Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Issues relating to appropriations including the Commerce, Justice, Science, Interior and Environment, State and Foreign Operations, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, including issues relating to ocean specific issues, such as NOAA funding, marine debris, ocean acidification, Sea Grant, regional ocean data portals, fisheries service, as well as BOEM (renewable energy and issues relating to offshore oil and gas), and shipping and ports (issues relating to MARAD and port infrastructure grant programs). Inclusion of environmental, ocean and coastal related issues into COVID recovery legislation. H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act H.R. 6865 - To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. H.R. 8123 - To prohibit Federal funding for the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. H.R. 8127 - To reauthorize the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014, and for other purposes. H.R. 8262 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 8294 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 9150 - To provide that no Federal funds shall be appropriated, awarded, or granted to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. H.R.9554- To prohibit the use of Federal funds to negotiate or contribute to international agreements that provide for "loss and damage" funds as a result of climate change. H.R.2617 - ConsolidatedAppropriationsAct, 2023 H.R.5376- Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 H.R.7900- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 S.2605 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes S.3034 - A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. S. 3042 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. S.2605An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes S.2996A bill to provide for the distribution of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues to the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. S.3034A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. S.3042A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. S.3270A bill to reauthorize the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes. S.2962A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to ensure market competition in onshore oil and gas leasing, and for other purposes. S.4194 - A bill to amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes. S4357 - A bill to reauthorize the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes. S.4433 - A bill to authorize amounts to be made available for improvements to the Coast Guard Yard, and for other purposes. S.4660 - A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes. S.4664 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes. S.4686 - A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes. S.4802 - A bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. S.4927 - A bill to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a grant program to fund youth fishing projects. S.5067 - A bill to provide that no Federal funds shall be appropriated, awarded, or granted to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. S.4543- James M. InhofeNationalDefenseAuthorizationActforFiscalYear2023

Client expense: $389,269 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

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. H.R.9102 - Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act H.R.8934 - Ferry Service Expansion Act H.R.9548 - Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

USACE studies. Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility. Issues related to Coast Guard base expansion. Issues related to port congestion. Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). Issues related to Marine Highways. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (H.R.6885/S.4802). Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (S.4357). Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Issues related to Green Shipping Corridors. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R.2617 - P.L. 117-328) concerning issues related to Transportation, Energy and Water, and Interior appropriations. James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7900 - P.L. 117-263) concerning MARAD reauthorization, USCG reauthorization, and WRDA reauthorization.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Maritime Security Program; Food for Peace program (PL-480); Coast Guard Reauthorization (HR.6865); Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (S.4357).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 4357, Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.

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

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

H.R. 2617- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 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

H.R. 2617- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 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

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

Port Infrastructure development, Title 7, H.R. 3684; Section 2, S. 3011; Section 3513, S. 1605, FY23 channel dredge funding priorities. H.R. 7776 - Water Resources Development Act - Section 126; provisions related to port infrastructure development, Section 2, S. 4357 - Department of Transportation Buy America policies; various amendments to H.R. 7900 related to port infrastructure investment.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3684 - The implementation of The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, rail, and transit programs, and for other purposes. Bill in full. H.R. 1319. The American Rescue Plan of 2021. A bill to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Lobbied on pension relief, COBRA, paid sick leave tax credit changes for multi-employer plan participants, unemployment insurance, relief for multi-state transportation entities and prevailing wage. H.R. 840. Retail Revitalization Act of 2021. This bill modifies rules related to rents received by real estate investment trusts (REITs) from related parties. It increases the permissible stock ownership and constructive stock ownership percentage in a REIT to 50% and modifies rules for taxable REIT subsidiaries. Bill in full. H.R. 2471. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. A bill to provide appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2022, provides supplemental appropriations for activities to support Ukraine, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas. Lobbied on inclusion of prevailing wage on earmarks dedicated to funding construction projects, prevailing wage on Department of Defense school construction projects, HALEU funding and HAZWPR safety training. No bill number. This proposed Senate bill modifies rules related to rents received by real estate investment trusts (REITs) from related parties. It increases the permissible stock ownership and constructive stock ownership percentage in a REIT to 50% and modifies rules for taxable REIT subsidiaries. Bill in full. HR 5376 - The Build Back Better Act - Advocated for the inclusion of energy provisions and labor protections. Bill in full. No bill number - Justice 40 Initiative - Lobbied for labor standards. Lobbied on reauthorization of HUD program to provide loans for private sector development of affordable housing. No bill number. S. 4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act for FY2023 - A bill to reauthorize the Maritime Administration. Entire bill. HR 6833 - The Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2023. Entire bill. Energy Security and Independence Act of 2022 - No bill number - To promote United States energy security and independence by bolstering renewable energy supply chains in the United States. Lobbied for permitting Reform Efforts. Water Resources Development Act - To provide for improvements, conservation and development of water pathways in the U.S. Entire bill. No bill Number. H.R. 2617. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. A bill to provide appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2023, provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and to support Ukraine, extends several expiring authorities, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas. Lobbied for inclusion of the National Apprenticeship Act. H.R. 7776. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. A bill to authorize Department of Defense (DOD) activities for FY2023 and addresses other issues. Lobbied for inclusion of apprenticeship utilization for military construction projects. Lobbied for labor standards enforcement on the Inflation Reduction Act. No bill number.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issues related to international trade and shipping, including S. 4357, Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. H.R. 6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R. 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act For FY23 - Issues related to coastwise waivers. S. 4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R.8294 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - Report language related to coastwise issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $350,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office

H.R. 7900, NDAA FY 23 (H.R. 6865, U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization, FY 23; S. 4357, Maritime Administration Act, FY 23); Maritime Security Program; Tanker Security Program; Cable Security Program; offshore mariner manpower issues; modification of the three year rule registry; mariner credentialing; SASH provisions; mariner training for Tanker Security Program; Jones Act waiver reforms; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations, FY23; Maritime Security Program; Tanker Security Program; Cable Security Program; P.L. 480, Food for Peace Program

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

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

H.R. 7900, NDAA FY 23 (H.R. 6865, U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization, FY 23; S. 4357, Maritime Administration Act, FY 23); Maritime Security Program; Tanker Security Program; Cable Security Program; offshore mariner manpower issues; modification of the three year rule registry; mariner credentialing; SASH provisions; mariner training for Tanker Security Program; Jones Act waiver reforms; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations, FY 23; Maritime Security Program; P.L. 480, Food For Peace Program; Cargo Preference.

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

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

Issues relating to appropriations including the Commerce, Justice, Science, Interior and Environment, State and Foreign Operations, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, including issues relating to ocean specific issues, such as NOAA funding, marine debris, ocean acidification, Sea Grant, regional ocean data portals, fisheries service, as well as BOEM (renewable energy and issues relating to offshore oil and gas), and shipping and ports (issues relating to MARAD and port infrastructure grant programs). Inclusion of environmental, ocean and coastal related issues into COVID recovery legislation. H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act H.R. 6865 - To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. H.R. 8123 - To prohibit Federal funding for the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. H.R. 8127 - To reauthorize the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014, and for other purposes. H.R. 8262 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 8294 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 9150 - To provide that no Federal funds shall be appropriated, awarded, or granted to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. S.2605 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes S.3034 - A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. S. 3042 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. S.2605An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes S.2996A bill to provide for the distribution of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues to the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. S.3034A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. S.3042A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. S.3270A bill to reauthorize the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes. S.2962A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to ensure market competition in onshore oil and gas leasing, and for other purposes. S.4194 - A bill to amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes. S4357 - A bill to reauthorize the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes. S.4433 - A bill to authorize amounts to be made available for improvements to the Coast Guard Yard, and for other purposes. S.4660 - A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes. S.4664 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes. S.4686 - A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes. S.4802 - A bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. S.4927 - A bill to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a grant program to fund youth fishing projects. S.5067 - A bill to provide that no Federal funds shall be appropriated, awarded, or granted to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Client expense: $142,942 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

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.

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R.7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 S.4357, Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R.8294, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 (issues related to USMMA funding) Issues related to restoring USMMA Sea Year training aboard US flag commercial vessels Issues related to the modernization of the USMMA campus and infrastructure Issues related to the obligations of graduates to support U.S. National Defense objectives Issues related to the Strategic Sealift Officers (SSO) Force Issues related to the USMMA Congressional Board of Visitors Issues related to EMBARC (Every Mariner Builds a Respectful Culture)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE

Maritime Security Program; Food for Peace program (PL-480); Coast Guard Reauthorization (HR.6865); Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (S.4357).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to international trade and shipping, including S. 4357, Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

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

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 Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT). USACE studies. Water Resources Development Act (P.L. 116-260) implementation. DOT discretionary grant programs. Issues related to Coast Guard base expansion. Issues related to port congestion. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (P.L. 117-81). Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (H.R.6885/ S.4802). Issues related to underwater noise. Legislation to establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and underwater noise on marine mammals (H.R.6987). Issues related to Green Corridors. Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (S.4357). Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). American Port Access Privileges Act (H.R.8243). Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act (S.3850). Clean Shipping Act of 2022 (H.R.8336). Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (H.R.7776/S.4137).

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Freight Mobility Issues (primarily freight network). DOT discretionary grant programs. Issues related to Marine Highway. Issues related to port congestion. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Consolidated Appropriations Act 2022 (P.L. 117-103). Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). FY23 Transportation Appropriations (H.R. 8294/S.4670). Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (S.4357). Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

USACE studies. Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility. Issues related to Coast Guard base expansion. Issues related to port congestion. Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). Issues related to Marine Highways. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (H.R.6885/S.4802). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, (P.L. 117-103). FY23 Transportation Appropriations (H.R. 8294/S.4670). FY23 Energy and Water Appropriations (H.R. 8255/S.4660). FY23 Interior Appropriations (H.R. 8262/S.4686). Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (S.4357). Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.7900/S.4543). CHIPS and Science Act (P.L.117-167). Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (H.R.7776/S.4137). Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act (S.3850). Clean Shipping Act of 2022 (H.R.8336). Issues related to Green Shipping Corridors.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office

S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Advocacy in support of the legislation. No House Companion / S.4357 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill. 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. No House Companion / S. 4842 - Military to Mariners Act of 2022 - Discussion with staff regarding the provisions of the legislation. H.R. 6865 / S. 4802 - Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding a variety of provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 7900 / S.A. 5499 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions, advocacy against amendments, advocacy in support of inclusion of MARAD reauthorization, Coast Guard reauthorization and Water Resources Development Act in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 8243 / No Senate Companion - American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding MSP and other provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 8294 / S. 4663 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime funding levels and provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation H. Con. Res. 92 / S. Con. Res 37 / S. Con. Res 38 - Concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to Russian invasion of Ukraine, etc. - Discussions with staff regarding cargo preference and the impact a waiver would have on maritime labor, advocacy in opposition to the legislation H.R. 9086 / No Senate Companion - Bill to exempt vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico and areas affected by Hurricane Fiona from the Jones Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 9118 / No Senate Companion - Bill to waive PVSA requirements for some ships in Alaska coastwise trade - 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, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security, opposition to Ukraine related waivers 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 Administration actions on waivers. Ligado Order Recission - 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 23 - 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 Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase. 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. Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 4357, Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. Grant application support for maritime workforce development.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 4357, Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. S. 4802, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022. Continued support for U.S. scientific ocean drilling. Support for Sea Grant program through H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act. Support for Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce designation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. H.R. 6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - Issues related to coastwise laws and the outer continental shelf. S. 3807/H.R. 6028 - SHIP IT Act- Section 3(d). H.R. 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act For FY23 - Issues related to coastwise waivers. S. 4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - Issues related to coastwise laws.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $360,000

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

HR 3684 - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, rail, and transit programs, and for other purposes. Bill in full. H.R. 1319. The American Rescue Plan of 2021. A bill to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Lobbied on pension relief, COBRA, paid sick leave tax credit changes for multi-employer plan participants, unemployment insurance, relief for multi-state transportation entities and prevailing wage. H.R. 840. Retail Revitalization Act of 2021. This bill modifies rules related to rents received by real estate investment trusts (REITs) from related parties. It increases the permissible stock ownership and constructive stock ownership percentage in a REIT to 50% and modifies rules for taxable REIT subsidiaries. Bill in full. H.R. 2471. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. A bill to provide appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2022, provides supplemental appropriations for activities to support Ukraine, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas. Lobbied on inclusion of prevailing wage on earmarks dedicated to funding construction projects, prevailing wage on Department of Defense school construction projects, HALEU funding and HAZWPR safety training. No bill number. This proposed Senate bill modifies rules related to rents received by real estate investment trusts (REITs) from related parties. It increases the permissible stock ownership and constructive stock ownership percentage in a REIT to 50% and modifies rules for taxable REIT subsidiaries. Bill in full. HR 5376 - The Build Back Better Act - Advocated for the inclusion of energy provisions and labor protections. Bill in full. No bill number - Justice 40 Initiative - Lobbied for labor standards. Lobbied for the inclusion of school construction funding for a reconciliation bill. No bill number. Lobbied for the inclusion of funding for affordable housing in a reconciliation bill. No bill number. Lobbied on reauthorization of HUD program to provide loans for private sector development of affordable housing. No bill number. Advocated for codification and implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. No bill number. Lobbied for high speed rail funding in the appropriations package. No bill number. H.R. 6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - This bill authorizes appropriations through FY2023 for the Federal Maritime Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard, including appropriations for acquiring icebreaker vessels. It also revises a variety of requirements concerning the Coast Guard's personnel, operations, infrastructure, and environmental compliance. For example, the bill revises requirements concerning sexual assault, sexual harassment, foreign workers, vessel safety, navigation, ship construction, shipping cargo, marine mammals, aquatic nuisance species, and oil spills. Lobbied on infrastructure and standard labor practices. S. 4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act for FY2023 - A bill to reauthorize the Maritime Administration. Entire bill. Lobbied for implementation of the American Rescue Plan for state and local relief funding. No bill number. Lobbied for NDAA contracting standards. No bill number. HR 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. Entire bill. HR 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act - To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14. Lobbied to include High Speed Rail funding. HR 6833 - The Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2023. Entire bill. Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - No bill number. Lobbied to include offshore wind appropriations. Energy Security and Independence Act of 2022 - No bill number - To promote United States energy security and independence by bolstering renewable energy supply chains in the United States. Lobbied for permitting Reform Efforts.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Issues relating to appropriations including the Commerce, Justice, Science, Interior and Environment, State and Foreign Operations, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, including issues relating to ocean specific issues, such as NOAA funding, marine debris, ocean acidification, Sea Grant, regional ocean data portals, fisheries service, as well as BOEM (renewable energy and issues relating to offshore oil and gas), and shipping and ports (issues relating to MARAD and port infrastructure grant programs). Inclusion of environmental, ocean and coastal related issues into COVID recovery legislation. H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act H.R. 6865 - To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. H.R. 8123 - To prohibit Federal funding for the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. H.R. 8127 - To reauthorize the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014, and for other purposes. S.2605 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes S.3034 - A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. S. 3042 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. S.2605An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes S.2996A bill to provide for the distribution of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues to the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. S.3034A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. S.3042A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. S.3270A bill to reauthorize the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes. S.2962A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to ensure market competition in onshore oil and gas leasing, and for other purposes. S.4194 - A bill to amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes. S4357 - A bill to reauthorize the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes. S.4433 - A bill to authorize amounts to be made available for improvements to the Coast Guard Yard, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $285,538 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Implementation of Public Law 1178 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 2037/S. 864) H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act H.R 4996 / S. 3580 - Ocean Shipping Reform Act H.R.8158 - Base Access Privileges Improvement Act H.R. 6394, the Preventing Auto Recycling Theft (PART) Act S. 4357 Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Other Trucking issues include Hazardous Materials, Government Traffic, Hours of Service, Public Private Partnerships, Tolling, Background Check, Highway Funding, Transportation Worker ID, Fuel Supply and Cost Issues, Economic Issues and Federal Pre-emption.

Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

USACE studies. Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility. 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 (P.L. 117-146). 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). FY23 Transportation Appropriations (H.R. 8294). FY23 Energy and Water Appropriations (H.R. 8255). FY23 Interior Appropriations (H.R. 8262). Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (S.4357). American Port Access Privileges Act (H.R.8243).

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office

Freight Mobility Issues (primarily freight network). DOT discretionary grant programs. Issues related to Marine Highway. Issues related to port congestion. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376). Consolidated Appropriations Act 2022 (P.L. 117-103). Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). FY23 Transportation Appropriations (H.R. 8294). Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (S.4357).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Issues related to Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT). USACE studies. Water Resources Development Act (P.L. 116-260) implementation. DOT discretionary grant programs. 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). National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (P.L. 117-81). Issues related to United States Coast Guard Reauthorization. Issues related to underwater noise. Legislation to establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and underwater noise on marine mammals (H.R.6987). Issues related to Green Corridors. Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (S.4357). Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146).

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

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

Maritime Security Program; Food for Peace program (PL-480); Coast Guard Reauthorization (HR.6865); Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (S.4357).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. H.R. 6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - Issues related to coastwise laws and the outer continental shelf. S. 3807/H.R. 6028 - SHIP IT Act- Section 3(d). H.R. 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act For FY23 - Issues related to coastwise waivers. S. 4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - Issues related to coastwise laws.

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

Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office

H.R.7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 S.4357, Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R.8294, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 (issues related to USMMA funding) Issues related to restoring USMMA Sea Year training aboard US flag commercial vessels Issues related to the modernization of the USMMA campus and infrastructure Issues related to the obligations of graduates to support U.S. National Defense objectives Issues related to the Strategic Sealift Officers (SSO) Force Issues related to the USMMA Congressional Board of Visitors Issues related to EMBARC (Every Mariner Builds a Respectful Culture)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 4357, Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. Grant application support for maritime workforce development.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 3684 - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, rail, and transit programs, and for other purposes. Bill in full. H.R. 1319. The American Rescue Plan of 2021. A bill to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Lobbied on pension relief, COBRA, paid sick leave tax credit changes for multi-employer plan participants, unemployment insurance, relief for multi-state transportation entities and prevailing wage. H.R. 840. Retail Revitalization Act of 2021. This bill modifies rules related to rents received by real estate investment trusts (REITs) from related parties. It increases the permissible stock ownership and constructive stock ownership percentage in a REIT to 50% and modifies rules for taxable REIT subsidiaries. Bill in full. H.R. 2471. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. A bill to provide appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2022, provides supplemental appropriations for activities to support Ukraine, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas. Lobbied on inclusion of prevailing wage on earmarks dedicated to funding construction projects, prevailing wage on Department of Defense school construction projects, HALEU funding and HAZWPR safety training. No bill number. This proposed Senate bill modifies rules related to rents received by real estate investment trusts (REITs) from related parties. It increases the permissible stock ownership and constructive stock ownership percentage in a REIT to 50% and modifies rules for taxable REIT subsidiaries. Bill in full. HR 5376 - The Build Back Better Act - Advocated for the inclusion of energy provisions and labor protections. Bill in full. No bill number - Justice 40 Initiative - Lobbied for labor standards. Lobbied for the inclusion of school construction funding for a reconciliation bill. No bill number. Lobbied for the inclusion of funding for affordable housing in a reconciliation bill. No bill number. Lobbied on reauthorization of HUD program to provide loans for private sector development of affordable housing. No bill number. Advocated for codification and implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. No bill number. Lobbied for high speed rail funding in the appropriations package. No bill number. H.R. 6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - This bill authorizes appropriations through FY2023 for the Federal Maritime Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard, including appropriations for acquiring icebreaker vessels. It also revises a variety of requirements concerning the Coast Guard's personnel, operations, infrastructure, and environmental compliance. For example, the bill revises requirements concerning sexual assault, sexual harassment, foreign workers, vessel safety, navigation, ship construction, shipping cargo, marine mammals, aquatic nuisance species, and oil spills. Lobbied on infrastructure and standard labor practices. S. 4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act for FY2023 - A bill to reauthorize the Maritime Administration. Entire bill. Lobbied for implementation of the American Rescue Plan for state and local relief funding. No bill number. Lobbied for NDAA contracting standards. No bill number.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Issues related to international trade and shipping, including S. 4357, Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: SENATE