Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act

Expressing concerns about insufficient science to support, and impacts to the recreational fishing industry from, 50 CFR 224.105 - Speed restrictions to protect North Atlantic Right Whales. Support for S. 1833, H.R. 4323, and H.R. 8704 the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023, as well as updates to this legislation. Support H.R. 3925 and S. 1860, the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. Support for H.R. 4051, the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act. Support for H.R. 4587, the Red Snapper Act. Support for H.R. 6814, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. Support H.R. 8705, which would provide improved federal marine recreational fisheries data collection.Support for H.R. 9705, the Oyster Reef Recovery Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Authorizing legislation Puppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) o Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) o Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) o Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) o Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 5399) o Paws Off Act (H.R.617) o Supporting the Health of Aquatic Systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act (H.R. 4051) o Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Reauthorization (H.R. 5009) o Supporting Our Shelters Act (H.R. 5897) o Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (H.R. 6314) o Glue Trap Prohibition Act (H.R. 7018) o Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R.7380) o Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act (H.R. 7396/S. 3737) o Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act (H.R. 7795) o Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 8164) o Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act (H.R. 8492) o Working Dog Health and Welfare Act (S.2414) o PAWS Reauthorization Act (S. 2734) o Oppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and related legislation o Oppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 764) o Oppose Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers (H.R. 615) o Oppose Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act (H.R. 3397) Farm Bill including Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R.8467) o Puppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) o Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) o PAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) o SAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) o PAST Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) and oppose alternative proposals enabling horse soring o Oppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws o Oppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184/S. 502) o Oppose mink provision o Oppose provisions that limit Endangered Species Act Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 8070) o Oppose Biggs Amendment (exempt defense-related activities from Endangered Species Act) o Support Moskowitz Amendment (prohibit DOD funding from being used to conduct biomedical research or testing using dogs or cats) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies o Gray wolves o Grizzly Bears o Horse Protection Act enforcement o Animal Welfare Act enforcement o Endangered Species Act enforcement o New Approach Methods to animal testing o Wild Horses and Burros o Dog Importation o Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation o Farm animal Confinement o Predator Control on National Wildlife Refuges o Hunting and Trapping in Alaska

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 8070, FY25 National Defense Authorization Act, opposing proposed amendment seeking to halt or delay North Atlantic right whale proposed Vessel Speed Rule H.R. 4051, SHARKED Act, all provisions H.R. 4323, Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 8704, To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to foster enhanced coexistence between ocean users and North Atlantic right whales and other large cetacean species. H.R. 8862, To reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and for other purposes. S. 1833, Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions S. 4638, FY25 National Defense Authorization Act: Opposing proposed amendment seeking to halt or delay North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes (Not yet introduced) SHARKED Act (Senate version) H.R. 9026, FY25 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, amendments and language related to marine mammals, fisheries, climate, and coastal communities, Sections 610, 620, 622, 601, 553, 554, 552 H.R. 8752, FY25 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, language related to the North Atlantic right whale vessel rule, Sec. 244 H.R. 9028, FY25 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, amendment not ruled in order related to the North Atlantic right whale vessel rule (before introduced) FY25 Senate Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, opposing addition of language related to the North Atlantic right whale vessel rule Discussed Administration proposals with congressional offices: Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations American Lobster Fishery Whale Vessel Speed Rule Assessment

National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnership Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act Fish and Wildlife Coordination Aquatic invasive species Aquaculture Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act Hydropower Reform USACE Private Partnership Agreement (PPA) Reform SHARKED Act (HR4051 Fishes Act (HR5103) US Coast Guard (S4113) America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024 (S3791)

Client expense: $29,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Expressing concerns about insufficient science to support, and impacts to the recreational fishing industry from, 50 CFR 224.105 - Speed restrictions to protect North Atlantic Right Whales. Support for S. 1833 and H.R. 4323, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023, as well as updates to this legislation. Support H.R. 3925 and S. 1860, the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. Support for H.R. 4051, the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act. Support for H.R. 4587, the Red Snapper Act. Support for H.R. 6814, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. Support H.R. 8704, which would provide improved federal marine recreational fisheries data collection.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Proposed Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule, Commerce Justice Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Recovering America's Wildlife Act (S. 1149), H.R.2539 - Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023- to create a NOAA-administered grant program to fund programs to take kids fishing with a focus on underserved communities, H.R. 4051 - Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) ACT - to fund a study that will focus on lessening shark depredation; S.1358 - Lake Access Keeping Economies Strong (LAKES) Act - to allow the United States Army Corps of Engineers to keep fees generated from recreation and reinvest in sites; H.R. 8704 To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to foster enhanced coexistence between ocean users and North Atlantic right whales and other large cetacean species - pauses rulemaking regarding the North Atlantic Right Whale until 2030. H.R. 7925: Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act - consolidating and aggregating federal data and mapping of federal waterways to allow easier public access to those waters.

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

Authorizing legislation Puppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) Paws Off Act (H.R.617) Supporting the Health of Aquatic Systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act (H.R. 4051) Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 5399) Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Reauthorization (H.R. 5009) Supporting Our Shelters Act (H.R. 5897) Ejiao Act (H.R. 6021) Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (H.R. 6314) Glue Trap Prohibition Act (H.R. 7018) Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act (H.R. 7145/S. 3694) Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R.7380) Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act (H.R. 7396/S. 3737) Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act (H.R. 7795) Working Dog Health and Welfare Act (S.2414) PAWS Reauthorization Act (S. 2734) Oppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and related legislation Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act Accountability for Animals in Danger Act Farm Bill Puppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) PAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) SAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) PAST Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) and oppose alternative proposals that would enable continued horse soring Oppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws Oppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184/S. 502) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies Gray wolves Grizzly Bears Horse Protection Act enforcement Animal Welfare Act enforcement Endangered Species Act enforcement New Approach Methods to animal testing Wild Horses and Burros Big Cat Public Safety Act implementation Dog importation Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation Farm animal confinement Predator Control on National Wildlife Refuges

S. 2269- Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act S. 1715- Wildfire Emergency Act S. 808- Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act S. 452- Nuclear Fuel Security Act S. 2031- Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2023 H.R.788 - Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023 H.R. 6482 Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act H.R. 7409 HEATS Act H.R.7377 - Royalty Resiliency Act H.R. 6862 To amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project and for other purposes H.R.6747 - Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act of 2023 H.R.1705 - A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice For All Act H.R.6814 - Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act H.R.2925 - Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024 H.R. 5499, Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act H.R.4051 - Supporting the Health of Aquatic Systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act H.R.7375 - To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to improve the assessment of expression of interest fees, and for other purposes. Tongass Roadless Rule 88 FR 5252 (1/27/2023) USDA 36 CFR Part 294 RIN 0596-AD51 Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation; NationalForest System Lands in Alaska; Forest Service; Final Rule and Record of Decision Protections for old and mature growth trees and forests CEQ Phase II NEPA regulations: 88 FR 49924 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [21X.LLAK930100.L16100000.PN0000] (Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Alaska) Framing the National Nature Assessment (Document Number 2022-23593) National Environmental Policy Act Guidance on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change (CEQ-2022-0005) BLM Conservation and Landscape Health Rule 88 FR 19583 US Forest Service Climate Resilience Rule (Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Functions and Procedures; Forest Service Functions) 36 CFR200 Proposed Rule Revising Scope of the Mining Sector of Projects that are Eligible for Coverage Under Title 41 of the Fixing Americas SurfaceTransportation Act, Permitting Council Docket Number 2023-001, 88 Fed. Reg. 65350 (Sept. 22, 2023) Department of Energys (DOE or Department) solicitation of comments on DOEs Loan Programs Offices Title XVII Innovative TechnologiesLoan Guarantee Program . 87 Fed. Reg. 33,141 (June 1, 2022). DE-FOA-0003085: Request for Information to Provide Feedback on Critical Materials Assessment Bureau of Land Management Proposed Rule Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Processes (88 FR 47562, July 24, 2023) Bureau of Land Management, Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (88 FR 62025, September 8, 2023) Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, NOtice of the Availability of the 2024-2029 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed FinalProgram and Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (88 FR 67798, Oct. 2, 2023) Endangered and Threatened Species: Regulations Pertaining to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (Document ID: FWS-HQ-ES-2023-0018-0001) Endangered and Threatened Species: Listing and Designating Critical Habitat (Document ID: FWS-HQ-ES-2021-0107-0001) Endangered and Threatened Species: Interagency Cooperation (Document ID: FWS-HQ-ES-2021-0104-0001) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 60 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0072; FRL-8536-02- OAR] RIN 2060-AV09 New SourcePerformance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units;Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable CleanEnergy Rule AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. 88 FR 33240 ( May 23, 2023) Laura Daniel Davis - DOI Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management

Expressing concerns about insufficient science to support, and impacts to the recreational fishing industry from, 50 CFR 224.105 - Speed restrictions to protect North Atlantic Right Whales. Support for S. 1833 and H.R. 4323, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023. Support H.R. 3925 and S. 1860, the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. Support for H.R. 4051, the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act. Support for H.R. 4587, the Red Snapper Act. Support for H.R. 6814, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. Support for H.R. 7925, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4051 - SHARKED Act, all provisions H.R. 4323 Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions Draft House legislation: Sustaining Americas Fisheries for the Future Act, reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act S. 1833 Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, statutory language targeting the North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes (p. 14-15). S. 2321 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, opposing explanatory statement language that may be problematic for North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes (p. 36). Draft legislation: FY2025 House and Senate Appropriations bills, supporting report language and funding related to North Atlantic right whale protections from entanglement and vessel strikes Discussed Administration proposals with congressional offices: Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations American Lobster Fishery Whale Vessel Speed Rule Assessment

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnership Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act Fish and Wildlife Coordination Aquatic invasive species Aquaculture Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act Hydropower Reform USACE Private Partnership Agreement (PPA) Reform SHARKED Act (HR4051 Fishes Act (HR5103) US Coast Guard (S4113) America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024 (S3791)

Client expense: $54,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Proposed Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule, Commerce Justice Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Recovering America's Wildlife Act (S. 1149), H.R.2539 - Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023- to create a NOAA-administered grant program to fund programs to take kids fishing with a focus on underserved communities, H.R. 4051 - Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) ACT - to fund a study that will focus on lessening shark depredation; S.1358 - Lake Access Keeping Economies Strong (LAKES) Act - to allow the United States Army Corps of Engineers to keep fees generated from recreation and reinvest in sites;

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, and for other purposes; H.R. 1419 Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 H.R.1213 - Restoring Effective Science-based Conservation Under Environmental laws protecting (RESCUE) Whales Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 -- to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule H.Res.430 - Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide. S.Con.Res.11 - A concurrent resolution expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. H.R.3494 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2023 S.1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 Grizzly Bear State Management Act H.J. Res. 29 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) H.J. Res. 46 (Trump Critical Habitat Regulation) H.J. Res. 49 (Northern Long-eared Bat) S.J. Res. 9 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". HR 4051 SHARKED Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule strategy H.R.5239 The Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act S.2986 - Warding Off Hostile Administrative Leasing Efforts (WHALE) Act H.R. 6008 - Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (R.I.C.E.s Whale) Act S. 2226/H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act H.R 4537, the American Seabed Protection Act H.R. 4536, the International Seabed Protection Act DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Prohibitions to Threatened Wildlife and Plants - RIN: 1018-BF88 DOI-FWS- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat - RIN: 1018-BF95 DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Interagency Cooperation -RIN: 1018-BF96

H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, and for other purposes; H.R. 1419 Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 H.R.1213 - Restoring Effective Science-based Conservation Under Environmental laws protecting (RESCUE) Whales Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 -- to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule H.Res.430 - Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide. S.Con.Res.11 - A concurrent resolution expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. H.R.3494 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2023 S.1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 Grizzly Bear State Management Act H.J. Res. 29 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) H.J. Res. 46 (Trump Critical Habitat Regulation) H.J. Res. 49 (Northern Long-eared Bat) S.J. Res. 9 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". HR 4051 SHARKED Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule strategy H.R.5239 The Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act S.2986 - Warding Off Hostile Administrative Leasing Efforts (WHALE) Act H.R. 6008 - Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (R.I.C.E.s Whale) Act S. 2226/H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act H.R 4537, the American Seabed Protection Act H.R. 4536, the International Seabed Protection Act DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Prohibitions to Threatened Wildlife and Plants - RIN: 1018-BF88 DOI-FWS- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat - RIN: 1018-BF95 DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Interagency Cooperation -RIN: 1018-BF96

Expressing concerns about insufficient science to support, and impacts to the recreational fishing industry from, 50 CFR 224.105 - Speed restrictions to protect North Atlantic Right Whales. Support for S. 1833 and H.R. 4323, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023. Support H.R. 3925 and S. 1860, the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. Support for H.R. 4051, the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act. Support for H.R. 950 and S. 386, the Reusing Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act. Support for H.R. 4587, the Red Snapper Act. Support for H.R. 6814, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, and for other purposes; H.R. 1419 Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 H.R.1213 - Restoring Effective Science-based Conservation Under Environmental laws protecting (RESCUE) Whales Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 -- to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule H.Res.430 - Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide. S.Con.Res.11 - A concurrent resolution expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. H.R.3494 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2023 S.1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 Grizzly Bear State Management Act H.J. Res. 29 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) H.J. Res. 46 (Trump Critical Habitat Regulation) H.J. Res. 49 (Northern Long-eared Bat) S.J. Res. 9 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". HR 4051 SHARKED Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule strategy H.R.5239 The Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act S.2986 - Warding Off Hostile Administrative Leasing Efforts (WHALE) Act H.R. 6008 - Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (R.I.C.E.s Whale) Act S. 2226/H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act H.R 4537, the American Seabed Protection Act H.R. 4536, the International Seabed Protection Act DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Prohibitions to Threatened Wildlife and Plants - RIN: 1018-BF88 DOI-FWS- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat - RIN: 1018-BF95 DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Interagency Cooperation -RIN: 1018-BF96

National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnership Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act Fish and Wildlife Coordination Aquatic invasive species Aquaculture Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act Hydropower Reform USACE Private Partnership Agreement (PPA) Reform SHARKED Act (HR4051 Fishes Act (HR5103)

Client expense: $47,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Proposed Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule, Commerce Justice Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Recovering America's Wildlife Act (S. 1149), H.R.2539 - Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023- to create a NOAA-administered grant program to fund programs to take kids fishing with a focus on underserved communities, H.R. 4051 - Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) ACT - to fund a study that will focus on lessening shark depredation; S.1358 - Lake Access Keeping Economies Strong (LAKES) Act - to allow the United States Army Corps of Engineers to keep fees generated from recreation and reinvest in sites;

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, and for other purposes; H.R. 1419 Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 H.R.1213 - Restoring Effective Science-based Conservation Under Environmental laws protecting (RESCUE) Whales Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 -- to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule H.Res.430 - Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide. S.Con.Res.11 - A concurrent resolution expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. H.R.3494 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2023 S.1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 Grizzly Bear State Management Act H.J. Res. 29 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) H.J. Res. 46 (Trump Critical Habitat Regulation) H.J. Res. 49 (Northern Long-eared Bat) S.J. Res. 9 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". HR 4051 SHARKED Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule strategy H.R.5239 The Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Prohibitions to Threatened Wildlife and Plants - RIN: 1018-BF88 DOI-FWS- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat - RIN: 1018-BF95 DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Interagency Cooperation -RIN: 1018-BF96

H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, amendments on whales H.R. 4051 - SHARKED Act, all provisions H.R. 4323 Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions Potential House reintroduction: Sustaining Americas Fisheries for the Future Act, all sections, focus on bycatch H.R.5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, statutory language targeting the North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes (p. 14-15). H.R. 2437, FY24 Transportation, House and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill, report language seeking to delay North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes H.R. 4367, FY24 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, report language seeking to delay North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes S. 1833 Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions Discussed Administration proposals with congressional offices: Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations American Lobster Fishery Whale Vessel Speed Rule Assessment With CEQ and NOAA, discussed our opposition to legislative efforts to block the Vessel Speed Rule for protecting North Atlantic right whales

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

Expressing concerns about insufficient science to support, and impacts to the recreational fishing industry from, 50 CFR 224.105 - Speed restrictions to protect North Atlantic Right Whales. Support for S. 1833 and H.R. 4323, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023. Support H.R. 3925 and S. 1860, the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. Support for H.R. 4051, the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act. Support for H.R. 950 and S. 386, the Reusing Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act. Support for H.R. 4587, the Red Snapper Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnership Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act Fish and Wildlife Coordination Aquatic invasive species Aquaculture Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act Hydropower Reform USACE Private Partnership Agreement (PPA) Reform SHARED Act (HR4051 Fishes Act (HR5103)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Proposed Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule, Commerce Justice Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Recovering America's Wildlife Act (S. 1149), H.R.2539 - Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023- to create a NOAA-administered grant program to fund programs to take kids fishing with a focus on underserved communities, H.R. 4051 - Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) ACT - to fund a study that will focus on lessening shark depredation; S.1358 - Lake Access Keeping Economies Strong (LAKES) Act - to allow the United States Army Corps of Engineers to keep fees generated from recreation and reinvest in sites;

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Expressing concerns about insufficient science to support, and impacts to the recreational fishing industry from, 50 CFR 224.105 - Speed restrictions to protect North Atlantic Right Whales. Support for S. 1833 and H.R. 4323, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023. Support H.R. 3925 and S. 1860, the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. Support for H.R. 4051, the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act. Support for H.R. 950 and S. 386, the Reusing Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Proposed Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule, Commerce Justice Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Recovering America's Wildlife Act (S. 1149), H.R.2539 - Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023- to create a NOAA-administered grant program to fund programs to take kids fishing with a focus on underserved communities, H.R. 4051 - Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) ACT - to fund a study that will focus on lessening shark depredation; S.1358 - Lake Access Keeping Economies Strong (LAKES) Act - to allow the United States Army Corps of Engineers to keep fees generated from recreation and reinvest in sites;

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE