Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021

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)

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

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.

Advocated for $1 million to fund the creation of a new Maritime Transportation Strategy. Also advocated for the Energizing American Shipbuilding Act (H.R. 1819/ S. 707).

Client expense: $23,375 · Firm income: Not reported

Advocated for $1 million to fund the creation of a new Maritime Transportation Strategy. Also advocated for the Energizing American Shipbuilding Act (H.R. 1819/ S. 707).

Client expense: $23,375 · Firm income: Not reported

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)

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

S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Advocacy in support of the legislation. No House Companion / S.4257 - 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. 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. 7775 / No Senate Companion - Water Resources Development Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding a variety of provisions. H.R. 7900 / Senate Draft - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions, advocacy against amendments, advocacy in support of inclusion of H.R. 6865 within the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 8294 / Senate Draft - 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 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 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 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 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. 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.

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)

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.

Advocated for $1 million to fund the creation of a new Maritime Transportation Strategy. Also advocated for the Energizing American Shipbuilding Act (H.R. 1819/ S. 707).

Client expense: $23,375 · Firm income: Not reported

Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations: Full funding for the Maritime Security Program - FY22 Full funding for the Tanker Security Program - FY 22 Support for Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 (H.R. 1819/S.707) Passage of the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act (S.576/H.R.1561) Educating Members of Congress and the Administration on the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act) and U.S. cargo preference laws

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

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

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.

Advocated for $60 million to fund the Tanker Security Program which falls under the Maritime Administration. Also advocated for the Energizing American Shipbuilding Act (H.R. 1819/ S. 707).

Client expense: $23,375 · Firm income: Not reported

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)

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

Client expense: $230,000 · 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

Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations: Full funding for the Maritime Security Program - FY22 Full funding for the Tanker Security Program - FY 22 Support for Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 (H.R. 1819/S.707) Passage of the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act (S.576/H.R.1561) Educating Members of Congress and the Administration on the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act) and U.S. cargo preference laws

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

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.

Advocated for $60 million to fund the Tanker Security Program which falls under the Maritime Administration. Also advocated for the Energizing American Shipbuilding Act (H.R. 1819/ S. 707).

Client expense: $23,375 · Firm income: Not reported

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

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)

Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations: Full funding for the Maritime Security Program - FY22 Full funding for the Tanker Security Program - FY 22 Support for Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 (H.R. 1819/S.707) Passage of the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act (S.576/H.R.1561) Educating Members of Congress and the Administration on the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act) and U.S. cargo preference laws

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

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

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 628 / No Senate Companion - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts on mariners from the legislation. H.R. 1561 / No Senate Companion - Bill to require Coast Guard to conduct icebreaking operations in the Great Lakes - Discussions with staff and members regarding the issues in the Great Lakes and advocacy in support of 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. 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 / No Senate Companion - Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act - Discussions with staff over potential impacts on union training schools. H.R. 3684 / SENATE DRAFT - INVEST in America Act - 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 / No Senate Companion - Department of State, Foreign Ops and Related Programs - Advocacy in support of funding for the Title II Food for Peace program. WHITE HOUSE DRAFT - American Jobs Plan - Discussions with the White House on maritime related provisions to be included in the American Jobs Plan. HOUSE DRAFT / SENATE DRAFT - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding potential changes to the Tanker Security Program within the NDAA. HOUSE DRAFT / No Senate Companion - 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. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Tanker Security Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable. Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Offshore Wind OCSLA 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. 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. 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. 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. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. 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. 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. Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.

Advocated for $60 million to fund the Tanker Security Program which falls under the Maritime Administration. Also advocated for the Energizing American Shipbuilding Act (H.R. 1819/ S. 707).

Client expense: $23,375 · Firm income: Not reported

Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations: Full funding for the Maritime Security Program - FY22 Full funding for the Tanker Security Program - FY 22 Support for Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 (H.R. 1819/S.707) Passage of the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act (S.576/H.R.1561) Educating Members of Congress and the Administration on the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act) and U.S. cargo preference laws Nominations for the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD)

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

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

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)

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

Client expense: $250,000 · 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

Legislation and Congressional Action: H.R. 104 / No Senate Companion - Bill to authorize the MARAD Administrator to use certain funds to purchase duplicate Congressional Gold Medals for World War II Era Merchant Mariners - Discussions with staff over the drafting of legislation and advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 298 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 299 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2021 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 300 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2021 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 628 / No Senate Companion - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts on mariners from the legislation. H.R. 1318 / S. 593 - Alaska Tourism Recovery Act - Discussions with staff regarding the provisions of the bill and concerns with potential precedents that could be set by the legislation. H.R. 1319 / No Direct Senate Companion - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff and advocacy in support of including maritime industry relief and COVID vaccine priority for merchant mariners. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 1561 / No Senate Companion - Bill to require Coast Guard to conduct icebreaking operations in the Great Lakes - Discussions with staff and members regarding the issues in the Great Lakes and advocacy in support of the legislation. S. 707 / HOUSE DRAFT - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation. WHITE HOUSE DRAFT - American Jobs Plan - Discussions with the White House on maritime related provisions to be included in the American Jobs Plan. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Tanker Security Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable. Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Offshore Wind OCSLA 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. 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. 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. 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. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. 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. Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.