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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 16 (Roll no. 197). (text: CR H3170-3184)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 16 (Roll no. 197). (text: CR H3170-3184)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3188-3189)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7659.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3170-3187)
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| #197 | house | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | May 14, 2024 |
2024 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025, H.R. 8751; Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024, H.R. 7659 (issues related to agency ship acquisition programs).
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to manning and crewing provisions in H.R.7659 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 and National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, and S. 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; Issues related to vessel restrictions for the U.S. coast guard; Issues related to the National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) Biological Opinion and the Gulf of Mexico.
Client expense: $1,640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to the development of offshore wind, including permitting, transmission, lease sales, and marine fisheries management; Issues related to federal appropriations for Commerce and the Interior; Issues related to permitting reform and transmission development; H.R. 1 - Lower Energy Costs Act; S. 1399 - Building American Energy Security Act of 2023; S. 1456 - SPUR Act; S. 1499 - HALT Act of 2023; S. 2827 - BIG WIRES Act; Promoting Efficient and Engaged Reviews (PEER) Act of 2023; H.R. 4821/S. 2605 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Act; Issues related to energy market structure; H.R.7659 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024; Issues related to solar development including agrivoltaics; S.2130 - FAS Community Engagement and Transparency Act; H.R. 9049 - Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act of 2022; S. 4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; Issues related to LNG exports and LNG Pause; Issues related to 45v IRS guidance; The Inflation Reduction Act (PL 117-169), provisions related to clean energy credits.
Client expense: $1,640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Coastwise transportation rule revocation. Maritime and Coast Guard manning provisions in the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8070). Offshore energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Monitor Jones Act activities in the Gulf of Mexico. Monitor Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 - issues related to proposed new U.S. offshore manning requirements for foreign flag vessels, anchor handling for MODUs, and new requirements for foreign vessel advance notice and penalties. Issues related to the House passed Coast Guard Authorization bill (H.R. 7659). Monitor and track Senate activities related to development and introduction of Senate companion CGAA legislation (S. 5468). Monitor House/Senate staff-level negotiations regarding development of CGAA conference agreement.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
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. HR 4292 / S 2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 6724 / S 3467 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 7659 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 - Discussions with staff regarding provisions to be included in the legislation, including issues relating to Able Seafarer training requirements. HR 8070 / S 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding increases in stipend for Maritime Security Program, Tanker Security Program and Cable Ship Program, discussions regarding maritime workforce and training, and other issues relating to Able Seafarer training requirements, advocacy in support of the legislation HR 9028 / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - Discussions with staff on MSP stipend appropriations, issues with NDAA proposed increase HOUSE DRAFT / SENATE DRAFT - Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act of 2024 - Discussions with staff regarding all aspects of the bill relating to the maritime industry, including mariner support and training, support programs and various other aspects of the bill prior to introduction 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 Cable Ship / Maritime Security / Tanker Fleet Security Program funding and issues - On-going discussions with staff over the these stipend programs and their future needs, funding and reauthorizations 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 Seafarer 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, Customs and Border Protection administrative rulings regarding Jones Act application to OCSLA, staff briefings on the importance of the law and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition 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. Red Sea Shipping Attacks - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts of the attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that began in November 2023.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 411.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-495.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 3.
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Discharged from |
| March 20, 2024 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | House | Referred To | March 13, 2024 |
| March 13, 2024 |
| Democratic |
| CA |
| HR 6356 |
118th |
| Related bill |
| HR 2741 | 118th | Related bill |
| HR 1452 | 118th | Related bill |
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S._____ To establish a prohibition on the contractual limit of liability for any claim of loss for any seaman, and for other purposes. S.4473 - A bill to limit the definition of commercial in title 9, United States Code. H.R. 7659- The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024. Senate Coast Guard Reauthorization. Monitor Senate Judiciary Committee Legislation. Issues related to the cruise industry. Issues related to the representation of Plaintiffs in maritime cases as related to the Jones Act and arbitration. Provisions impacting maritime employment, Jones Act and Seafarer Court Access.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S._____ To establish a prohibition on the contractual limit of liability for any claim of loss for any seaman, and for other purposes. S.4473 - A bill to limit the definition of commercial in title 9, United States Code. H.R. 7659- The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024. Senate Coast Guard Reauthorization. Monitor Senate Judiciary Committee Legislation. Issues related to the cruise industry. Issues related to the representation of Plaintiffs in maritime cases as related to the Jones Act and arbitration. Provisions impacting maritime employment, Jones Act and Seafarer Court Access.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Maritime crewing requirements. HR 7659 Coast Guard Authorization Act. HR 8070 National Defense Authorization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 3038 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act; H.R. 7659 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2024 - provisions related to manning and crewing; and H.R. 8070 / S. 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2025 - provisions related to manning and crewing. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - implementation of Biological Opinion on the Federally Regulated Oil and Gas Program Activities in the Gulf of Mexico.
Client expense: $1,270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 7659 / S. 5468- The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024. Issues related to maritime crewing.
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 2741: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023; provisions related to Section 341 anchor handling activities and Section 346 manning and crewing requirements for certain vessels, vehicles, and structures H.R. 7659: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024; provisions related to Section 346 manning and crewing requirements for certain vessels, vehicles, and structures S. 3038: American Offshore Worker Fairness Act; all provisions General Discussions Related to MAR (no specific Bill #): Jones Act Offshore Maritime Workforce Carbon capture and sequestration Federal coordination on maritime safety Global Maritime Security
Client expense: $2,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 9027/S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; Integrated Pest Management (IPM); veterinary medicine programs; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; amendment to increase funding for the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants Program; Agriculture Food and Research Initiative (AFRI); Artificial Intelligence research; provisions related to nutrition, research, extension, forestry, and horticulture issues; other issues H.R. 3966, Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act; climate research issues; earth observing research issues H.R. 4002, Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience and Competitiveness in Higher Education and Research Act, or the RESEARCHER Act; research and development issues H.R. 5077/S. 2714, Creating Resources for Every American to Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023, or the CREATE AI Act of 2023; research and development issues H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2025; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research issues; earth observing research issues; research facilities issues S. 4638, FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research; research facilities issues H.R. 5009, To authorize appropriations for FY 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research; research facilities issues H.R. 6093, Weather Reauthorization Act of 2023; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues H.R. 6213, The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act; research and development issues H.R. 7630/S.3943, Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research (ANCHOR) Act; research facilities issues; research and development issues H.R. 7659, The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024; climate and coastal observation research issues; earth observing research issues H.R. 8752, FY 2025 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act; climate and coastal observation research; research facilities issues H.R. 8774/S. 4921, FY 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; research and development issues H.R. 8812; Water Resources Development Act of 2024; climate and coastal observation research issues; earth observing research issues S. 4367, Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues H.R. 8997/S. 4927, FY 2025 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research H.R. 9026/S. 4795, FY 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; climate and coastal observation research issues; earth observing research issues; research and development issues H.R. 9029/S. 4942, FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues H.R. 9134, Improving Mentorship in STEM Higher Education Act H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025; climate research issues; earth observing research issues S. 4207, Spectrum and National Security Act of 2025; research and development issues S. 2203, Atmospheric Rivers Reconnaissance, Observation and Warning Act, or the ARROW Act; climate research issues; earth observing research issues; research and development issues S.1303, Build America, Buy America Act (117th Congress); research facilities issues FY 2026 President's Budget Request; climate and coastal observation research issues; earth observing issues
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to manning and crewing provisions in H.R.7659 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 and National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, and S. 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; Issues related to vessel restrictions for the U.S. coast guard; Issues related to the National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) Biological Opinion and the Gulf of Mexico.
Client expense: $1,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to the development of offshore wind, including permitting, transmission, lease sales, and marine fisheries management; Issues related to federal appropriations for Commerce and the Interior; Issues related to permitting reform and transmission development; H.R. 1 - Lower Energy Costs Act; S. 1399 - Building American Energy Security Act of 2023; S. 1456 - SPUR Act; S. 1499 - HALT Act of 2023; S. 2827 - BIG WIRES Act; Promoting Efficient and Engaged Reviews (PEER) Act of 2023; H.R. 4821/S. 2605 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Act; Issues related to energy market structure; H.R.7659 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024; Issues related to solar development including agrivoltaics; S.2130 - FAS Community Engagement and Transparency Act; H.R. 9049 - Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act of 2022; S. 4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; Issues related to LNG exports and LNG Pause; Issues related to 45v IRS guidance; The Inflation Reduction Act (PL 117-169), provisions related to clean energy credits.
Client expense: $1,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 7659 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 (provisions related to manning and crewing of offshore oil and gas construction vessels); 88 Fed. Reg. 47453 Endangered and Threatened Species; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rice's Whale.
Client expense: $1,270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility. Issues related to port congestion. Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Marine Highways. Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Issues related to Green Shipping Corridors. Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R.2617 - P.L. 117-328) concerning issues related to Transportation, Energy and Water, and Interior appropriations. Port Maintenance permitting issues. Implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). Maritime Administration (MARAD) Reauthorization of 2024. Issues related to Port Security. Issues related to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 7659) and related senate language. Issues related to Port Cyber Security. Issues related to the US Coast Guard. The Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272). The FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 118-31.)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to automated vehicle policy. Issues related to additional employees for UAS/AAM certification. Issues related to UAS/AAM certification generally. Issues related to drones, environmental certifications, shielded operations, and beyond visual line of sight operations. Beyond visual line of sight aviation rulemaking committee report. Uncrewed systems issues generally. House and Senate DIIG Act (H.R. 5315/S. 4744).America COMPETES Act (HR 4521) and USICA (S 1260). Coast Guard Reauthorization Act (HR 6865). FAA restatement of preemption. Airworthiness processes related to drones. Remote Identification of drones. American Security Drone Act (S 73). SAFE Drones Act (HR 5640). FY2023 President's Budget. FY 2023 House and Senate THUD Appropriations (H.R. 8294/S. 4670). House Defense Appropriations (H.R. 8236). HouseNational Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900). Senate National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4543). Senate THUD Appropriations. Senate Defense Appropriations (S. 4663). The Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan and associated legislation. Safeguardingthe Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2022 (S. 4687). Modeling and simulation issues related to air and ground vehicles. Issues related to UAS high seas operations. Issues related to autonomy and executive action. CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (H.R. 4346). Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act (S. 516/H.R. 1339). Issues and legislation related to drones and wildfires (H.R. 5118 - THE WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND DROUGHT RESILIENCY ACT). National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Initiative Act (H.R. 9376). Legislation and rulemaking related to BVLOS. Controlled Airspace ARC issues. Counter-UAS issues generally. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617). FAA Reorganization. AAM Airworthiness Criteria. FAA Data Sharing and COE research. DFR issues. Securing American Mineral Supply Chains Act (H.R. 8981). Issues related to vertiports and FAA Advisory Circulars. Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 (S. 307). FY 2024 THUD and Defense Appropriations. FCC Spectrum Issues. Issues related to UAS Traffic Management (UTM).Issues related to Right of Way. UAS and AAM provisions and amendments to H.R. 3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. U.S. drone competitiveness issues, including drone tariffs. H.R. 1501 - UAS Act. H.R.3974 - Securing Our Airspace from Reconnaissance Act of 2023. Drone cybersecurity issues. Drone as First Responder issues. H.R. 2741 - U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization and Senate U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization.House version of the Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 - H.R. 3459. AAM Interagency Working Group issues. H.R. 3168 - Autonomous Systems Adoption and Policy Act. UAS pilot issues. H.R.3983 - Drone Safety and Efficiency Act. Drone competitiveness issues. Foreign-made drone issues. Advanced Air Mobility issues generally, including the powered-lift SFAR. Part 380 issues. MOSAIC Rulemaking. Commercial automated trucking issues. FY 2025 Appropriations. FY 2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2882). FY 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations (H.R. 4820/S. 2437). House (H.R. 7659) and Senate Coast Guard Reauthorization. President's FY 2025 Budget. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization House (H.R. 3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act) and Senate (S. 1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024) bills and implementation. FY 2025 Appropriations. FY 2025 THUD Appropriations (H.R. 9028/S. 4796). UAS and AAM workforce issues.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to Counter-Uncrewed Aircraft Systems. FY 2023 President's Budget. The Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems NationalAction Plan. Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2022 (S. 4687). House (H.R. 7659) and Senate Coast Guard Reauthorization. Drone competitiveness issues. FY 2025 NDAA (S. 4638/H.R. 2670). FY 2025 Appropriations. FY 2025 Defense Appropriations (H.R. 8774/S. 4921).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to uncrewed maritime systems generally. H.R. 2741 - U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization and Senate U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization. FY 2025 Appropriations. FY 2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2882). FY 2025 Transportation-HUD Appropriations (H.R. 4820/S. 2437). FY 2025 Defense Appropriations (H.R. 4365/S. 2587). House (H.R. 7659) and Senate Coast Guard Reauthorization. President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget. FY 2025 NDAA.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to sustainable aviation fuel, including HR 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act for Fiscal Year 2025; Issues related to manning and crewing, including HR 7659, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024, HR 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act for Fiscal Year 2025, and HR 10545, American Relief Act 2025 Issues related to EV infrastructure
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
USACE studies. Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility. Issues related to Coast Guard Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement. Issues related to port congestion. Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Marine Highways. Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Issues related to Green Shipping Corridors. Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R.2617 - P.L. 117-328) concerning issues related to Transportation, Energy and Water, and Interior appropriations. Port Maintenance permitting issues. Implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). Maritime Administration (MARAD) Reauthorization of 2024. Issues related to Port security. Issues related to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 7659) and related senate language. Issues related to Port Cyber Security. Issues related to the US Coast Guard. S.4367 - Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024. The FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 118-31.)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to oil and gas development and offshore wind development (H.R.7659).
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to safe movement of oil on tankers through Prince William Sound, Alaska. Issues related to funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin (NOAA) weather buoys. Issues related to FY 25 Appropriations bills. Issues related to the Coast Guard Reauthorization bill (H.R.7659 and S.5611)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Issues related to safe movement of oil on tankers through Prince William Sound, Alaska. Issues related to funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin (NOAA) weather buoys- National Data Buoy Center. Issues related to FY 25 Appropriations bills. Issues related to the Coast Guard Reauthorization bill of 2024 (H.R. 7659 and S. 5611). Issues related to Subchapter M - Vessels of Opportunity (VOO) inspection regulations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Implementation of provision within the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-263). Issues related to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 7659).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 9028 and S. 4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; H.R.7659, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 Issues related to the Tanker Security Program, Maritime Administration, U.S. maritime industry including U.S. mariners and vessels
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) for water, renewable energy, and broadband. Issues related to pending House Coast Guard Authorization bill of 2024 (H.R. 7659). Issues related to the Katlian Bay road and use of Katlian Bay by the tourism industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to the Coast Guard Act of 2024 (HR 7659 and S. 5468) regarding amendments to oil spill response and salvage and marine firefighting requirements. Issues related to legislation (H.R. 9348) that would amend the Limitation in Liability Act. Monitor and track development of comprehensive maritime legislation (S. 5611, the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act) which includes related Limitation in Liability Act language
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Indian/Native American Affairs
Implementation Coast Guard Reauthorization bills with regard to Port Clarence disposition and LORAN C station disposition (P.L. 114-120). Issues related to Arctic Ports in Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization bills. Issues related to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 (H.R.8812). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-263). Issues related to the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 (H.R. 2741)and Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 7659). Issues related to the delayed USACE work at the Port of Nome
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to authorization of a pilot for program to regulate the use of project for small remotely controlled surface and subsea ocean research vessels. Issues related to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 7659) and track status of development and introduction of Senate companion legislation (S. 5468).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023, (H.R. 2741) and Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 7659 and S. 5468). Issues related to inspection of LNG Tankers. Review and coordinate responses for revised risk-based tank vessel inspection language during House/Senate staff-level negotiations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Monitor status of House floor consideration of the 2023 CGAA (H.R. 2741 and H.R. 7659) including language authorizing risk-based tank vessel inspections. Initiate outreach to Senate Committee staff to discuss status of Senate CGAA companion legislation and discuss House language authorizing risk-based tank vessel inspections. Review and discuss USCG perspectives and support regarding risk-based tank vessel inspections.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Coastwise transportation rule revocation. Maritime and Coast Guard manning provisions in the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8070). Offshore energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Monitor Jones Act activities in the Gulf of Mexico. Monitor Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 - issues related to proposed new U.S. offshore manning requirements for foreign flag vessels, anchor handling for MODUs, and new requirements for foreign vessel advance notice and penalties. Issues related to the House passed Coast Guard Authorization bill (H.R. 7659). Monitor and track Senate activities related to development and introduction of Senate companion CGAA legislation (S. 5468). Monitor House/Senate staff-level negotiations regarding development of CGAA conference agreement.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Implementation of H.R. 2670 - FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (Issues related to vessel classification). Issues related to FY25 Appropriations. Issues related to polar icebreakers. Issues related to certification and cybersecurity for DoD contracts. Coast Guard policy on ballast water management systems. Issues related to new U.S. offshore manning requirements for foreign flag vessels. Issues related to implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-58 and P.L. 117 -169). Issues related to classification of offshore wind support vessels. Issues relate to the Coast Guard Act of 2024 (H.R. 7659 and S. 5468).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to government shipbuilding and repair, classification, innovation, and decarbonization - no specific legislation. H.R. 7659 and S. 5468, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Issues related to government shipbuilding, reciprocity, and repair and future developments in the maritime industry. H.R. 9028 and S.4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Issues related to maritime innovation. H.R. 8070 and S. 4638: Issues related to maritime innovation. H.R. 10493 and S. 5611, SHIPS for America Act: Entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 9028 and S. 4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Issues related to mariner shortage and provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 7659 and S. 5468, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Provisions related to mariner credentialing. S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet and mariner credentialing. H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Sec. 3536 and provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet and mariner credentialing. H.R. 10493 and S. 5611, SHIPS for America Act: Entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 7659 and S. 5468, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Provisions related to mariner credentialing. S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 9028 and S.4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 10493 and S. 5611, SHIPS for America Act: Entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 7659, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024; provisions relating to implementation of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (46 U.S. Code Chapter 121), and sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025; provisions relating to the Safer Seas Act of 2022. Amendment #534 submitted to H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; provisions relating to undersea cables and the special use permit requirement. Amendment #802 submitted to H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; provisions deeming the Republic of Panama a "distant foreign port" under the Passenger Vessel Services Act.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7659, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024; provisions relating to waterways commerce cutters, ports and waterways infrastructure, and navigation safety. S. 4367, Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024; provisions relating to authorization and funding of locks and dams. H.R. 8812 Water Resources Development Act of 2024; provisions relating to deauthorization of a portion of a federal channel in Bridgeport, CT. Federal policy relating to pilotage regulations in Canadian waters.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws including H.R. 7659 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024; H.R. 8070 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 and Maritime Administration Authorization for fiscal Year 2025. Issues related to National Maritime Strategy - no specific legislation. H.R. 10493/S. 5611 - Ships for America Act - entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $300,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R.7659 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 - issues related to pilotage.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R.7659 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 - issues related to pilotage.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R.7659 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 - issues related to pilotage.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 7659, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024, provisions relating to manning and crewing requirements H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 H.R. 8812, Water Resources Development Act of 2024 S. 373, Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems (RISEE) Act of 2023 Create Offshore Leadership and Livelihood Alignment By Operating Responsibly and Together for the Environment (COLLABORATE) Act (not yet introduced) Treasury Guidance related to IRA implementation Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Issues related to offshore wind leasing, permitting, development, and construction Issues related to transmission policy Issues related to permitting reform
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2024 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Maritime personnel, Implementation of S.5168, Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2021; H.R. 7659 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to offshore energy (oil, gas, and renewable) service and supply vessels; general issues related to the Jones Act and domestic icebreaker development; USCG reauthorization (H.R. 7659); FY 2025 Homeland Security appropriations bills (H.R. 8752 and Senate equivalent); S.5292 - A bill to amend the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to Cruise Passenger Protection Man-overboard technology H.R.7659/S.0000 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2024 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Issues related to policy and procurement of outboard marine motors; H.R.7659, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024; H.R.8070/S.4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; H.R.8774/S.4921, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to the procurement of small/standard boats; H.R.7659, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.3226 - Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act S.2130/H.R. 913 - Reinvesting In Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act of 2023 (RISEE Act) S.4753 Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024) Offshore Energy Modernization Act of 2024 H.R. 7659 The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 HEAT Act from Heinrich (not yet introduced) Inflation Reduction Act Implementation CHIPS Act Implementation H.R. 8718 To conditionally prohibit commercial offshore wind energy development in the Columbia Management Area, and for other purposes
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office