Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023

Customs Modernization Act Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act HR 1836 SHIP IT Act HR 471 USMCA Implementation Congressional Trade Authority Act HR 5188

Client expense: $1,618,086 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Customs Modernization Act Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act HR 1836 SHIP IT Act HR 471 USMCA Implementation Congressional Trade Authority Act HR 5188

Client expense: $1,943,852 · Firm income: Not reported

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

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 1 696 - 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: $299,000 · 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)

Customs Modernization Act Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act HR 1836 SHIP IT Act HR 471 USMCA Implementation Congressional Trade Authority Act HR 5188

Client expense: $1,235,360 · Firm income: Not reported

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

U.S. supply chain issues impacting efficient movement of freight via truck, rail and ports. Funding for states to increase truck driver parking. Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 (H.R.1836) The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to (H.R.2367). 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.3372). Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023 (LICENSE Act of 2023 (H.R.3013). Supply chain data and communications (no bill #) and efforts to improve supply chain fluidity. Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act (H.R.471). Reliable Rail Service Act (S.2071)(No bill number).

Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

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: $299,000 · 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)

Support Hours of Service / Electronic Logging Device reforms Support reforms to Short Haul exemption Support increasing truck weights via a pilot program Support reforms to the Restricted Ag CDL program Oppose increase in minimum liability insurance coverage for motor carriers Support exemption for Ag retailers from FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training requirements Support Surface Transportation Board reauthorization legislation that includes shippers rights Support the Reliable Rail Service Act (S 2071) Railway Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) - raised concerns with several provisions that could impact supply chains for the ag sector. Support the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 (HR 1836) Support the Truck Parking Improvement Act (HR 2367) Support HR 3318, establishing a 10% axle weight variance for dry bulk Support a 6-axle motor carrier pilot program (HR 3372) Support for the DRIVE Safe Integrity Act (HR 3408) Support for Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval to nullify FHWA rule on greenhouse gas emissions (S.J. Res 61) Support Water Resources Development Act reauthorization (HR 8812)

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

1. Supports H.R.9027 and S.4690 - the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025. 2. Supports $5 million in funding for the feed ingredient approvals process at FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) for Fiscal Year 2025. 3. Supports providing state and local food safety regulatory agencies with fiscal certainty and security by specifying a line item within the fiscal year 2025 appropriation for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 4. Supports funding the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA) in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2025. 5. Supports funding for USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2025. 6. Supports the additional funding through USDAs Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for aflatoxin research for Fiscal Year 2025. 7. Supports funding in Fiscal Year 2025 for essential export promotion and market development provided by the Agricultural Trade Promotion and Facilitation programs, specifically supports at least $200 million or the fully authorized level in continued mandatory funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Market Access Program (MAP) and at least $34.5 million or the fully authorized level in continued mandatory funding for the Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) when you write the fiscal year 2025 Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies appropriations bill. 8. Supports H.R.1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023: This bill expands the Federal Maritime Commission's authority to regulate technology and anticompetitive practices within the international ocean transportation system. 9. Supports transformative research at USDA by including the bipartisan, bicameral Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act (S.834 and H.R.2385) in the next Farm Bill. These bills will amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend and permanently authorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority. 10. Supports Fiscal Year 2025 funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program. 11. Supports H.R.9029 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025. 12. Supports resources in the Fiscal Year 2025 Agriculture and Labor-HHS appropriations bills that will support a strengthened and coordinated federal framework to protect against the introduction of zoonotic diseases associated with canine imports. Specifically, $1 million for the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Animal and Plant Health inspection Agency (APHIS) and $5 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) towards this purpose. 13. Supports the request of an additional $1 million for mycotoxin research at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Cereal Disease Lab in St Paul, Minnesota in the conference committee negotiations of the FY2025 Agriculture Appropriations bill.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Maritime Commission, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE

1. Supports transportation issues related to pet food manufacturers and other agriculture stakeholders, including efforts to alleviate any export shipping challenges. 2. Supports efforts to advance transportation and infrastructure polices for truck, rail, waterways and ports that will enhance the efficient and cost-effective transport of agricultural and food products, including pet food. 3. Supports H.R.471: Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act or the SHIP IT Act. To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to commercial motor vehicle parking, safety, and licensing, and for other purposes. 4. Supports the following bills designed to improve our nation's supply chains and economic competitiveness: 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. (91,000-lb. Weight Exemption Pilot Program) 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. (10% Axle Variance for Dry Bulk) H.R. 3408: To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. (Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Integrity Act) H.R. 1836: To amend title 46, United States Code, to make technical corrections with respect to ocean shipping authorities, and for other purposes. (Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act) H.R. 3013: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to modify certain regulations relating to the requirements for commercial drivers license testing and commercial learners permit holders, and for other purposes. (Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently) H.R. 2367: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking, and for other purposes. (Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act). 5. Urges EPA to deny a request from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for a waiver of preemption and authorization for its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulations. The proposed regulations require drayage truck fleets, as well as large commercial fleets that own, lease, or operate on-road medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to incorporate zero-emitting vehicles (ZEV) in an extremely short frame, with an originally intended enforcement date of January 2024. Additionally, the proposal requires that all new California-certified medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales be ZEV starting in 2036.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R. 3135 - The Land Port of Entry Modernization Trust Fund Act; H.R. 5990/S.2278 - The BEST Facilitation Act; S. 3796 - Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open Act; H.R. 9722 / S.4062 - The Catch Fentanyl Act; H.R. 6571/S. 4375 - Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act; H.R. 9672 / S 5113 - Homeward Bound Act; and Draft Legislation - Ocean Carrier Rail Storage Charges Fairness Act.

Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Support H.R. 1836 - ocean shipping reform implementation act. Support H.R. 2710 Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act. Support S.1917 Clean Shipping Act. Support H.R. 4908 Expedited Federal Permitting for California Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 9028 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY2025; Maritime Security Program funding, Maritime Administration funding 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. 10493/ S. 5611 The Shipping and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act (SHIPS for America) to support the national defense and economic security of the United States by supporting vessels, ports, and shipyards of the United States and the U.S. maritime workforce. Educate Congress and the Administration on the importance of modernizing U.S. port operations.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 471, Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP-IT) Act; H.R. 1633, Reducing Accidents In Locomotives (RAIL) Act; H.R. 1674, 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023; H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R. 2367, Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; 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. 3935, FAA Reauthorization Act; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 5871, Rail Workers and Community Safety Act; H.R. 6008, Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (RICE's Whale) Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriation and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 7284, No IRIS Act; H.R. 7980, End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024; H.R. 8610, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; H.R. 8812, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024; H.R. 9028, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023; S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; S. 1044, Railway Accountability Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 2071, A bill to amend section 11101 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that rail carriers provide transportation or service in a manner that fulfills the shipper's reasonable service requirements; S. 2437. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies; S. 3724, No IRIS Act; S. 4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; S. 4792, Countering CCP Drones and Supporting Drones for Law Enforcement Act; Unintroduced FY2024 THUD Report Language; Unintroduced FY2025 DOT Appropriations; Unintroduced permitting reform legislation; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2024; Railroad competition; Rail Policy, Infrastructure

Client expense: $6,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Federal regulation of the operation of marine business, maritime issues and matters involving trade, including Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 (H. R. 1836) and labor issues.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

U.S. supply chain issues impacting efficient movement of freight via truck, rail and ports. Funding for states to increase truck driver parking. Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 (H.R.1836) The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to (H.R.2367). 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.3372). Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023 (LICENSE Act of 2023 (H.R.3013). Supply chain data and communications (no bill #) and efforts to improve supply chain fluidity. SHIP IT Act (H.R.471). EPA petition regarding zero-emission locomotives. Reliable Rail Service Act (S.2071)(no bill # for house). Potential Impact of East/Gulf Coast Labor-management negotiations on exports.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Supported efforts to provide relief for dairy farmers and milk haulers from truck weight limitations and hours of service rules, including the SHIP IT Act (H.R. 471) and H.R. 3372. Supported implementation of the DRIVE Safe Act to address the ongoing driver shortage facing many industries. Supported implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act to reduce congestion and disruption at ports. Supported passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act (H.R. 1836).

Client expense: $449,568 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Supported efforts to provide relief for dairy farmers and milk haulers from truck weight limitations and hours of service rules, including the SHIP IT Act (H.R. 471). Supported implementation of the DRIVE Safe Act to address the ongoing driver shortage facing many industries. Supported implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act to reduce congestion and disruption at ports. Supported passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act (H.R. 1836). Supported the Reliable Rail Service Act (S. 2071) to provide statutory clarity and enhanced oversight of the Surface Transportation Board to correct the rail transportation challenges faced by the U.S. dairy industry.

Client expense: $449,568 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Ocean Shipping Reform Act implementation; H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 - support passage; Transportation related issues - freight policy, truck productivity, infrastructure funding, supply chain theft; Port related issues - Port congestion, detention/demurrage, rail storage fee issues; Supply chain disruptions - impact of Red Sea disruption - retail impact; H.R. 3408; the DRIVE Safe Integrity Act - seeking support for; East Coast/Gulf Coast port labor negotiations - impact of disruption and port strike on retail; RECHARGE Act, S. 4989, to allow EV charging at Interstate rest areas -- oppose passage; Safeguarding our Supply Chains Act, H.R. 8834 - support the bill

Client expense: $1,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), President of the U.S., 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 (S. 5611), as referenced prior.

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

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

Issues related to proposed regulation of chassis lessors and related equipment providers - no specific legislation. H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023: Issues related to the regulation of equipment providers. HR 4993, Cargo Handling Equipment Modernization Act: Entire bill. S. 5611, SHIPS for America Act: Entire bill.

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

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

Issues related to the regulation of equipment providers - no specific legislation. H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023: Issues related to the regulation of equipment providers. HR 4993, Cargo Handling Equipment Modernization Act: Entire bill. S. 5611, Ships For America Act: Entire bill.

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

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

USTR Sec. 301 tariffs. USTR Sec. 301 tariff exclusions. Implementation of the INFORM Consumers Act. Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023, H.R. 1836. Federal Maritime Commission Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements rule. Generalized System of Preferences Trade Agreement. East and Gulf Coast Ports Labor-Management negotiations.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

OSRA 2022 implementation; 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.1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R. 3013 - Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023 (the LICENSE Act of 2023);

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the global supply chain; Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (P.L.117-146) implementation; H.R.1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R.4024/S.1917, Clean Shipping Act of 2023; S.1920, International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2023; H.R.6681, Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; S.5611, SHIPS for America Act.

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

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

Customs Modernization Act Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act HR 1836 SHIP IT Act HR 471 USMCA Implementation Congressional Trade Authority Act HR 5188

Client expense: $1,225,684 · Firm income: Not reported

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

OSRA 2022 implementation; 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.1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; : H.R. 3013 - Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023 (the LICENSE Act of 2023);

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Implementation of the Honoring Our PACT Act (Public Law No: 117-168) Implementation of the Deborah Sampson Act (included within Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 Public Law No: 116-315), and women veterans policy Afghan Allies Protection Act (H.R. 3808/S. 1786) Support of Additional Special Immigrant Visas included within Fiscal Year 2024 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act (H.R. 894) Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act (S. 1527) Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act (H.R. 542/S. 141) Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2023 (H.R. 2441/S. 1028) The GI Bill Restoration Act (S. 3257/H.R. 1255) Opposition to the 90/10 roll back provision included within College Cost Reduction Act (H.R. 6951) Marijuana Safe Harbor Act (H.R. 2682) Voting Overseas Treated Equally for Servicemembers (VOTES) Act (H.R. 6242) Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act (H.R. 1836) Women Involuntary Separated Earnings Remittance Act (WISER Act) (H.R. 9725) Loved Ones Internment Act (H.R. 9804) Burn Pit Elimination Act (H.R. 9171/S. 4627) Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25 (H.R. 8070) National Defense Authorization Act for FY25 (S. 4638) Retroactive language in Sec. 549L(b) of S. 4638 of the FY25 NDAA addressing issues with Marine Corps Excess Leave Program Law Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act (S. 5330) Alternatives to PAIN Act (H.R. 7142/S. 3832)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

HR 2948 - CARS Act HR 471 - SHIP IT Act HR 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 HR 6571 - Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2023 S 5285 - Stop Smuggling Illicit Synthetic Drugs on US Transportation Networks Act of 2024 HR 8610 - Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act S 1631 - Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023 HR 3372 - To amend Title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles and for other purposes Issues related to truck size and weight Issues related to permitting reform Issues related to rail cargo theft Issues related to Buy America General Waivers Issues related to UAS country of origin restrictions

Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Infrastructure - CDL drivers shortage H.R. 3372 - 91,000-lb. Weight Exemption Pilot Program H.R. 3318 - 10% Axle Variance for Dry Bulk H.R. 3408 - Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Integrity Act H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act H.R. 3013 - Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently H.R. 2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act

Client expense: $128,013 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, H.R. 1836 Support the Supply Chain Improvement Act, H.R. 3365 Support the Licensing Individual Commercial Exam Takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act, H.R. 3013 Support the Streamlining the Environmental Review Process for Major Projects Act, H.R. 3316 Support the Intelligent Transportation Integration Act, H.R. 1500

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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

Infrastructure - CDL drivers shortage H.R. 3372 - 91,000-lb. Weight Exemption Pilot Program H.R. 3318 - 10% Axle Variance for Dry Bulk H.R. 3408 - Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Integrity Act H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act H.R. 3013 - Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently H.R. 2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act

Client expense: $114,475 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support Hours of Service / Electronic Logging Device reforms Support reforms to Short Haul exemption Support increasing truck weights via a pilot program Support reforms to the Restricted Ag CDL program Oppose increase in minimum liability insurance coverage for motor carriers Support exemption for Ag retailers from FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training requirements Support Surface Transportation Board reauthorization legislation that includes shippers rights Support the Reliable Rail Service Act (S 2071) Railway Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) - raised concerns with several provisions that could impact supply chains for the ag sector. Support the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 (HR 1836) Support the Truck Parking Improvement Act (HR 2367) Support HR 3318, establishing a 10% axle weight variance for dry bulk Support a 6-axle motor carrier pilot program (HR 3372) Support for the DRIVE Safe Integrity Act (HR 3408) Support for Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval to nullify FHWA rule on greenhouse gas emissions (S.J. Res 61) Support Water Resources Development Act reauthorization (HR 8812)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

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)

1. Supports transportation issues related to pet food manufacturers and other agriculture stakeholders, including efforts to alleviate any export shipping challenges. 2. Supports efforts to advance transportation and infrastructure polices for truck, rail, waterways and ports that will enhance the efficient and cost-effective transport of agricultural and food products, including pet food. 3. Supports H.R.471: Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act or the SHIP IT Act. To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to commercial motor vehicle parking, safety, and licensing, and for other purposes. 4. Supports the following bills designed to improve our nation's supply chains and economic competitiveness: 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. (91,000-lb. Weight Exemption Pilot Program) 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. (10% Axle Variance for Dry Bulk) H.R. 3408: To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. (Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Integrity Act) H.R. 1836: To amend title 46, United States Code, to make technical corrections with respect to ocean shipping authorities, and for other purposes. (Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act) H.R. 3013: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to modify certain regulations relating to the requirements for commercial drivers license testing and commercial learners permit holders, and for other purposes. (Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently) H.R. 2367: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking, and for other purposes. (Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act). 5. Urges EPA to deny a request from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for a waiver of preemption and authorization for its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulations. The proposed regulations require drayage truck fleets, as well as large commercial fleets that own, lease, or operate on-road medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to incorporate zero-emitting vehicles (ZEV) in an extremely short frame, with an originally intended enforcement date of January 2024. Additionally, the proposal requires that all new California-certified medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales be ZEV starting in 2036.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

1. Supports H.R.9027 and S.4690 - the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025. 2. Supports $5 million in funding for the feed ingredient approvals process at FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) for Fiscal Year 2025. 3. Supports providing state and local food safety regulatory agencies with fiscal certainty and security by specifying a line item within the fiscal year 2025 appropriation for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 4. Supports funding the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA) in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2025. 5. Supports funding for USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2025. 6. Supports the additional funding through USDAs Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for aflatoxin research for Fiscal Year 2025. 7. Supports funding in Fiscal Year 2025 for essential export promotion and market development provided by the Agricultural Trade Promotion and Facilitation programs, specifically supports at least $200 million or the fully authorized level in continued mandatory funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Market Access Program (MAP) and at least $34.5 million or the fully authorized level in continued mandatory funding for the Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) when you write the fiscal year 2025 Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies appropriations bill. 8. Supports H.R.1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023: This bill expands the Federal Maritime Commission's authority to regulate technology and anticompetitive practices within the international ocean transportation system. 9. Supports transformative research at USDA by including the bipartisan, bicameral Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act (S.834 and H.R.2385) in the next Farm Bill. These bills will amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend and permanently authorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority. 10. Supports Fiscal Year 2025 funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program. 11. Supports H.R.9029 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025. 12. Supports resources in the Fiscal Year 2025 Agriculture and Labor-HHS appropriations bills that will support a strengthened and coordinated federal framework to protect against the introduction of zoonotic diseases associated with canine imports. Specifically, $1 million for the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Animal and Plant Health inspection Agency (APHIS) and $5 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) towards this purpose.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Maritime Commission, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE

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)

Support H.R. 1836 - ocean shipping reform implementation act. Support H.R. 2710 Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act. Support S.1917 Clean Shipping Act. Support H.R. 4908 Expedited Federal Permitting for California Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Ocean Shipping Reform Act implementation; H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 - support passage; Transportation related issues - freight policy, truck productivity, infrastructure funding; Port related issues - Port congestion, detention/demurrage, rail storage fee issues; Supply chain disruptions - impact of Red Sea disruption - retail impact; H.R. 3408; the DRIVE Safe Integrity Act - seeking support for; East Coast/Gulf Coast port labor negotiations - impact of disruption on retail; RECHARGE Act, S. 4989, to allow EV charging at Interstate rest areas -- oppose passage.

Client expense: $2,265,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Federal regulation of the operation of marine business, maritime issues and matters involving trade, including Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 (H. R. 1836) and labor issues.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to proposed regulation of chassis lessors and related equipment providers - no specific legislation. H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023: Issues related to the regulation of chassis lessors and related equipment providers. H.R. 4993, Cargo Handling Equipment Modernization Act: Entire bill.

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

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

Issues related to the regulation of equipment providers - no specific legislation. H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023: Issues related to the regulation of equipment providers. H.R. 4993, Cargo Handling Equipment Modernization Act: Entire bill.

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

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

P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 471, Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP-IT) Act; H.R. 1633, Reducing Accidents In Locomotives (RAIL) Act; H.R. 1674, 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023; H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R. 2367, Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; 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. 3935, FAA Reauthorization Act; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 5871, Rail Workers and Community Safety Act; H.R. 6008, Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (RICE's Whale) Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriation and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 7284, No IRIS Act; H.R. 7980, End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024; H.R. 8610, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; H.R. 8812, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024; H.R. 9028, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023; S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; S. 1044, Railway Accountability Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 2071, A bill to amend section 11101 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that rail carriers provide transportation or service in a manner that fulfills the shipper's reasonable service requirements; S. 2437. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies; S. 3724, No IRIS Act; S. 4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; S. 4792, Countering CCP Drones and Supporting Drones for Law Enforcement Act; Unintroduced FY2024 THUD Report Language; Unintroduced FY2025 DOT Appropriations; Unintroduced permitting reform legislation; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2024; Railroad competition; Rail Policy, Infrastructure

Client expense: $5,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R.1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R.3135 - The Land Port of Entry Modernization Trust Fund Act; H.R.5990/S.2278 - The BEST Facilitation Act; S.3796 - Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open Act; H.R. 9722 / S.4062 - The Catch Fentanyl Act; H.R. 9672 / S 5113 - Homeward Bound Act; and Draft Legislation - Ocean Carrier Rail Storage Charges Fairness Act.

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)