Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed.

matters re: offshore wind development. S.879 - Energy Freedom Act as it relates to offshore wind energy; H.R.178 Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2023; H.Amdt.159 to H.R.1 as it relates to wind energy; H.Amdt.167 An amendment numbered 36 printed in Part B of House Report 118-30 to require the Government Accountability Office to publish a report on all potential adverse effects of wind energy; S.2226, HR2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 as it relates to wind energy; H.R.1448 - DARE Act of 2023 as it relates to wind energy; H.R.4151 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain contract terms in contracts relating to wind turbines on land not owned by the taxpayer as a requirement in order to claim the credit relating to electricity produced from certain renewable resources; HR 1 as it relates to wind energy; S.3866 Declaring Our Energy Independence from China Act of 2024; S.3226 Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act; H.R.6530 Energy Parity Act; H.R.1 and S947 Lower Energy Costs Act; S.3038 American Offshore Worker Fairness Act; H.R.1056 To require the Comptroller General to conduct a study to assess certain environmental review processes with regard to offshore wind projects, and for other purposes; H.Res.239 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed; H.R.3614 American Offshore Wind Opportunity Act; H.R.6747 Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act of 2023; H.R.2811 Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 as it pertains to wind energy.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs. HR 2670 / S 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Discussion with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy to include Coast Guard reauthorization in the bill, advocacy ti include Maritime Administration reauthorization in the bill HR 2741 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, including offshore wind. HR 4292 / S 2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution. No House Companion / S 3038 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Able Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers, Customs and Border Protection administrative rulings regarding Jones Act application to OCSLA, staff briefings on the importance of the law and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions. Ligado Order Recission - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Offshore Wind Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase. Red Sea Shipping Attacks - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts of the attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that began in November 2023. Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023. Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure TSP is funded at levels sufficient to begin the program and make it successful.

H.R. 1056 - To require the Comptroller General to conduct a study to assess certain environmental review processes with regard to offshore wind projects, and for other purposes; H.Res. 239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed; Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-205) - issues related to implementation of Maine Lobstermen's Association vs National Marine Fisheries Service in relation to consultations of offshore wind projects; Fish and Wildlife Service proposed rule "Permits for Incidental Take of Eagles and Eagle Nests"; and Monitoring requirements for clean energy services under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 1056 - To require the Comptroller General to conduct a study to assess certain environmental review processes with regard to offshore wind projects, and for other purposes; and H.Res. 239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed. Issues related to whale strandings.

Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress. HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs. HR 2373 / No Senate Companion - Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 2670 / S 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Discussion with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy to include Coast Guard reauthorization in the bill HR 2741 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, including offshore wind. HR 4024 / S 1917 - Clean Shipping Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding impact on US-Flag ships. HR 4292 / S 2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 4367 / S 2625 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 - Advocacy for additional Coast Guard information technology infrastructure funding. HR 4368 / S 2131 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 - Discussions with staff regarding significant cuts to the PL 480 Title II Food for Peace Program in the House version, advocacy against the House bill, advocacy for protection of PL 480 and cargo preference programs. HR 4820 / S 2437 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 24 - Requests for full funding of the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, discussions with staff over FY 23 Tanker Security Program appropriated funding repurposing. H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution. No House Companion / S 3038 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers, Customs and Border Protection administrative rulings regarding Jones Act application to OCSLA, staff briefings on the importance of the law and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions. Ligado Order Recission - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Offshore Wind Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase. Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023. Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure TSP is funded at levels sufficient to begin the program and make it successful.

H.R. 1056 - To require the Comptroller General to conduct a study to assess certain environmental review processes with regard to offshore wind projects, and for other purposes; H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed; Issues related to whale strandings, ESA permitting, and wind/solar permitting on public lands; and Proposed rule - "Permits for Incidental Take of Eagles and Eagle Nests", Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress. HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs. HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 24 - Requests for full funding of the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, discussions with staff over FY 23 Tanker Security Program appropriated funding repurposing. HR 1696 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. HR 2373 / No Senate Companion - Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisons in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 2670 / S 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Discussion with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy to include Coast Guard reauthorization in the bill HR 2710 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation. HR 2741 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, including offshore wind. HR 4024 / S 1917 - Clean Shipping Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding impact on US-Flag ships. HR 4292 / SENATE DRAFT - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions. Ligado Order Recission - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Offshore Wind Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase. Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.

Whale strandings, H.R. 1056, H.Res. 239. Draft rule to revise eagle take permit program; improvements to ESA permitting; improvements for wind/solar permitting on public lands.

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress. HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress. HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress. HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs. HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 24 - Requests for full funding of the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, discussions with staff over FY 23 Tanker Security Program appropriated funding repurposing. HR 1696 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution. HR 874 / No Senate Companion - Federal Ship Financing Improvement Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 1824 / No Senate Companion - Bill to enhance the safety net for farmers and ranchers, enhance soil, water, and habitat conservation, encourage beginning farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition for Americans, support agriculture research and innovation, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems, and for other purposes - Opposition to language in the bill that would elminate domestic procurement, including shipping, requirements for PL 480 Title II Food for Peace Program HR 2373 / No Senate Companion - Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisons in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions. Ligado Order Recission - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Offshore Wind Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase. Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.