Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act

- Legislative relief from the requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act, including S. 2818, the Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act, H.R. 4733, the Tribal Tourism Sovereignty Act, and S. 3683, the Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

HR 1819/S 707: Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 S 576: Great lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021 S 2818 - Cruising for Alaska Workforce Act HR 6728 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act HR 6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 HR 6866 - Safer Seas Act HR 7900 - Defense Authorizations Act for FY'23 HR 8243 - American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022 HR 8294 - Department of Transportation Appropriations for FY'23 H. Con. Res 92 - to waive certain cargo preference shipping requirements S. Con Res 38 - to waive certain cargo preference shipping requirements

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S.4802 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 S.4543 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 S.4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 S.2818 - Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act S.3683 - Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act Cruise and other tourism industry issues related to COVID-19; H.R. 6865, The Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022; Monitored status of CDC's No Sail Order (NSO), Conditional Sailing Order (CSO), as well as other agency policies impacting the cruise line industry. Issues related to the cruise industry, including recommencement of sailing. Issues related to the representation of Plaintiffs in maritime cases as related to the Jones Act and arbitration. Provisions impacting maritime employment, Jones Act and Seafarer Court Access.

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

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

S.4802 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 S.4543 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 S.4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 S.2818 - Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act S.3683 - Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act Cruise and other tourism industry issues related to COVID-19; H.R. 6865, The Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022; Monitored status of CDC's No Sail Order (NSO), Conditional Sailing Order (CSO), as well as other agency policies impacting the cruise line industry. Issues related to the cruise industry, including recommencement of sailing. Issues related to the representation of Plaintiffs in maritime cases as related to the Jones Act and arbitration. Provisions impacting maritime employment, Jones Act and Seafarer Court Access.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

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

- Issues related to the cruise industry, including COVID-19 related assistance for communities, ports and businesses; health and safety protocols; and implementation of local port authority agreements for large vessels. - Legislative relief from the requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act, including S. 2818, the Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act, H.R. 4733, the Tribal Tourism Sovereignty Act, and S. 3683, the Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

- Relief funding for expenditures and revenue loss related to COVID-19. - Issues related to the cruise industry, including COVID-19 related assistance for communities, ports and businesses; health and safety protocols; and implementation of local port authority agreements for large vessels. - Legislative relief from the requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act, including S. 2818, the Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act, H.R. 4733, the Tribal Tourism Sovereignty Act, and S. 3683, the Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

HR 1819/S 707: Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 S 576: Great lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021 S 2818 - Cruising for Alaska Workforce Act HR 6728 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act HR 6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 HR 6866 - Safer Seas Act HR 7900 - Defense Authorizations Act for FY'23 HR 8243 - American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022 HR 8294 - Department of Transportation Appropriations for FY'23 H. Con. Res 92 - to waive certain cargo preference shipping requirements S. Con Res 38 - to waive certain cargo preference shipping requirements

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S.4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 S.2818 - Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act S.3683 - Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act Priorities for Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023 Cruise and other tourism industry issues related to COVID-19; H.R. 6865, The Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022; Monitored status of CDC's No Sail Order (NSO), Conditional Sailing Order (CSO), as well as other agency policies impacting the cruise line industry. Issues related to the cruise industry, including recommencement of sailing. Issues related to the representation of Plaintiffs in maritime cases as related to the Jones Act and arbitration. Provisions impacting maritime employment, Jones Act and Seafarer Court Access.

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

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

S.4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 S.2818 - Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act S.3683 - Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act Priorities for Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023 Cruise and other tourism industry issues related to COVID-19; H.R. 6865, The Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022; Monitored status of CDC's No Sail Order (NSO), Conditional Sailing Order (CSO), as well as other agency policies impacting the cruise line industry. Issues related to the cruise industry, including recommencement of sailing. Issues related to the representation of Plaintiffs in maritime cases as related to the Jones Act and arbitration. Provisions impacting maritime employment, Jones Act and Seafarer Court Access.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

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

- Relief funding for expenditures and revenue loss related to COVID-19. - Issues related to the cruise industry, including COVID-19 related assistance for communities, ports and businesses; health and safety protocols; and implementation of local port authority agreements for large vessels. - Legislative relief from the requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act, including S. 2818, the Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act, H.R. 4733, the Tribal Tourism Sovereignty Act, and S. 3683, the Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

- Issues related to the cruise industry, including COVID-19 related assistance for communities, ports and businesses; health and safety protocols; and implementation of local port authority agreements for large vessels. - Legislative relief from the requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act, including S. 2818, the Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act, H.R. 4733, the Tribal Tourism Sovereignty Act, and S. 3683, the Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

HR 298: Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act HR 299: Noncontiguous Shipping Act of 2021 HR 300: Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2021 HR 1819/S 707: Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 S 576: Great lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021 HR 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY'22 S 2818 - Cruising for Alaska Workforce Act HR 6728 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act HR 6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 HR 6866 - Safer Seas Act

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

- Issues related to the cruise industry, including COVID-19 related assistance for communities, ports and businesses; health and safety protocols; and implementation of local port authority agreements for large vessels. - Legislative relief from the requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act, including S. 2818, the Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act, H.R. 4733, the Tribal Tourism Sovereignty Act, and S. 3683, the Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act.

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

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

- Relief funding for expenditures and revenue loss related to COVID-19. - Issues related to the cruise industry, including COVID-19 related assistance for communities, ports and businesses; health and safety protocols; and implementation of local port authority agreements for large vessels. - Legislative relief from the requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act, including S. 2818, the Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act, H.R. 4733, the Tribal Tourism Sovereignty Act, and S. 3683, the Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act.

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

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

HR 104: to authorize the Maritime Administrator to use certain funds in conjunction with the WW II congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 HR 298: Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act HR 299: Noncontiguous Shipping Act of 2021 HR 300: Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2021 HR 1319: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 HR 1819/S 707: Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 S 576: Great lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021 HR 3684 - Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act HR 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY'22 HR 4502 - Omnibus Appropriations S 2818 - Cruising for Alaska Workforce Act

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

- Relief funding for expenditures and revenue loss related to COVID-19. - Issues related to the cruise industry, including COVID-19 related assistance for communities, ports and businesses; health and safety protocols; and implementation of local port authority agreements for large vessels. - Legislative relief from the requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act, including S. 2818, the Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act and H.R. 4733, the Tribal Tourism Sovereignty Act.

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

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

- Issues related to the cruise industry, including COVID-19 related assistance for communities, ports and businesses; health and safety protocols; and implementation of local port authority agreements for large vessels. - Legislative relief from the requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act, including S. 2818, the Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act and H.R. 4733, the Tribal Tourism Sovereignty Act.

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

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation. S. 2818 / No House Companion - Cruising for Alaskas Workforce Act - Discussion with staff regarding issues in Alaska that led to the introduction of the legislation. Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. No House Companion / S. 3262 - FREIGHT Act - Discussion with staff on potential impacts with the U.S.-flag fleet. No House Companion / S.3270 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill, including the Elijah Cummings Ship American Act, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 3684 / S. 1931, et. al - INVEST in America Act / Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential maritime provisions relating to cargo preference be included with the legislation. H.R. 3873 / S. 1992 - Open America's Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 4350 / S. 2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022 - Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4886 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding issues related to U.S.-flag companies that could be impacted by the legislation. H.R. 5059 / S. 363 - Make It in America Act - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 5886 / No Senate Companion - Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 5573 / No Senate Companion - Bill to prohibit vessels from idling or anchoring in Southern California Coastal Waters - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 5376 / No Senate Companion - Build Back Better Act - Discussion with staff regarding potential maritime related programs included in the legislation, and advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 5706 / No Senate Companion - Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 5964 / S. 3196 - Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 6028 / No Senate Companion - STOP the GRINCH Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, and creating a new preference program for cargoes that may become available under the Jobs Act. COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues. Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development and concerns with the effects of COVID. Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Nominations - Discussions with staff regarding timing and questions for nominees for maritime related posts within the Federal government requiring Senate confirmation. Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development, including issues regarding Customs and Border Protection guidance on OCSLA and the Jones Act in regards to off-shore wind installations. Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Issues in the Fleet - Discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding sexual harassment and sexual assault on ships in the U.S.-flag fleet, and potential legislative steps to address it. Supply Chain Issues - Discussions with staff and members about the on-going national issues with supply chains, the lack of relationship between those supply chain issues and the Jones Act and the U.S.-flag fleet in general, and potential legislative fixes to address it. Tanker Security Program Authorization - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable. Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 22/23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure the TSP is provided its first funding since authorization so the program can be fully implemented.

Issues related to the cruise industry, including recommencement of sailing Application of the Passenger Vessel Services Act S.2818 - Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2021: Issues related to coastwise laws and the outer continental shelf. H.R. 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022: Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R. 1318/S. 593 - Alaska Tourism Recovery Act - entire bill. S. 2818 - Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act - entire bill.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $250,000

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office

Promote awareness of the economic impact and contribution of Carnival Corporation to the United States in terms of travel and tourism. S.2818 - Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

HR 104: to authorize the Maritime Administrator to use certain funds in conjunction with the WW II congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 HR 298: Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act HR 299: Noncontiguous Shipping Act of 2021 HR 300: Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2021 HR 1319: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 HR 1819/S 707: Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 S 576: Great lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021 HR 3684 - Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act HR 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY'22 HR 4502 - Omnibus Appropriations S 2818 - Cruising for Alaska Workforce Act

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 628 / No Senate Companion - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts on mariners from the legislation. S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 1561 / S. 575 - Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff and members regarding the issues in the Great Lakes and advocacy in support of the legislation. S. 1994 / No House Companion - Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. S. 1998 / No House Companion - Safeguarding American Tourism Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 2696 / S.356 - Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act / TOPS Act - Discussions with staff over potential impacts on union training schools. S. 2784 / No House Companion - Bill to establish grant program for the maritime workforce - Discussions with staff over potential impacts on union training schools. S. 2818 / No House Companion - Cruising for Alaskas Workforce Act - Discussion with staff regarding issues in Alaska that led to the introduction of the legislation. Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 3684 / S. 1931, et. al - INVEST in America Act / Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential maritime provisions relating to cargo preference be included with the legislation. H.R. 3873 / S. 1992 - Open America's Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 4373 / SENATE DRAFT - Department of State, Foreign Ops and Related Programs - Advocacy in support of funding for the Title II Food for Peace program. H.R. 4350 / S. 2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding potential changes to the Tanker Security Program within the NDAA. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4550 / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 2022 - Discussions and advocacy with staff in support of full funding for the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, as well as other maritime funding priorities. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4886 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding issues related to U.S.-flag companies that could be impacted by the legislation. H.R. 5059 / S. 363 - Make It in America Act - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 5573 / No Senate Companion - Bill to prohibit vessels from idling or anchoring in Southern California Coastal Waters - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 5376 / No Senate Companion - Build Back Better Act - Discussion with staff regarding potential maritime related programs included in the legislation, and advocacy in support of the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, and creating a new preference program for cargoes that may become available under the Jobs Act. COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues. Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development and concerns with the effects of COVID. Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development, including issues regarding Customs and Border Protection guidance on OCSLA and the Jones Act in regards to off-shore wind installations. Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Tanker Security Program Authorization - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable. Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure the TSP is provided its first funding since authorization so the program can be fully implemented.

- Relief funding for expenditures and revenue loss related to COVID-19. - Issues related to the cruise industry, including COVID-19 related assistance for communities, ports and businesses; health and safety protocols; and implementation of local port authority agreements for large vessels. - Legislative relief from the requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act, including S. 2818, the Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act and H.R. 4733, the Tribal Tourism Sovereignty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

- Issues related to the cruise industry, including COVID-19 related assistance for communities, ports and businesses; health and safety protocols; and implementation of local port authority agreements for large vessels. - Legislative relief from the requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act, including S. 2818, the Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act and H.R. 4733, the Tribal Tourism Sovereignty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2021: Issues related to coastwise laws and the outer continental shelf. H.R. 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022: Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R. 1318/S. 593 - Alaska Tourism Recovery Act - entire bill. S. 2818 - Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act - entire bill.

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office