To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 232 and 301 tariffs, Maritime Action Plan, and national agriculture legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $270,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2026 · third_quarter · Agriculture
International Food Assistance (Food for Peace & McGovern-Dole) HR 1207/S 525
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Agriculture
HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, regarding farm bill and tax provisions relating to agriculture. HR 1207, Transferring Food for Peace Act administration to USDA. HR 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 relating to dry edible beans. S. 5526 Agricultural Act of 2026 relating to dry edible beans.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Agriculture
HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, regarding farm bill, energy and tax provisions relating to agriculture. HR 1207, transferring Food for Peace Act administration to the USDA. HR 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 relating to policies impacting sorghum. S. 5526 Agricultural Act of 2026 relating to policies impacting sorghum.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
1. World Trade Organization (WTO) trade compliance. India & China 2. Trade with: China, Colombia, Cuba, European Union, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam, Haiti, United Kingdom 3. Non-tariff trade barriers 4. Shipping Issues and Compliance 5. S. 743 Ag disputes Act 6. Food for Peace legislation S. 525 and H.R. 1207
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
| Republican |
| MN |
| Chuck Edwards | Republican | NC |
| Claudia Tenney | Republican | NY |
| Craig A. Goldman | Republican | TX |
| Dan Newhouse | Republican | WA |
| Daniel Webster | Republican | FL |
| David Rouzer | Republican | NC |
| Derek Schmidt | Republican | KS |
| Don Bacon | Republican | NE |
| Dusty Johnson | Republican | SD |
| Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | Republican | AR |
| Frank D. Lucas | Republican | OK |
| Gabe Evans | Republican | CO |
| Glenn Grothman | Republican | WI |
| Glenn Thompson | Republican | PA |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | Republican | FL |
| Harriet M. Hageman | Republican | WY |
| Jake Ellzey | Republican | TX |
| James R. Baird | Republican | IN |
| Jeff Hurd | Republican | CO |
| Keith Self | Republican | TX |
| Mark B. Messmer | Republican | IN |
| Michael A. Rulli | Republican | OH |
| Michael Baumgartner | Republican | WA |
| Michael R. Turner | Republican | OH |
| Michelle Fischbach | Republican | MN |
| Mike Bost | Republican | IL |
| Mike Ezell | Republican | MS |
| Mike Flood | Republican | NE |
| Nathaniel Moran | Republican | TX |
| Nicholas A. Langworthy | Republican | NY |
| Nick LaLota | Republican | NY |
| Pat Harrigan | Republican | NC |
| Richard McCormick | Republican | GA |
| Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. | Republican | PA |
| Ron Estes | Republican | KS |
| Ronny Jackson | Republican | TX |
| Sam Graves | Republican | MO |
| Scott Fitzgerald | Republican | WI |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | Democratic | NY |
| Tony Wied | Republican | WI |
2026 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY26 and FY27 Appropriations H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026. H.R. 7006 - Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026. FY27 Continuing Appropriations Act (Senate bill). FY27 and FY26 SFOPs and Agriculture Appropriations. H.R. 7567, The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The Agricultural Act of 2026. H.R. 1207 and S. 525, legislation to transfer Food for Peace authorities from USAID to USDA. H.R. 8800 and S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act. H.R. 1196, Protect U.S. National Security Act. Future localization legislation. H.R. 1939, U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act. S. 4726, PEACE in Sudan Act.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · third_quarter · Agriculture
H.R. 7567, The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The Agricultural Act of 2026. FY27 and FY26 SFOPs and Agriculture Appropriations. H.R. 1207 and S. 525, legislation to transfer Food for Peace authorities from USAID to USDA.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Support for S.525/H.R.1207 - A bill to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 301 tariffs revisions, and national agriculture legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Active Legislation: H.R. 1207 / S. 525 - To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture - Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 2035 / No Senate Companion - American Cargo for American Ships Act - Discussions with staff regarding cargo preference laws. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 3151 / S. 1541 / S. 1536 - Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act (SHIPS for America Act) - On-going discussions with staff regarding the reintroduction of the SHIPS for America Act, concerns regarding various provisions, and overall support and advocacy for the legislation. H.R. 3331 / No Senate Companion - Mariner Exam Modernization Act - Discussions with staff regarding testing provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4552 / S. 2465 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2026 - Discussions with staff regarding funding for the MSP, TSP and CSP fleets. Advocacy in support of the Senate version of the legislation. H.R. 8800 / S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Discussions with staff and members regarding adding the SHIPS for America Act to the legislation, as well as maritime industry priorities and provisions of the White House's Maritime Action Plan that were added to the House passed version. Discussions with staff over status of legislation and conference committee activity. Advocacy in support of the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - Ongoing discussions about 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 these stipend programs and their future needs, funding, and reauthorizations, as well as concerns regarding the current gap between authorized levels and appropriated funds under the continuing resolution. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentialing Issues - Ongoing 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 Manning Requirements - Discussions with staff regarding to changes to the Coast Guard's manning requirements for Articulated Tug Barge units. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - Ongoing discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. 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. Jones Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding the Presidents original 60 day waiver of the Jones Act and both 90 day extensions. Mariner Recruitment and Retention - Discussions with staff regarding concerns about mariner recruitment, the current mariner shortage, and retention efforts within the industry Maritime Action Plan/Presidential Executive Order on Promoting American Maritime Dominance - Discussions and advocacy regarding legislative proposals being drafted by the Administration to implement legislative proposals included in Executive Order #14269. Regulatory Issues - Discussions with staff regarding regulatory issues impacting maritime, including maritime pollution regulations in California and at the EPA, as well as issues with radio licensing by the FCC for US-Flag vessels. Shipbuilding - Discussions with staff regarding proposals from the White House that would impact domestic and international shipbuilding. USAID/Food for Peace Funding Concerns - Discussions with staff regarding the impacts of the administration's changes to Food Aid USAID/USDA Program Transfer - Discussions with offices regarding the movement of program responsibilities for foreign aid from USAID to USDA. War in Iran - Discussions with staff and members regarding maritime aspects of the war in Iran, including issues with the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas, and the impact on American mariners on ships transiting the strait or stuck inside the Gulf.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 232 and 301 tariffs, Maritime Action Plan, and national agriculture legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $320,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2026 · second_quarter · Agriculture
Support for S.525/H.R.1207 - A bill to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
1. World Trade Organization (WTO) trade compliance. India & China 2. Trade with: China, Colombia, Cuba, European Union, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam, Haiti, United Kingdom 3. Non-tariff trade barriers 4. Shipping Issues and Compliance 5. S. 743 Ag disputes Act 6. Food for Peace legislation S. 525 and H.R. 1207
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Active Legislation: H.R. 98 / No Senate Companion - End Endless Criminal Statues Act - Discussions with staff regarding admiralty law provisions impacted by the bill. Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 1207 / S. 525 - To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture - Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 1968 / S. 724 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act - Discussions with staff regarding maritime industry program appropriations. H.R. 2035 / No Senate Companion - American Cargo for American Ships Act - Discussions with staff regarding cargo preference laws. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 3151 / S. 1541 / S. 1536 - Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act (SHIPS for America Act) - On-going discussions with staff regarding the reintroduction of the SHIPS for America Act, concerns regarding various provisions, and overall support and advocacy for the legislation. H.R. 3055 / No Senate Companion - TRANSPORT Jobs Act - Discussions with staff regarding Military Maritime programs and provisions. H.R. 3331 / No Senate Companion - Mariner Exam Modernization Act - Discussions with staff regarding testing provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4552 / S. 2465 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2026 - Discussions with staff regarding funding for the MSP, TSP and CSP fleets. Advocacy in support of the Senate version of the legislation. H.R. 8800 / Senate Draft - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Discussions with staff and members regarding adding the SHIPS for America Act to the legislation, as well as maritime industry priorities. Advocacy in support of the legislation. S. Con. Res. 33 - A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 though 2035 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime provisions, including provisions relating to maritime activities in the Strait of Hormuz. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - Ongoing discussions about 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 these stipend programs and their future needs, funding, and reauthorizations, as well as concerns regarding the current gap between authorized levels and appropriated funds under the continuing resolution. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentialing Issues - Ongoing 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 Manning Requirements - Discussions with staff regarding to changes to the Coast Guard's manning requirements for Articulated Tug Barge units. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - Ongoing discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Department of Homeland Security Shutdown - Ongoing discussions with members and staff regarding the impact of the DHS shutdown, specifically Coast Guard and maritime border protection related issues, including the National Maritime Center. Advocacy in support of a solution to reopen DHS. 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. Jones Act Waiver - On-going discussions with staff regarding the Presidents original 60 day waiver of the Jones Act and 90 day extension. Mariner Recruitment and Retention - Discussions with staff regarding concerns about mariner recruitment, the current mariner shortage, and retention efforts within the industry Maritime Action Plan/Presidential Executive Order on Promoting American Maritime Dominance - Discussions and advocacy regarding legislative proposals being drafted by the Administration to implement legislative proposals included in Executive Order #14269. Shipbuilding - Discussions with staff regarding proposals from the White House that would impact domestic and international shipbuilding. USAID/Food for Peace Funding Concerns - Discussions with staff regarding the impacts of the administration's changes to Food Aid USAID/USDA Program Transfer - Discussions with offices regarding the movement of program responsibilities for foreign aid from USAID to USDA. War in Iran - Discussions with staff and members regarding maritime aspects of the war in Iran, including issues with the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas, and the impact on American mariners on ships transiting the strait or stuck inside the Gulf.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Agriculture
HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, regarding farm bill and tax provisions relating to agriculture. HR 1207, Transferring Food for Peace Act administration to USDA. HR 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 relating to dry edible beans..
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Agriculture
HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, regarding farm bill, energy and tax provisions relating to agriculture. HR 1207, transferring Food for Peace Act administration to the USDA. HR 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 relating to policies impacting sorghum..
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 301 tariffs revisions, and national agriculture legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Agriculture
HR 7567 The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Senate Farm Bill FY27 and FY26 SFOPs and Ag approps Bills to move FFP to USDA: HR 1207 and S. 525, A bill to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
Client expense: $53,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · second_quarter · Agriculture
International Food Assistance (Food for Peace & McGovern-Dole) HR 1207/S 525
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Agriculture
International Food Assistance (Food for Peace & McGovern-Dole) HR 1207/S 525
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 301 tariffs revisions, Maritime Action Plan, and national agriculture legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $230,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2026 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1207 / S. 525 - To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture - Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 2035 / No Senate Companion - American Cargo for American Ships Act - Discussions with staff regarding cargo preference laws. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 3151 / S. 1541 / S. 1536 - Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act (SHIPS for America Act) - On-going discussions with staff regarding the reintroduction of the SHIPS for America Act, concerns regarding various provisions, and overall support and advocacy for the legislation. H.R. 3331 / No Senate Companion - Mariner Exam Modernization Act - Discussions with staff regarding testing provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 3838 / S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 26 - Discussions with staff regarding inclusion of the Coast Guard bill and other maritime priorities in the legislation. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4552 / S. 2465 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2026 - Discussions with staff regarding funding for the MSP, TSP and CSP fleets. Advocacy in support of the Senate version of the legislation. Second Reconciliation Bill DRAFT - Discussions with staff regarding potential for maritime related tax provisions in the potential second reconciliation bill, as well as discussions about funding of the Coast Guard. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - Ongoing discussions about 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 these stipend programs and their future needs, funding, and reauthorizations, as well as concerns regarding the current gap between authorized levels and appropriated funds under the continuing resolution. Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - Ongoing 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 - Ongoing discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Department of Homeland Security Shutdown - Ongoing discussions with members and staff regarding the impact of the DHS shutdown, specifically Coast Guard and maritime border protection related issues, including the National Maritime Center. Advocacy in support of a solution to reopen DHS. 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. Jones Act Waiver - On-going discussions with staff regarding the Presidents 60 day waiver of the Jones Act. Mariner Recruitment and Retention - Discussions with staff regarding concerns about mariner recruitment, the current mariner shortage, and retention efforts within the industry USAID/Food for Peace Funding Concerns - Discussions with staff regarding the impacts of the administration's changes to Food Aid USAID/USDA Program Transfer - Discussions with offices regarding the movement of program responsibilities for foreign aid from USAID to USDA. War in Iran - Discussions with staff and members regarding maritime aspects of the war in Iran, including issues with the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas, and the impact on American mariners on ships transiting the strait or stuck inside the Gulf
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 301 tariffs revisions, and national agriculture legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
1. World Trade Organization (WTO) trade compliance. India & China 2. Trade with: China, Colombia, Cuba, European Union, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam, Haiti, United Kingdom 3. Non-tariff trade barriers 4. Shipping Issues and Compliance 5. S. 743 Ag disputes Act 6. Food for Peace legislation S. 525 and H.R. 1207
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2026 · first_quarter · Agriculture
Support for S.525/H.R.1207 - A bill to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Agriculture
HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, regarding farm bill and tax provisions relating to agriculture. HR 1207, Transferring Food for Peace Act administration to USDA. HR 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 relating to dry edible beans..
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Agriculture
HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, regarding farm bill, energy and tax provisions relating to agriculture. HR 1207, transferring Food for Peace Act administration to the USDA. HR 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 relating to policies impacting sorghum..
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Agriculture
HR 7567 The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Senate Farm Bill FY27 and FY26 SFOPs and Ag approps Bills to move FFP to USDA: HR 1207 and S. 525, A bill to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
Client expense: $72,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 301 tariffs revisions, and national agriculture legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 301 tariffs revisions, and national agriculture legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $160,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2025 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1207 / S. 525 - To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture - Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 2035 / No Senate Companion - American Cargo for American Ships Act - Discussions with staff regarding cargo preference laws. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 3151 / S. 1541 / S. 1536 - Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act (SHIPS for America Act) - On-going discussions with staff regarding the reintroduction of the SHIPS for America Act, concerns regarding various provisions, and overall support and advocacy for the legislation. H.R. 3331 / No Senate Companion - Mariner Exam Modernization Act - Discussions with staff regarding testing provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 3838 / S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 26 - Discussions with staff regarding inclusion of the Coast Guard bill and other maritime priorities in the legislation. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4552 / S. 2465 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2026 - Discussions with staff regarding funding for the MSP, TSP and CSP fleets. Advocacy in support of the Senate version of the legislation. H.Res. 869 / S. Res 494 - Resolution(s) observing the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald - Discussions with staff regarding the resolutions. Advocacy in support of the resolutions. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - Ongoing discussions in regard 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 these stipend programs and their future needs, funding, and reauthorizations, as well as concerns regarding the current gap between authorized levels and appropriated funds under the continuing resolution. Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - Ongoing 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 - Ongoing discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Executive Order on Shipbuilding - Discussions with Congressional and White House staff on the President's Executive Order on shipbuilding. 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. Maritime Administrator nomination and confirmation - Discussions with staff regarding the nomination of Stephen Carmel to serve as Maritime Administator. Advocacy in support of the nomination. Mariner Recruitment and Retention - Discussions with staff regarding concerns about mariner recruitment, the current mariner shortage, and retention efforts within the industry USAID/Food for Peace Funding Freeze - Discussions with staff regarding the impacts of the administration's changes to Food Aid and the lack of cargo moving. USAID/USDA Program Transfer - Discussions with offices regarding the movement of program responsibilities for foreign aid from USAID to USDA.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
1. World Trade Organization (WTO) trade compliance. India & China 2. Trade with: China, Colombia, Cuba, European Union, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam, Haiti, United Kingdom 3. Non-tariff trade barriers 4. Shipping Issues and Compliance 5. S. 743 Ag disputes Act 6. Food for Peace legislation S. 525 and H.R. 1207
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2025 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Farm Bill Bills to move FFP to USDA: HR 1207 and S. 525, A bill to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2025 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, regarding farm bill and tax provisions relating to agriculture. HR 1207, Transferring Food for Peace Act administration to USDA.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, regarding farm bill, energy and tax provisions relating to agriculture. HR 1207, transferring Food for Peace Act administration to the USDA.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Support for S.525/H.R.1207 - A bill to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
International Food Assistance (Food for Peace & McGovern-Dole) HR 1207/S 525
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development FY 26 Appropriations, Maritime Security Program; Tanker Security Program; Cable Security Program. S. 524 Coast Reauthorization Act 2025; H.R. 1207, Food for Peace; CR anomalies; Jones Act; Cargo Preference Laws.
Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2025 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H. R. 3838, National Defense Authorization Act FY 26: Maritime Security Program, Tanker Security Program, Cable Security Program, Military Sealift Agriculture Appropriations FY26: PL 480, Food for Peace Foreign Affairs, FY 26: PL 480 Food for Peace Transportation, Housing and Urban Development FY 26 Appropriations: Maritime Security Program; Tanker Security Program; Cable Security Program. H.R. 3151, The Ships Act 2025 S. 5136, Building Ships in America S. 1541, Ships for America Act 2025 S.524 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act 2025 H.R. 1207, Food for Peace Program CR anomalies Jones Act Cargo preference laws
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H. R. 3838, National Defense Authorization Act FY 26: Maritime Security Program, Tanker Security Program, Cable Security Program, Military Sealift Agriculture Appropriations FY26: PL 480, Food for Peace Foreign Affairs, FY 26: PL 480 Food for Peace Transportation, Housing and Urban Development FY 26 Appropriations: Maritime Security Program; Tanker Security Program; Cable Security Program. H.R. 3151, The Ships Act 2025 S. 5136, Building Ships in America S. 1541, Ships for America Act 2025 S.524 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act 2025 H.R. 1207, Food for Peace Program CR anomalies Jones Act Cargo preference laws
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Agriculture
H.R.1207 - To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.; provisions to continue food aid at the U.S. Department of Agriculture H.R.2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; provisions related to Innovative Feed Approvals S. 525: A bill to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.; provisions to continue food aid at the U.S. Department of Agriculture S.1906: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; provisions related to Innovative Feed Approvals Discussions related to Reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA)
Client expense: $1,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Agriculture
The One Big Beautiful Bill ACT (HR1) H.R.1207 - To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 301 tariffs revisions, and national agriculture legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $270,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2025 · third_quarter · Agriculture
H.R.1207 - To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.; provisions to continue food aid at the U.S. Department of Agriculture H.R.2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; provisions related to Innovative Feed Approvals S. 525: A bill to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.; provisions to continue food aid at the U.S. Department of Agriculture S.1906: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; provisions related to Innovative Feed Approvals Discussions related to Reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA)
Client expense: $1,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Agriculture
International Food Assistance (Food for Peace & McGovern-Dole) HR 1207/S 525
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1 / No Direct Senate Companion - One Big Beautiful Bill - Discussions with staff regarding shipbuilding provisions and tax provisions in the bill. H.R. 4275 / S. 524 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation's inclusion in the NDAA. H.R. 1207 / S. 525 - To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture - Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 2035 / No Senate Companion - American Cargo for American Ships Act - Discussions with staff regarding cargo preference laws. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 2125 / No Senate Companion - SOS Act of 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding the provisions of the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 2390 / No Senate Companion - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 3151 / S. 1541 / S. 1536 - Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act (SHIPS for America Act) - On-going discussions with staff regarding the reintroduction of the SHIPS for America Act, concerns regarding various provisions, and overall support and advocacy for the legislation. H.R. 3331 / No Senate Companion - Mariner Exam Modernization Act - Discussions with staff regarding testing provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 3838 / S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 26 - Discussions with staff regarding inclusion of the Coast Guard bill and other maritime priorities in the legislation. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4552 / S. 2465 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2026 - Discussions with staff regarding funding for the MSP, TSP and CSP fleets. Advocacy in support of the Senate version of the legislation. H.R. 4813 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Disaster Shipping Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 4839 / No Senate Companion - Merchant Marine Allies Partnership Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 5109 / No Senate Companion - To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States to develop guidelines to improve returning citizens' access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, to assist individuals in custody of Federal, State, and local prisons in pre-applying or preparing applications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards, and to assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determination of ineligibility, and for other purposes - Discussions with staff regarding impact of TWIC background checks on maritime industry. H.R. 5371 et. al. / S. 2882 et. al. - Continuing Appropriations Acts - Discussions with staff regarding the impact of a shutdown on the U.S. maritime industry, and advocacy in support of passage of funding bills to keep the government open. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - Ongoing discussions in regard 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 these stipend programs and their future needs, funding, and reauthorizations, as well as concerns regarding the current gap between authorized levels and appropriated funds under the continuing resolution. Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - Ongoing 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 - Ongoing discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties 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. Executive Order on Shipbuilding - Discussions with Congressional and White House staff on the President's Executive Order on shipbuilding. Government Shutdown - Discussions with staff regarding the impact of a government shutdown on the maritime industry. 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. Mariner Recruitment and Retention - Discussions with staff regarding concerns about mariner recruitment, the current mariner shortage, and retention efforts within the industry USAID/Food for Peace Funding Freeze - Discussions with staff regarding the impacts of the administration's changes to Food Aid and the lack of cargo moving. USAID/USDA Program Transfer - Discussions with offices regarding the movement of program responsibilities for foreign aid from USAID to USDA. USTR Sec. 301 Investigation on Chinese Maritime Practices - Discussions with staff regarding implementation of USTR's 301 ruling.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Farm Bill Bills to move FFP to USDA: HR 1207 and S. 525, A bill to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2025 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
1. World Trade Organization (WTO) trade compliance. India & China 2. Trade with: China, Colombia, Cuba, European Union, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam, Haiti, United Kingdom 3. Non-tariff trade barriers 4. Shipping Issues and Compliance 5. S. 743 Ag disputes Act 6. Food for Peace legislation S. 525 and H.R. 1207
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2025 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Support for S.525/H.R.1207 - A bill to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3838, National Defense Authorization Act FY 26, Maritime Security Program, Tanker Security Program,Cable Security Program, Military Sealift. Agriculture Appropriations FY 26, PL 480, Food for Peace. H.R. 3151, The Ships Act 2025. S. 5136, Building Ships in America. S. 1541, Ships for America Act 2025. H.R. 1207, Food for Peace Program. CR Anomalies. Jones Act. Cargo Preference Laws.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE