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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the harbor maintenance tax.
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 800-Employee Free Choice Act. Legislation and amending the NLRA to require the NLRB to certify a bargaining representative without directing an election if a majority of the bargaining unit employees have authorized designation of the representative and there is no other individual or labor organization currently certified or recognized as the exclusive representative of any employees in the unit. S. 3199-Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act. Legislation that amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt certain shipping from the harbor maintenance tax. H.R. 1499-Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act. Legislation that amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the harbor maintenance tax cargo contained in intermodal cargo containers and loaded by crane on a vessel, or cargo loaded on a vessel by means of wheeled technology, that is (1) loaded at a U.S. port and unloaded at another U.S. port or a port in Canada or located in Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System; or (2) loaded at a port in Canada located in the Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System and unloaded at a U.S. port. Also lobbied Congressional and Committee staff on issues related to Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) compliance, which is being implemented at various U.S. ports.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 3199-A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax: lobbied in opposition to the amendment of New York tax laws for purpose of short sea shipping. HR 6707-Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act: hearing requiremnet on effects of mergers between commercial and cargo rail carriers. S.3174-Port Authority of New York/New Jersey Port Security Task Force Implementation Act: port security enhancements. HR 7002-Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2008: imposition of fee on containers to be utilized for infrastructure development. HR 2830-Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008: Federal TWIC preemption, seasonal/casual employment, ballast water discharge management. HR 1499-Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007: exemption of certain commercial cargo from Harbor Maintenance Tax. Lobbied staff members from the Maryland House and Senate delgations re: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District's dredging activity and fund allocation.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S 2345 and S 3199, short sea shipping legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 981 / H.R. 1499 / S. 1683 / S. 3199 - supported legislation to exempt certain shipping on the Great Lakes from the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Taxation of Shipping Income; S. 3199, Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
| Republican |
| LA |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic | MI |
| Gordon Smith | Republican | OR |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic | WA |
| Patty Murray | Democratic | WA |
HR 23/S.960 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007 HR 981/S.1683 - Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007 HR 1499 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007 HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 2830/S.1892 - Coast Guard Authorizations FY 2008 HR 5428 - Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act S.1578 - Ballast Water Management Act S.1778 - Maritime Administration Authorities Act of 2007 S.2699 - Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008 S.2700 - To Amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 S.2841 - Marine Emergency Protocol and Hull Requirement Act of 2008 S.2977 - Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3199 - To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Exempt Certain Shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax S.3261 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2009
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R.981/S.1683, Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007, Harbor maintenance tax issues. H.R.1499, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007, Harbor maintenance tax issues. S.3199, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the harbor maintenance tax, Harbor maintenance tax issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.981/S.1683, Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007, Harbor maintenance tax issues. H.R.1499, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007, Harbor maintenance tax issues. S.3199, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the harbor maintenance tax, Harbor maintenance tax issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Exemption from the harbor maintenance tax for intermodal cargo moving in the coastwise trade such as provided in HR 1499 and S 3199.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 800 - Employee Free Choice Act. Legislation amending the NLRA to require the NLRB to certify a bargaining representative without directing an election if a majority of the bargaining unit employees have authorized designation of the representative and there is no other individual or labor organization currently certified or recognized as the exclusive representative of any employees in the unit. S. 3199 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act. Legislation that amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt certain shipping from the harbor maintenance tax. H.R. 1499 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act. Legislation that amennds the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the harbor maintenance tax cargo contained in intermodal cargo containers and loaded by crane on a vessel, or cargo loaded on a vessel by means of wheeled technology , that is (1) loaded at a U.S. port and unloaded at another U.S. port or a port in Canada or located in Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System; or (2) loaded at a port in Canada located in the Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System and unloaded at a U.S. port. Also lobbied Congressional and Committee staff on issues related to Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) compliance, which is being implemented at various U.S. ports.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Jones Act Cargo Preference, Coast Guard Issues-H.R. 2830 Maritime Security Program Farm Bill & Food Aid Issues-H.R. 2419/H.R. 2844 Greaat Lakes/Water Resources Development Act Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Harbor Main Tenance Tax Legislation/S.3199-H.R. 1499 American Shipping Reinvestment Act/H.R. 6374 and S.3359
Client expense: $14,617 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Jones Act Cargo Preference, Coast Gurad Issues-H.R. 2830 Maritime Security Program Farm Bill & Food aid Issues-H.R. 2419/H.R. 2844 Great Lakes/Water Resources Development Act Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Harbor Main Tenance Tax Legislation/S.3199-H.R. 1499 American Shipping Reinvestment Act/H.R. 6374 and S.3359 Mr. Gordon Spencer no longer active Lobbyist
Client expense: $14,617 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Short Sea Shipping (H.R. 1499, S. 3199)
Client expense: $240,004 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Passenger Services Vessel Act regulation of cruise ship industry H.R. 1499/S. 3199, the Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act - entire bill Maritime Commission Nomination of Sean Connaughton
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Short sea shipping, including 1499 and S. 3199
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Transportation
S 2345 and S 3199, short sea shipping legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 981 / H.R. 1499 / S. 1683 / S. 3199 - supported legislation to exempt certain shipping on the Great Lakes from the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
2008 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Jones Act Cargo Preference, Coast Guard Issues-H.R. 2830 Maritime Security Program Farm Bill & Food Aid Issues-H.R. 2419/H.R. 2844 Great Lakes/Water Resoures Development Act Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Harbor MainTenance Tax Legislation/S.3199 American Shipping Reinvestment Act/H.R. 6374 and S.3359
Client expense: $36,851 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Taxation of Shipping Income; S. 3199, Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 23/S.960 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007 HR 981/S.1683 - Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007 HR 1499 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007 HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 2830/S.1892 - Coast Guard Authorizations FY 2008 HR 5428 - Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act S.1578 - Ballast Water Management Act S.1778 - Maritime Administration Authorities Act of 2007 S.2699 - Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008 S.2700 - To Amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 S.2841 - Marine Emergency Protocol and Hull Requirement Act of 2008 S.2977 - Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3199 - To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Exempt Certain Shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax S.3261 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2009
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 3199 - A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax: lobbied in opposition to the amendment of New York tax laws for purpose of short sea shipping. HR 6707 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act: hearing requirement on effects of mergers between commercial and cargo rail carriers. S.3174 - Port Authority of New York/New Jersey Port Security Task Force Implementation Act: port security enhancements. HR 7002 - Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2008: imposition of fee on containers to be utilized for infrastructure development. HR 2830 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008: Federal TWIC preemption, seasonal/casual employment, ballast water discharge management. HR 1499 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007: exemption of certain commercial cargo from Harbor Maintenance Tax. Lobbied staff members from the Maryland House and Senate delegations re: U.S. Army Corps of Engingeers, Philadelphia District's dredging activity and fund allocation.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Short Sea Shipping (H.R. 1499, S. 3199) Cruise Itineraries ruling - U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Passenger Services Vessel Act regulation of cruise ship industry H.R. 1499/S. 3199, the Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act - entire bill
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R.981/S.1683, Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007, Harbor maintenance tax issues. H.R.1499, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007, Harbor maintenance tax issues. S.3199, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the harbor maintenance tax, Harbor maintenance tax issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.981/S.1683, Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007, Harbor maintenance tax issues. H.R.1499, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007, Harbor maintenance tax issues. S.3199, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the harbor maintenance tax, Harbor maintenance tax issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Short sea shipping, including H.R. 1499 and S. 3199
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Taxation of Shipping Income; S. 3199, Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 23/S.961 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007 HR 981/S. 1683 - Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007 HR 1499 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007 HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 2830/S.1892 - Coast Guard Authorizations FY 2008 HR 5428 - Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act S. 1578 - Ballast Water Management Act S.1778 - Maritime Administration Authorities Act of 2007 S.2699 - Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008 S.2700 - To Amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 S.2841 - Marine Emergency Protocol and Hull Requirement Act of 2008 S.2977 - Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S.3199 - To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Exempt Certain Shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax S.3261 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2009
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Passenger Services Vessel Act regulation of cruise ship industry Breakbulk importation of avocados H.R. 802, Maritime Pollution Prevention Act H.R. 1499/S. 3199, the Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act - entire bill
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Transportation
S 2345 and S 3199, short sea shipping legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Economic Development Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.981/S.1683, Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007, Harbor maintenance tax issues. H.R.1499, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007, Harbor maintenance tax issues. S.3199, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the harbor maintenance tax, Harbor maintenance tax issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R.981/S.1683, Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007, Harbor maintenance tax issues. H.R.1499, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007, Harbor maintenance tax issues. S.3199, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the harbor maintenance tax, Harbor maintenance tax issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 981 / H.R. 1499 / S. 1683 / S. 3199 - supported legislation to exempt certain shipping on the Great Lakes from the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
2008 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1499 -- Short Sea Shipping, S. 3199 Water Resources Development Act CBP Cruise itineraries ruling
Client expense: $233,776 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Short Sea Shipping, including H.R. 1499 and S. 3199
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE