Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021

H.R.1561, S.576, Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act - issues related to Great Lakes navigation system. Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Soo Lock project- no specific legislation. H.R.6865, Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act or 2022 and unnumbered Senate companion bill - issues related to Great Lakes winter commerce. Issues related to U.S. implementation of international vessel air emissions regulations - no specific legislation. Unnumbered water resources development legislation-issues regarding allocation of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund appropriations.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations: Full funding for the Maritime Security Program - FY22 Full funding for the Tanker Security Program - FY 22 Support for Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 (H.R. 1819/S.707) Passage of the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act (S.576/H.R.1561) Educating Members of Congress and the Administration on the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act) and U.S. cargo preference laws

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Lobbied in support of S. 576/H.R. 1561, the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act. Advocated for authorization and appropriations for a new Coast Guard Great Lakes icebreaking vessel as part of the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R.1561, S.576, Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act - issues related to Great Lakes navigation system. Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Soo Lock project- no specific legislation. H.R. 4350/S. 2792 - National Defense Authorization Act - issues related to Great Lakes navigation systems. Unnumbered water resources development legislation-issues regarding allocation of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund appropriations.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $150,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations: Full funding for the Maritime Security Program - FY22 Full funding for the Tanker Security Program - FY 22 Support for Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 (H.R. 1819/S.707) Passage of the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act (S.576/H.R.1561) Educating Members of Congress and the Administration on the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act) and U.S. cargo preference laws

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Lobbied in support of S. 576/H.R. 1561, the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act. Advocated for authorization and appropriations for a new Coast Guard Great Lakes icebreaking vessel as part of the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 628 / No Senate Companion - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts on mariners from the legislation. S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 1561 / S. 575 - Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff and members regarding the issues in the Great Lakes and advocacy in support of the legislation. S. 1994 / No House Companion - Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. S. 1998 / No House Companion - Safeguarding American Tourism Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 2696 / S.356 - Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act / TOPS Act - Discussions with staff over potential impacts on union training schools. S. 2784 / No House Companion - Bill to establish grant program for the maritime workforce - Discussions with staff over potential impacts on union training schools. S. 2818 / No House Companion - Cruising for Alaskas Workforce Act - Discussion with staff regarding issues in Alaska that led to the introduction of the legislation. Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 3684 / S. 1931, et. al - INVEST in America Act / Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential maritime provisions relating to cargo preference be included with the legislation. H.R. 3873 / S. 1992 - Open America's Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 4373 / SENATE DRAFT - Department of State, Foreign Ops and Related Programs - Advocacy in support of funding for the Title II Food for Peace program. H.R. 4350 / S. 2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding potential changes to the Tanker Security Program within the NDAA. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4550 / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 2022 - Discussions and advocacy with staff in support of full funding for the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, as well as other maritime funding priorities. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4886 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding issues related to U.S.-flag companies that could be impacted by the legislation. H.R. 5059 / S. 363 - Make It in America Act - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 5573 / No Senate Companion - Bill to prohibit vessels from idling or anchoring in Southern California Coastal Waters - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 5376 / No Senate Companion - Build Back Better Act - Discussion with staff regarding potential maritime related programs included in the legislation, and advocacy in support of the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, and creating a new preference program for cargoes that may become available under the Jobs Act. COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues. Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development and concerns with the effects of COVID. Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development, including issues regarding Customs and Border Protection guidance on OCSLA and the Jones Act in regards to off-shore wind installations. Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Tanker Security Program Authorization - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable. Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure the TSP is provided its first funding since authorization so the program can be fully implemented.

H.R.1561, S.576, Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act - issues related to Great Lakes navigation system. Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Soo Lock project- no specific legislation. H.R. 4350/S. 2792 - National Defense Authorization Act - issues related to Great Lakes navigation systems.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $270,000

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations: Full funding for the Maritime Security Program - FY22 Full funding for the Tanker Security Program - FY 22 Support for Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 (H.R. 1819/S.707) Passage of the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act (S.576/H.R.1561) Educating Members of Congress and the Administration on the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act) and U.S. cargo preference laws

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

House and Senate: Appropriations FY22 - Agriculture: Food for Peace Program, PL480 FY22 Appropriations, Transportation; Maritime Security Program; Maritime Tanker Fleet Program; Maritime Cable Fleet; Military Sealift. National Defense Authorization Act FY 22: Maritime Security Program; Maritime Tanker Fleet Program; cable vessels. H.R. 1561 - Great Lakes Winter Commerece Act; S. 576, Great Lakes Winnter Commerece Act. Jones Act Waivers Marad: Maritime Tanker Fleet. Cargo preference and PL 480, Food for Peace Program. There were non-active days in April, May and June due to COVID-19.

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

H.R. 628 / No Senate Companion - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts on mariners from the legislation. H.R. 1561 / No Senate Companion - Bill to require Coast Guard to conduct icebreaking operations in the Great Lakes - Discussions with staff and members regarding the issues in the Great Lakes and advocacy in support of the legislation. S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation. S. 1994 / No House Companion - Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. S. 1998 / No House Companion - Safeguarding American Tourism Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 2696 / No Senate Companion - Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act - Discussions with staff over potential impacts on union training schools. H.R. 3684 / SENATE DRAFT - INVEST in America Act - Discussions with staff regarding potential maritime provisions relating to cargo preference be included with the legislation. H.R. 3873 / S. 1992 - Open America's Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 4373 / No Senate Companion - Department of State, Foreign Ops and Related Programs - Advocacy in support of funding for the Title II Food for Peace program. WHITE HOUSE DRAFT - American Jobs Plan - Discussions with the White House on maritime related provisions to be included in the American Jobs Plan. HOUSE DRAFT / SENATE DRAFT - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding potential changes to the Tanker Security Program within the NDAA. HOUSE DRAFT / No Senate Companion - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 2022 - Discussions and advocacy with staff in support of full funding for the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, as well as other maritime funding priorities. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Tanker Security Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable. Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development. COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development and concerns with the effects of COVID. Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure the TSP is provided its first funding since authorization so the program can be fully implemented. Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, and creating a new preference program for cargoes that may become available under the Jobs Act. Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.

Lobbied in support of S. 576/H.R. 1561, the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act. Advocated for authorization and appropriations for a new Coast Guard Great Lakes icebreaking vessel as part of the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.1561, S.576, Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act - issues related to Great Lakes navigation system. Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Soo Lock project- no specific legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $210,000

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

House and Senate: Appropriations FY22 Transportation: Maritime Security Program; Maritime Tanker Fleet Program; Maritime Cable Fleet; Military Sealift; Appropriations FY22 Agriculture: Food for Peace Program, PL480. National Defense Authorization Act FY 22: Maritime Security Program; Maritime Tanker Fleet Program; Cable Vessels; H.R. 1561, Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act; S. 576, Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act. Jones Act waivers MaRad: Maritime Tanker Fleet, Cargo Preference and PL480, Food for Peace Program.

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

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

House and Senate: Appropriations FY22 Transportation: Maritime Security Program; Maritime Tanker Fleet Program; Maritime Cable Fleet; Military Sealift; Appropriations FY22 Agriculture: Food for Peace Program, PL480. National Defense Authorization Act FY 22: Maritime Security Program; Maritime Tanker Fleet Program; Cable Vessels; H.R. 1561, Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act; S. 576, Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act. Jones Act waivers MaRad: Maritime Tanker Fleet, Cargo Preference and PL480, Food for Peace Program.

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

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

Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations: Full funding for the Maritime Security Program - FY22 Full funding for the Tanker Security Program - FY 22 Support for Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 (H.R. 1819/S.707) Passage of the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act (S.576/H.R.1561) Educating Members of Congress and the Administration on the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act) and U.S. cargo preference laws Nominations for the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Lobbied in support of S. 576/H.R. 1561, the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act. Advocated for authorization and appropriations for a new Coast Guard Great Lakes icebreaking vessel as part of the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Legislation and Congressional Action: H.R. 104 / No Senate Companion - Bill to authorize the MARAD Administrator to use certain funds to purchase duplicate Congressional Gold Medals for World War II Era Merchant Mariners - Discussions with staff over the drafting of legislation and advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 298 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 299 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2021 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 300 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2021 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 628 / No Senate Companion - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts on mariners from the legislation. H.R. 1318 / S. 593 - Alaska Tourism Recovery Act - Discussions with staff regarding the provisions of the bill and concerns with potential precedents that could be set by the legislation. H.R. 1319 / No Direct Senate Companion - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff and advocacy in support of including maritime industry relief and COVID vaccine priority for merchant mariners. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 1561 / No Senate Companion - Bill to require Coast Guard to conduct icebreaking operations in the Great Lakes - Discussions with staff and members regarding the issues in the Great Lakes and advocacy in support of the legislation. S. 707 / HOUSE DRAFT - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation. WHITE HOUSE DRAFT - American Jobs Plan - Discussions with the White House on maritime related provisions to be included in the American Jobs Plan. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Tanker Security Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable. Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development. COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development and concerns with the effects of COVID. Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, and creating a new preference program for cargoes that may become available under the Jobs Act. Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.

H.R.1561, S.576, Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act - issues related to Great Lakes navigation system. Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Soo Lock project- no specific legislation.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)