Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2019

Legislation and Congressional Action: HR 3829 / S.2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act - Continued advocacy in favor of the legislation with members in both Houses. HR 3409 / S.2297 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Continued discussions with staff regarding progress on the bill, as it was included in the 2021 NDAA. HR 4447 / S. 2657 - Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act - Advocacy in support of offshore wind amendments being added to the bill. Advocacy in support of final passage. No House Companion / S. 3930 - Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act - Discussions with staff and advocacy in support of the bill being added to the 2021 FY NDAA conference report. HR 6395/ S. 4049 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 - Advocacy in support of the Maritime Security Program and other maritime related programs in the conference report. HR 7463 / No Senate Companion - Elijah E. Cummings Merchant Mariner Workforce Development Act - Discussions with staff and advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 7515 / S. 4395 - Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020 - Discussions with staff and advocacy in support of legislative relief for the maritime industry from COVID-19 impacts. HR 7575 / No Senate Companion - Water Resources Development Act - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions. Advocacy in support of final passage. HR 8337 / No Senate Companion - Continuing Appropriations Act of 2021 and Other Extentions Act - Advocacy in support of funding for maritime related COVID-19 relief programs. Advocacy in support of the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Offshore Wind OCSLA Proposals - On-going discussions with members regarding the inclusion of language in various bills to ensure that all American laws, including crewing and contracting, apply to off-shore wind energy development in the Outer Continental Shelf. 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 including revisions to language in bills currently under consideration. 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.

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

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

Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging MARAD Reauthorization Coast Guard Reauthorization H.R.2396 - Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act H.R. 3829/S. 2167 - THE ENERGIZING AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING ACT H.R.7575 - Water Resources Development Act of 2020 S.3930 - Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act

Client expense: $220,000 · 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

H.R. 6395 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Funding for the Maritime Security Program under the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriation bills for FY 2021 H.R. 3829/S. 2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2019 H.R. 5351 - Short Sea Shipping Act of 2019 Promoting and ensuring full compliance of U.S. cargo preference laws

Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Legislation and Congressional Action: HR 3829 / S.2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act - Continued discussions regarding provisions in the legislation as well as efforts to get the provision included in the 2021 FY NDAA. HR 3409 / S.2297 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Continued discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill impacting mariners, and efforts to get the provision included in the 2021 FY NDAA. No House Companion / S. 3930 - Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act - Discussions with staff and advocacy in support of the bill being added to the 2021 FY NDAA. HR 6395/ S. 4049 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 - 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. HR 6800 / No Senate Companion - The Heroes Act - Discussions with staff and advocacy in support of Maritime Security Program COVID 19 relief provisions. HR 7464 / No Senate Companion - Bill to Amend Title 46 USC to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a merchant mariner education loan program - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the draft bill before introduction. HR 7515 / No Senate Companion - Bill to Amend Title 46 USC to authorize maritime transportation emergency relief - Discussions with staff regarding the provisions in the bill, and advocacy efforts to get it included in the 2021 FY NDAA. HR 7608 / SENATE DRAFT - Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding USAID and Food for Peace program funding during drafting of the bill before introduction. HR 7616 / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding Maritime Security Program and COVID 19 relief funding, as well as other maritime related funding during drafting of the bill before introduction. HR 7617 / SENATE DRAFT - Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2021 - Discussions with Appropriations staff regarding maritime related issues during the drafting of the bill before introduction. 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.

FY 2021 Appropriations of the Maritime Security Program 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 Promoting and ensuring full compliance of U.S. cargo preference laws

Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

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.

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

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.

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. 2500 and S. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act FY 20: Maritime Security Program; Tanker Program; Cable vessels program; FY 20 Appropriations Agriculture: P.L. 480, Food for Peace Program. FY 20:Appropriations Transportation: Maritime Security Program' H.R. 550, S.153: Merchant Marines of WWII Gold Medal Act 2019. H.R. 3829, S. 2167: Energizing American Shipbuilding Act. H. R. 5351: Short Sea Shipping Act 2019. The Jones Act: Customs And Border Protection (CBP) heavy lift rulings. H. R. 3409, The Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2019.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2500 and S. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act FY 20: Maritime Security Program; Tanker Program; Cable vessels program; FY 20 Appropriations Agriculture: P.L. 480, Food for Peace Program. FY 20:Appropriations Transportation: Maritime Security Program' H.R. 550, S.153: Merchant Marines of WWII Gold Medal Act 2019. H.R. 3829, S. 2167: Energizing American Shipbuilding Act. H. R. 5351: Short Sea Shipping Act 2019. The Jones Act: Customs And Border Protection (CBP) heavy lift rulings. H. R. 3409, The Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2019.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3829, S. 2167, Energizing American Shipbuilding Act; Issues related to maritime transportation of LNG; current law U.S. flag carriage requirements associated with Export-Import Bank financing.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R.2500/S.1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, H.R.3409 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019, H.R.550 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019, H.R.3829/S.2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act. FY 20 funding for the Maritime Security Program.

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

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