Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023

S 436 - SAFE Act HR 874 - Federal Ship Financing Improvement Act HR 1013 - American Port Access Privileges Act HR 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act HR 2373 - Rebuilding the United States-flag International Fleet Act HR 2710 - Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act HR 2741 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023 HR 4293 - American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 FY'25 Department of Transportation Appropriations FY'25 National Defense Authorizations Act

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

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

Port issues affecting the produce and floral industry; rail operations issues; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations; implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act; HR 1696 - The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023; HR 1013 - The American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023; HR 471 - The SHIP IT Act; H.R.1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R.2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R.3013 - LICENSE Act of 2023; H.R.3318 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes.; H.R.3372 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes.; H.R.3408 - DRIVE Safe Integrity Act of 2023

Client expense: $283,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY2025; Maritime Security Program funding, Maritime Administration funding H.R. 1696 Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023, provisions related to maritime shipping industry competition H.R. 1836 Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, provisions related to maritime shipping. General discussions related to port congestion, supply chain and infrastructure issues General discussions related to US flag cargo preference requirements and US mariners H.R. 4993 To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes. H.R. 8812 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, provisions related to harbor deepening projects

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issues related to PIDP, BUILD, and RAISE grants. Monitor enactment and implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Monitor enactment and implementation the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). Issues related to proposed federal rulemaking to reduce vessel speeds to protect N. Atlantic right whales. Issues related to the repeal of limited MTO anti-trust immunity under the Shipping Act. H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act. H.R. 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023. H.R. 4993, a bill to expand the MARAD Capital Construction Fund for purchases of cargo handling equipment at U.S. ports. Issues related to introduction and support of enactment of the Port Infrastructure Permitting Empowerment Act Issues related to draft bipartisan, bicameral SHIPS Act, U.S. maritime revitalization legislation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

USCG Authorization Act - HR 7659 Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act - HR 1836 Energizing Amercian Shipbuilding Act of 2023 - S 3467 and HR 6724 Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act - HR 6681 Amercian Port Access Privileges Act - HR 1013 Clean Shipping Act of 2023 - HR 4024 International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act - S 1920 Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - HR 1696 Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act - S 1829 and HR 3774

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S 436 - SAFE Act HR 874 - Federal Ship Financing Improvement Act HR 1013 - American Port Access Privileges Act HR 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act HR 2373 - Rebuilding the United States-flag International Fleet Act HR 2710 - Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act HR 2741 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023 HR 4293 - American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 FY'24 Department of Transportation Appropriations

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

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

Port issues affecting the produce industry; rail operations issues; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations; implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act; HR 1696 - The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023; HR 1013 - The American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023; HR 471 - The SHIP IT Act; H.R.1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R.2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R.3013 - LICENSE Act of 2023; H.R.3318 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes.; H.R.3372 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes.; H.R.3408 - DRIVE Safe Integrity Act of 2023

Client expense: $275,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Issues related to PIDP, BUILD, and RAISE grants. Monitor enactment and implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Monitor enactment and implementation the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). Issues related to proposed federal rulemaking to reduce vessel speeds to protect N. Atlantic right whales. Issues related to the repeal of limited MTO anti-trust immunity under the Shipping Act. H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act. H.R. 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023. H.R. 4993, a bill to expand the MARAD Capital Construction Fund for purchases of cargo handling equipment at U.S. ports. Issues related to introduction and support of enactment of the Port Infrastructure Permitting Empowerment Act

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

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY2025; Maritime Security Program funding, Maritime Administration funding H.R. 1696 Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023, provisions related to maritime shipping industry competition H.R. 1836 Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, provisions related to maritime shipping. General discussions related to port congestion, supply chain and infrastructure issues General discussions related to US flag cargo preference requirements and US mariners H.R. 4993 To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes. H.R. 8812 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, provisions related to harbor deepening projects

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

FY25 appropriations for port infrastructure and marine highway programs. H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act - impact on marine terminal operators. H.R. 1696, The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - impact on MTOs. WH Data Initiative. FMC ruling on Evergreen weekend detention issue re: impact to terminal demurrage. NOFO Port Infrastructure Development grant program. Buy American Act re: legal waivers for construction materials and cargo handling materials. Request tax credits for near-zero and zero-emission capable cargo handling equipment. Amendments to the Capital Construction Fund at MARAD to include cargo handling equipment. H.R.4993, To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds. Administration Executive Order on Improving the Nations Cybersecurity. U.S. Coast Guard Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Marine Transportation System. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) Reporting Requirements. U.S. Trade Representative Request for Comments on Proposed Modifications and Machinery Exclusion Process in Four-Year Review of Actions Taken in the Section 301 Investigation: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation.

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

USCG Authorization Act - HR 7659 Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act - HR 1836 Energizing Amercian Shipbuilding Act of 2023 - S 3467 and HR 6724 Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act - HR 6681 Amercian Port Access Privileges Act - HR 1013 Clean Shipping Act of 2023 - HR 4024 International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act - S 1920 Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - HR 1696 Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act - S 1829 and HR 3774

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

FY25 appropriations for port infrastructure and marine highway programs. H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act - impact on marine terminal operators. H.R. 1696, The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - impact on MTOs. WH Data Initiative. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking re: Detention and Demurrage. FMC ruling on Evergreen weekend detention issue re: impact to terminal demurrage. NOFO Port Infrastructure Development grant program. Buy American Act re: legal waivers for construction materials and cargo handling materials. Request tax credits for near-zero and zero-emission capable cargo handling equipment. Amendments to the Capital Construction Fund at MARAD to include cargo handling equipment. H.R.4993, To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds. Administration Executive Order on Improving the Nations Cybersecurity.

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

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Port issues affecting the produce industry; rail operations issues; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations; implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act; HR 1696 - The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023; HR 1013 - The American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023; HR 471 - The SHIP IT Act; H.R.1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R.2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R.3013 - LICENSE Act of 2023; H.R.3318 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes.; H.R.3372 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes.; H.R.3408 - DRIVE Safe Integrity Act of 2023

Client expense: $185,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S 436 - SAFE Act HR 874 - Federal Ship Financing Improvement Act HR 1013 - American Port Access Privileges Act HR 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act HR 2373 - Rebuilding the United States-flag International Fleet Act HR 2710 - Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act HR 2741 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023 HR 4293 - American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 FY'24 Department of Transportation Appropriations

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

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

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY2025; Maritime Security Program funding, Maritime Administration funding H.R. 1696 Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023, provisions related to maritime shipping industry competition H.R. 1836 Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, provisions related to maritime shipping. General discussions related to port congestion, supply chain and infrastructure issues General discussions related to US flag cargo preference requirements and US mariners H.R. 4993 To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes. Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, provisions related to harbor deepening projects

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issues related to PIDP, BUILD, and RAISE grants. Monitor enactment and implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Monitor enactment and implementation the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). Issues related to proposed federal rulemaking to reduce vessel speeds to protect N. Atlantic right whales. Issues related to the repeal of limited MTO anti-trust immunity under the Shipping Act. H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act. H.R. 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023. H.R. 4993, a bill to expand the MARAD Capital Construction Fund for purchases of cargo handling equipment at U.S. ports. Issues related to introduction and support of enactment of the Port Infrastructure Permitting Empowerment Act

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

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

USCG Authorization Act - HR 7659 Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act - HR 1836 Energizing Amercian Shipbuilding Act of 2023 - S 3467 and HR 6724 Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act - HR 6681 Amercian Port Access Privileges Act - HR 1013 Clean Shipping Act of 2023 - HR 4024 International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act - S 1920 Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - HR 1696 Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act - S 1829 and HR 3774

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S 436 - SAFE Act HR 874 - Federal Ship Financing Improvement Act HR 1013 - American Port Access Privileges Act HR 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act HR 2373 - Rebuilding the United States-flag International Fleet Act HR 2710 - Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act HR 2741 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023 HR 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY'24 HR 4293 - American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023

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

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

H.R. 4820/S. 2437 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY2024; Maritime Security Program funding, Maritime Administration funding H.R. 1696 Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023, provisions related to maritime shipping industry competition H.R. 1836 Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, provisions related to maritime shipping. General discussions related to port congestion, supply chain and infrastructure issues General discussions related to US flag cargo preference requirements and US mariners

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issues related to PIDP, BUILD, and RAISE grants. Monitor enactment and implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Monitor enactment and implementation the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). Issues related to proposed federal rulemaking to reduce vessel speeds to protect N. Atlantic right whales. Issues related to the repeal of limited MTO anti-trust immunity under the Shipping Act. H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act. H.R. 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023. H.R. 4993, a bill to expand the MARAD Capital Construction Fund for purchases of cargo handling equipment at U.S. ports. Issues related to introduction and support of enactment of the Port Infrastructure Permitting Empowerment Act

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

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Port issues affecting the produce industry; rail operations issues; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations; implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act; HR 1696 - The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023; HR 1013 - The American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023; HR 471 - The SHIP IT Act; H.R.1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R.2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R.3013 - LICENSE Act of 2023; H.R.3318 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes.; H.R.3372 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes.; H.R.3408 - DRIVE Safe Integrity Act of 2023

Client expense: $185,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Port infrastructure and marine highway programs, seeking FY23 appropriations. H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act re: impact on marine terminal operators. H.R. 1696, The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act re: impact on MTOs. WH Data Initiative still trying to figure out what the desired outcome will be. FMC - Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking re: Detention and Demurrage. FMC ruling on Evergreen weekend detention issue re: impact to terminal demurrage. USDOT/MARAD - NOFO Port Infrastructure Development grant program. USDOT/MARAD - Buy American Act re: legal waivers for construction materials and cargo handling materials. Request tax credits for near-zero and zero-emission capable cargo handling equipment. Amendments to the Capital Construction Fund at MARAD to include cargo handling equipment.

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

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

H.R. 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - HR 1696 Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act - HR 2710

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S 436 - SAFE Act HR 874 - Federal Ship Financing Improvement Act HR 1013 - American Port Access Privileges Act HR 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act HR 2373 - Rebuilding the United States-flag International Fleet Act HR 2710 - Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act HR 2741 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023 HR 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY'24 HR 4293 - American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023

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

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

Issues related to PIDP, BUILD, and RAISE grants. Monitor enactment and implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Monitor enactment and implementation the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). Issues related to proposed federal rulemaking to reduce vessel speeds to protect N. Atlantic right whales. Issues related to the repeal of limited MTO anti-trust immunity under the Shipping Act. H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act. H.R. 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023. H.R. 4993, a bill to expand the MARAD Capital Construction Fund for purchases of cargo handling equipment at U.S. ports.

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

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Port infrastructure and marine highway programs, seeking FY23 appropriations. H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act re: impact on marine terminal operators. H.R. 1696, The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act re: impact on MTOs. WH Data Initiative still trying to figure out what the desired outcome will be. FMC - Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking re: Detention and Demurrage. FMC ruling on Evergreen weekend detention issue re: impact to terminal demurrage. USDOT/MARAD - NOFO Port Infrastructure Development grant program. USDOT/MARAD - Buy American Act re: legal waivers for construction materials and cargo handling materials. Request tax credits for near-zero and zero-emission capable cargo handling equipment. Amendments to the Capital Construction Fund at MARAD to include cargo handling equipment.

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

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Port issues affecting the produce industry; rail operations issues; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations; implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act; HR 1696 - The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023; HR 1013 - The American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023; HR 471 - The SHIP IT Act; H.R.1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R.2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R.3013 - LICENSE Act of 2023; H.R.3318 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes.; H.R.3372 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes.; H.R.3408 - DRIVE Safe Integrity Act of 2023

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 4820/S. 2437 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY2024; Maritime Security Program funding, Maritime Administration funding H.R. 1696 Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023, provisions related to maritime shipping industry competition H.R. 1836 Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, provisions related to maritime shipping. General discussions related to port congestion, supply chain and infrastructure issues General discussions related to US flag cargo preference requirements and US mariners

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - HR 1696 Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act - HR 2710

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fy2024; Martime Security Program funding, Maritime Administration funding H.R. 1696 Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023, provisions related to maritime shipping industry competition H.R. 1836 Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, To amend title 46, United States Code, to make technical corrections with respect to ocean shipping authorities, and for other purposes, provisions related to maritime shipping. General discussions related to port congestion, supply chain and infrastructure issues General discussions related to US flag cargo preference requirements and US mariners

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Port issues affecting the produce industry; rail operations issues; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations; implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act; HR 1696 - The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023; HR 1013 - The American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023; HR 471 - The SHIP IT Act; H.R.1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R.2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R.3013 - LICENSE Act of 2023; H.R.3318 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes.; H.R.3372 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes.; H.R.3408 - DRIVE Safe Integrity Act of 2023

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Port infrastructure and marine highway programs, seeking FY23 appropriations. H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act re: impact on marine terminal operators. H.R. 1696, The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act re: impact on MTOs. WH Data Initiative still trying to figure out what the desired outcome will be. FMC - Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking re: Detention and Demurrage. FMC ruling on Evergreen weekend detention issue re: impact to terminal demurrage. USDOT/MARAD - NOFO Port Infrastructure Development grant program. USDOT/MARAD - Buy American Act re: legal waivers for construction materials and cargo handling materials. Request tax credits for near-zero and zero-emission capable cargo handling equipment. Amendments to the Capital Construction Fund at MARAD to include cargo handling equipment.

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

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Issues related to PIDP, BUILD, and RAISE grants. Monitor enactment and implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Monitor enactment and implementation the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). Issues related to proposed federal rulemaking to reduce vessel speeds to protect N. Atlantic right whales. Issues related to the repeal of limited MTO anti-trust immunity under the Shipping Act. H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act. H.R. 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023. Legislation to be introduced that would expand the MARAD Capital Construction Fund for purchases of cargo handling equipment at U.S. ports.

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

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress. HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs. HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 24 - Requests for full funding of the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, discussions with staff over FY 23 Tanker Security Program appropriated funding repurposing. HR 1696 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. HR 2373 / No Senate Companion - Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisons in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 2670 / S 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Discussion with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy to include Coast Guard reauthorization in the bill HR 2710 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation. HR 2741 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, including offshore wind. HR 4024 / S 1917 - Clean Shipping Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding impact on US-Flag ships. HR 4292 / SENATE DRAFT - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution. 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, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security 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 Administration actions on waivers and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions. Ligado Order Recission - 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. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - 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 Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase. Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.

S 436 - SAFE Act HR 874 - Federal Ship Financing Improvement Act HR 1013 - American Port Access Privileges Act HR 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act HR 2373 - Rebuilding the United States-flag International Fleet Act HR 2710 - Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act HR 2741 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023 HR 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY'24 HR 4293 - American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023

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

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

Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - HR 1696 Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act - HR 2710

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Port issues affecting the produce industry; rail operations issues; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations; implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act; HR 1696 - The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023; HR 1013 - The American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023; HR 471 - The SHIP IT Act;

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

1.S. 647 - Hydrogen Ports Act of 2023 2.H.R. 1696 - Ocean Carrier Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023 3.FY 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act (Port Infrastructure Development Program) 4.Maritime Transportation Data Initiative 5.Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW)

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

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

Port infrastructure and marine highway programs, seeking FY23 appropriations. H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act re: impact on marine terminal operators. H.R. 1696, The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act re: impact on MTOs. WH Data Initiative still trying to figure out what the desired outcome will be. FMC - Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking re: Detention and Demurrage. FMC ruling on Evergreen weekend detention issue re: impact to terminal demurrage. USDOT/MARAD - NOFO Port Infrastructure Development grant program. USDOT/MARAD - Buy American Act re: legal waivers for construction materials and cargo handling materials. Request tax credits for near-zero and zero-emission capable cargo handling equipment. Amendments to the Capital Construction Fund at MARAD to include cargo handling equipment.

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

Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fy2024; Martime Security Program funding, Maritime Administration funding H.R. 1696 Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023, provisions related to maritime shipping industry competition H.R. 1836 Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, To amend title 46, United States Code, to make technical corrections with respect to ocean shipping authorities, and for other purposes, provisions related to maritime shipping. General discussions related to port congestion, supply chain and infrastructure issues General discussions related to US flag cargo preference requirements and US mariners

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

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

S 436 - SAFE Act HR 874 - Federal Ship Financing Improvement Act HR 1013 - American Port Access Privileges Act HR 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act HR 2373 - Rebuilding the United States-flag International Fleet Act

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

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

HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress. HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress. HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress. HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs. HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 24 - Requests for full funding of the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, discussions with staff over FY 23 Tanker Security Program appropriated funding repurposing. HR 1696 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution. HR 874 / No Senate Companion - Federal Ship Financing Improvement Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 1824 / No Senate Companion - Bill to enhance the safety net for farmers and ranchers, enhance soil, water, and habitat conservation, encourage beginning farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition for Americans, support agriculture research and innovation, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems, and for other purposes - Opposition to language in the bill that would elminate domestic procurement, including shipping, requirements for PL 480 Title II Food for Peace Program HR 2373 / No Senate Companion - Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisons in the bill, 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, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security 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 Administration actions on waivers and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions. Ligado Order Recission - 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. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - 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 Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase. Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.

Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - HR 1696

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection