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Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021
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Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program for purchasing or installing equipment and technology to reduce pollution at ports. Specifically, the grants must be used for equipment or technology that produces zero exhaust emissions of certain pollutants and greenhouse gases or captures 100% of the exhaust emissions produced by an ocean-going vessel at berth.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, ocean exploration and mapping, climate change, marine debris, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, NOAA, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA. Marine Wildlife, Fisheries H.R. 59 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.404/S.273 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 628 - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 4696 - To reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 5770 - To improve the management of forage fish. H.R. 5973 - To reauthorize the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990, and for other purposes. H.R. 6180 - To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to encourage elimination of lionfish from United States waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for tags authorizing fishing for certain species in addition to the number of such species otherwise authorized to be taken by such individuals, and for other purposes H.R.5770 - To improve the management of forage fish. H.R.6180- To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to encourage elimination of lionfish from United States waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for tags authorizing fishing for certain species in addition to the number of such species otherwise authorized to be taken by such individuals, and for other purposes H.R.7042/S.3765 - To provide assistance to American fisheries participants to comply with Federal regulations to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale by reducing the risk of incidental entanglement in fishing gear. H.R.9373- To provide that the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall not issue an interim or final rule that includes an area closure in the South Atlantic for species managed under the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan until the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is complete and the data related to that study is integrated into the stock assessment. H.R.9538- To amend the South Pacific Tuna Act (16 U.S.C. 973 et seq.). Ocean Acidification/Water Quality H.R.74 - Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act H.R.160 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 H.R.565/S.66 - South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021 H.R.1447 - COAST Research Act of 2021 H.R.1954 - To amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes. H.R.2155 - To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanobacteria from flood risk management projects, and for other purposes. H.R.2158 - To require the Corps of Engineers to prohibit certain discharges of water at Lake Okeechobee, and for other purposes. H.R.2533 - To provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments. H.R. 4381 - To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes. H.R. 4597 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under a State water pollution control revolving fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 4677 - To direct restoration and protection of the New York-New Jersey watersheds and estuaries hydrologically connected to New York-New Jersey Harbor, and for other purposes. H.R. 4729 - To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to allow the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and other agencies to provide grants, assistance, studies, Federal coordination, and essential restoration and protection of the Mississippi River Corridor for the purpose of sustaining critical environmental services and the major U.S. economies that depend on them and for other purposes H.R. 5504 - To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program, and for other purposes. H.R. 5849 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the definition of navigable waters, and for other purposes. H.R. 5958 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the civil and criminal penalties for oil spills, and for other purposes. H.R. 5987 - To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act with respect to the PFAS data call, and for other purposes. H.R.5973/S.3069 - To reauthorize the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990, and for other purposes. H.R.6765- To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 with respect to the application of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule to certain farms, and for other purposes. H.R.7206- To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R. 7950 - To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase funding for stormwater management for Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes. H.R.9218- To establish a Federal program of cumulative impact assessments under the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R.9346 - To amend the Federal Ocean Acidification Research And Monitoring Act of 2009 to require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to collaborate with State and local governments and Indian Tribes on vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification, research planning, and similar activities, and for other purposes. S.4248 - A bill to enhance pipeline safety and oil spill preparedness and response, particularly in the Great Lakes Basin, and for other purposes. S.4496 - Climate Change H.R.501/S.216 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R.660 - Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act of 2021 H.R. 862 - Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021 H.R.1415 - Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act H.R.1512 - The CLEAN Future Act H.R.2021/S.872 - Environmental Justice for All Act H.R.4235 - To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award grants to certain entities for purposes of carrying out climate-resilient living shoreline projects that protect coastal communities, and for other purposes H.R. 5707 - To provide for a moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida until 2032, and for other purposes. H.R. 5965 - To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot program to enter into contracts for payment of costs associated with using eligible hydrogen, and for other purposes. H.R.6654/S.3621- A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish to establish a National Climate Adaptation Science Center and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers to respond to the effects of extreme weather events and climate trends, and for other purposes. H.R.6492- To establish a climate resilience workforce, and for other purposes. H.R.8090 - To reauthorize funding for the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program. H.R.6654/S.3621 - A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish to establish a National Climate Adaptation Science Center and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers to respond to the effects of extreme weather events and climate trends, and for other purposes. H.R.9318- To provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. S. 3156 - A bill to require Federal agencies to maintain plans for responding to, mitigating, and adapting to climate change, and for other purposes. S.2613- A bill to provide for climate change planning, mitigation, adaptation, and resilience in the United States Territories and Freely Associated States, and for other purposes. S.2836 - A bill to improve revegetation and carbon sequestration activities in the United States, and for other purposes. S.4280 - A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to remove carbon dioxide directly from ambient air or seawater, and for other purposes. S.4420 - A bill to provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. Ocean Data H.R.6680 - To establish the Integrated Blue Economy and Blue Energy Technologies Program, and a Blue Economy Center of Excellence, to support research and development of blue energy technologies. H.R.7792 - To provide for a national water data framework, and for other purposes. H.R.7797 - To direct the Secretary of the Army to carry out a study relating to projects to restore the Florida Central Gulf Coastal Shellfish and Seagrass habitat, and for other purposes H.R.7970 - To establish Ocean Innovation Clusters to strengthen the coastal communities and ocean economy of the United States through technological research and development, job training, and cross-sector partnerships, and for other purposes. S.140 - BLUE GLOBE Act S. 381 - National Ocean Exploration Act Marine Debris H.R.587 - Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II H.R.2238/S.984 - Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act H.R. 5306 - To direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other purposes. H.R. 5306 - To direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other purposes. H.R.7861 -To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. H.R.8059 - To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes S.3956-A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to improve the effectiveness of education and outreach on "Do Not Flush" labeling, and to require the Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Administrator, to issue regulations requiring certain products to have "Do Not Flush" labeling, and for other purposes. S.3743- A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes. Other H.R.2750/S. 3245 - To establish an Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon, and for other purposes. H.R.3160 - To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force and a working waterfronts grant program, and for other purposes. H.R.6705/S.3624- To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. H.R.5896- To incentivize innovative transportation corridors to reduce carbon and GHG emissions, to provide a tax structure that allows for certain investments in public transportation systems, and to enable the fossil fuel workforce to transition to sustainable work sectors. H.R.7776 - To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. H.R.7801 - To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Coastal and Estuarine Resilience and Restoration Program, and for other purposes. H.Res.1158 - Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources. H.7654 - Stop NEPA Expansion Act S.3245 - A bill to establish the Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon, and for other purposes
Client expense: $389,269 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S.1012, To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from prohibiting the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R.501; Climate Smart Ports Act - bill in its entirety; S.216; Climate Smart Ports Act - bill in its entirety; S.1953; Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Sec. 1108; S.2016; Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021 - Title I, Sec. C, Title II; H.R.3684; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.4550; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S.3045; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S.2605; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; H.R.4549, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S.799; SCALE Act - bill in its entirety; S.2377; Energy Infrastructure Act - Title II, Subtitle B, Sec. 3103; H.R.4502; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - Division G, Title I, Sec. 150, Sec. 151, Sec. 152, Sec. 153, Sec. 184 S.Con.Res.14; A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031. - bill in its entirety; H.R.5479; To establish the Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R.5304; Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.4996; Ocean Shipping Reform Act - bill in its entirety; S.3580; Ocean Shipping Reform Act - bill in its entirety; S.3252; STOPtheGRINCHAct - bill in its entirety; H.R.6028; STOPtheGRINCHAct - bill in its entirety; S.3268; The Improving Memphis Supply Chain Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.6119; Further Extending Government Funding Act - bill in its entirety; S.3262; FREIGHT Act - bill in its entirety; S.2962; COMPETES Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.6617; Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.4521; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - Sec. 75301; H.R.2471; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; H.R.1335; FREEZER Trucks Act - bill in its entirety; S.432; FREEZER Trucks Act - bill in its entirety; Ports Offering Real Time Statistics Act - bill in its entirety; Customs Modernization Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; H.R.3110; PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act - bill in its entirety; S.1658; PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act - bill in its entirety; S.4217; Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.8294; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - Sec. 150, Sec. 151, Sec. 152, Sec. 153, Sec. 154, Sec. 155, Sec. 156, Sec. 157, Sec. 184, Sec. 407; S.4670; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R.5376; Inflation Reduction Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.3110; PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act - bill in its entirety; S.1658; PUMPfor Nursing MothersAct - bill in its entirety; H.R.6833; Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R.2213; Safe Routes Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; S.4802; Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - bill in its entirety; S.5323; State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act; H.R.2617; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - bill in its entirety; Issues related to the supply chains & rail service; Issues related to supply chain data initiatives; Issues related to transportation user fees and the highway trust fund; Issues related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding and implementation; Issues related to truck size and weight; Issues related to vehicle miles travelled fees for commercial motor vehicles; Issues related to National Mediation Board nominations; Issues related to the future of AV Technology; Issues related to Advisory Council on Historic Preservation nominations; Issues related to the proper classification of suicides and trespassing deaths; Issues related to the bonding of infrastructure projects; Issues related to container excess dwell fees; Issues related to National Transportation Safety Board re-nominations; Issues related to mechanical worker drug testing; Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage; Issues related to climate change and infrastructure resiliency; Issues related to funding mega-transportation projects.
Client expense: $1,120,434 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to permitting and regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues relating to the Presidents FY24 budget; H.R 8295 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R. 8294 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R. 8294 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S. 4670 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.501 Climate Smart Ports Act; H.R.512 Green Bus Act of 2021; H.R.516 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; H.R.848 GREEN Act of 2021; H.R.957 Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act; S. 423 Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change; H.R.1221 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.1344 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; H.R.1512 To build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, and for other purposes; H.R.2307 To create a Carbon Dividend Trust Fund for the American people in order to encourage market-driven innovation of clean energy technologies and market efficiencies which will reduce harmful pollution and leave a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous nation for future generations; S.101 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; S.216 Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021; S.506 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; S.507 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; S.975 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property; S.985 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide direct payments of the renewable electricity production credit, the energy credit, and the carbon oxide sequestration credit; H.R.2721 Clean Commute for Kids Act; S.1271 Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021; S.1345 Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R.3271 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act; S.1702 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021; S.1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021; S.2085 Save Our Future Act; S.1298 Clean Energy for America Act; H.R.3959 American Renewable Energy Act of 2021; H.R.5089 Next Generation Fuels Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; S.645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act; H.R.1915 Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act; Environmental Justice Legacy Pollution Clean Up Act; S. 2887 Outdoors for All Act; S. 2810 Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act; H.R. 6462 Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act; S.1076 REGROW Act; H.R.6050 Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act; S.196 Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; Technology Assessment for Air Quality Management Act of 2022; H.R.6546 Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2022; H.R. 6662 EVs for All Act; H.R. 6759 Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act of 2022; H.R. 7267 Cabin Air Safety Act of 2022; S 3944 Cabin Air Safety Act of 2022; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; S.2476 - Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act of 2021; H.R.384 - Bicycle Commuter Act of 2021; H.R.1019 - E-BIKE Act; H.R.4966 - Healthier and Greener Schools Act of 2021; H.R.5781 - National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act; H.R. 8352 Public Health Air Quality Act; H.R. 7671 Airborne Act; H.R. 2021 Environmental Justice for All Act; S. 872 Environmental Justice for All Act; S. 4510 Public Health Air Quality Act; S. 2736 RPM Act of 2021; S. 2421 Smoke Planning and Research Act of 2021; S. 2661 Smoke-Ready Communities Act of 2021; S. 4815 START Act; H.R. 8966 Simplify Timeline and Assure Regulatory Transparency (START) Act; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022; H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; S. Amdt.6552 to H.R.2617; S.4233 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act; H.R. 7810 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act; S. 5251 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act; H.R. 9201 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act; S. 5163 Protecting Communities from Plastics Act; H.R. 9388 Protecting Communities from Plastics Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, ocean exploration and mapping, climate change, marine debris, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, NOAA, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA. Marine Wildlife, Fisheries H.R. 59 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.404/S.273 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 628 - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 4696 - To reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 5770 - To improve the management of forage fish. H.R. 5973 - To reauthorize the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990, and for other purposes. H.R. 6180 - To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to encourage elimination of lionfish from United States waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for tags authorizing fishing for certain species in addition to the number of such species otherwise authorized to be taken by such individuals, and for other purposes H.R.5770 - To improve the management of forage fish. H.R.6180- To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to encourage elimination of lionfish from United States waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for tags authorizing fishing for certain species in addition to the number of such species otherwise authorized to be taken by such individuals, and for other purposes H.R.7042/S.3765 - To provide assistance to American fisheries participants to comply with Federal regulations to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale by reducing the risk of incidental entanglement in fishing gear. Ocean Acidification/Water Quality H.R.74 - Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act H.R.160 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 H.R.565/S.66 - South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021 H.R.1447 - COAST Research Act of 2021 H.R.1954 - To amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes. H.R.2155 - To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanobacteria from flood risk management projects, and for other purposes. H.R.2158 - To require the Corps of Engineers to prohibit certain discharges of water at Lake Okeechobee, and for other purposes. H.R.2533 - To provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments. H.R. 4381 - To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes. H.R. 4597 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under a State water pollution control revolving fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 4677 - To direct restoration and protection of the New York-New Jersey watersheds and estuaries hydrologically connected to New York-New Jersey Harbor, and for other purposes. H.R. 4729 - To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to allow the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and other agencies to provide grants, assistance, studies, Federal coordination, and essential restoration and protection of the Mississippi River Corridor for the purpose of sustaining critical environmental services and the major U.S. economies that depend on them and for other purposes H.R. 5504 - To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program, and for other purposes. H.R. 5849 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the definition of navigable waters, and for other purposes. H.R. 5958 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the civil and criminal penalties for oil spills, and for other purposes. H.R. 5987 - To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act with respect to the PFAS data call, and for other purposes. H.R.5973/S.3069 - To reauthorize the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990, and for other purposes. H.R.6765- To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 with respect to the application of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule to certain farms, and for other purposes. H.R.7206- To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R. 7950 - To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase funding for stormwater management for Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes. S.4248 - A bill to enhance pipeline safety and oil spill preparedness and response, particularly in the Great Lakes Basin, and for other purposes. S.4496 - Climate Change H.R.501/S.216 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R.660 - Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act of 2021 H.R. 862 - Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021 H.R.1415 - Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act H.R.1512 - The CLEAN Future Act H.R.2021/S.872 - Environmental Justice for All Act H.R.4235 - To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award grants to certain entities for purposes of carrying out climate-resilient living shoreline projects that protect coastal communities, and for other purposes H.R. 5707 - To provide for a moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida until 2032, and for other purposes. H.R. 5965 - To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot program to enter into contracts for payment of costs associated with using eligible hydrogen, and for other purposes. H.R.6654/S.3621- A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish to establish a National Climate Adaptation Science Center and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers to respond to the effects of extreme weather events and climate trends, and for other purposes. H.R.6492- To establish a climate resilience workforce, and for other purposes. H.R.8090 - To reauthorize funding for the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program. H.R.6654/S.3621 - A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish to establish a National Climate Adaptation Science Center and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers to respond to the effects of extreme weather events and climate trends, and for other purposes. S. 3156 - A bill to require Federal agencies to maintain plans for responding to, mitigating, and adapting to climate change, and for other purposes. S.2613- A bill to provide for climate change planning, mitigation, adaptation, and resilience in the United States Territories and Freely Associated States, and for other purposes. S.2836 - A bill to improve revegetation and carbon sequestration activities in the United States, and for other purposes. S.4280 - A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to remove carbon dioxide directly from ambient air or seawater, and for other purposes. S.4420 - A bill to provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. Ocean Data H.R.6680 - To establish the Integrated Blue Economy and Blue Energy Technologies Program, and a Blue Economy Center of Excellence, to support research and development of blue energy technologies. H.R.7792 - To provide for a national water data framework, and for other purposes. H.R.7797 - To direct the Secretary of the Army to carry out a study relating to projects to restore the Florida Central Gulf Coastal Shellfish and Seagrass habitat, and for other purposes H.R.7970 - To establish Ocean Innovation Clusters to strengthen the coastal communities and ocean economy of the United States through technological research and development, job training, and cross-sector partnerships, and for other purposes. S.140 - BLUE GLOBE Act S. 381 - National Ocean Exploration Act Marine Debris H.R.587 - Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II H.R.2238/S.984 - Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act H.R. 5306 - To direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other purposes. H.R. 5306 - To direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other purposes. H.R.7861 -To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. H.R.8059 - To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes S.3956-A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to improve the effectiveness of education and outreach on "Do Not Flush" labeling, and to require the Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Administrator, to issue regulations requiring certain products to have "Do Not Flush" labeling, and for other purposes. S.3743- A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes. Other H.R.2750/S. 3245 - To establish an Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon, and for other purposes. H.R.3160 - To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force and a working waterfronts grant program, and for other purposes. H.R.6705/S.3624- To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. H.R.5896- To incentivize innovative transportation corridors to reduce carbon and GHG emissions, to provide a tax structure that allows for certain investments in public transportation systems, and to enable the fossil fuel workforce to transition to sustainable work sectors. H.R.7776 - To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. H.R.7801 - To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Coastal and Estuarine Resilience and Restoration Program, and for other purposes. H.Res.1158 - Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources. H.7654 - Stop NEPA Expansion Act S.3245 - A bill to establish the Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon, and for other purposes
Client expense: $142,942 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2022 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to permitting and regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues relating to the Presidents FY24 budget; H.R 8295 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R. 8294 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R. 8294 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S. 4670 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.501 Climate Smart Ports Act; H.R.512 Green Bus Act of 2021; H.R.516 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; H.R.848 GREEN Act of 2021; H.R.957 Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act; S. 423 Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change; H.R.1221 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.1344 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; H.R.1512 To build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, and for other purposes; H.R.2307 To create a Carbon Dividend Trust Fund for the American people in order to encourage market-driven innovation of clean energy technologies and market efficiencies which will reduce harmful pollution and leave a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous nation for future generations; S.101 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; S.216 Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021; S.506 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; S.507 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; S.975 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property; S.985 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide direct payments of the renewable electricity production credit, the energy credit, and the carbon oxide sequestration credit; H.R.2721 Clean Commute for Kids Act; S.1271 Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021; S.1345 Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R.3271 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act; S.1702 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021; S.1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021; S.2085 Save Our Future Act; S.1298 Clean Energy for America Act; H.R.3959 American Renewable Energy Act of 2021; H.R.5089 Next Generation Fuels Act; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act/Inflation Reduction Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; S.645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act; H.R.1915 Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act; Environmental Justice Legacy Pollution Clean Up Act; S. 2887 Outdoors for All Act; S. 2810 Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act; H.R. 6462 Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act; S.1076 REGROW Act; H.R.6050 Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act; S.196 Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; Technology Assessment for Air Quality Management Act of 2022; H.R.6546 Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2022; H.R. 6662 EVs for All Act; H.R. 6759 Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act of 2022; H.R. 7267 Cabin Air Safety Act of 2022; S 3944 Cabin Air Safety Act of 2022; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; S.2476 - Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act of 2021; H.R.384 - Bicycle Commuter Act of 2021; H.R.1019 - E-BIKE Act; H.R.4966 - Healthier and Greener Schools Act of 2021; H.R.5781 - National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act; H.R. 8352 Public Health Air Quality Act; H.R. 7671 Airborne Act; H.R. 2021 Environmental Justice for All Act; S. 872 Environmental Justice for All Act; S. 4510 Public Health Air Quality Act; S. 2736 RPM Act of 2021; S. 2421 Smoke Planning and Research Act of 2021; S. 2661 Smoke-Ready Communities Act of 2021; S. 4815 START Act; H.R. 8966 Simplify Timeline and Assure Regulatory Transparency (START) Act; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022; H.R. 6833 Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023;
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislation regarding port environmental issues including port electrification, emissions and green energy. CLEAN Future Act (H.R. 1512). LIFT America Act (H.R. 1848). Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Act (H.R. 4440). Climate Smart Ports Act (H.R. 501/S. 216). Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169: Sections 60102, 60104, 60201, 60501, and 40001).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Transportation
S.1012, To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from prohibiting the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R.501; Climate Smart Ports Act - bill in its entirety; S.216; Climate Smart Ports Act - bill in its entirety; S.1953; Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Sec. 1108; S.2016; Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021 - Title I, Sec. C, Title II; H.R.3684; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.4550; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S.3045; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S.2605; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; H.R.4549, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S.799; SCALE Act - bill in its entirety; S.2377; Energy Infrastructure Act - Title II, Subtitle B, Sec. 3103; H.R.4502; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - Division G, Title I, Sec. 150, Sec. 151, Sec. 152, Sec. 153, Sec. 184 S.Con.Res.14; A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031. - bill in its entirety; H.R.5479; To establish the Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R.5304; Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.4996; Ocean Shipping Reform Act - bill in its entirety; S.3580; Ocean Shipping Reform Act - bill in its entirety; S.3252; STOPtheGRINCHAct - bill in its entirety; H.R.6028; STOPtheGRINCHAct - bill in its entirety; S.3268; The Improving Memphis Supply Chain Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.6119; Further Extending Government Funding Act - bill in its entirety; S.3262; FREIGHT Act - bill in its entirety; S.2962; COMPETES Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.6617; Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.4521; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 H.R.2471; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R.1335; FREEZER Trucks Act - bill in its entirety; S.432; FREEZER Trucks Act - bill in its entirety; Ports Offering Real Time Statistics Act - bill in its entirety; Customs Modernization Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; H.R.3110; PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act - bill in its entirety; S.1658; PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act - bill in its entirety; S.4217; Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.8294; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - Sec. 150, Sec. 151, Sec. 152, Sec. 153, Sec. 154, Sec. 155, Sec. 156, Sec. 157, Sec. 184, Sec. 407; FY '23 Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations; H.R.5376; Inflation Reduction Act H.R.3110; PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act - bill in its entirety; S.1658; PUMPfor Nursing MothersAct - bill in its entirety; H.R.6833; Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R.2213; Safe Routes Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; S.4802; Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - bill in its entirety; Issues related to the supply chains & rail service; Issues related to supply chain data initiatives; Issues related to transportation user fees and the highway trust fund; Issues related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding and implementation; Issues related to truck size and weight; Issues related to vehicle miles travelled fees for commercial motor vehicles; Issues related to National Mediation Board nominations; Issues related to the future of AV Technology; Issues related to Advisory Council on Historic Preservation nominations; Issues related to the proper classification of suicides and trespassing deaths; Issues related to the bonding of infrastructure projects; Issues related to container excess dwell fees; Issues related to National Transportation Safety Board re-nominations; Issues related to mechanical worker drug testing; Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage; Issues related to climate change and infrastructure resiliency; Issues related to funding mega-transportation projects.
2022 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, ocean exploration and mapping, climate change, marine debris, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, NOAA, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA. Marine Wildlife, Fisheries H.R. 59 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.404/S.273 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 628 - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 4696 - To reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 5770 - To improve the management of forage fish. H.R. 5973 - To reauthorize the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990, and for other purposes. H.R. 6180 - To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to encourage elimination of lionfish from United States waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for tags authorizing fishing for certain species in addition to the number of such species otherwise authorized to be taken by such individuals, and for other purposes H.R.5770 - To improve the management of forage fish. H.R.6180- To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to encourage elimination of lionfish from United States waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for tags authorizing fishing for certain species in addition to the number of such species otherwise authorized to be taken by such individuals, and for other purposes H.R.7042/S.3765 - To provide assistance to American fisheries participants to comply with Federal regulations to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale by reducing the risk of incidental entanglement in fishing gear. Ocean Acidification/Water Quality H.R.74 - Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act H.R.160 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 H.R.565/S.66 - South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021 H.R.1447 - COAST Research Act of 2021 H.R.1954 - To amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes. H.R.2155 - To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanobacteria from flood risk management projects, and for other purposes. H.R.2158 - To require the Corps of Engineers to prohibit certain discharges of water at Lake Okeechobee, and for other purposes. H.R.2533 - To provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments. H.R. 4381 - To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes. H.R. 4597 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under a State water pollution control revolving fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 4677 - To direct restoration and protection of the New York-New Jersey watersheds and estuaries hydrologically connected to New York-New Jersey Harbor, and for other purposes. H.R. 4729 - To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to allow the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and other agencies to provide grants, assistance, studies, Federal coordination, and essential restoration and protection of the Mississippi River Corridor for the purpose of sustaining critical environmental services and the major U.S. economies that depend on them and for other purposes H.R. 5504 - To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program, and for other purposes. H.R. 5849 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the definition of navigable waters, and for other purposes. H.R. 5958 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the civil and criminal penalties for oil spills, and for other purposes. H.R. 5987 - To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act with respect to the PFAS data call, and for other purposes. H.R.5973/S.3069 - To reauthorize the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990, and for other purposes. H.R.6765- To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 with respect to the application of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule to certain farms, and for other purposes. H.R.7206- To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R. 7950 - To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase funding for stormwater management for Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes. S.4248 - A bill to enhance pipeline safety and oil spill preparedness and response, particularly in the Great Lakes Basin, and for other purposes. S.4496 - Climate Change H.R.501/S.216 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R.660 - Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act of 2021 H.R. 862 - Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021 H.R.1415 - Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act H.R.1512 - The CLEAN Future Act H.R.2021/S.872 - Environmental Justice for All Act H.R.4235 - To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award grants to certain entities for purposes of carrying out climate-resilient living shoreline projects that protect coastal communities, and for other purposes H.R. 5707 - To provide for a moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida until 2032, and for other purposes. H.R. 5965 - To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot program to enter into contracts for payment of costs associated with using eligible hydrogen, and for other purposes. H.R.6654/S.3621- A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish to establish a National Climate Adaptation Science Center and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers to respond to the effects of extreme weather events and climate trends, and for other purposes. H.R.6492- To establish a climate resilience workforce, and for other purposes. H.R.8090 - To reauthorize funding for the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program. H.R.6654/S.3621 - A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish to establish a National Climate Adaptation Science Center and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers to respond to the effects of extreme weather events and climate trends, and for other purposes. S. 3156 - A bill to require Federal agencies to maintain plans for responding to, mitigating, and adapting to climate change, and for other purposes. S.2613- A bill to provide for climate change planning, mitigation, adaptation, and resilience in the United States Territories and Freely Associated States, and for other purposes. S.2836 - A bill to improve revegetation and carbon sequestration activities in the United States, and for other purposes. S.4280 - A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to remove carbon dioxide directly from ambient air or seawater, and for other purposes. S.4420 - A bill to provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes. Ocean Data H.R.6680 - To establish the Integrated Blue Economy and Blue Energy Technologies Program, and a Blue Economy Center of Excellence, to support research and development of blue energy technologies. H.R.7792 - To provide for a national water data framework, and for other purposes. H.R.7797 - To direct the Secretary of the Army to carry out a study relating to projects to restore the Florida Central Gulf Coastal Shellfish and Seagrass habitat, and for other purposes H.R.7970 - To establish Ocean Innovation Clusters to strengthen the coastal communities and ocean economy of the United States through technological research and development, job training, and cross-sector partnerships, and for other purposes. S.140 - BLUE GLOBE Act S. 381 - National Ocean Exploration Act Marine Debris H.R.587 - Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II H.R.2238/S.984 - Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act H.R. 5306 - To direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other purposes. H.R. 5306 - To direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other purposes. H.R.7861 -To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. H.R.8059 - To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes S.3956-A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to improve the effectiveness of education and outreach on "Do Not Flush" labeling, and to require the Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Administrator, to issue regulations requiring certain products to have "Do Not Flush" labeling, and for other purposes. S.3743- A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes. Other H.R.2750/S. 3245 - To establish an Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon, and for other purposes. H.R.3160 - To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force and a working waterfronts grant program, and for other purposes. H.R.6705/S.3624- To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. H.R.5896- To incentivize innovative transportation corridors to reduce carbon and GHG emissions, to provide a tax structure that allows for certain investments in public transportation systems, and to enable the fossil fuel workforce to transition to sustainable work sectors. H.R.7776 - To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. H.R.7801 - To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Coastal and Estuarine Resilience and Restoration Program, and for other purposes. H.Res.1158 - Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources. H.7654 - Stop NEPA Expansion Act S.3245 - A bill to establish the Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon, and for other purposes
2022 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget; House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Senate Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.501 Climate Smart Ports Act; H.R.512 Green Bus Act of 2021; H.R.516 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; H.R.848 GREEN Act of 2021; H.R.957 Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act; H.R.1221 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.1344 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; H.R.1512 To build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, and for other purposes; H.R.2307 To create a Carbon Dividend Trust Fund for the American people in order to encourage market-driven innovation of clean energy technologies and market efficiencies which will reduce harmful pollution and leave a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous nation for future generations; S.101 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; S.216 Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021; S.506 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; S.507 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; S.975 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property; S.985 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide direct payments of the renewable electricity production credit, the energy credit, and the carbon oxide sequestration credit; H.R.2721 Clean Commute for Kids Act; S.1271 Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021; S.1345 Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R.3271 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act; S.1702 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021; S.1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021; S.2085 Save Our Future Act; S.1298 Clean Energy for America Act; H.R.3959 American Renewable Energy Act of 2021; H.R.5089 Next Generation Fuels Act; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; S.645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act; H.R.1915 Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act; Environmental Justice Legacy Pollution Clean Up Act; Outdoors for All Act; Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act; S.1076 REGROW Act; H.R.6050 Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act; S.196 Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; Technology Assessment for Air Quality Management Act of 2022;; H.R.6546 Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2022;; H.R. 6662 EVs for All Act; H.R. 6759 Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act of 2022; H.R. 7267 Cabin Air Safety Act of 2022; S 3944 Cabin Air Safety Act of 2022; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; S.2476 - Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act of 2021; H.R.384 - Bicycle Commuter Act of 2021; H.R.1019 - E-BIKE Act; H.R.4966 - Healthier and Greener Schools Act of 2021; H.R.5781 - National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act; Public Health Air Quality Act
2022 · second_quarter · Transportation
S. 1012, To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from prohibiting the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R. 501; Climate Smart Ports Act - bill in its entirety; S. 216; Climate Smart Ports Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1953; Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Sec. 1108; S. 2016; Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021 - Title I, Sec. C, Title II; H.R. 3684; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4550; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S. 3045; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S. 2605; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4549, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S. 799; SCALE Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2377; Energy Infrastructure Act - Title II, Subtitle B, Sec. 3103; H.R. 4502; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - Division G, Title I, Sec. 150, Sec. 151, Sec. 152, Sec. 153, Sec. 184 S.Con.Res.14; A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031. - bill in its entirety; H.R.5479; To establish the Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R. 5304; Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4996; Ocean Shipping Reform Act - bill in its entirety; S. 3580; Ocean Shipping Reform Act - bill in its entirety; S. 3252; STOPtheGRINCHAct - bill in its entirety; HR. 6028; STOPtheGRINCHAct - bill in its entirety; S. 3268; The Improving Memphis Supply Chain Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6119; Further Extending Government Funding Act - bill in its entirety; S. 3262; FREIGHT Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2962; COMPETES Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6617; Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4521; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 H.R. 2471; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R.1335; FREEZER Trucks Act - bill in its entirety; S. 432; FREEZER Trucks Act - bill in its entirety; Ports Offering Real Time Statistics Act - bill in its entirety; Customs Modernization Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; H.R.3110; PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act - bill in its entirety; S.1658; PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act - bill in its entirety; S.4217; Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 8294; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - Sec. 150, Sec. 151, Sec. 152, Sec. 153, Sec. 154, Sec. 155, Sec. 156, Sec. 157, Sec. 184, Sec. 407; FY '23 Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations; Issues related to the supply chains & rail service; Issues related to supply chain data initiatives; Issues related to transportation user fees and the highway trust fund; Issues related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding and implementation; Issues related to truck size and weight; Issues related to vehicle miles travelled fees for commercial motor vehicles; Issues related to National Mediation Board nominations; Issues related to the future of AV Technology; Issues related to Advisory Council on Historic Preservation nominations; Issues related to the proper classification of suicides and trespassing deaths; Issues related to the bonding of infrastructure projects; Issues related to container excess dwell fees; Issues related to National Transportation Safety Board re-nominations; Issues related to mechanical worker drug testing; Issues related to funding mega-transportation projects.
2022 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 1812 - To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to streamline the environmental review process for major projects, and for other purposes HR 2515 - The Builder Act HR 1512 - Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's Future Act (The CLEAN Future Act) S. 216 - Climate Smart Ports Act National Environmental Policy Act Issues related to climate change Issues related to the Waters of the United States Issues related to fossil fuels
Client expense: $843,192 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislation regarding port environmental issues including port electrification, emissions and green energy; CLEAN Future Act (H.R. 1512); LIFT America Act (H.R. 1848), Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Act (H.R. 4440); Climate Smart Ports Act (H.R. 501/S. 216).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, ocean exploration and mapping, climate change, marine debris, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, NOAA, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA. Marine Wildlife, Fisheries H.R. 59 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.404/S.273 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 628 - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 4696 - To reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 5770 - To improve the management of forage fish. H.R. 5973 - To reauthorize the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990, and for other purposes. H.R. 6180 - To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to encourage elimination of lionfish from United States waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for tags authorizing fishing for certain species in addition to the number of such species otherwise authorized to be taken by such individuals, and for other purposes H.R.5770 - To improve the management of forage fish. H.R.6180- To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to encourage elimination of lionfish from United States waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for tags authorizing fishing for certain species in addition to the number of such species otherwise authorized to be taken by such individuals, and for other purposes Ocean Acidification/Water Quality H.R.74 - Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act H.R.160 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 H.R.565/S.66 - South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021 H.R.1447 - COAST Research Act of 2021 H.R.1954 - To amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes. H.R.2155 - To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanobacteria from flood risk management projects, and for other purposes. H.R.2158 - To require the Corps of Engineers to prohibit certain discharges of water at Lake Okeechobee, and for other purposes. H.R.2533 - To provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments. H.R. 4381 - To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes. H.R. 4597 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under a State water pollution control revolving fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 4677 - To direct restoration and protection of the New York-New Jersey watersheds and estuaries hydrologically connected to New York-New Jersey Harbor, and for other purposes. H.R. 4729 - To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to allow the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and other agencies to provide grants, assistance, studies, Federal coordination, and essential restoration and protection of the Mississippi River Corridor for the purpose of sustaining critical environmental services and the major U.S. economies that depend on them and for other purposes H.R. 5504 - To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program, and for other purposes. H.R. 5849 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the definition of navigable waters, and for other purposes. H.R. 5958 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the civil and criminal penalties for oil spills, and for other purposes. H.R. 5987 - To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act with respect to the PFAS data call, and for other purposes. H.R.5973/S.3069 - To reauthorize the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990, and for other purposes. H.R.6765- To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 with respect to the application of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule to certain farms, and for other purposes. H.R.7206- To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster, and for other purposes. Climate Change H.R.501/S.216 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R.660 - Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act of 2021 H.R. 862 - Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021 H.R.1415 - Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act H.R.1512 - The CLEAN Future Act H.R.2021/S.872 - Environmental Justice for All Act H.R.4235 - To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award grants to certain entities for purposes of carrying out climate-resilient living shoreline projects that protect coastal communities, and for other purposes H.R. 5707 - To provide for a moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida until 2032, and for other purposes. H.R. 5965 - To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot program to enter into contracts for payment of costs associated with using eligible hydrogen, and for other purposes. H.R.6654/S.3621- A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish to establish a National Climate Adaptation Science Center and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers to respond to the effects of extreme weather events and climate trends, and for other purposes. H.R.6492- To establish a climate resilience workforce, and for other purposes. S. 3156 - A bill to require Federal agencies to maintain plans for responding to, mitigating, and adapting to climate change, and for other purposes. S.2613- A bill to provide for climate change planning, mitigation, adaptation, and resilience in the United States Territories and Freely Associated States, and for other purposes. S.2836 - A bill to improve revegetation and carbon sequestration activities in the United States, and for other purposes. Ocean Data S.140 - BLUE GLOBE Act S. 381 - National Ocean Exploration Act Marine Debris H.R.587 - Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II H.R.2238/S.984 - Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act H.R. 5306 - To direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other purposes. H.R. 5306 - To direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other purposes. S.3956-A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to improve the effectiveness of education and outreach on "Do Not Flush" labeling, and to require the Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Administrator, to issue regulations requiring certain products to have "Do Not Flush" labeling, and for other purposes. S.3743- A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes. Other H.R.2750/S. 3245 - To establish an Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon, and for other purposes. H.R.3160 - To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force and a working waterfronts grant program, and for other purposes. H.R.6705/S.3624- To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. H.R.5896- To incentivize innovative transportation corridors to reduce carbon and GHG emissions, to provide a tax structure that allows for certain investments in public transportation systems, and to enable the fossil fuel workforce to transition to sustainable work sectors. S.3245 - A bill to establish the Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon, and for other purposes
2022 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 1812 - To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to streamline the environmental review process for major projects, and for other purposes HR 2515 - The Builder Act HR 1512 - Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's Future Act (The CLEAN Future Act) S. 216 - Climate Smart Ports Act National Environmental Policy Act Issues related to climate change Issues related to the Waters of the United States Issues related to fossil fuels
Client expense: $1,078,263 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 1812 - To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to streamline the environmental review process for major projects, and for other purposes HR 2515 - The Builder Act HR 1512 - Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's Future Act (The CLEAN Future Act) S. 216 - Climate Smart Ports Act National Environmental Policy Act Issues related to climate change Issues related to the Waters of the United States Issues related to fossil fuels
Client expense: $1,078,263 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
USACE studies. Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260). American Rescue Plan, (H.R. 1319 - P.L 117-2). Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021 (S.216). CLEAN Future Act (H.R. 151). Surface Transportation Investment Act (S.2016). Issues related to Coast Guard base expansion. Issues related to port congestion. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376). FREIGHT Act (S.3262). National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (P.L. 117-81). Ocean Shipping Reform Act (H.R.4996/S.3580). America COMPETES Act (H.R.4521). U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S.1260). Issues related to Marine Highways. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (H.R.6885). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, (P.L. 117-103).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2022 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget; H.R.4502 House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.4372 House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.4550 House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S.3062 Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S.3034 Senate Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S.3045 Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.501 Climate Smart Ports Act; H.R.512 Green Bus Act of 2021; H.R.516 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; H.R.848 GREEN Act of 2021; H.R.957 Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act; H.R.1221 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.1344 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; H.R.1512 To build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, and for other purposes; H.R.2307 To create a Carbon Dividend Trust Fund for the American people in order to encourage market-driven innovation of clean energy technologies and market efficiencies which will reduce harmful pollution and leave a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous nation for future generations; S.101 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; S.216 Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021; S.506 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; S.507 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; S.975 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property; S.985 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide direct payments of the renewable electricity production credit, the energy credit, and the carbon oxide sequestration credit; H.R.2721 Clean Commute for Kids Act; S.1271 Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021; S.1345 Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R.3271 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act; S.1702 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021; S.1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021; S.2085 Save Our Future Act; S.1298 Clean Energy for America Act; H.R.3959 American Renewable Energy Act of 2021; H.R.5089 Next Generation Fuels Act;; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; S.645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act; H.R.1915 Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act; Environmental Justice Legacy Pollution Clean Up Act; Outdoors for All Act; Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act; S.1076 REGROW Act; H.R.6050 Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act; S.196 Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; Technology Assessment for Air Quality Management Act of 2022; H.R.2471 FY22 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R.6546 Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2022; H.R.6617 Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act; H.R. 6662 EVs for All Act; H.R. 6759 Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act of 2022; H.R. 7267 Cabin Air Safety Act of 2022; S 3944 Cabin Air Safety Act of 2022; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills
2022 · first_quarter · Transportation
S. 1012, To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from prohibiting the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R. 501; Climate Smart Ports Act - bill in its entirety; S. 216; Climate Smart Ports Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1953; Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Sec. 1108; S. 2016; Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021 - Title I, Sec. C, Title II; H.R. 3684; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4550; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S. 3045; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S. 2605; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4549, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S. 799; SCALE Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2377; Energy Infrastructure Act - Title II, Subtitle B, Sec. 3103; H.R. 4502; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - Division G, Title I, Sec. 150, Sec. 151, Sec. 152, Sec. 153, Sec. 184 S.Con.Res.14; A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031. - bill in its entirety; H.R.5479; To establish the Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R. 5304; Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4996; Ocean Shipping Reform Act - bill in its entirety; S. 3580; Ocean Shipping Reform Act - bill in its entirety; S. 3252; STOPtheGRINCHAct - bill in its entirety; HR. 6028; STOPtheGRINCHAct - bill in its entirety; S. 3268; The Improving Memphis Supply Chain Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6119; Further Extending Government Funding Act - bill in its entirety; S. 3262; FREIGHT Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2962; COMPETES Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6617; Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4521; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 H.R. 2471; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R.1335; FREEZER Trucks Act - bill in its entirety; S. 432; FREEZER Trucks Act - bill in its entirety; Ports Offering Real Time Statistics Act - bill in its entirety; Customs Modernization Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; FY '23 Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY '23 House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations; Issues related to supply chain performance; Issues related to transportation user fees and the highway trust fund; Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization and infrastructure; Issues related to truck size and weight; Issues related to vehicle miles travelled fees for commercial motor vehicles; Issues related to National Mediation Board nominations; Issues related to the future of AV Technology; Issues related to Advisory Council on Historic Preservation nominations; Issues related to the proper classification of suicides and trespassing deaths; Issues related to the bonding of infrastructure projects; Issues related to container excess dwell fees; Issues related to National Transportation Safety Board re-nominations; Issues related to mechanical worker drug testing; Issues related to funding mega-transportation projects.
2022 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislation regarding port environmental issues including port electrification, emissions and green energy; CLEAN Future Act (H.R. 1512); LIFT America Act (H.R. 1848), Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Act (H.R. 4440); Climate Smart Ports Act (H.R. 501/S. 216) and related provisions included in the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
The Climate Smart Ports Act, H.R. 501/S. 216, would create a new port emissions reduction grant program. The Climate Action Planning at Ports Act, H.R. 862, would create a grant program to incentivize ports to create and implement climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. The LIFT America Act, H.R.1848, would create a new grant program to fund electrification of port infrastructure and power.
Client expense: $365,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, ocean exploration and mapping, climate change, marine debris, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, NOAA, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA. Marine Wildlife, Fisheries H.R. 59 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.404/S.273 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 628 - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 4696 - To reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 5770 - To improve the management of forage fish. H.R. 5973 - To reauthorize the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990, and for other purposes. H.R. 6180 - To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to encourage elimination of lionfish from United States waters by allowing individuals to exchange lionfish for tags authorizing fishing for certain species in addition to the number of such species otherwise authorized to be taken by such individuals, and for other purposes Ocean Acidification/Water Quality H.R.74 - Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act H.R.160 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 H.R.565/S.66 - South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021 H.R.1447 - COAST Research Act of 2021 H.R.1954 - To amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes. H.R.2155 - To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanobacteria from flood risk management projects, and for other purposes. H.R.2158 - To require the Corps of Engineers to prohibit certain discharges of water at Lake Okeechobee, and for other purposes. H.R.2533 - To provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments. H.R. 4381 - To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes. H.R. 4597 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under a State water pollution control revolving fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 4677 - To direct restoration and protection of the New York-New Jersey watersheds and estuaries hydrologically connected to New York-New Jersey Harbor, and for other purposes. H.R. 4729 - To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to allow the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and other agencies to provide grants, assistance, studies, Federal coordination, and essential restoration and protection of the Mississippi River Corridor for the purpose of sustaining critical environmental services and the major U.S. economies that depend on them and for other purposes H.R. 5504 - To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program, and for other purposes. H.R. 5849 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the definition of navigable waters, and for other purposes. H.R. 5958 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the civil and criminal penalties for oil spills, and for other purposes. H.R. 5987 - To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act with respect to the PFAS data call, and for other purposes. Climate Change H.R.501/S.216 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R.660 - Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act of 2021 H.R. 862 - Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021 H.R.1415 - Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act H.R.1512 - The CLEAN Future Act H.R.2021/S.872 - Environmental Justice for All Act H.R.4235 - To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award grants to certain entities for purposes of carrying out climate-resilient living shoreline projects that protect coastal communities, and for other purposes H.R. 5707 - To provide for a moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida until 2032, and for other purposes. H.R. 5965 - To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot program to enter into contracts for payment of costs associated with using eligible hydrogen, and for other purposes. S. 3156 - A bill to require Federal agencies to maintain plans for responding to, mitigating, and adapting to climate change, and for other purposes. Ocean Data S.140 - BLUE GLOBE Act S. 381 - National Ocean Exploration Act Marine Debris H.R.587 - Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II H.R.2238/S.984 - Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act H.R. 5306 - To direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other purposes. H.R. 5306 - To direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other purposes. Other H.R.2750/S. 3245 - To establish an Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon, and for other purposes. H.R.3160 - To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force and a working waterfronts grant program, and for other purposes.
2021 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget; H.R.4502 House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.4372 House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.4550 House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S.3062 Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S.3034 Senate Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S.3045 Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.501 Climate Smart Ports Act; H.R.512 Green Bus Act of 2021; H.R.516 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; H.R.848 GREEN Act of 2021; H.R.957 Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act; H.R.1221 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.1344 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; H.R.1512 To build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, and for other purposes; H.R.2307 To create a Carbon Dividend Trust Fund for the American people in order to encourage market-driven innovation of clean energy technologies and market efficiencies which will reduce harmful pollution and leave a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous nation for future generations; S.101 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; S.216 Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021; S.506 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; S.507 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; S.975 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property; S.985 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide direct payments of the renewable electricity production credit, the energy credit, and the carbon oxide sequestration credit; H.R.2721 Clean Commute for Kids Act; S.1271 Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021; S.1345 Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R.3271 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act; S.1702 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021; S.1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021; S.2085 Save Our Future Act; S.1298 Clean Energy for America Act; H.R.3959 American Renewable Energy Act of 2021; H.R.5089 Next Generation Fuels Act; H.R.3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; S.645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act; H.R.1915 Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act; Environmental Justice Legacy Pollution Clean Up Act; Outdoors for All Act; Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act; S.1076 REGROW Act; H.R.6050 Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act; S.196 Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; Technology Assessment for Air Quality Management Act of 2022
2021 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 1012, To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from prohibiting the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R. 501; Climate Smart Ports Act - bill in its entirety; S. 216; Climate Smart Ports Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1953; Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Sec. 1108; S. 2016; Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021 - Title I, Sec. C, Title II; H.R. 3684; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4550; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S. 3045; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S. 2605; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4549, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S. 799; SCALE Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2377; Energy Infrastructure Act - Title II, Subtitle B, Sec. 3103; H.R. 4502; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - Division G, Title I, Sec. 150, Sec. 151, Sec. 152, Sec. 153, Sec. 184 S.Con.Res.14; A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031. - bill in its entirety; H.R.5479; To establish the Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R. 5304; Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4996; Ocean Shipping Reform Act - bill in its entirety; S. 3252; STOPtheGRINCHAct - bill in its entirety; HR. 6028; STOPtheGRINCHAct - bill in its entirety; S. 3268; The Improving Memphis Supply Chain Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6119; Further Extending Government Funding Act - bill in its entirety; Ports Offering Real Time Statistics Act - bill in its entirety; Customs Modernization Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; FREEZER Trucks Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to supply chain performance; Issues related to transportation user fees and the highway trust fund; Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization and infrastructure; Issues related to truck size and weight; Issues related to vehicle miles travelled fees for commercial motor vehicles; Issues related to National Mediation Board nominations; Issues related to the future of AV Technology; Issues related to Advisory Council on Historic Preservation nominations; Issues related to the proper classification of suicides and trespassing deaths; Issues related to the bonding of infrastructure projects; Issues related to container excess dwell fees; Issues related to funding mega-transportation projects.
2021 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
USACE studies. Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260). American Rescue Plan, (H.R. 1319 - P.L 117-2). Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021 (S.216). CLEAN Future Act (H.R. 151). Surface Transportation Investment Act (S.2016). Issues related to Coast Guard base expansion. Issues related to port congestion. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376). FREIGHT Act (S.3262). National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (P.L. 117-81).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2021 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
The Climate Smart Ports Act, H.R. 501/S. 216, would create a new port emissions reduction grant program. The Climate Action Planning at Ports Act, H.R. 862, would create a grant program to incentivize ports to create and implement climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. The LIFT America Act, H.R.1848, would create a new grant program to fund electrification of port infrastructure and power.
Client expense: $365,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 96/H.R. 604 - Reopen and Rebuild Americas Schools Act H.R. 501/S. 216 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R. 862- Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021 S. 2660: Get Toxic Substances Out of Schools Act of 2021 Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE1&2) Vehicle Rules and replacement H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act Chemical Disaster Rule Methane Emissions Standards
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
The budget reconciliation bill, referred to as the Build Back Better Act, contains significant funding for a new port electrification grant program to help ports purchase electric cargo handling equipment. We held a meeting and are forming a collaborative working relationship with ARPA-E, within the Department of Energy, to discuss zero emission fuels that may be used in the future to power ocean going vessels. The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant program is slated to receive funding in the budget reconciliation bill, which would allow ports to replace diesel-powered machines with electric models. The Climate Smart Ports Act, H.R. 501/S. 216, would create a new port emissions reduction grant program. The Climate Action Planning at Ports Act, H.R. 862, would create a grant program to incentivize ports to create and implement climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. The LIFT America Act, H.R.1848, would create a new grant program to fund electrification of port infrastructure and power.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2021 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 1812 - To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to streamline the environmental review process for major projects, and for other purposes HR 2515 - The Builder Act HR 1512 - Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's Future Act (The CLEAN Future Act) S. 216 - Climate Smart Ports Act National Environmental Policy Act Issues related to climate change Issues related to the Waters of the United States
Client expense: $936,169 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2021 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislation regarding port environmental issues including port electrification, emissions and green energy; CLEAN Future Act (HR1512); LIFT America Act (HR1848), Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Act (HR 4440); Climate Smart Ports Act (HR 501/S 216) and related provisions included in HR 5376.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, ocean exploration and mapping, climate change, marine debris, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, NOAA, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA. Marine Wildlife, Fisheries H.R. 59 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.404/S.273 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 628 - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 4696 - To reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and for other purposes. Ocean Acidification/Water Quality H.R.74 - Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act H.R.160 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 H.R.565/S.66 - South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021 H.R.1447 - COAST Research Act of 2021 H.R.1954 - To amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes. H.R.2155 - To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanobacteria from flood risk management projects, and for other purposes. H.R.2158 - To require the Corps of Engineers to prohibit certain discharges of water at Lake Okeechobee, and for other purposes. H.R.2533 - To provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments. H.R. 4381 - To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes. H.R. 4597 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under a State water pollution control revolving fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 4677 - To direct restoration and protection of the New York-New Jersey watersheds and estuaries hydrologically connected to New York-New Jersey Harbor, and for other purposes. H.R. 4729 - To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to allow the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and other agencies to provide grants, assistance, studies, Federal coordination, and essential restoration and protection of the Mississippi River Corridor for the purpose of sustaining critical environmental services and the major U.S. economies that depend on them and for other purposes Climate Change H.R.501/S.216 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R.660 - Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act of 2021 H.R. 862 - Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021 H.R.1415 - Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act H.R.1512 - The CLEAN Future Act H.R.2021/S.872 - Environmental Justice for All Act H.R.4235 - To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award grants to certain entities for purposes of carrying out climate-resilient living shoreline projects that protect coastal communities, and for other purposes Ocean Data S.140 - BLUE GLOBE Act S. 381 - National Ocean Exploration Act Marine Debris H.R.587 - Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II H.R.2238/S.984 - Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act H.R. 5306 - To direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other purposes. Other H.R.2750 - To establish an Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon, and for other purposes. H.R.3160 - To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force and a working waterfronts grant program, and for other purposes.
2021 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, ocean exploration and mapping, climate change, marine debris, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, NOAA, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA. Marine Wildlife, Fisheries H.R. 59 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.404/S.273 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 628 - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 4696 - To reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and for other purposes. Ocean Acidification/Water Quality H.R.74 - Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act H.R.160 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 H.R.565/S.66 - South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021 H.R.1447 - COAST Research Act of 2021 H.R.1954 - To amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes. H.R.2155 - To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanobacteria from flood risk management projects, and for other purposes. H.R.2158 - To require the Corps of Engineers to prohibit certain discharges of water at Lake Okeechobee, and for other purposes. H.R.2533 - To provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments. H.R. 4381 - To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes. H.R. 4597 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under a State water pollution control revolving fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 4677 - To direct restoration and protection of the New York-New Jersey watersheds and estuaries hydrologically connected to New York-New Jersey Harbor, and for other purposes. H.R. 4729 - To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to allow the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and other agencies to provide grants, assistance, studies, Federal coordination, and essential restoration and protection of the Mississippi River Corridor for the purpose of sustaining critical environmental services and the major U.S. economies that depend on them and for other purposes Climate Change H.R.501/S.216 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R.660 - Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act of 2021 H.R. 862 - Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021 H.R.1415 - Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act H.R.1512 - The CLEAN Future Act H.R.2021/S.872 - Environmental Justice for All Act H.R.4235 - To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award grants to certain entities for purposes of carrying out climate-resilient living shoreline projects that protect coastal communities, and for other purposes Ocean Data S.140 - BLUE GLOBE Act S. 381 - National Ocean Exploration Act Marine Debris H.R.587 - Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II H.R.2238/S.984 - Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act H.R. 5306 - To direct the Secretary of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing, and for other purposes. Other H.R.2750 - To establish an Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon, and for other purposes. H.R.3160 - To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force and a working waterfronts grant program, and for other purposes.
2021 · third_quarter · Transportation
S.545, Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1012, To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from prohibiting the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R. 501; Climate Smart Ports Act - bill in its entirety; S. 216; Climate Smart Ports Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1953; Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Sec. 1108; S. 2016; Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021 - Title I, Sec. C, Title II; H.R. 3684; Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act Energy Infrastructure Act - bill in its entirety; FREEZER Trucks Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4550; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S. 2605; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4549, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S. 799; SCALE Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2377; Energy Infrastructure Act - Title II, Subtitle B, Sec. 3103; H.R. 4502; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 - Division G, Title I, Sec. 150, Sec. 151, Sec. 152, Sec. 153, Sec. 184 S.Con.Res.14; A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031. - bill in its entirety; H.R.5479; To establish the Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R. 5304; Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4996; Ocean Shipping Reform Act FY '22 Senate THUD Appropriations; Issues related to supply chain performance; Issues related to transportation user fees and the highway trust fund; Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization and infrastructure; Issues related to truck size and weight; Issues related to vehicle miles travelled fees for commercial motor vehicles; Issues related to National Mediation Board nominations; Issues related to the future of AV Technology; Issues related to Advisory Council on Historic Preservation nominations; Issues related to the bonding of infrastructure projects; Issues related to funding mega-transportation projects.
2021 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 1812 - To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to streamline the environmental review process for major projects, and for other purposes HR 2515 - The Builder Act HR 1512 - Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's Future Act (The CLEAN Future Act) S. 216 - Climate Smart Ports Act Issues related to climate change Issues related to the Waters of the United States
Client expense: $930,599 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2021 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget; H.R.4502 House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.4372 House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.4550 House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Senate Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.501 Climate Smart Ports Act; H.R.512 Green Bus Act of 2021; H.R.516 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; H.R.848 GREEN Act of 2021; H.R.957 Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act; H.R.1221 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.1344 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; H.R.1512 To build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, and for other purposes; H.R.2307 To create a Carbon Dividend Trust Fund for the American people in order to encourage market-driven innovation of clean energy technologies and market efficiencies which will reduce harmful pollution and leave a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous nation for future generations; S.101 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021;; S.216 Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021; S.506 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; S.507 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; S.975 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property; S.985 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide direct payments of the renewable electricity production credit, the energy credit, and the carbon oxide sequestration credit; H.R. 2721 Clean Commute for Kids Act; S.1271 Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021; S.1345 Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R. 3271 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act; S.1702 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021; S.1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021; S.2085 Save Our Future Act; S.1298 Clean Energy for America Act; H.R. 3959 American Renewable Energy Act of 2021; H.R. 5089 Next Generation Fuels Act; H.R.3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; S.645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act; H.R.1915 Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act; Environmental Justice Legacy Pollution Clean Up Act; Outdoors for All Act; Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act; S.1076 REGROW Act
2021 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Implementation of multiple provisions related to harbor maintenance and dredging in WRRDA 2014 (P.L. 113-121). Water Resources Development Act (P.L. 116-260) implementation. FY22 House Energy and Water Appropriations (H.R.7613). FY22 Senate Energy and Water Appropriations. Climate Smart Ports Act (S.216). Climate Smart Ports Act (H.R.501). CLEAN Future Act (H.R.1512). Issues related to maritime fees. INVEST in America Act/Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2021 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
USACE studies. Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260). American Rescue Plan, (H.R. 1319 - P.L 117-2). Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021 (S.216). CLEAN Future Act (H.R. 151). Surface Transportation Investment Act (S.2016). Issues related to Coast Guard base expansion. Issues related to port congestion. INVEST in America Act/Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2021 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislation regarding port environmental issues including port electrification, emissions and green energy; CLEAN Future Act (HR1512); LIFT America Act (HR1848), Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Act (HR 4440); Climate Smart Ports Act (HR 501/S 216).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
The budget reconciliation bill, referred to as the Build Back Better Act, contains significant funding for a new port electrification grant program to help ports purchase electric cargo handling equipment. We held a meeting and are forming a collaborative working relationship with ARPA-E, within the Department of Energy, to discuss zero emission fuels that may be used in the future to power ocean going vessels. The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant program is slated to receive funding in the budget reconciliation bill, which would allow ports to replace diesel-powered machines with electric models. The Climate Smart Ports Act, H.R. 501/S. 216, would create a new port emissions reduction grant program. The Climate Action Planning at Ports Act, H.R. 862, would create a grant program to incentivize ports to create and implement climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. The LIFT America Act, H.R.1848, would create a new grant program to fund electrification of port infrastructure and power.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2021 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 96/H.R. 604 - Reopen and Rebuild Americas Schools Act S. 874/H.R. 2038 - Build GREEN Act H.R. 1848 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America (LIFT) Act S. 914 -The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R.1915- Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 H.R. 3267 - Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2021 H.R. 3293 - Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021 S. 2414 - REVIVE the CCC Act S.1244- Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act of 2021 H.R. 501/S. 216 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R. 862- Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021 S. 2660: Get Toxic Substances Out of Schools Act of 2021 Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE1&2) Vehicle Rules and replacement Chemical Disaster Rule Methane Emissions Standards
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2021 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, harmful algal blooms, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, ocean exploration and mapping, climate change, marine debris, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, NOAA, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA. Marine Wildlife, Fisheries H.R. 59 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.404/S.273 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 628 - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 Ocean Acidification/Water Quality H.R.74 - Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act H.R.160 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 H.R.565/S.66 - South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021 H.R.1447 - COAST Research Act of 2021 H.R.1954 - To amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes. H.R.2155 - To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanobacteria from flood risk management projects, and for other purposes. H.R.2158 - To require the Corps of Engineers to prohibit certain discharges of water at Lake Okeechobee, and for other purposes. H.R.2533 - To provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments. Climate Change H.R.501/S.216 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R.660 - Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act of 2021 H.R. 862 - Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021 H.R.1415 - Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act H.R.1512 - The CLEAN Future Act H.R.2021/S.872 - Environmental Justice for All Act H.R.4235 - To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award grants to certain entities for purposes of carrying out climate-resilient living shoreline projects that protect coastal communities, and for other purposes Ocean Data S.140 - BLUE GLOBE Act S. 381 - National Ocean Exploration Act Marine Debris H.R.587 - Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II H.R.2238/S.984 - Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act Other H.R.2750 - To establish an Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon, and for other purposes. H.R.3160 - To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a Working Waterfront Task Force and a working waterfronts grant program, and for other purposes.
2021 · second_quarter · Transportation
S.545, Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1012, To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from prohibiting the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R. 501; Climate Smart Ports Act - bill in its entirety; S. 216;Climate Smart Ports Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1953; Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Sec. 1108; S. 2016; Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021 - Title I, Sec. C, Title II; H.R. 3684; Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act Energy Infrastructure Act - bill in its entirety; FREEZER Trucks Act - bill in its entirety; FY '22 Senate THUD Appropriations; FY '22 House THUD Appropriations; FY '22 Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations; FY '22 House Energy and Water Development Appropriations; Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization and infrastructure; Issues related to truck size and weight; Issues related to Section 106 historic preservation reviews; Issues related to the proper classification of suicides and trespassing deaths; Issues related to grade crossing funding; Issues related to vehicle miles travelled fees for commercial motor vehicles; Issues Related to National Mediation Board nominations; Issues related to the future of AV Technology; Issues related to funding mega-transportation projects.
Client expense: $1,178,964 · Firm income: Not reported
2021 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.4372 House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Senate Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill;; H.R.501 Climate Smart Ports Act; H.R.512 Green Bus Act of 2021; H.R.516 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; H.R.848 GREEN Act of 2021; H.R.957 Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act; H.R.1221 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.1344 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; H.R.1512 To build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, and for other purposes; H.R.2307 To create a Carbon Dividend Trust Fund for the American people in order to encourage market-driven innovation of clean energy technologies and market efficiencies which will reduce harmful pollution and leave a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous nation for future generations; S.101 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; S.196 Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S.216 Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021; S.506 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; S.507 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; S.975 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property; S.985 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide direct payments of the renewable electricity production credit, the energy credit, and the carbon oxide sequestration credit; H.R.3684 INVEST in America Act; H.R. 2721 Clean Commute for Kids Act; S.1271 Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021; S.1345 Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R. 3271 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act; S.1702 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021; S.1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021; S.2085 Save Our Future Act; S.1298 Clean Energy for America Act
2021 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 1812 - To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to streamline the environmental review process for major projects, and for other purposes HR 2515 - The Builder Act HR 1512 - Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's Future Act (The CLEAN Future Act) S. 216 - Climate Smart Ports Act Issues related to climate change Issues related to the Waters of the United States
Client expense: $842,021 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2021 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
The Climate Smart Ports Act, H.R. 501/S. 216, would create a new port emissions reduction grant program. The Climate Action Planning at Ports Act, H.R. 862, would create a grant program to incentivize ports to create and implement climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. The LIFT America Act, H.R.1848, would create a new grant program to fund electrification of port infrastructure and power.
Client expense: $365,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2021 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Implementation of multiple provisions related to harbor maintenance and dredging in WRRDA 2014 (P.L. 113-121). Water Resources Development Act (P.L. 116-260) implementation. FY22 Presidents Budget Request. FY22 House Energy and Water Appropriations (H.R.7613). FY22 Senate Energy and Water Appropriations. Climate Smart Ports Act (S.216). Climate Smart Ports Act (H.R.501). CLEAN Future Act (H.R.1512).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2021 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
USACE studies. Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260). American Rescue Plan, (H.R. 1319 - P.L 117-2). Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021 (S.216). CLEAN Future Act (H.R. 151). INVEST in America Act (H.R.3684). Surface Transportation Investment Act (S.2016). Issues related to Coast Guard base expansion.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 96/H.R. 604 - Reopen and Rebuild Americas Schools Act S. 874/H.R. 2038 - Build GREEN Act H.R. 1848 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America (LIFT) Act S. 914 -The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R.1915- Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 H.R. 3267 - Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2021 H.R. 3293 - Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021 S. ____ - Civilian Conservation Corps bill (Sen. Casey - not yet introduced) S.1244- Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act of 2021 H.R. 501/S. 216 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R. 862- Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021 S. ___ : To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize healthy high-performance schools, and for other purposes. (Sen. Markey - not yet introduced) American Jobs Plan Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE1&2) Vehicle Rules and replacement Chemical Disaster Rule Methane Emissions Standards Lead and Copper Rule
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2021 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 96/H.R. 604 - Reopen and Rebuild Americas Schools Act S. 874/H.R. 2038 - Build GREEN Act H.R. 1848 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America (LIFT) Act S. 914 -The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R.1915- Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 H.R. 3267 - Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2021 H.R. 3293 - Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021 S. ____ - Civilian Conservation Corps bill (Sen. Casey - not yet introduced) S.1244- Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act of 2021 H.R. 501/S. 216 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R. 862- Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021 S. ___ : To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize healthy high-performance schools, and for other purposes. (Sen. Markey - not yet introduced) American Jobs Plan Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE1&2) Vehicle Rules and replacement Chemical Disaster Rule Methane Emissions Standards Lead and Copper Rule
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2021 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
USACE studies. Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260). American Rescue Plan, (H.R. 1319 - P.L 117-2). Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021 (S.216). CLEAN Future Act (H.R. 151).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, harmful algal blooms, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, ocean exploration and mapping, climate change, marine debris, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA. Marine Wildlife, Fisheries H.R. 59 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act H.R.404/S.273 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 628 - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 Ocean Acidification/Water Quality H.R.74 - Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act H.R.160 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 H.R.565/S.66 - South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021 H.R.1447 - COAST Research Act of 2021 H.R.1954 - To amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes. H.R.2155 - To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanobacteria from flood risk management projects, and for other purposes. H.R.2158 - To require the Corps of Engineers to prohibit certain discharges of water at Lake Okeechobee, and for other purposes. Climate Change H.R.501/S.216 - Climate Smart Ports Act H.R.660 - Shovel-Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act of 2021 H.R. 862 - Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021 H.R.1415 - Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act H.R.1512 - The CLEAN Future Act H.R.2021/S.872 - Environmental Justice for All Act Ocean Data S.140 - BLUE GLOBE Act S. 381 - National Ocean Exploration Act Marine Debris H.R.587 - Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II H.R.2238/S.984 - Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act
| Democratic |
| NY |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
Client expense: $1,162,568 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $285,538 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Client expense: $1,215,009 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $200,876 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Client expense: $1,246,562 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $189,190 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), White House Office
Client expense: $1,174,560 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $249,981 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Client expense: $249,981 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Client expense: $1,315,259 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $260,316 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), White House Office
Client expense: $176,770 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)