Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act

31 U.S.C. 5336 - Filed in the 116th Congress as H.R.2513/S.1978 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019. To ensure that persons who form corporations or limited liability companies in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations or limited liability companies, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting United States corporations and limited liability companies for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving United States corporations and limited liability companies, and for other purposes. Oppose. H.R.703/S.213 - Main Street Tax Certainty Act. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income. Support. H.Con.Res.14 - House Budget Resolution. Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Support. S.Con.Res.7 - Senate Budget Resolution. An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Support. H.R.736/S.505 - Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act. To amend title 31, United States Code, to modify the deadline for filing beneficial ownership information reports for reporting companies formed or registered before January 1, 2024. Support. H.R.425/S.100 - Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act. To repeal the Corporate Transparency Act. Support. S.305 - Small Business Technological Act of 2025. To authorize small business loans to finance access to modern business software, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.919 - Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act. To codify Internal Revenue Service guidance relating to treatment of certain services and items for chronic conditions as meeting the preventive care deductible safe harbor for purposes of high deductible health plans in connection with health savings accounts. Support. S.1211 - Assisting in Developing (AID) Youth Employment Act. To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide funding, on a competitive basis, for summer and year-round employment opportunities for youth ages 14 through 24. Support. S.1210 - Helping to Encourage Real Opportunity (HERO) for Youth Act. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the work opportunity credit for certain youth employees. Support. H.R.832 - Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025. To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.818 - Small Business Procurement and Utilization Reform Act of 2025. To amend the Small Business Act to include requirements relating to new small business entrants in the scorecard program, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.788 - DOE and SBA Research Act. To provide for Department of Energy and Small Business Administration joint research and development activities, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.825 - Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act. To prohibit individuals convicted of defrauding the Government from receiving any assistance from the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.754 - Investing in Main Street Act. To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that may be invested in small business investment companies. Support. H.R.804 - Rural Small Business Resilience Act. To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.828 - Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans (SERV) Act. To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to report on the veterans interagency task force, to require the Comptroller General of the United States to report on access to credit for small business concerns owned and controlled by covered individuals, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.872 - Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025. To require covered contractors implement a vulnerability disclosure policy consistent with NIST guidelines, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.789 - Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act. To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue rules for cancelled covered solicitations, to amend the Small Business Act to provide assistance to small business concerns relating to certain cancelled solicitations, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.1804 - 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act. To amend the Small Business Act to require a report on 7(a) agents, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.1816 - WOSB Accountability Act. To establish requirements relating to certification of small business concerns owned and controlled by women for certain purposes, and for other purposes. Support. S.202 - Helping Small Businesses To Hedge Risk and Insure against Volatile Expenses (THRIVE) Act. To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to allow small business concerns to purchase certain commodities futures, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. To reduce taxes, reduce or increase spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. Support. H.R.3169 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2025. To reauthorize and modify the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research programs. Support. H.R.2966 - American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025. To prohibit Small Business Administration (SBA) funds from being distributed to individuals or businesses with foreign or undocumented ownership. Support. H.R.1163/S.495 - Prove It Act of 2025. To amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses. Support. H.R.2804 - Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025. To amend the Small Business Act to codify the Rule of Two. Support. H.R.5100 - To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes. This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and related pilot programs. Support. S.2777 - Small Business RELIEF Act. To exempt small business concerns from duties imposed pursuant to the national emergency declared on April 2, 2025, by the President and to refund small business concerns the amount of any such duties paid. Support H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. To provide continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, additional funding for security for federal officials, and extensions of various expiring programs and authorities. Support. PN11-4 - Nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor. Support. PN11-18 - Nomination of Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Support. PN13-3 - Nomination of Williams Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Support. PN13-11 - Nomination of Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration. Support. In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act Small business tax relief Small Business Administration staffing Small Business Administration lending requirements and rules Federal regulatory reform Federal privacy issues State privacy issues Independent contractor rules Joint employer rules Overtime/White-Collar Exemption rules Noncompete provisions Government funding and shutdown concerns Healthcare and paid leave issues White House Conference on Small Business Yellow Pages Test and government competition with the private sector Commodities markets and small business commodity risks Adherence to and improvement of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) Adherence to and improvement of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Artificial Intelligence Implementation & Impacts Reducing Monopolistic Business Practices Preparation for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 Preparation for Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provision expirations in 2025 Export and import concerns for small companies Streamlining federal resources and support for access to international markets Accessibility of Federal Awards for small businesses Supply chain stability Improving cyber resilience for small businesses Revolutionary Far Overhaul (RFO) impact on small businesses DOL-OSHA Proposed Rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings SBA Proposed Rule on Increasing Small Business Participation on Multiple Award Contracts DoD-Defense Acquisition Regulations System Proposed Rule on Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements SBA Government Contracting: Subcontracting Program Federal Acquisition Regulation: Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds ("MPT & SAT Proposed Rule") Treasury Trade and National Security Actions and Low-Value Shipments ("Modifications to De Minimis") NSF Request for Information: Development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan FAR Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Rule USTR Request for Comments: To Assist in Reviewing and Identifying Unfair Trade Practices and Initiating All Necessary Actions to Investigate Harm From Non-Reciprocal Trade Arrangements Federal Acquisition Regulation: Small Business Participation on Certain Multiple-Award Contracts Congressional Request for Information to Explore Data Privacy and Security Framework SBA Office of Advocacy Comments re: FTC RFI on Anti-Competitive Regulations FTC RFI on Anticompetitive Regulations NSF RFI on AI R&D Plan HHS RFI on Outdated and Unnecessary Regulations DoD Request for Comment on Modernizing Defense Acquisitions ED Proposed Priority and Definitions - Advancing AI in Education

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

31 U.S.C. 5336 - Filed in the 116th Congress as H.R.2513/S.1978 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019. To ensure that persons who form corporations or limited liability companies in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations or limited liability companies, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting United States corporations and limited liability companies for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving United States corporations and limited liability companies, and for other purposes. Oppose. H.R.703/S.213 - Main Street Tax Certainty Act. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income. Support. H.Con.Res.14 - House Budget Resolution. Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Support. S.Con.Res.7 - Senate Budget Resolution. An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Support. H.R.736/S.505 - Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act. To amend title 31, United States Code, to modify the deadline for filing beneficial ownership information reports for reporting companies formed or registered before January 1, 2024. Support. H.R.425/S.100 - Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act. To repeal the Corporate Transparency Act. Support. S.305 - Small Business Technological Act of 2025. To authorize small business loans to finance access to modern business software, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.919 - Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act. To codify Internal Revenue Service guidance relating to treatment of certain services and items for chronic conditions as meeting the preventive care deductible safe harbor for purposes of high deductible health plans in connection with health savings accounts. Support. S.1211 - Assisting in Developing (AID) Youth Employment Act. To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide funding, on a competitive basis, for summer and year-round employment opportunities for youth ages 14 through 24. Support. S.1210 - Helping to Encourage Real Opportunity (HERO) for Youth Act. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the work opportunity credit for certain youth employees. Support. H.R.832 - Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025. To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.818 - Small Business Procurement and Utilization Reform Act of 2025. To amend the Small Business Act to include requirements relating to new small business entrants in the scorecard program, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.788 - DOE and SBA Research Act. To provide for Department of Energy and Small Business Administration joint research and development activities, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.825 - Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act. To prohibit individuals convicted of defrauding the Government from receiving any assistance from the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.754 - Investing in Main Street Act. To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that may be invested in small business investment companies. Support. H.R.804 - Rural Small Business Resilience Act. To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.828 - Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans (SERV) Act. To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to report on the veterans interagency task force, to require the Comptroller General of the United States to report on access to credit for small business concerns owned and controlled by covered individuals, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.872 - Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025. To require covered contractors implement a vulnerability disclosure policy consistent with NIST guidelines, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.789 - Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act. To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue rules for cancelled covered solicitations, to amend the Small Business Act to provide assistance to small business concerns relating to certain cancelled solicitations, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.1804 - 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act. To amend the Small Business Act to require a report on 7(a) agents, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.1816 - WOSB Accountability Act. To establish requirements relating to certification of small business concerns owned and controlled by women for certain purposes, and for other purposes. Support. S.202 - Helping Small Businesses To Hedge Risk and Insure against Volatile Expenses (THRIVE) Act. To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to allow small business concerns to purchase certain commodities futures, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. To reduce taxes, reduce or increase spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. Support. H.R.3169 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2025. To reauthorize and modify the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research programs. Support. H.R. 2966 - American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025. To prohibit Small Business Administration (SBA) funds from being distributed to individuals or businesses with foreign or undocumented ownership. Support. H.R. 1163/S.495 - Prove It Act of 2025. To amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses. Support. H.R.2804 - Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025. To amend the Small Business Act to codify the Rule of Two. Support. PN11-4 - Nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor. Support. PN11-18 - Nomination of Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Support. PN13-3 - Nomination of Williams Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Support. PN13-11 - Nomination of Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration. Support. In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act Small business tax relief Small Business Administration staffing Small Business Administration lending requirements and rules Federal regulatory reform Federal privacy issues State privacy issues Independent contractor rules Joint employer rules Overtime/White-Collar Exemption rules Noncompete provisions Government funding and shutdown concerns Healthcare and paid leave issues White House Conference on Small Business Yellow Pages Test and government competition with the private sector Commodities markets and small business commodity risks Adherence to and improvement of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) Adherence to and improvement of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Artificial Intelligence Implementation & Impacts Reducing Monopolistic Business Practices Preparation for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 Preparation for Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provision expirations in 2025 Export and import concerns for small companies Streamlining federal resources and support for access to international markets Accessibility of Federal Awards for small businesses Supply chain stability DOL-OSHA Proposed Rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings SBA Proposed Rule on Increasing Small Business Participation on Multiple Award Contracts DoD-Defense Acquisition Regulations System Proposed Rule on Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements SBA Government Contracting: Subcontracting Program Federal Acquisition Regulation: Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds ("MPT & SAT Proposed Rule") Treasury Trade and National Security Actions and Low-Value Shipments ("Modifications to De Minimis") NSF Request for Information: Development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan FAR Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Rule USTR Request for Comments: To Assist in Reviewing and Identifying Unfair Trade Practices and Initiating All Necessary Actions to Investigate Harm From Non-Reciprocal Trade Arrangements Federal Acquisition Regulation: Small Business Participation on Certain Multiple-Award Contracts Congressional Request for Information to Explore Data Privacy and Security Framework SBA Office of Advocacy response to FTC Request for Information (RFI) on Anti-Competitive Regulations FTC RFI on Anti-Competitive Regulations NSF RFI on AI R&D Plan Senate RFI on American Science Acceleration Project (ASAP)

31 U.S.C. 5336 - Filed in the 116th Congress as H.R.2513/S.1978 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019. To ensure that persons who form corporations or limited liability companies in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations or limited liability companies, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting United States corporations and limited liability companies for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving United States corporations and limited liability companies, and for other purposes. Oppose. H.R.703/S.213 - Main Street Tax Certainty Act. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income. Support. H.Con.Res.14 - House Budget Resolution. Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Support. S.Con.Res.7 - Senate Budget Resolution. An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Support. H.R.736/S.505 - Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act. To amend title 31, United States Code, to modify the deadline for filing beneficial ownership information reports for reporting companies formed or registered before January 1, 2024. Support. H.R.425/S.100 - Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act. To repeal the Corporate Transparency Act. Support. S.305 - Small Business Technological Act of 2025. To authorize small business loans to finance access to modern business software, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.919 - Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act. To codify Internal Revenue Service guidance relating to treatment of certain services and items for chronic conditions as meeting the preventive care deductible safe harbor for purposes of high deductible health plans in connection with health savings accounts. Support. S.1211 - Assisting in Developing (AID) Youth Employment Act. To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide funding, on a competitive basis, for summer and year-round employment opportunities for youth ages 14 through 24. Support. S.1210 - Helping to Encourage Real Opportunity (HERO) for Youth Act. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the work opportunity credit for certain youth employees. Support. H.R.832 - Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025. To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.818 - Small Business Procurement and Utilization Reform Act of 2025. To amend the Small Business Act to include requirements relating to new small business entrants in the scorecard program, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.788 - DOE and SBA Research Act. To provide for Department of Energy and Small Business Administration joint research and development activities, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.825 - Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act. To prohibit individuals convicted of defrauding the Government from receiving any assistance from the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.754 - Investing in Main Street Act. To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that may be invested in small business investment companies. Support. H.R.804 - Rural Small Business Resilience Act. To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.828 - Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans (SERV) Act. To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to report on the veterans interagency task force, to require the Comptroller General of the United States to report on access to credit for small business concerns owned and controlled by covered individuals, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.872 - Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025. To require covered contractors implement a vulnerability disclosure policy consistent with NIST guidelines, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.789 - Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act. To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue rules for cancelled covered solicitations, to amend the Small Business Act to provide assistance to small business concerns relating to certain cancelled solicitations, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.1804 - 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act. To amend the Small Business Act to require a report on 7(a) agents, and for other purposes. Support. H.R.1816 - WOSB Accountability Act. To establish requirements relating to certification of small business concerns owned and controlled by women for certain purposes, and for other purposes. Support. S.202 - Helping Small Businesses To Hedge Risk and Insure against Volatile Expenses (THRIVE) Act. To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to allow small business concerns to purchase certain commodities futures, and for other purposes. Support. PN11-4 - Nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor. Support. PN11-18 - Nomination of Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Support. PN13-3 - Nomination of Williams Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Support. PN13-11 - Nomination of Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration. Support. In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act Small business tax relief Small Business Administration staffing Small Business Administration lending requirements and rules Federal regulatory reform Federal privacy issues State privacy issues Independent contractor rules Joint employer rules Overtime/White-Collar Exemption rules Noncompete provisions Government funding and shutdown concerns Healthcare and paid leave issues White House Conference on Small Business Yellow Pages Test and government competition with the private sector Commodities markets and small business commodity risks Adherence to and improvement of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) Adherence to and improvement of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Artificial Intelligence Implementation & Impacts Reducing Monopolistic Business Practices Preparation for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 Preparation for Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provision expirations in 2025 Export and import concerns for small companies Streamlining federal resources and support for access to international markets Accessibility of Federal Awards for small businesses Supply chain stability DOL-OSHA Proposed Rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings SBA Proposed Rule on Increasing Small Business Participation on Multiple Award Contracts DoD-Defense Acquisition Regulations System Proposed Rule on Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements SBA Government Contracting: Subcontracting Program Federal Acquisition Regulation: Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds ("MPT & SAT Proposed Rule") Treasury Trade and National Security Actions and Low-Value Shipments ("Modifications to De Minimis") NSF Request for Information: Development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan FAR Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Rule USTR Request for Comments: To Assist in Reviewing and Identifying Unfair Trade Practices and Initiating All Necessary Actions to Investigate Harm From Non-Reciprocal Trade Arrangements Federal Acquisition Regulation: Small Business Participation on Certain Multiple-Award Contracts Congressional Request for Information to Explore Data Privacy and Security Framework

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act, H.R. 788, S. 1008 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, H.R. 737, S.877

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act, H.R. 788, S. 1008 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, H.R. 737, S.877

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act, H.R. 788, S. 1008 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, H.R. 737, S.877

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor the following: H.R.1568/S.2453, SAVE Right Whales Act, generally H.R.4831/S.1139, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2019, generally S.3051, America's Conservation Enhancement Act, generally Zoo, Aquarium and Marine Parks, generally H.R.737, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, generally S.877, A bill to prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes, generally H.R.788, Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2019 Marine Mammal Protection Act, generally Animal Welfare, generally Animal Welfare Act, Regulation of Aquariums and Marine Parks United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regulatory related issues

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal Regulations regarding commercial trade in wildlife products; Multinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization (HR1446, S652); Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act (HR788, S1008); Endangered Species Act implementing regulations; SAVES Act (HR30); Marine Mammal Protection Act; Wildlife Conservation and Anti Trafficking Act (HR864); Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act (HR2685); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR4341); SALAMANDER Act (HR4340); PAW and FIN Act (HR4348); Central African Regional Program for the Environsment (CARPE); CARES Act (HR748); COVID-19 Infrastructure Stimulus bill.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act, H.R. 788, S. 1008 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, H.R. 737, S.877

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1568/S.2453, SAVE Right Whales Act, generally H.R.4831/S.1139, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2019, generally S.3051, America's Conservation Enhancement Act, generally Monitor the following: Zoo, Aquarium and Marine Parks, generally H.R.737, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, generally S.877, A bill to prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes, generally H.R.788, Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2019 Marine Mammal Protection Act, generally Animal Welfare, generally Animal Welfare Act, Regulation of Aquariums and Marine Parks United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regulatory related issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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: 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

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

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

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--� 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

Federal Regulations regarding commercial trade in wildlife products; Multinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization (HR1446, S652); Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act (HR788, S1008); Endangered Species Act implementing regulations; SAVES Act (HR30); Marine Mammal Protection Act; Wildlife Conservation and Anti Trafficking Act (HR864); Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act (HR2685); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR4341); SALAMANDER Act (HR4340); PAW and FIN Act (HR4348); Central African Regional Partnership for the Environsment (CARPE).

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

H.R.1568/S.2453, SAVE Right Whales Act, generally H.R.4831/S.1139, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2019, generally S.3051, America's Conservation Enhancement Act, generally Monitor the following: Zoo, Aquarium and Marine Parks, generally H.R.737, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, generally S.877, A bill to prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes, generally H.R.788, Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2019 Marine Mammal Protection Act, generally Animal Welfare, generally Animal Welfare Act, Regulation of Aquariums and Marine Parks United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regulatory related issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act, H.R. 788, S. 1008 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, H.R. 737, S.877

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act, H.R. 788, S. 1008 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, H.R. 737, S.877

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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)

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate H.R. 3164/S. ---- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill H.R. 3052/S. ---- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill H.R. 3055/S. ---- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill H.R. 1380 Big Cat Public Safety Act H.R. 1754/S. 1820 Horseracing Integrity Act H.R. 724/S. 479 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act H.R. 693/S. 1007 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 961/S. 2006 Safeguard American Food Exports Act H.R. 737/S. 877 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act H.R. 1002 Welfare of Our Friends Act H.R. 2442- Puppy Protection Act S. 831 Gray Wolf State Management Act H.R. 864 Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act H.R. 97/S. 1590 Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act S. 804/H.R. 1806 Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act H.R. 1568 SAVE Right Whales Act H.R. 1042 Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act H.R. 2850 Humane Retirement Act H.R. ----/S. ---- Humane Cosmetics Act H.R. 919 Bird-Safe Buildings Act H.R. 1400 Horse Transportation Safety Act H.R. 2245 Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing the Importation of Large (CECIL) Animal Trophies Act H.R. ---- Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creatures Trophies (ProTECT) Act H.R. 788 - Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act H.R. 1776 - Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 1446/S. 652 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act H.R. 2532 Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act H.R. 4348/ S. 2491 the Protect America's Wildlife and Fish In Need of Conservation Act of 2019 NOT YET INTRODUCED - Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act NOT YET INTRODUCED - Humane Cosmetics Act NOT YET INTRODUCED/NO SHORT TITLE YET - To require the recipient of explosive detection canines under antiterrorism assistance authorities to have a written agreement relating to the health and welfare of such canines, and for other purposes. H.R.2685 - Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies Proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act regulations Animal Welfare Act enforcement Trophy hunting import permits Horse Protection Act Rule and enforcement Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act online records Enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act disaster planning rule Revisions to the Animal Welfare Act licensing standards and dog dealer standards Implementation of the Pet and Women Safety Act language in the 2018 Farm Bill Wild Horse and Burro policy Preventing the slaughter of equines in the United States Policy on promoting the development and implementation of using nonanimal methods for testing Reintroduction of gray wolves on Isle Royale Preventing egregious methods of hunting on National Park Service New findings under the Endangered Species Act Protecting listing status of gray wolves in the lower 48 Rulemakings related to conservation of marine mammals Offshore energy projects impacting marine mammals Development of regulations related to cell-based meat technologies Regulations on swine slaughter modernization North Atlantic right whale regulatory revisions International Wildlife Conservation Council Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council Protecting listing status of grizzly bears in the GYE and Northern Cascades Listing Giraffes under the Endangered Species Act

Federal Regulations regarding commercial trade in wildlife products; Multination Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization (HR1446, S652); Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act (HR788, S1008); Endangered Species Act implementing regulations; SAVES Act (HR30); Marine Mammal Protection Act; Wildlife Conservation and Anti Trafficking Act (HR864); Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act (HR2685); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR4341); SALAMANDER Act (HR4340); PAW and FIN Act (HR4348); Central African Regional Partnership for the Environsment (CARPE).

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

H.R.1568/S.2453, SAVE Right Whales Act, generally Animal Welfare, generally Animal Welfare Act, Regulation of Aquariums and Marine Parks United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regulatory related issues Monitor the following: Zoo, Aquarium and Marine Parks, generally H.R.737, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, generally S.877, A bill to prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes, generally H.R.788, Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2019 Marine Mammal Protection Act, generally

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

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; 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