A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act").

PL 115-270 America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (all sections of full text)(support) PL 115-282 Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Discussions involving efforts by the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop the spread of invasive species Discussions related to the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) Monitored S 1894 A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1894 A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act"), provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 3966 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 3852 Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017; provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. S. 1561 Open America's Waters Act of 2017, provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 2593 / S. 1119 Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017, provisions relating to negotiations between port service providers and ocean carrier alliances. S. 1129 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, provisions related to mariner credentialing. S. 140 Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, provisions related to ballast water regulation, joint negotiation for towing vessel services, Alternative Planning Criteria, mariner training requirements, and Coast Guard user fees.

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 3387, to restore Administrative Law Judges to competitive Service H.R. 6755, the Judiciary ROOM Act, providing for new judgeships, and addressing cameras in the courts, judicial conduct, recusal, medical exams fort all judges, and the electronic court document system H.R. 3487, to provide that diversity of citizenship jurisdiction is met if any one party to the case is diverse in citizenship from any one adverse party in the case H.R. 6714, the Electronic Records Court Reform Act H.R. 6730, the Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2018 S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2016 H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 H.R. 6754, the CIRCUIT Act of 2018 General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action S.1894, a bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 154 - Honoring our World War II Merchant Mariners Act of 2017 HR 5879/S 2127 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2018 HR 5893/S 2916 - Energizing American Maritime Act HR 6175 - Maritime Safety Act of 2018 HR 1726 - Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017 S.168/HR 1154 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S.763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act FY'2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations FY'2019 Agriculture Appropriations FY'2019 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations S.1984 To Exempt Puerto Rico from the Coastwise Laws of the United States HR 3966 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act HR 4425 Food and Farm Act S. 1894 To Exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act HR 8 - Water Resources Development Act HR 5515 - John McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 HR 2 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

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)

S. 1894 A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act"), provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 3966 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 3852 Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017; provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. S. 1561 Open America's Waters Act of 2017, provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 2593 / S. 1119 Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017, provisions relating to negotiations between port service providers and ocean carrier alliances. S. 1129 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, provisions related to mariner credentialing.

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2518, S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Issues related to the Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (CVIDA). S. 168, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (entire bill). General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers (no specific bill). S. 1894, A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") (entire bill). Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S. 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018: Maritime Guaranteed Loan (Title XI) Program Account H.R. 6072 & S. 3023 - FY2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations: Maritime Guaranteed Loan (Title XI) Program Account. H.R. 5515 and S. 2987, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Issues related to Maritime Administration programs.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Sec. 512. S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R. 2825, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act: Sec. 5512. S. 1894, A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") (entire bill). Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S. 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act (entire bill). H.R. 5515 and S. 2987, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Issues related to coastwise laws. S. 3109, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019: JADE funding.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $320,000

HR 8 Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (all sections of full text)(support) S 3021 America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (all sections of full text)(support) S 168 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Discussions involving efforts by the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop the spread of invasive species Discussions related to the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) PL 115-244 Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Division A) Monitored S 1894 A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") - (all sections of full text) (opposed)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 154 - Honoring our World War II Merchant Mariners Act of 2017 HR 5879/S 2127 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2018 HR 5893/S 2916 - Energizing American Maritime Act HR 6175 - Maritime Safety Act of 2018 HR 1726 - Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017 S.168/HR 1154 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S.763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act FY'2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations FY'2019 Agriculture Appropriations FY'2019 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations S.1984 To Exempt Puerto Rico from the Coastwise Laws of the United States HR 3966 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act HR 4425 Food and Farm Act S. 1894 To Exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act HR 8 - Water Resources Development Act HR 5515 - John McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 HR 2 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

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)

S. 1894 A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act"), provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 3966 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 3852 Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017; provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. S. 1561 Open America's Waters Act of 2017, provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 2593 / S. 1119 Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017, provisions relating to negotiations between port service providers and ocean carrier alliances. S. 1129 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, provisions related to mariner credentialing.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Sec. 512. S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R. 2825, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act: Sec. 5512. S. 1894, A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") (entire bill). Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S. 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act (entire bill). H.R. 5515 and S. 2987, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Issues related to coastwise laws. S. 3109, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019: JADE funding.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $210,000

H.R. 2518, S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Issues related to the Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (CVIDA). S. 168, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (entire bill). General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers (no specific bill). S. 1894, A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") (entire bill). Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S. 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018: Maritime Guaranteed Loan (Title XI) Program Account H.R. 6072 & S. 3023 - FY2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations: Maritime Guaranteed Loan (Title XI) Program Account. H.R. 5515 and S. 2987, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Issues related to Maritime Administration programs.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

HR 8 Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (all sections of full text)(support) S 168 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (all sections of full text)(support) S 1894 A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") - (all sections of full text) (opposed) S 2800 America's Water Infrastructure Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Discussions involving efforts by the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop the spread of invasive species Discussions related to the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) HR 5895 Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (all sections of full text)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

HR 154 - Honoring our World War II Merchant Mariners Act of 2017 HR 1240 - Energizing American Maritime Act HR 1726 - Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017 S.168/HR 1154 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S.763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act HR 2810/S.1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 FY'2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations FY'2018 Agriculture Appropriations FY'2018 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations S.1984 To Exempt Puerto Rico from the Coastwise Laws of the United States HR 3966 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act HR 4425 Food and Farm Act S. 1894 To Exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act

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)

S.1894 9(Jones Act) H.R.4144 - Port Drivers' Bill of Rights Act of 2017 H.R.4147- Clean Ports Act of 2017 Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Exclusion of Maritime Services in TTIP Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging HR 526 Maritime Technical Corrections Act of 2018

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Monitor legislation affecting the Jones Act, in particular proposals to exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act S. 1894. Monitor Federal Budget proposals for any issues that may relate to shipbuilding. Monitored supplemental appropriations bill for Puerto Rico for any language that provided exemption from Jones Act and monitored HR 2266, and McCain/Lee Bill (S. 1561 ) to permanently exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1894 A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act"), provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. HR 396 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. HR 3852 Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017; provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. S 1561 Open America's Waters Act of 2017, provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. HR 2593/S 1119 Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017, provisions relating to negotiations between port service providers and ocean carrier alliances. S.1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, provisions related to mariner credentialing.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2518, S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Issues related to the Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (CVIDA). S. 168, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (entire bill). General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers (no specific bill). S. 1894, A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") (entire bill). Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S. 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018: Maritime Guaranteed Loan (Title XI) Program Account FY2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations: Maritime Guaranteed Loan (Title XI) Program Account. FY2019 NDAA: Issues related to Maritime Administration programs.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Sec. 512. S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R.2825, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act: Sec. 5512. S. 1894, A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") (entire bill). Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S. 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act (entire bill). H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018: Issues related to coastwise laws. FY2019 NDAA: Issues related to coastwise laws.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $210,000

S 168 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (all sections of full text)(support) S 1894 A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") - (all sections of full text) (opposed) Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Discussions involving efforts by the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop the spread of invasive species Discussions related to the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) Monitored nominations to the US Army Corps of Engineers Monitored PL 115-141 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 - discussions involving provisions to fund inland waterways infrastructure

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 195 - Continuing Appropriations for FY 2018 - Advocacy in support of a temporary CR to keep the government funded through February 2018. H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which would allow the Delta Queen to resume operations on the Mississippi River. H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation as part of the Omnibus (see H.R. 1625). No House Companion/S. 763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act - Continued discussions with Senate Commerce committee staff in regards to merchant marine related items in the bill. H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of the bill to ensure those impacted by the government shutdown received back pay. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of Maritime Security Program full funding and funding for Maritime school replacement ship program in the Omnibus. H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of funding included for disaster relief, support for creation of Joint Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans. H.R. 2518 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff about adding the bill to the Omnibus. S. 1894 - A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would exempt PR from the Jones Act. S. 2551 - Food for Peace Modernization Act - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would undermine the use of in-kind food aid and would negatively impact the maritime industry. H.R. 3852 - Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would provide a large loophole for future waivers of the Jones Act. H.R. 3966 - Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act - Advocacy in opposition to provisions in the bill that would exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups. Puerto Rico/Virgin Island Recovery - Discussions with staff about potential Jones Act issues in any PR/VI recovery packages. Advocacy on behalf of members in USVI. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 18 and FY 23. Puerto Rico and Virginia Islands Humanitarian Relief - On-going discussions with staff regarding the status of merchant marine assistance in assisting with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, including participating in a listening session with members of Congress on the status of relief efforts in both PR and USVI. PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with Ag and Foreign Affairs committee staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations. Farm Bill Food Aid Reform - Discussions with Ag committee staff about potential negative changes to Food Aid in the upcoming Farm Bill. Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos. Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.

S.1894 9(Jones Act) H.R.4144 - Port Drivers' Bill of Rights Act of 2017 H.R.4147- Clean Ports Act of 2017 Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Exclusion of Maritime Services in TTIP Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S.1894 9(Jones Act) H.R.4144 - Port Drivers' Bill of Rights Act of 2017 H.R.4147- Clean Ports Act of 2017 Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Exclusion of Maritime Services in TTIP Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Monitor legislation affecting the Jones Act, in particular proposals to exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act S. 1894. Monitor Federal Budget proposals for any issues that may relate to shipbuilding. Monitored supplemental appropriations bill for Puerto Rico for any language that provided exemption from Jones Act and monitored HR 2266, and McCain/Lee Bill (S. 1561 ) to permanently exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act - Review of and discussions with staff regarding tax cut proposals and impact on the maritime industry. Advocacy against removal of provisions that would have taxed foreign cruise lines for United States portions of trips. H.R. 601/No Senate Companion - Continuing Appropriations Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which would allow the Delta Queen to resume operations on the Mississippi River. H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, or its inclusion in the FY 2018 spending bills. No House Companion/S. 763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act - Discussions with Senate Commerce committee staff in regards to merchant marine related items in the bill. H.R. 2286/S. 1186 - Domestic Maritime Centers of Excellence Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and potential impact on union training schools (was included in NDAA). H.R. 2518 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related aspects of the bill and potential additions. H.R. 2810/S. 1519 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 - Advocacy in support of final passage of the conference report. S. 1894 - A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would exempt PR from the Jones Act. H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of the bill, and discussions with staff regarding maritime related funding levels. H.R. 3732 - Emergency Aid to American Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Jose Overseas Act - Advocacy in support of the bill, and discussions with staff about potential of Jones Act changes being added to the bill. H.R. 3852 - Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would provide a large loophole for future waivers of the Jones Act. H.R. 3966 - Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act - Advocacy in opposition to provisions in the bill that would exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act. H.J. Res 123 - December Two Week CR - Advocacy in support of the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups. Puerto Rico/Virgin Island Recovery - Discussions with staff about potential Jones Act issues in any PR/VI recovery packages. Advocacy on behalf of members in USVI. Maritime Security Program Guam Issue - Discussions with staff regarding issues with domestic and international carriers competing in Guam service and implications for MSP. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 18 and FY 23. Military to Maritime Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential for language being included in future Defense or Veterans Affairs bills that would ease the transition for service members to join the maritime industry after they've left the military. Puerto Rico and Virginia Islands Humanitarian Relief - On-going discussions with staff regarding the status of merchant marine assistance in assisting with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, including participating in a listening session with members of Congress on the status of relief efforts in both PR and USVI. PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with Ag and Foreign Affairs committee staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations. Farm Bill Food Aid Reform - Discussions with Ag committee staff about potential negative changes to Food Aid in the upcoming Farm Bill. Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos. Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.

HR 154 - Honoring our World War II Merchant Mariners Act of 2017 HR 1240 - Energizing American Maritime Act HR 1726 - Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017 S.168/HR 1154 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S.763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act HR 2810/S.1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 FY'2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations FY'2018 Agriculture Appropriations FY'2018 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations S.1984 To Exempt Puerto Rico from the Coastwise Laws of the United States HR 3966 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act HR 4425 Food and Farm Act S. 1894 To Exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act

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)

H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act: section 512. S. 112, Coast Guard Authorization Act: issues related to coastwise laws. Issues related to Customs' proposed modification and revocation of Jones Act ruling letters (no legislation). H.R.2825, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act: Sec. 5512. S. 1894 - A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") - entire bill. Any proposal to amend or waive the maritime cabotage laws of the United States. S. 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017 (Entire bill) H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 (Entire bill) H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act (Entire bill) H.R. 2266 and H.R. 4008, Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act of 2017 - issues related to coastwise laws. Waivers of Compliance with Navigation Laws issues by Department of Homeland Security on Sept. 8, 1, and 28, 2017.

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

H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act: section 512. S. 112, Coast Guard Authorization Act: issues related to coastwise laws. Issues related to Customs' proposed modification and revocation of Jones Act ruling letters (no legislation). H.R.2825, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act: Sec. 5512. S. 1894 - A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") - entire bill. Any proposal to amend or waive the maritime cabotage laws of the United States. S. 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017 (Entire bill) Waivers of Compliance with Navigation Laws issued by Department of Homeland Security on Sept. 8, 11, and 28, 2017.

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

S 168 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (all sections of full text)(support) S 1894 A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") - efforts to amend the Jones Act (opposed) Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Energy and Water Development Appropriations FY 2018; discussions involving provisions to fund inland waterways infrastructure Discussions involving efforts by the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop the spread of invasive species Discussions related to the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) Monitored nominations to the US Army Corps of Engineers

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017, in reference to The Jones Act; H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, in reference to The Jones Act; S.1894, Exempt Puerto Rico from the Coastwise laws of the US (The Jones Act); H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization; Cargo Preference Laws, P.L. 480, Food for Peace Program; Maritime Security Program, Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) recapitalization, Military Sealift Command operations and maintenance; Military to Maritime Program, FY 18 appropriations; Maritime Security Program; Food for Peace Program; H.R. 601, FY18 Continuing Appropriations Act: all issues concerning Food For Peace Program, Ready Reserve Fleet, Maritime Security Program; White House Office - regarding cargo preference laws, Military to Maritime Program.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017, in reference to The Jones Act; H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, in reference to The Jones Act; S.1894, Exempt Puerto Rico from the Coastwise laws of the US (The Jones Act); H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization; Cargo Preference Laws, P.L. 480, Food for Peace Program; Maritime Security Program, Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) recapitalization, Military Sealift Command operations and maintenance; Military to Maritime Program, FY 18 appropriations; Maritime Security Program; Food for Peace Program; H.R. 601, FY18 Continuing Appropriations Act: all issues concerning Food For Peace Program, Ready Reserve Fleet, Maritime Security Program; White House Office - regarding cargo preference laws, Military to Maritime Program.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which would allow the Delta Queen to resume operations on the Mississippi River. H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, or its inclusion in the FY 2018 spending bills. No House Companion/S. 763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act - Discussions with Senate Commerce committee staff in regards to merchant marine related items in the bill. H.R. 2286/S. 1186 - Domestic Maritime Centers of Excellence Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and potential impact on union training schools. H.R. 2518 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related aspects of the bill and potential additions. H.R. 2810/S. 1519 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 - Advocacy in support of the Maritime Security Program, and discussions with staff about issues affecting the merchant marine that may be included in the legislation, including MSP changes related to Guam. Tracking of status of both bills following passage before conference. S. 1894 - A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would exempt PR from the Jones Act. H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of the bill, and discussions with staff regarding maritime related funding levels. H.R. 3852 - Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would provide a large loophole for future waivers of the Jones Act. H.R. 3966 - Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act - Advocacy in opposition to provisions in the bill that would exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups. Testified before House Coast Guard subcommittee on the Jones Act and Puerto Rico LNG and oil exports using US-flag shipping proposals - Discussions with staff regarding the potential of reserving certain cargos of LNG and crude oil exports on U.S.-Flag vessels. Maritime Security Program Guam Issue - Discussions with staff regarding issues with domestic and international carriers competing in Guam service and implications for MSP. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 18 and FY 23. Military to Maritime Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential for language being included in future Defense or Veterans Affairs bills that would ease the transition for service members to join the maritime industry after they've left the military. Puerto Rico and Virginia Islands Humanitarian Relief - On-going discussions with staff regarding the status of merchant marine assistance in assisting with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, including participating in a listening session with members of Congress on the status of relief efforts in both PR and USVI. PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with Ag and Foreign Affairs committee staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations. Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos. Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.

Monitor legislation affecting the Jones Act, in particular proposals to exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act S. 1894. Monitor Federal Budget proposals for any issues that may relate to shipbuilding.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act: section 512. S. 112, Coast Guard Authorization Act: issues related to coastwise laws. Issues related to Customs' proposed modification and revocation of Jones Act ruling letters (no legislation). H.R.2825, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act: Sec. 5512. S. 1894 - A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") - entire bill. Any proposal to amend or waive the maritime cabotage laws of the United States.

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

Implementation of P.L. 114-322 WIIN Act (all sections of full text) S 1129 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 - discussions pertaining to the Commerical Vessel Incidental Discharge Act provisions S 168 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (all sections of full text) HR 1154 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (all sections of full text) S 1894 A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") - (all sections of full text)(oppose) Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Discussions involving nominations to Executive Branch appointments Discussions involving waterways user fees Energy and Water Development Appropriations FY 2018; discussions involving provisions to fund inland waterways infrastructure Discussions involving efforts by the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop the spread of invasive species

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017, in reference to The Jones Act; H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, in reference to The Jones Act; S.1894, Exempt Puerto Rico from the Coastwise laws of the US (The Jones Act); H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee appointments, Cargo Preference Laws, P.L. 480, Food for Peace Program; H.R.2810, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): Maritime Security Program, Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) recapitalization, Military to Maritime Program, Maritime carve out for OMB Circular A76; FY 18 appropriations: Maritime Security Program and Food for Peace Program; H.R. 601, FY18 Continuing Appropriations Act: all issues concerning Food For Peace Program, Ready Reserve Fleet, Maritime Security Program; White House Office regarding cargo preference laws, Military to Maritime Program, The Jones Act; Meeting at DoT regarding Cargo Preference; meeting at MARAD regarding Maritime Security Program.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017, in reference to The Jones Act; H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, in reference to The Jones Act; S.1894, Exempt Puerto Rico from the Coastwise laws of the US (The Jones Act); H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee appointments, Cargo Preference Laws, P.L. 480, Food for Peace Program; H.R.2810, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): Maritime Security Program, Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) recapitalization, Military to Maritime Program, Maritime carve out for OMB Circular A76; FY 18 appropriations: Maritime Security Program and Food for Peace Program; H.R. 601, FY18 Continuing Appropriations Act: all issues concerning Food For Peace Program, Ready Reserve Fleet, Maritime Security Program; White House Office regarding cargo preference laws, Military to Maritime Program, The Jones Act; Meeting at DoT regarding Cargo Preference; meeting at MARAD regarding Maritime Security Program.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office