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Mariner Exam Modernization Act
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3 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
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99pct
534d open
vs 10,940 other HR bills in the 119th — cohort avg 30d
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2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to National Maritime Strategy including S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025, H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 and H.R.3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act. Issues related to Senate MARAD reauthorization bill and State Maritime Academies.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 750.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-853.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 12.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
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
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Government targets: Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1- The One Big Beautiful Bill HR 3151/S 1541/S 1536 - Ships for America Act HR 252 - Secure Our Ports Act HR 2035 - American Cargo for American Ships Act HR 2390 - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act HR 3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act HR 3940/S 2043 - Open America's Waters At US Trade Representative - Section 301 Petition
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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 · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to National Maritime Strategy including S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025, H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 and H.R.3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act. Issues related to Senate MARAD reauthorization bill and State Maritime Academies.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1- The One Big Beautiful Bill HR 3151/S 1541/S 1536 - Ships for America Act HR 252 - Secure Our Ports Act HR 2035 - American Cargo for American Ships Act HR 2390 - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act HR 3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act HR 3940/S 2043 - Open America's Waters At US Trade Representative - Section 301 Petition
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1- The One Big Beautiful Bill HR 3151/S 1541/S 1536 - Ships for America Act HR 252 - Secure Our Ports Act HR 2035 - American Cargo for American Ships Act HR 2390 - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act HR 3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act HR 3940/S 2043 - Open America's Waters At US Trade Representative - Section 301 Petition
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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
2026 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to National Maritime Strategy including S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025, H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 and H.R.3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act. Issues related to Senate MARAD reauthorization bill and State Maritime Academies.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1- The One Big Beautiful Bill HR 3151/S 1541/S 1536 - Ships for America Act HR 252 - Secure Our Ports Act HR 2035 - American Cargo for American Ships Act HR 2390 - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act HR 3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act HR 3940/S 2043 - Open America's Waters At US Trade Representative - Section 301 Petition
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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.
2025 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to National Maritime Strategy including S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025, H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 and H.R.3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act. Issues related to Senate MARAD reauthorization bill and State Maritime Academies.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1- The One Big Beautiful Bill HR 3151/S 1541/S 1536 - Ships for America Act HR 252 - Secure Our Ports Act HR 2035 - American Cargo for American Ships Act HR 2390 - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act HR 3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act HR 3940/S 2043 - Open America's Waters At US Trade Representative - Section 301 Petition
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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.
2025 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to National Maritime Strategy including S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025, H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 and H.R.3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act. Issues related to Senate MARAD reauthorization bill and State Maritime Academies.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1- The One Big Beautiful Bill HR 3151/S 1541/S 1536 - Ships for America Act HR 252 - Secure Our Ports Act HR 2035 - American Cargo for American Ships Act HR 2390 - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act HR 3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act HR 3940/S 2043 - Open America's Waters At US Trade Representative - Section 301 Petition
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2025 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation: H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill - Discussions with staff regarding shipbuilding provisions and tax provisions in the bill. H.R. 665 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 666 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 667 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. 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. 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 / No Senate Companion - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding inclusion of full funding for the Maritime Security, Tanker Security and Cable Ship Security Programs within 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. HOUSE DRAFT / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act - Advocacy in support of full funding of the Maritime, Tanker, and Cable Ship Security Programs. HOUSE DRAFT / SENATE DRAFT - Agriculture Appropriations Act - Discussions with staff about provision to move USAID foreign aid food programs to the USDA. Advocacy in support of the conclusion of this language in the bill. HOUSE DRAFT / SENATE DRAFT - Maritime Administration Authorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding potential provisions to be included in a forthcoming MARAD authorization. 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. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition 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 USAID changes by the Administration and the various programs impacted, including the PL 480 Title II Food for Peace program 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 the findings of USTR and their preliminary report and recommendations.
2025 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to National Maritime Strategy including S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025, H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 and H.R.3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act. Issues related to Senate MARAD reauthorization bill and State Maritime Academies.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1- The One Big Beautiful Bill HR 3151/S 1541/S 1536 - Ships for America Act HR 252 - Secure Our Ports Act HR 2035 - American Cargo for American Ships Act HR 2390 - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act HR 3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act HR 3940/S 2043 - Open America's Waters At US Trade Representative - Section 301 Petition
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
| House |
| Referred To |
| May 13, 2025 |
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE