Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022

Modifications to the Right Whale Speed Rule H.R. 4487, SAVE North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2021 S. 3664/H.R. 6785 Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022

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

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

H.R. 4833 - Migratory Bird Protection Act H.R. 2773/S.2372 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act H.R.6785/S.3664 - Right Whale Coexistence Act H.R. 8256 /S. 4664 - FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees H.R.8262/S.4686 - FY2023 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider/ESA funding/National Wildlife Refuge System, BLM and FS T&E, Migratory Bird Management Program funding H.R. 8239/S. 4661 - FY 2023 Ag Approps - Wildlife Services nonlethal funding S. 4802 -- Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 NOAAs Vessel Speed Rulemaking H.R. 2617 - FY2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act

Client expense: $41,384 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office

H.R. 2811, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, all provisions H.R. 404, Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5957, to reduce risks to marine mammals and for other purposes, all provisions H.R.7900, National Defense Authorization Act, shark fin bill provisions added via H.R. 7776 bill below (Rep. Smith) H.R. 7776, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for FY23, "ocean package" of provisions in Division J; also shark fin sales ban in Title LIX, Subtitle E, Sec. 5946. H.R.6785, Whale Coexistence Act of 2022 S. 1106, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, all provisions S. 3664, Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022, all provisions S. 4543, National Defense Reauthorization Act, sought inclusion of ocean package of provisions in Division J of final version; also Sec. 5946(b) in Subtitle E, Prohibition on Sale of Shark Fins. These were included in the final version of the bill with H.R. 7776, the House rivers and harbors bill, that was then the vehicle for NDAA. S. 4802, Senate Coast Guard authorization 2022,Sec. 313,Near Real-Time Monitoring and Mitigation for Large Cetaceans, including North Atlantic right whales House (H.R. 8256) and Senate (S. 4664) Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of FY23, re shark stock assessments, North Atlantic right whale vessel speed enforcement, at-sea monitoring for New England groundfish fishery NOAA/NMFS regulations discussed with congressional offices: - Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations - Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan regulations - American Lobster Fishery - Whale Vessel Speed Rule Assessment

Client expense: $215,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, including outreach to House and Senate members on legislation (H.R. 6785/S. 3664, S. 3765). Outreach to House and Senate Members regarding FY 2023 omnibus bill text and CJS explanatory statement language related to conservation efforts for the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 2617), and the NOAA proposed amendments to the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule (no bill number). Outreach and advocacy related marine mammal provisions (based on H.R. 6978) within the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7776). Outreach with House offices on FY 2024 appropriations priorities.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate Authorizing legislation Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) Preventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 6207/S. 3357) Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act (H.R. 7398) Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Act (H.R. 7789/S. 4205) Providing for Unhoused People with Pets (PUPP) Act (H.R. 8074) Animal Welfare Act enforcement U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) Recovering Americas Wildlife Act (S. 2372/H.R. 2773) Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act (H.R. 8514) Right Whale Coexistence Act (H.R. 6785/S. 3664) Livestock Regulatory Protection Act (S. 1475) National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4543/H.R. 7900) Healthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) National Animal Rescue Day resolution (H.Res. 1418) Bill to provide an extension of authority for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (H.R. 9132) Humane Retirement Act Additional Issues: Congressional support for 2018 CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) that the Supreme Court is considering Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies Gray wolves Trophy hunting Federal support for transitioning away from intensive confinement methods Horse Protection Act enforcement Animal Welfare Act enforcement Horse Slaughter New Approach Methods to Animal Testing Phasing out the use of dogs for animal testing Wild Horses and Burros Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Mink fur farming Plant-based meat alternatives Confined Animal Feeding Operations Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Pittman Robertson Act implementation Exorbitant pet fees and pet deposits in public housing Antibiotic resistance

H.R. 4833 - Migratory Bird Protection Act H.R. 2773/S.2372 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act H.R.6785/S.3664 - Right Whale Coexistence Act H.R. 8256 /S. 4664 - FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA (Endangered Species Act) funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees H.R.8262/S.4686 - FY2023 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider/ESA funding/National Wildlife Refuge System, BLM (Bureau of Land Management) and FS T&E, Migratory Bird Management Program funding H.R. 8239/S. 4661 - FY (Fiscal Year) 2023 Ag Approps - Wildlife Services nonlethal funding H.R. 8294 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 8475 - To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to provide emergency relief to producers of livestock with herds adversely affected by Mexican gray wolves, and for other purposes.

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

H.R. 4833 - Migratory Bird Protection Act H.R. 2773/S.2372 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act H.R.6785/S.3664 - Right Whale Coexistence Act H.R. 8256 /S. 4664 - FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA (Endangered Species Act) funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees H.R.8262/S.4686 - FY2023 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider/ESA funding/National Wildlife Refuge System, BLM (Bureau of Land Management) and FS T&E, Migratory Bird Management Program funding H.R. 8239/S. 4661 - FY (Fiscal Year) 2023 Ag Approps - Wildlife Services nonlethal funding H.R. 8294 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 8475 - To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to provide emergency relief to producers of livestock with herds adversely affected by Mexican gray wolves, and for other purposes.

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

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. This includes outreach on legislation (H.R. 6785/S. 3664, S. 3765), FY 2023 CJS appropriation requests (H.R. 8256/FY 2023 Senate CJS), and the NOAA proposed amendments to the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule (87 FR 46921). Outreach and advocacy related to North Atlantic right whale legislation (S. 3664) in the National Defense Authorization act process (S. 4543).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (HR5999/ S3220), with outreach requesting cosponsorship, support, and committee hearing; 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 measures 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 (HR5999/ S3220); AFTER (Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research) Act (HR5244); Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness (AARF) Act (HR1905); Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act HR1016; Bear Protection Act (HR2325); Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR263/ S1210); Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (HR2238); Captive Primate Safety Act HR3135/ S1588; Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR1569); Ejiao Act (HR5203); End Palm Oil Deforestation Act HR5863; Environmental Justice for All Act (HR2021/ S872); Extinction Crisis Emergency Act HR4182; Federal fur action; FDA Modernization Act (HR2565/S2952); Federal fur action; Food and Drug Amendments Act HR7667; FOREST (Fostering Overseas Rule of law and Environmentally Sound Trade) Act S2950; Healthy Future Students and Earth Pilot Program Act HR4108; HRes69 (National Biodiversity Strategy); HRes1163; Humane Cosmetics Act HR6207/ S3357; Humane Research & Testing Act (HR1744); Minks in Narrowly Kept Spaces (MINKS) are Superspreaders Act (HR4310); Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act HR3764; PIGS Act HR7004; President Bidens Earth Day Executive Order; Preventing all soring tactics (PAST) Act HR5441/ S2295; Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR151/ S37/ S4074); Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act HR7398; REDUCE Act S2645; Reducing Waste in National Parks Act HR5533 /S2960; Right Whale Coexistence Act (HR6785/ S3664); Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act HR2872; Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program HR7918; Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (S1106); Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act HR8514/ S4740; Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act S1931 (wildlife connectivity provisions); Tropical forest /deforestation Act HR241; Veterans for Mustangs Act HR7631; Wild Horse & Burro Protection Act HR6635; Wildlife Conservation & Anti-Trafficking Act HR6059. Opposing the following bills, which seek to reduce protections for animals, and/or their ecosystems and habitats: HR8136; Listing Reform Act HB4370; Trust the Science Act HR7766; permitting reform that endangers ESA & species, and precludes judicial review. Mixed, with amendments proposed: FDASLA S4348---support NAMs provisions (section 501); urge amendment to replace section 807 w Humane Cosmetics Act (HR6207/ S3357) text; oppose section 614 (preemption clause) absent such amendment. Monitoring, but taking a neutral or no position on, the following bills: Inflation Reduction Act; Recovering Americas Wildlife Act (HR2773/ S2372).

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate Authorizing legislation oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oHumane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 6207/S. 3357) oAmerica COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oRecovering Americas Wildlife Act (S. 2372) oRight Whales Coexistence Act (H.R. 6785/S. 3664) oRefuge From Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oProhibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act (H.R. 7398) oVoluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (H.R. 6935) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oNational Service Animals Memorial Act (H.R. 6353) oAnimal cruelty issues oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oAdditional Issues: oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oDog meat trade oPlant-based protein oDog Importation Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oTrophy hunting oAdministration position on challenges to CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products oFederal support for transitioning away from intensive confinement methods oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHorse Slaughter oRescue animals in crisis situations oFY23 Presidents Budget oNew Approach Methods to Animal Testing oWild Horses and Burros oPuppy mills/pet stores oESA/Hippos oLead ammunition and tackles oGrizzly bears oHorseracing oOrganic Livestock and Poultry Standards oMink fur farming oWildlife Corridors oAntibiotics

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 263 - Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit any person from breeding or possessing prohibited wildlife species (i.e., any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such H.R. 2811 - Shark Fin Sales Elimination This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. H.R. 3135 -Captive Primate Safety Act To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, and purchase in interstate or foreign commerce, or in a manner substantially affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or possession, of any live animal of any prohibited primate species. H.R. 4951 -Canyon's Law To prohibit the use of M-44 devices, commonly known as cyanide bombs, on public land, and for other purposes. H.R. 6785 - Right Whale Coexistence Act - This bill provides support for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis).Specifically, it requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide financial assistance for projects designed to reduce the lethal and sub-lethal effects of human activities on North Atlantic right whales. H.R. 4716 - Refuge from Cruel Trapping This bill prohibits, with specified exceptions, the use or possession of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The bill imposes on persons who possess or use such traps in the system (1) for a first offense, a civil fine of up to $500 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; and (2) for subsequent offenses, a civil fine of up to $1,000 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both such a civil fine and imprisonment. H.R. 2811 - Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 202 This bill addresses the sale of shark fins and the inclusion of rays and skates in the Seafood Traceability Program. The Seafood Traceability Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements at the time of entry for imported fish or fish products entered into U.S. commerce.The bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. H.R. 2773 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2022 This title establishes and funds a subaccount of the Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Account, which was established under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. The subaccount must be used to support efforts of states, territories, or the District of Columbia to recover and manage wildlife and plant species of greatest conservation need. H.R. 7398 - Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act of 2022 This bill makes it unlawful for any persons, except as provided below, to organize, sponsor, conduct, or participate in wildlife killing contests on public lands. This bill shall not apply to field trials, wildlife killing contests that exclusively target ungulates (e.g., deer) or birds of the orders Galliformes (e.g., turkeys) or Anatidae (e.g., ducks), or lethal control actions by state or federal agencies that target wildlife classified as invasive by the National Invasive Species Information Center.

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (HR5999/ S3220), with outreach requesting cosponsorship, support, and committee hearing; 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 measures 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 (HR5999/ S3220); AFTER (Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research) Act (HR5244); Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness (AARF) Act (HR1905); Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act HR1016; Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act; Bear Poaching Elimination Act (S3472); Bear Protection Act (HR2325); Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR263/ S1210); Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (HR2238); Captive Primate Safety Act HR3135; Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR1569); Ejiao Act (HR5203); END Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization Act; Federal fur action; FDA Modernization Act (HR2565/S2952); Food and Drug Amendments Act HR7667; Global Amphibian Protection Act (HR2026); HRes69 (National Biodiversity Strategy); Humane Cosmetics Act (HR6207/ S3357); Humane Research & Testing Act (HR1744); Kangaroo Protection Act HR917; Manatee Protection Act (HB4946); Minks in Narrowly Kept Spaces (MINKS) are Superspreaders Act (HR4310); Multinational Species Conservation Fund (HR6023); PAST (Preventing all soring tactics) Act (HR5441/ S2295); President Bidens Earth Day Executive Order; Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR151/ S37/ S); Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act HR7398; Reducing Waste in National Parks Act HR5533; Right Whale Coexistence Act (HR6785/ S3664); SAFE (Save Forgotten Equines) Act HR3355; SAVE North Atlantic Right Whales Act HR4487; Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program; Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (S1106); Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act; Veterans for Mustangs Act HR7631; Wild Horse & Burro Protection Act HR6635. Opposing the following bills, which seek to reduce protections for animals, and/or their ecosystems and habitats: Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act HR7197; HR7766; HR8136 Monitoring, taking a neutral or no position on, the following bills: Farm System Reform Act; Recovering Americas Wildlife Act (HR2773/ S2372).

H.R. 4833 - Migratory Bird Protection Act H.R. 2773/S.2372 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act H.R.6785/S.3664 - Right Whale Coexistence Act H.R. 8256 /Senate no bill number - FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees H.R.8262/Senate no bill number - FY2023 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider/ESA funding/National Wildlife Refuge System, BLM and FS T&E, Migratory Bird Management Program funding H.R. 8239/Senate no bill number - FY 2023 Ag Approps - Wildlife Services nonlethal funding H.R. 8294 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R.4521 - American COMPETES Act of 2022 S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 H.R.7849 - CLAW Act of 2022

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

H.R. 2811, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, all provisions H.R. 4690, Sustaining Americas Fisheries for the Future Act, all provisions H.R. 5957, to reduce risks to marine mammals and for other purposes, all provisions H.R. 6785, Right Whale Coexistence Act, all provisions H.R. 6865, Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, regarding marine mammal provisions H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act, Division H, Title XI, Section 71103, shark fin sales elimination S. 1106, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, all provisions S. 3664, Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022, all provisions S. 1260, US Innovation and Competition Act, Sec. 2518, shark fin sales elimination Senate Coast Guard authorization 2022, re marine mammal issues House (H.R. 8256) and Senate Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of FY23, funding for shark stock assessments, North Atlantic right whale vessel speed enforcement, at-sea monitoring for New England groundfish fishery NOAA/NMFS regulations discussed with congressional offices: - Whale Vessel Speed Rule Assessment - Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM)

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

Federal government relations service and strategy development relating to wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation before Congress. This includes legislation related to limiting the use of body-grip traps (H.R. 4716 and H.R. 5578), banning the private possession of wild animals (H.R. 263/S. 1210 and H.R. 3135/S. 1588) and saving the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 6785/S. 3664).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal government relations service and strategy development relating to wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation before Congress. This includes legislation related to limiting the use of body-grip traps (H.R. 4716 and H.R. 5578), banning the private possession of wild animals (H.R. 263/S. 1210 and H.R. 3135/S. 1588) and saving the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 6785/S. 3664). Outreach to Members of Congress regarding FY 2023 community project funding request process related to building and facilities improvements (H.R. 8239). Outreach to Members of Congress regarding FY 2023 CJS report language requests for conservation efforts for the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 8256).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Outreach to Members of Congress and NOAA staff regarding the North Atlantic right whale. Federal advocacy related to North Atlantic right whale issues in the House and Senate (H.R. 6785, S. 3664, H.R. 7042, S. 3765, H.R. 7849).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate Authorizing legislation oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oHumane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 6207/S. 3357) oAmerica COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oRecovering Americas Wildlife Act (S. 2372) oRight Whales Coexistence Act (H.R. 6785/S. 3664) oRefuge From Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oProhibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act (H.R. 7398) oVoluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (H.R. 6935) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oNational Service Animals Memorial Act (H.R. 6353) oAnimal cruelty issues oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oAdditional Issues: oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oDog meat trade oPlant-based protein oDog Importation Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oTrophy hunting oAdministration position on challenges to CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products oFederal support for transitioning away from intensive confinement methods oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHorse Slaughter oRescue animals in crisis situations oFY23 Presidents Budget oNew Approach Methods to Animal Testing oWild Horses and Burros oPuppy mills/pet stores oESA/Hippos oLead ammunition and tackles oGrizzly bears oHorseracing oOrganic Livestock and Poultry Standards oMink fur farming oWildlife Corridors oAntibiotics

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (HR5999/ S3220), with outreach requesting cosponsorship, support, and committee hearing; 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 measures 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 (HR5999/ S3220); Alternative Pilot Protein Act (HR6193); Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness (AARF) Act (HR1905); AFTER (Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research) Act (HR5244); Bear Poaching Elimination Act (S3472); Bear Protection Act (HR2325); Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR263/ S1210); Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (HR2238); Captive Primate Safety Act HR3135; Combating Online Wildlife Trafficking Act HB1546; Combating Wildlife Trafficking Financing and Proceeds Study Act (HR6477); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR1569); Ejiao Act (HR5203); End Palm Oil Deforestation Act (HR5863); END Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization Act; Extinction Crisis Emergency Act (HR4182); Federal fur action; FDA Modernization Act (HR2565/S2952); Global Amphibian Protection Act (HR2026); Global Pandemic Prevention & Biosecurity Act (HR3424); High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act; HRes69 (National Biodiversity Strategy); Humane Cosmetics Act (HR6207/ S3357); Humane Research & Testing Act (HR1744); Manatee Protection Act (HB4946); Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act (HR3692); Minks in Narrowly Kept Spaces (MINKS) are Superspreaders Act (HR4310); Multinational Species Conservation Fund (HR6023); Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act HR3764; PAST (Preventing all soring tactics) Act (HR5441/ S2295); Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR151/ S37); REDUCE Act S2645; Right Whale Coexistence Act (HR6785/ S3664); SAFE Act (HR3355); Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (S1106); Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act; Wildlife Conservation & Anti-Trafficking Act (HR6059); Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act. Opposing the following bills, which seek to reduce protections for animals, and/or their ecosystems and habitats: HR211 (apparently also named the Big Cat Public Safety Act); Listing Reform Act (HB4370); Science-based Grizzly Bear Management Act (HR6284). Monitoring, taking a neutral or no position on, the following bills: Advancing Human Rights-Centered International Conservation Act (HR7025); Climate Change Health Protection & Promotion Act (HR3271 /S1702); Farm System Reform Act; International Pandemic Preparedness and COVID-19 Response Act (S2297); Recovering Americas Wildlife Act (HR2773/ S2372).

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (HR5999/ S3220), with outreach requesting cosponsorship, support, and committee hearing; 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 measures 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 (HR5999/ S3220); Alternative Pilot Protein Act (HR6193); Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness (AARF) Act (HR1905); AFTER (Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research) Act (HR5244); Bear Poaching Elimination Act (S3472); Bear Protection Act (HR2325); Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR263/ S1210); Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (HR2238); Captive Primate Safety Act HR3135; Combating Online Wildlife Trafficking Act HB1546; Combating Wildlife Trafficking Financing and Proceeds Study Act (HR6477); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR1569); Ejiao Act (HR5203); End Palm Oil Deforestation Act (HR5863); END Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization Act; Extinction Crisis Emergency Act (HR4182); Federal fur action; FDA Modernization Act (HR2565/S2952); Global Amphibian Protection Act (HR2026); Global Pandemic Prevention & Biosecurity Act (HR3424); High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act; HRes69 (National Biodiversity Strategy); Humane Cosmetics Act (HR6207/ S3357); Humane Research & Testing Act (HR1744); Manatee Protection Act (HB4946); Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act (HR3692); Minks in Narrowly Kept Spaces (MINKS) are Superspreaders Act (HR4310); Multinational Species Conservation Fund (HR6023); Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act HR3764; PAST (Preventing all soring tactics) Act (HR5441/ S2295); Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR151/ S37); REDUCE Act S2645; Right Whale Coexistence Act (HR6785/ S3664); SAFE Act (HR3355); Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (S1106); Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act; Wildlife Conservation & Anti-Trafficking Act (HR6059); Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act. Opposing the following bills, which seek to reduce protections for animals, and/or their ecosystems and habitats: HR211 (apparently also named the Big Cat Public Safety Act); Listing Reform Act (HB4370); Science-based Grizzly Bear Management Act (HR6284). Monitoring, taking a neutral or no position on, the following bills: Advancing Human Rights-Centered International Conservation Act (HR7025); Climate Change Health Protection & Promotion Act (HR3271 /S1702); Farm System Reform Act; International Pandemic Preparedness and COVID-19 Response Act (S2297); Recovering Americas Wildlife Act (HR2773/ S2372).

H.R. 2811, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, all provisions H.R. 4690, Sustaining Americas Fisheries for the Future Act, Title I: Climate-Ready Fisheries, Title II: Support Fishing Communities, Title IV: Modernizing Fisheries Science and Data, Title V: Sustaining Fisheries Through Healthy Ecosystems and Improved Management H.R. 5957, to reduce risks to marine mammals and for other purposes, all provisions H.R. 6785, Right Whale Coexistence Act, all provisions H.R. 6865, Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, regarding marine mammal provisions H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act, Division H, Title XI, Section 71103, shark fin sales elimination S. 1106, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, all provisions S. 3664, Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022, all provisions S. 1260, US Innovation and Competition Act, Sec. 2518, shark fin sales elimination Coast Guard authorization 2022, House and Senate, re marine mammal issues House and Senate Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of FY23 NOAA/NMFS regulations: - Whale Vessel Speed Rule Assessment - Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM)

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

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

Federal government relations service and strategy development related to U.S. fisheries and ocean legislation before Congress, with an added focus on the New England region. This includes legislation related to reauthorizing the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act (H.R. 4690) and legislative efforts to save the endangered North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 6785/S. 3664). Outreach to Members of Congress regarding FY 2023 CJS appropriations request related to the Young Fishermens Development Act (no bill number). Post-enactment and implementation issues from the Young Fishermens Development Act (P.L. 116-289), including outreach to NOAA National Sea Grant program.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,000

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

Federal government relations service and strategy development relating to wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation before Congress. This includes legislation related to limiting the use of body-grip traps (H.R. 4716 and H.R. 5578), banning the private possession of wild animals (H.R. 263/S. 1210 and H.R. 3135/S. 1588) and saving the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 6785 and S. 3664). Outreach to Members of Congress regarding FY 2023 community project funding request process and appropriations, including report language requests for conservation efforts for the North Atlantic right whale (no bill number).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4833 - Migratory Bird Protection Act H.R. 4356/S. 2599 - FY2022 Agriculture Appropriations - Wildlife Services nonlethal funding H.R. 4372/S.3034 - FY2022 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider/ESA funding/National Wildlife Refuge System H.R. 4505/S.3042 - FY2022 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees H.R.2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 5957 - Protecting Our Marine Mammals Act H.R.2848/S.1289 Marine Mammal Research and Response Act S.3211 - Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt (END) Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021 H.R. 2773/S.2372 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act H.R.6785/S.3664 - Right Whale Coexistence Act H.R. 4502 - FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022) House/Senate no bill number - FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees House/Senate no bill number - FY2023 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider/ESA funding/National Wildlife Refuge System, BLM and FS T&E funding House/Senate no bill number - FY 2023 Ag Approps - Wildlife Services nonlethal funding H.R.4521 - American COMPETES Act of 2022 S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 No bill number - Innovation Bill S. 3738 - A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue final rules relating to listing the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes and Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act of 1973

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