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Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal Year 2009
Legislative Progress
Introduced
May 8, 2008
Latest Action
September 11, 2008
Primary Sponsor
Frank R. LautenbergDemocratic(NJ)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
88pct
126d open
vs 3,722 other S bills in the 110th — cohort avg 42d
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2008 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
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S.2997 Maritime Administration Act - Reauthorizing funds for the Maritime Administration (MARAD) was introduced and passed on May 15. Bill was amended to require that the Maritime Administrator be consulted in any situation involving the national defense where there is a proposal to waive compliance with navigation or vessel inspection laws if the Maritime Administrator makes a finding as to the non-availability of qualified U.S. flag vessels. This amendment will make such consultation mandatory. S. 2699 Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008. Section 4 allows the Coast Guard to establish guidelines to ensure merchant mariners who are issued Coast Guard credentials are physically qualified. 3222 - "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" Authorizes appropriations for FY 2008 2. H.R. 3074 Makes appropriations for FY 2008 to the Department of Transportation to include the Maritime Administration. S 1789 - Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development and related agencies for FY 2008. H.R. 5428 - Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations requiring pilots of certain vessels to carry and utilize a portable electronic device equipped for navigational purposes. Maritime Security Program (MSP) is designed to provide a direct subsidy to US Flag militarily useful vessel operators in the international trades of the United States. The problem with the program is that the appropriation for the operation must pass Congress each year. Worked intensively on behalf of the US Flag fleet carrying PL 480 cargoes and the history of the cash transfer programs. Participated with other industry wide coalitions to support the Jones Act (transportation of merchandise from place to place in the United States), the Passenger Vessel Act, the Towing Act and laws relating to dredging, salvage and off shore incineration. Met with members of the House and Senate to discuss preparing a stimulus package which will involve major federal spending on public works. Discussed the types of cargo or cargo originating because of the action of specified Government agencies must be carried on US Flag vessels: PL 480 Food Aid- 75% Department of Agriculture, Government Cargo - 50% Any Government Agency, Military Cargo - 100% Department of Defense, Import/Export Bank 50%. Maritime Coalition has been monitoring an effort to modify the PL 480 program by sending cash rather than food to eligible countries -- we are opposed to cash transfers. Attended a hearing between the Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee on the Coast Guard Administrative Law Judge Reform. The Administrative Law Judge system currently is in place to investigate (and prosecute) alleged misdeeds by licensed and unlicensed Coast Guard documented Merchant Mariners. There were non-active periods in May, June and July (May 24th - June 1st), ( June 28th - July 6th) of 2008.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2008 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S.2997 Maritime Administration Act - Reauthorizing funds for the Maritime Administration (MARAD) was introduced and passed on May 15. Bill was amended to require that the Maritime Administrator be consulted in any situation involving the national defense where there is a proposal to waive compliance with navigation or vessel inspection laws if the Maritime Administrator makes a finding as to the non-availability of qualified U.S. flag vessels. This amendment will make such consultation mandatory. S. 2699 Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008. Section 4 allows the Coast Guard to establish guidelines to ensure merchant mariners who are issued Coast Guard credentials are physically qualified. 3222 - "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" Authorizes appropriations for FY 2008 2. H.R. 3074 Makes appropriations for FY 2008 to the Department of Transportation to include the Maritime Administration. S 1789 - Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development and related agencies for FY 2008. H.R. 5428 - Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations requiring pilots of certain vessels to carry and utilize a portable electronic device equipped for navigational purposes. Maritime Security Program (MSP) is designed to provide a direct subsidy to US Flag militarily useful vessel operators in the international trades of the United States. The problem with the program is that the appropriation for the operation must pass Congress each year. Worked intensively on behalf of the US Flag fleet carrying PL 480 cargoes and the history of the cash transfer programs. Participated with other industry wide coalitions to support the Jones Act (transportation of merchandise from place to place in the United States), the Passenger Vessel Act, the Towing Act and laws relating to dredging, salvage and off shore incineration. Met with members of the House and Senate to discuss preparing a stimulus package which will involve major federal spending on public works. Discussed the types of cargo or cargo originating because of the action of specified Government agencies must be carried on US Flag vessels: PL 480 Food Aid- 75% Department of Agriculture, Government Cargo - 50% Any Government Agency, Military Cargo - 100% Department of Defense, Import/Export Bank 50%. Maritime Coalition has been monitoring an effort to modify the PL 480 program by sending cash rather than food to eligible countries -- we are opposed to cash transfers. Attended a hearing between the Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee on the Coast Guard Administrative Law Judge Reform. The Administrative Law Judge system currently is in place to investigate (and prosecute) alleged misdeeds by licensed and unlicensed Coast Guard documented Merchant Mariners. There were non-active periods in May, June and July (May 24th - June 1st), ( June 28th - July 6th) of 2008.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 2830, S. 2699, S. 2997
Client expense: $454,203 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR2830, S2699, S2997
Client expense: $433,208 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $160,000
2008 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2008 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 2830, S. 2699, S. 2997
Client expense: $454,203 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 2830 - A bill to authorize apprpriations for theCost Guard for fiscal year 2008 and for other purposes - All provisions S. 2699 - Oil Spil Prevention Act of 2008 - All provisions S. 2997 - Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - All provisions
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $160,000
2008 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR2830, S2699, S2997
Client expense: $433,208 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R.5102-On Time Act of 2007; S.3001-Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; S.2997-Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal Year 2009; Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998; Port Congestion & Infrastructure; Environmental Issues related to shipping; Committee on Foreign Investement in the United States issue related to potential acquisition; Maritime related issues in on-going bilateral and multi-lateral trade negotiations;
Client expense: $182,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for FY2009, section 3511 of the Maritime Administration title. S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for FY2009, national defense sealift related issues. HR 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, funding for Maritime Security Program. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 2830 and S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, section 309.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for FY2009, section 3511 of the Maritime Administration title. S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for FY2009, national defense sealift related issues. HR 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, funding for Maritime Security Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Canadian Oil Sands production issues - Section 526 issues (HR5656 & S2997) Offshore Drilling Access - HR6515 National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska ((NPR-A) Leasing/access/permitting Chuckchi Sea Permitting Senate Energy Bill (Gang of 20 Bill)
Client expense: $1,553,618 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR2830, S2699, S2997
Client expense: $714,749 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Port security; cargo preference issues; maritime labor issues; Coast Guard issues; freight mobility Marpol legislation (H.R. 802) vessel pollution legislation (S. 1499) MarAd authorization legislation (S. 2997)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Canadian Oil Sands (Section 526 of EISA - 2007 Legislation) HR.5656/S.2997 Law of the Sea Treaty Argentine Assignment Approval Turkmenistan - Contract negotiation and investment position Asia Pacific Government Policies
Client expense: $1,652,679 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)