Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act

Issues related to the global supply chain; H.R.4996, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021; S.3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022; S.3586, Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022; H.R.6864, Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R.8243, American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8294 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY2023; Maritime Security Program funding, Maritime Administration funding H.R. 4996/S. 3580 Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, provisions related to maritime shipping industry regulation, service contracts, cargo booking, and billing practices H.R. 6864 Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act, provisions related to maritime shipping industry competition S. 3586 Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022, provisions related to maritime shipping competition S. 3262 FREIGHT Act, provisions related to ocean carriers, information sharing, and regulation of maritime shipping S.Con.Res 37 & S.Con.Res.38: A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code.; all provisions H.Con.Res.92: Declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code.; all provisions General discussions related to port congestion, supply chain, and infrastructure issues General discussions related to cargo preference

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

Issues related to Port Infrastructure, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), and port operations. H.R.1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L.117-2) implementation. Issues related to the global supply chain; H.R.4996, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021; S.3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022; S.3586, Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022; H.R.6864, Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act.

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

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

Federal regulation of the operation of marine business, maritime issues and matters involving trade, including the House and Senate versions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (H.R. 4996 and S. 3580) as well as S. 1260, S. 3586, S. 3862, H.R. 4521 and H.R. 6864.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal regulation of the operation of marine business, maritime issues and matters involving trade, including the House and Senate versions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (H.R. 4996 and S. 3580) as well as S. 1260, S. 3586, S. 3862, H.R. 4521 and H.R. 6864.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8294 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY2023; Maritime Security Program funding, Maritime Administration funding H.R. 4996/S. 3580 Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, provisions related to maritime shipping industry regulation, service contracts, cargo booking, and billing practices H.R. 6864 Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act, provisions related to maritime shipping industry competition S. 3586 Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022, provisions related to maritime shipping competition S. 3262 FREIGHT Act, provisions related to ocean carriers, information sharing, and regulation of maritime shipping S. Con. Res. 37, S. Con. Res. 38, H. Con. Res. 92 related to minimum tonnage requirements General discussions related to port congestion, supply chain, and infrastructure issues General discussions related to cargo preference

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

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Issues related to the global supply chain; H.R.4996, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021; S.3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022; S.3586, Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022; H.R.6864, Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R.8243, American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022.

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

Issues related to Port Infrastructure, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), and port operations including cleaning measures and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). H.R.1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L.117-2) implementation. Issues related to the global supply chain; H.R.4996, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021; S.3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022; S.3586, Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022; H.R.6864, Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act.

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

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

Federal regulation of the operation of marine business, maritime issues and matters involving trade, including the House and Senate versions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (H.R. 4996 and S. 3580) as well as S. 1260, S. 3586, S. 3862, H.R. 4521 and H.R. 6864.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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. No House Companion / S.3270 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill, including the Elijah Cummings Ship American Act, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 2471 / No Direct Senate Companion (multiple Senate bills combined) - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation H.R. 4886 / S. 3580 - 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. 5706 / No Senate Companion - Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 5964 / S. 3196 - Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 6728 / S. 3705 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with members and staff regarding issues with the offshore fleet and potential impacts on the offshore wind industry. H.R. 6864 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts to U.S.-flag fleet. H.R. 6865 / Senate Draft - Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding a variety of provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 6866 / No Senate Companion - Safer Seas Act - Discussions with staff over issues relating to the merchant marine and handling of sexual assault and sexual harassment issues aboard U.S.-flag vessels. H.R. 7131 / No Senate Companion - Great Lakes Authority Act - Discussions with members and staff regarding the legislation. H.R. 7171 / N Senate Companion - American LNG First Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 7344 / No Senate Companion - Ports Not Windmills Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 7456 / S. 3807 - SHIP IT Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation's Jones Act waivers. S. 3816 / No House Companion - Marine Highway Promotion Act - Advocacy in support of the legislation. S. 4040 / No House Companion - Ship Agent Licensure Act of 2022 - Discussion with staff regarding potential impacts on U.S.-flag fleet. 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. 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. Nominations - Discussions with staff regarding timing and questions for nominees for maritime related posts within the Federal government requiring Senate confirmation. 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. Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Issues in the Fleet - Discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding sexual harassment and sexual assault on ships in the U.S.-flag fleet, and potential legislative steps to address it. Supply Chain Issues - Discussions with staff and members about the on-going national issues with supply chains, the lack of relationship between those supply chain issues and the Jones Act and the U.S.-flag fleet in general, and potential legislative fixes to address it. Tanker Security Program Authorization - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable. United States Virgin Islands Second Registry - Discussions with staff and members, advocacy in opposition to the creation of a second US-Flag registry via the Virgin Islands.

Issues related to the global supply chain; H.R.4996, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021; S.3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022; S.3586, Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022; H.R.6864, Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act.

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

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY2023; Maritime Security Program funding, Maritime Administration funding H.R. 4996/S. 3580 Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, provisions related to maritime shipping industry regulation, service contracts, cargo booking, and billing practices H.R. 6864 Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act, provisions related to maritime shipping industry competition S. 3586 Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022, provisions related to maritime shipping competition S. 3262 FREIGHT Act, provisions related to ocean carriers, information sharing, and regulation of maritime shipping H.R.6865 Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, provisions related to ocean shipping reform and regulation, sexual assault and harassment prevention and response General discussions related to port congestion, supply chain, and infrastructure issues General discussions related to cargo preference

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

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Issues related to Port Infrastructure, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), and port operations including cleaning measures and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). H.R.1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L.117-2) implementation. Issues related to the global supply chain; H.R.4996, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021; S.3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022; S.3586, Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022; H.R.6864, Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act.

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

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