Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

Legislation and Congressional Action: HR 3829 / S.2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act - Discussions regarding provisions in the legislation and efforts to attract co-sponsors. HR 748 / S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act - Discussions with staff regarding potential maritime related provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 3409 / S.2297 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill impacting mariners, including potential COVID-19 relief provisions. HR 5498 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. HR 5499 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. HR 5500 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Competition Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. HR 5671 / HR 550 / S.133 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the legislation, final passage, and presidential signing. Discussions with staff and executive branch over potential signing ceremonies with recipients. HR 6395/SENATE DRAFT - National Defense Authorization Act of 2020 - Advocacy in support of the Maritime Security Program and other maritime related programs that may appear in the bill prior to first drafts being released. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues. Private Ferry System COVID-19 Relief - Discussions with staff about on-going issues with New York City private ferry operators and the difficulties they are having in maintaining service during the pandemic. Opposition to Foreign Dredging Proposals - Discussion with staff regarding on-going attempts to amend the Dredging Act and other domestic maritime legislation to allow for foreign vessel operators to enter the US domestic trades. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act, including opposition to the latest round of Hawaii based anti-Jones Act legislation and proposals for limitations on administrative waivers. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 21-23 - 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 21 and FY 23. Includes asking both House and Senate offices to sign annual Dear Colleague letter requesting full funding for MSP. Tanker Security Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential language for a future tanker program. Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet. 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. Short-Sea Shipping Initiatives - Discussion with staff about potential law changes that could promote short-seas shipping, including repeal of double taxation under the Harbor Maintenance Tax.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE

H.R 5671 and S. 133 - Merchant Mariners WWII Gold Medal Act House and Senate FY 21 Appropriations - Transportation, Maritime Security Program, Maritime Administration. FY 21 Appropriations - Agriculture, PL 480, Food for Peace Program. NDAA FY 21 - Maritime Security Program, Military Sealift Command, Tanker Program. HR 5351 - Short Sea Shipping Act HR. 3829 and S. 2167 - Engerizing American Shipbuilding Act. HR. 3409 - Coast Guard Authorization Act FY 20 S. 2297 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019-2020 Jones Act Coastwise Waivers. Attended IMO/ITF Committee Meetings in London. Attended meetings with MARAD, MSC and DOT. Attended meetings on Capitol Hill to discuss Jones Act, Maritime Security Program and other related Maritime issues. There were non-active days in January, February and March especially February and March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

House and Senate HR 5671 and S.133 - Merchant Mariners WWII Gold Medal Act; House and Senate FY 21 Appropriations - Transportation, Maritime Security Program, Maritime Administration, Agriculture, PL 480, Food for Peace Program; NDAA FY 21 - Maritime Security Program, Military Sealift Command, Tanker Program; HR 5351 - Short Sea Shipping Act; HR 3829 and S. 2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act; HR 3409 - Coast Guard Authorization Act FY 20; S. 2297 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019-2020; Jones Act coastwise waivers; MARAD - Coronavirus Cares Acts Implementations.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE

House and Senate HR 5671 and S.133 - Merchant Mariners WWII Gold Medal Act; House and Senate FY 21 Appropriations - Transportation, Maritime Security Program, Maritime Administration, Agriculture, PL 480, Food for Peace Program; NDAA FY 21 - Maritime Security Program, Military Sealift Command, Tanker Program; HR 5351 - Short Sea Shipping Act; HR 3829 and S. 2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act; HR 3409 - Coast Guard Authorization Act FY 20; S. 2297 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019-2020; Jones Act coastwise waivers; MARAD - Coronavirus Cares Acts Implementations.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE

H.R. 550, Congressional Gold Medal to Merchant Mariners of World War II S. 133, Congressional Gold Medal to Merchant Mariners of World War II H.R. 550, transfer Mare Island Naval Cemetery to the Department of Veterans Affairs S. 127, transfer Mare Island Naval Cemetery to the Department of Veterans Affairs

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation and Congressional Action: HR 550 / S.133 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 - Requests for House and Senate members to co-sponsor the bill, and advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. HR 1158 / S. 2474 / S. 2524 / S. 2582 / S. 2584 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 - Advocacy in support of defense funding included in the bill. HR 1865 / S. 2520 / S. 2522 / S. 2580 / S. 2583 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 - Advocacy in support of transportation funding, foreign aid funding, and Ex-Im Bank reauthorization included in the bill. HR 2396 / HR 2440 / No Senate Companion - Full utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. HR 2500 / S.1790 / S. 1417 / S. 1439 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the Maritime Security Program, Cable Security Program and Tanker Security Program provisions be included in the conference report. Advocacy in support of passage of the conference report. HR 3829 / S.2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2019 - Discussions regarding provisions in the legislation and efforts to attract co-sponsors. HR 3409 / S.2297 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill impacting mariners, including reporting requirements for 'near miss' vessel collisions and audits of cargo preference programs. HR 5351 - Short Sea Shipping Act of 2019 - Discussions with staff regarding the drafting of this bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 5498 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. HR 5499 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. HR 5500 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Competition Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act, including opposition to the latest round of Hawaii based anti-Jones Act legislation. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 20-23 - 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 20 and FY 23. Tanker Security Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential language for a future tanker program. Domestic LNG Tanker Fleet reconstitution - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding rejuvenating the domestic LNG tanker business. PL-480 program, reform and funding levels - Discussions with staff and members regarding the future of the PL-480 program, opposition to proposed funding cuts from the Administration, and potential areas of cooperation between maritime and recent opponents of in-kind food aid. Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet. 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. Short-Sea Shipping Initiatives - Discussion with staff about potential law changes that could promote short-seas shipping, including repeal of double taxation under the Harbor Maintenance Tax.

HR 154 - Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2019 HR 550/S.133 - Merchant Mariners of WWII Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 S.694 - Open America's Waters Act of 2019 FY'20 Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations FY'20 Department of Agriculture Appropriations FY'20 Department of State Appropriations HR 2500 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 HR 3409 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019

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. 550/S. 133 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 H.R. 3829/S. 2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2019 H.R. 5351 - Short Sea Shipping Act of 2019 H.R. 2500 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 H.R. 3409 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE

H.R. 550, Congressional Gold Medal to Merchant Mariners of World War II S. 133, Congressional Gold Medal to Merchant Mariners of World War II H.R. 578, transfer Mare Island Naval Cemetery to the Department of Veterans Affairs S. 127, transfer Mare Island Naval Cemetery to the Department of Veterans Affairs

Client expense: $37,920 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE

HR 154 - Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2019 HR 550/S.133 - Merchant Mariners of WWII Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 S.694 - Open America's Waters Act of 2019 FY'20 Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations FY'20 Department of Agriculture Appropriations FY'20 Department of State Appropriations HR 2500 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 HR 3409 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019

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)

Legislation and Congressional Action: HR 550 / S.133 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the legislation and requests to members to co-sponsor in both houses. HR 2425 / No Senate Companion - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act - Discussion with staff regarding legislation that would exempt certain aquaculture workers from coverage under the personal injury sections of the Jones Act. Advocacy in opposition to any part of the legislation that would remove Jones Act protections from mariners. HR 2500 / S.1790 / S. 1417 / S. 1439 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 - Advocacy with staff in support of maritime provisions in the House version of the bill during conference negotiations. HR 3409 / S. 2297 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill impacting mariners and the maritime industry. H.R. 3163 / S.2520 - Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2020 - Discussions with staff regarding funding levels for maritime related programs. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 20-23 - 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 20 and FY 23. Maritime Security Program Upgrades - Discussions with staff regarding future of the MSP, including expansions of the program to include tanker ships and an increase to the authorized amount per ship. Domestic LNG Tanker Fleet reconstitution - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding rejuvenating the domestic LNG tanker business. PL-480 program, reform and funding levels - Discussions with staff and members regarding the future of the PL-480 program, opposition to proposed funding cuts from the Administration, and potential areas of cooperation between maritime and recent opponents of in-kind food aid. Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet. 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. Short-Sea Shipping Initiatives - Discussion with staff about potential law changes that could promote short-seas shipping, including repeal of double taxation under the Harbor Maintenance Tax.

H.R. 550 - Merchant Mariners of WW II Gold Medal Act of 2019. S. 133 - Merchant Mariners of WW II Gold Medal Act of 2019. H.R. 3409 - The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 - Jones Act Waivers. H.R. 2500 - National Defense Authorization Act FY 2020 - Maritime Security Program (MSP), Maritime Security Program Tanker Fleet and Cable Vessels. H.R. 2440 - Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. H.R. 3055 - Transportation Appropriations FY 20- Maritime Security Program, Agriculture Appropriations FY 20 - Food for Peace Program (PL 480). H.R. 3829 - Energizing American Shipping Act of 2019. Attended IMO/ITF Committee Meetings in London. Attended meetings with MARAD and MSC. Attended meetings on Capitol Hill to discuss Jones Act and other related Maritime issues. There were non-active days in July, August and September.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

H.R. 550, Congressional Gold Medal to Merchant Mariners of World War II S. 133, Congressional Gold Medal to Merchant Mariners of World War II H.R. 578, transfer Mare Island Naval Cemetery to the Department of Veterans Affairs S. 127, transfer Mare Island Naval Cemetery to the Department of Veterans Affairs

Client expense: $37,920 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE

HR 154 - Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2019 HR 550/S.133 - Merchant Mariners of WWII Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 S.694 - Open America's Waters Act of 2019 FY'20 Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations FY'20 Department of Agriculture Appropriations FY'20 Department of State Appropriations HR 2500 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 HR 3409 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019

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)

Legislation and Congressional Action: HR 154 / No Senate Companion - Honoring our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 267 (included in HR 21 and HR 648) / No Senate Companion - Transportation & HUD Appropriations Act of 2019 - Discussions with staff and members supporting inclusion of full funding for the Maritime Security Program and support of the legislation. HR 550 / S.133 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the legislation and requests to members to co-sponsor in both houses. No House Companion / S.1452 - Maritime Academy Reinvestment And Training Improvements for Marine Employment Act - Discussions with staff regarding union training schools. HR 2425 / No Senate Companion - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act - Discussion with staff regarding legislation that would exempt certain aquaculture workers from coverage under the personal injury sections of the Jones Act. Advocacy in opposition to any part of the legislation that would remove Jones Act protections from mariners. HR 2500 / S.1790 / S. 1417 / S. 1439 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related sections; Senate bills 1417 and 1439 were included as part of the Senate NDAA; advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 2926 / No Senate Companion - Navigation Safety Act of 2019 - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill impacting mariners. HR 3163 / HR 3055 - Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act for FY 2020 (and subsequent minibus vehicle) - Advocacy in support of full funding of the Maritime Security Program and other THUD funded maritime programs. HR 3409 / No Senate Companion - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill impacting mariners and the maritime industry. HRes 454 - Law of the Sea Convention House Resolution - Advocacy in support of the resolution. 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. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 20-23 - 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 20 and FY 23. Maritime Security Program Upgrades - Discussions with staff regarding future of the MSP, including expansions of the program to include tanker ships and an increase to the authorized amount per ship. Maritime Security Program Extension - Discussions with staff regarding a 10 year program extension through 2035. Cable Ship Security Program Creation - Discussions with staff regarding the creation of an MSP-style program for cable ships. Tanker Security Program Creation - Discussions with staff regarding the creation of an MSP-style program for Tankers. PL-480 program, reform and funding levels - Discussions with staff and members regarding the future of the PL-480 program, opposition to proposed funding cuts from the Administration, and potential areas of cooperation between maritime and recent opponents of in-kind food aid. Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet. 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.

H.R. 550, Congressional Gold Medal to Merchant Mariners of World War II S. 133, Congressional Gold Medal to Merchant Mariners of World War II H.R. 578, transfer Mare Island Naval Cemetery to the Department of Veterans Affairs S. 127, transfer Mare Island Naval Cemetery to the Department of Veterans Affairs

Client expense: $37,920 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, White House Office

HR 154 - Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2019 HR 550/S.133 - Merchant Mariners of WWII Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 S.694 - Open America's Waters Act of 2019 FY'20 Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations FY'20 Department of Agriculture Appropriations FY'20 Department of State Appropriations

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)

Legislation and Congressional Action: HR 154 / No Senate Companion - Honoring our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 267 (included in HR 21 and HR 648) / No Senate Companion- Transportation & HUD Appropriations Act of 2019 - Discussions with staff and members supporting inclusion of full funding for the Maritime Security Program and support of the legislation. HR 350, HR 367, HR 374, HR 421 / S.21 - Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019 and related bills - Advocacy in support of the legislation to ensure Coast Guard members were paid during the government shut down (multiple bills). HR 550 / S.133 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the legislation and requests to members to co-sponsor in both houses. HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 - Discussions with staff regarding timing, provisions concerning the merchant marine including reauthorization of the Maritime Security Program. HOUSE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding this year's Coast Guard reauthorization bill. HOUSE DRAFT - Aquaculture Act - Discussion with staff regarding legislation that would exempt certain aquaculture workers from coverage under the personal injury sections of the Jones Act. HOUSE DRAFT - Maritime Trade Act - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill regarding mariner documentation. 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. MARAD Manpower shortage - Discussions with staff and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to addressing the current manpower shortage MARAD has identified in regards to military readiness and the Merchant Marine. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 20-23 - 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 20 and FY 23. Maritime Security Program Upgrades - Discussions with staff regarding future of the MSP, including expansions of the program to include tanker ships and an increase to the authorized amount per ship. Maritime Security Program Extension - Discussions with staff regarding a 10 year program extension through 2035. PL-480 program, reform and funding levels - Discussions with staff and members regarding the future of the PL-480 program, opposition to proposed funding cuts from the Administration, and potential areas of cooperation between maritime and recent opponents of in-kind food aid. Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet. 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.