Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act of 2022

Offshore wind issues H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act S 3270 - Maritime Administration, HR 6865 Coast Guard Reauthorization

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Promote awareness of the economic impact and contribution of Carnival Corporation to the United States in terms of travel and tourism. S.3270 - Maritime Administration (MARAD) Reauthorization Act of 2022. S.4034 - Hammers' Law. H.R.6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022. S.3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act. Visa processing issues.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging MARAD Reauthorization Coast Guard Reauthorization Tanker Security Program S.707 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 H.R.3114 - Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2021 S.3367 - Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act S.3365 - Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act S.3270 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act of 2022 S.3262 - FREIGHT Act H.R.5886 - Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act H.R.6866 - Safer Seas Act S. 3586 - Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act S.4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.Con.Res.92 - Declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. S.Con.Res.37 - A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. S.Con.Res.38 - A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. H.R.8243 - American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022 H.R.7776 - Water Resources Development Act of 2022 S.4999 - A bill to provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona S.4842 - A bill to require the United States Coast Guard to implement new rules for Merchant Marine credentialing for veterans and members of the Uniformed Services, and for other purposes. S.4802 - A bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.

Funding of the Civil Works Budget of the US Army Corps of Engineers; Potential changes to the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, Coast Guard Reauthorization (S. 4802) , and the Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act (S. 3270 and S. 4357).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Offshore wind issues H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act S 3270 - Maritime Administration, HR 6865 Coast Guard Reauthorization

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023: Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, and cargo preference laws, S. 3270, Maritime Reauthorization Act of 2022: Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, and cargo preference laws.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to government shipbuilding and repair and decarbonization - no specific legislation. S.4802/H.R. 6865, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022: Issues related to government shipbuilding and repair and future developments in the maritime industry, including ship maintenance. S. 3270, Maritime Reauthorization Act of 2022: Issues related to government shipbuilding and repair and future developments in the maritime industry, including Sec. 401.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Promote awareness of the economic impact and contribution of Carnival Corporation to the United States in terms of travel and tourism. S.3270 - Maritime Administration (MARAD) Reauthorization Act of 2022. S.4034 - Hammers' Law. H.R.6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022. Visa processing issues.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging MARAD Reauthorization Coast Guard Reauthorization Tanker Security Program S.707 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 H.R.3114 - Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2021 S.3367 - Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act S.3365 - Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act S.3270 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act of 2022 S.3262 - FREIGHT Act H.R.5886 - Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act H.R.6866 - Safer Seas Act H.R.6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 H.R.4996/S.3580 - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 S. 3586 - Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act S.4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.Con.Res.92 - Declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. S.Con.Res.37 - A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. S.Con.Res.38 - A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. H.R.8243 - American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022 H.R.7776 - Water Resources Development Act of 2022

Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023: Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, and cargo preference laws, S. 3270, Maritime Reauthorization Act of 2022: Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, and cargo preference laws.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

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

S. 3011, Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021: Entire bill. H.R. 7065, Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2022: Entire bill. Unnumbered Senate/H.R. 6865, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 and S. 3270, Maritime Reauthorization Act of 2022: Issues related to government shipbuilding and repair and decarbonization.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Offshore wind issues H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act S 3270 - Maritime Administration, HR 6865 Coast Guard Reauthorization

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Promote awareness of the economic impact and contribution of Carnival Corporation to the United States in terms of travel and tourism. S.3270 - Maritime Administration (MARAD) Reauthorization Act of 2022.

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

Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging MARAD Reauthorization Coast Guard Reauthorization Tanker Security Program S.707 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 H.R.3114 - Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2021 S.3367 - Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act S.3365 - Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act S.3270 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act of 2022 S.3262 - FREIGHT Act H.R.5886 - Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act H.R.6866 - Safer Seas Act H.R.6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 H.R.4996/S.3580 - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 S. 3586 - Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act

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

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. 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. 2471 / No Direct Senate Companion (multiple Senate bills combined) - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation H.R. 4886 / S. 3580 - 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. 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. 6728 / S. 3705 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with members and staff regarding issues with the offshore fleet and potential impacts on the offshore wind industry. H.R. 6864 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts to U.S.-flag fleet. H.R. 6865 / Senate Draft - Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding a variety of provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 6866 / No Senate Companion - Safer Seas Act - Discussions with staff over issues relating to the merchant marine and handling of sexual assault and sexual harassment issues aboard U.S.-flag vessels. H.R. 7131 / No Senate Companion - Great Lakes Authority Act - Discussions with members and staff regarding the legislation. H.R. 7171 / N Senate Companion - American LNG First Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 7344 / No Senate Companion - Ports Not Windmills Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 7456 / S. 3807 - SHIP IT Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation's Jones Act waivers. S. 3816 / No House Companion - Marine Highway Promotion Act - Advocacy in support of the legislation. S. 4040 / No House Companion - Ship Agent Licensure Act of 2022 - Discussion with staff regarding potential impacts on U.S.-flag fleet. 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. 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. United States Virgin Islands Second Registry - Discussions with staff and members, advocacy in opposition to the creation of a second US-Flag registry via the Virgin Islands.

Offshore wind issues H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act S 3270 - Maritime Administration, HR 6865 Coast Guard Reauthorization

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging MARAD Reauthorization Coast Guard Reauthorization Tanker Security Program S.707 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 H.R.3114 - Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2021 S.3367 - Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act S.3365 - Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act S.3270 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act of 2022 S.3262 - FREIGHT Act H.R.5886 - Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 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.

S. 3270 - Maritime Administration (MARAD) Reauthorization Act. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act. H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Issues related to FY22 budget reconciliation bill. Issues related to supply chain issues.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE