existing MAFMC voting structure under the MSA

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

â--� Lobby staff on the national fishery disaster reform legislation (H.R. 5548); Forage Fish Act, including letter to House staff (H.R. 2236); oppose S.908 the Fluke Fairness Act 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 â--� Lobby staff on protecting the existing MAFMC voting structure under the MSA â--� Continue to oppose fishing waivers being provided to west coast vessels to enter east coast fisheries pursuant to USCG reauthorization legislation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,950

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

â--� Lobby staff on the national fishery disaster reform legislation (H.R. 5548); Forage Fish Act, including letter to House staff (H.R. 2236); oppose S.908 the Fluke Fairness Act 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 â--� Lobby staff on protecting the existing MAFMC voting structure under the MSA â--� Continue to oppose fishing waivers being provided to west coast vessels to enter east coast fisheries pursuant to USCG reauthorization legislation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Issues related to aviation and trucking. Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 (H.R. 737). Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019 (H.R. 614). Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 (S. 877).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 614 (FY19 conference package during shutdown) FY20 budget deal (to be introduced) FY20 SFOPs appropriations bill(to be introduced)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

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--� Provide analysis of H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act to Client and provide to key Hill staff â--� Attend White House meeting to brief staff on national shark & forage fish issues and regulation reduction â--� Provide requested feedback to Hill staff on 2019 NOPP reauthorization legislation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

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--� Provide analysis of H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act to Client and provide to key Hill staff â--� Attend White House meeting to brief staff on national shark & forage fish issues and regulation reduction â--� Provide requested feedback to Hill staff on 2019 NOPP reauthorization legislation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

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--� Provide analysis of H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act to Client and provide to key Hill staff â--� Attend White House meeting to brief staff on national shark & forage fish issues and regulation reduction â--� Provide requested feedback to Hill staff on 2019 NOPP reauthorization legislation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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--� Provide analysis of H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act to Client and provide to key Hill staff â--� Attend White House meeting to brief staff on national shark & forage fish issues and regulation reduction â--� Provide requested feedback to Hill staff on 2019 NOPP reauthorization legislation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

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--� Provide analysis of H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act to Client and provide to key Hill staff â--� Attend White House meeting to brief staff on national shark & forage fish issues and regulation reduction â--� Provide requested feedback to Hill staff on 2019 NOPP reauthorization legislation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

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--� Provide analysis of H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act to Client and provide to key Hill staff â--� Attend White House meeting to brief staff on national shark & forage fish issues and regulation reduction â--� Provide requested feedback to Hill staff on 2019 NOPP reauthorization legislation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

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--� Provide analysis of H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act to Client and provide to key Hill staff â--� Attend White House meeting to brief staff on national shark & forage fish issues and regulation reduction â--� Provide requested feedback to Hill staff on 2019 NOPP reauthorization legislation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

â--� Submit comments to EPA/USCG on ballast water management practices in the commercial fishing industry â--� Participate in a joint EPA/USCG public webinar event on NPDES issues â--� Provide analysis of H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act to Client and provide to key Hill staff 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--� Attend White House meeting to brief staff on national forage fish issues and regulation reduction â--� Schedule/Attend Client Washington, D.C. Hill visit; request Hill letters to EPA on clarification of West Coast Dungeness crab health and safety standards; discuss status of West Coast groundfish buyback loan repayment; and aquaculture issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office

â--� Submit comments to EPA/USCG on ballast water management practices in the commercial fishing industry â--� Participate in a joint EPA/USCG public webinar event on NPDES issues â--� Provide analysis of H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act to Client and provide to key Hill staff 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--� Attend White House meeting to brief staff on national shark & forage fish issues and regulation reduction

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office

â--� Submit formal comments to USFWS related to exempting squid products from USFWS export inspection requirements â--� Submit comments to EPA/USCG on ballast water management practices in the commercial fishing industry â--� Participate in a joint EPA/USCG public webinar event on NPDES issues â--� Provide analysis of H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act to Client and provide to key Hill staff 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--� Attend White House meeting to brief staff on national shark & forage fish issues and regulation reduction â--� Contact Hill staff to prevent efforts to circumvent the authorizing committee process (i.e. Transportation Committee) 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

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,950

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office

â--� Submit formal comments to USFWS related to exempting squid products from USFWS export inspection requirements â--� Submit comments to EPA/USCG on ballast water management practices in the commercial fishing industry â--� Participate in a joint EPA/USCG public webinar event on NPDES issues â--� Provide analysis of H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act to Client and provide to key Hill staff 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--� Attend White House meeting to brief staff on national shark & forage fish issues and regulation reduction â--� Contact Hill staff to prevent efforts to circumvent the authorizing committee process (i.e. Transportation Committee) 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

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office

HR 614 (FY19 conference package during shutdown) FY20 budget deal (to be introduced) FY20 SFOPs appropriations bill(to be introduced)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA), with outreach for potential sponsors and cosponsors, and potential senate companion; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following bills to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA, Big Cat & Public Safety Protection Act (HR1380), Humane Cosmetics Act, S3773 (seeks to end unethical and unnecessary testing on primates), FACT Act, ProTECT Act, CECIL Act, PACT Act, KITTEN Act, SAFE Act, RAWR Act, Save Our Right Whale Act, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (HR737), Shark Sales Elimination Act (HR614). Oppose bills counter to ADI's stated mission, including those seeking to limit or abolish the ESA and its related environmental /habitat protections; oppose the Manage Our Wolves Act. Oppose animal testing; oppose trophy hunting, and trafficking of wild animals or related products.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

â--� Work with Hill staff on S.496/H.R. 1240 to make legislative improvements to the Young Fishermen Act of 2019 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; assist client colleague with testimony and staff with hearing preparation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE