SWIMS Act of 2022

Issues pertaining to marine wildlife and protected areas, marine mammals, Ringed and Bearded Seal habitat designation, Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, Endangered Species Act, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. H.R.2848 - To A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reauthorize and modify the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes. H.R.4671 - To provide for greater county and State consultation with regard to petitions under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes. H.R. 5550 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species, to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to permit the taking of certain black vultures and ravens, and for other purposes. H.R. 5957 - To reduce risks to marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.5550- To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species, to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to permit the taking of certain black vultures and ravens, and for other purposes. H.R.5708 - To codify certain regulations relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.5725- To codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to endangered and threatened species, and for other purposes. H.R.5733- To codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to the designation of critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.5740 - To codify certain regulations relating to endangered species and threatened species listing and critical habitat designation. H.R.5957- To reduce risks to marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.6987- To establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and underwater noise on marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.6491- To require the identification of salmon conservation areas and salmon strongholds, and for other purposes. H.R.6987 - To establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and underwater noise on marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.8136 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for protective regulations when a species is listed as an endangered species. H.R.7918/S.4432 - To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. H.R.8514 - To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes H.R.9108 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, and for other purposes. S.1289 - A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reauthorize and modify the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes. S.1372 - A bill to amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. S. 3315 - A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes. S.3315- A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes. S.5179- A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require congressional approval of certain actions, and for other purposes. S.5283- A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Little Manatee River in the State of Florida for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $389,269 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

Monitor the following: H.R.8514/S.4740, SWIMS Act of 2022, Entirety H.R.8239/S.4661, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2023, Regulation of Aquariums and Marine Parks Public Law 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2023, generally H.R.4487, Save North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2021, Entirety Zoo, Aquarium and Marine Parks, generally

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

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. 9501 - Developing Alternative Mitigation Systems for Beavers Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to assist projects that use nonlethal coexistence measures to reduce property damage caused by beavers, and for other purposes 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. 8514 -Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings Act of 2022 or as the SWIMS Act of 2022 This bill establishes prohibitions on capturing, importing, exporting, or breeding of orcas, beluga whales, false killer whales, or pilot whales for the purpose of public display. H.R. 5441- Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2021 or the PAST Act of 2021 This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations.

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

Wildlife Conservation, Endangered Species, Animal Welfare House and Senate FY 2023 Interior appropriations bills and H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; Big Cat Safety Act (HR 263/S. 1210) Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR 151; S 37); Monarch Act (HR 1983/S 809), Recovering America's Wildlife Act (HR 2773'S 2372); COMPETES Act/USICA HR 4521/S 1260 SWIMS Act (S. 4749/HR 8514)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Wildlife Conservation, Endangered Species, Animal Welfare House and Senate FY 2023 Interior appropriations bills and H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; Big Cat Safety Act (HR 263/S. 1210) Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR 151; S 37); Monarch Act (HR 1983/S 809), Recovering America's Wildlife Act (HR 2773'S 2372); COMPETES Act/USICA HR 4521/S 1260 SWIMS Act (S. 4749/HR 8514)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Wildlife Conservation, Endangered Species, Animal Welfare House and Senate FY 2023 Interior appropriations bills and H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; Big Cat Safety Act (HR 263/S. 1210) Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR 151; S 37); Monarch Act (HR 1983/S 809), Recovering America's Wildlife Act (HR 2773'S 2372); COMPETES Act/USICA HR 4521/S 1260 SWIMS Act (S. 4749/HR 8514)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Wildlife Conservation, Endangered Species, Animal Welfare House and Senate FY 2023 Interior appropriations bills and H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; Big Cat Safety Act (HR 263/S. 1210) Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR 151; S 37); Monarch Act (HR 1983/S 809), Recovering America's Wildlife Act (HR 2773'S 2372); COMPETES Act/USICA HR 4521/S 1260 SWIMS Act (S. 4749/HR 8514)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Ocean Conservation, Wildlife and Environment Conservation Issues House and Senate Fiscal Year 2023 Commerce Justice Science and Interior and Environment Appropriations bills, H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; COMPETES Act/USICA HR 4521/S 1260; SWIMS Act (S.4740/HR 8514); Lobster fisheries issues; North Atlantic Right Whale conservation. Community Projects Request: Funding for Sea Otter tanks to support endangered species recovery work. Recovering America's Wildlife Act (HR 2773/S 2372)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

HR 263/S 1210, Big Cat Public Safety Act; HR 151/S 37, Preventing Future Pandemics Act; HR 5996/S 3211, Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021; and HR 8514/S 4740, the SWIMS Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues pertaining to marine wildlife and protected areas, marine mammals, Ringed and Bearded Seal habitat designation, Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, Endangered Species Act, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. H.R.2848 - To A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reauthorize and modify the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes. H.R.4671 - To provide for greater county and State consultation with regard to petitions under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes. H.R. 5550 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species, to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to permit the taking of certain black vultures and ravens, and for other purposes. H.R. 5957 - To reduce risks to marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.5550- To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species, to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to permit the taking of certain black vultures and ravens, and for other purposes. H.R.5708 - To codify certain regulations relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.5725- To codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to endangered and threatened species, and for other purposes. H.R.5733- To codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to the designation of critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.5740 - To codify certain regulations relating to endangered species and threatened species listing and critical habitat designation. H.R.5957- To reduce risks to marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.6987- To establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and underwater noise on marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.6491- To require the identification of salmon conservation areas and salmon strongholds, and for other purposes. H.R.6987 - To establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and underwater noise on marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.8136 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for protective regulations when a species is listed as an endangered species. H.R.7918/S.4432 - To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. H.R.8514 - To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes H.R.9108 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, and for other purposes. S.1289 - A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reauthorize and modify the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes. S.1372 - A bill to amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. S. 3315 - A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes. S.3315- A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes.

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

Ocean Conservation, Wildlife and Environment Conservation Issues House and Senate Fiscal Year 2023 Commerce Justice Science and Interior and Environment Appropriations bills (no bill numbers for FY 2023); COMPETES Act/USICA HR 4521/S 1260; SWIMS Act (S.4740/HR 8514); Lobster fisheries issues; Wright Whale conservation. Community Projects Request: Funding for Sea Otter tanks to support endangered species recovery work. Recovering America's Wildlife Act (HR 2773/S 2372)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

Ocean Conservation, Wildlife and Environment Conservation Issues House and Senate Fiscal Year 2023 Commerce Justice Science and Interior and Environment Appropriations bills (no bill numbers for FY 2023); COMPETES Act/USICA HR 4521/S 1260; SWIMS Act (S.4740/HR 8514); Lobster fisheries issues; Wright Whale conservation. Community Projects Request: Funding for Sea Otter tanks to support endangered species recovery work. Recovering America's Wildlife Act (HR 2773/S 2372)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

Wildlife Conservation, Endangered Species, Animal Welfare House and Senate FY 2023 Interior and Labor, HHS, Education appropriations bills (no bill numbers yet); Big Cat Safety Act (HR 263/S. 1210) Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR 151; S 37); Monarch Act (HR 1983/S 809), Recovering America's Wildlife Act (HR 2773'S 2372); COMPETES Act/USICA HR 4521/S 1260 SWIMS Act (S. 4749/HR 8514) Community Projects Requests: 1. LHHS-ED- Funding for conservation internship program 2. Funding for Hawaiian Endangered Bird Conservation Program 3. Wildfire prevention

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Wildlife Conservation, Endangered Species, Animal Welfare House and Senate FY 2023 Interior and Labor, HHS, Education appropriations bills (no bill numbers yet); Big Cat Safety Act (HR 263/S. 1210) Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR 151; S 37); Monarch Act (HR 1983/S 809), Recovering America's Wildlife Act (HR 2773'S 2372); COMPETES Act/USICA HR 4521/S 1260 SWIMS Act (S. 4749/HR 8514) Community Projects Requests: 1. LHHS-ED- Funding for conservation internship program 2. Funding for Hawaiian Endangered Bird Conservation Program 3. Wildfire prevention

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Wildlife Conservation, Endangered Species, Animal Welfare House and Senate FY 2023 Interior and Labor, HHS, Education appropriations bills (no bill numbers yet); Big Cat Safety Act (HR 263/S. 1210) Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR 151; S 37); Monarch Act (HR 1983/S 809), Recovering America's Wildlife Act (HR 2773'S 2372); COMPETES Act/USICA HR 4521/S 1260 SWIMS Act (S. 4749/HR 8514) Community Projects Requests: 1. LHHS-ED- Funding for conservation internship program 2. Funding for Hawaiian Endangered Bird Conservation Program 3. Wildfire prevention

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

H.R.8514/S.4740, SWIMS Act of 2022, Entirety H.R.8239/S.4661, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2023, Regulation of Aquariums and Marine Parks Monitor the following: H.R.4487, Save North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2021, Entirety Zoo, Aquarium and Marine Parks, generally

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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. 8514 -Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings Act of 2022 or as the SWIMS Act of 2022 This bill establishes prohibitions on capturing, importing, exporting, or breeding of orcas, beluga whales, false killer whales, or pilot whales for the purpose of public display. H.R. 5441- Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2021 or the PAST Act of 2021 This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations. H.R. 8659- Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Violence Act of 2022 or the AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022 A bill direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on animal cruelty, and for other purposes.

HR 263/S 1210, Big Cat Public Safety Act; HR 151/S 37, Preventing Future Pandemics Act; HR 5996/S 3211, Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021; and HR 8514/S 4740, the SWIMS Act

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

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).