Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023

Improving the management and conservation of forage fish; aquatic invasive species management, Everglades and Great Lakes restoration federal funding; PREPARE Act, (pre-disaster mitigation loan program); Congressional Boating Caucus membership; 87 FR 46921, NOAA proposal to expand vessel speed restriction rules for certain vessels along the Atlantic coast. Funding a real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and Economy Act (H.R.4323/S.1833). 88 FR 26514, life jacket harmonization for US Coast Guard. Petition for NOAA to establish a year round vessel speed limit, 88 FR 20846. NOAA petition to establish vessel speed restrictions and measures in the Gulf of Mexico (88 FR 20846). FY 2024 House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce and Justice, Science and related agencies, provide funding for real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals (Title I, Department of Commerce). America's Outdoor Recreation Act (S.873) and Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (H.R.6492), increases access and sites for outdoor recreation and funding and improving aquatic invasive species mitigation programs. A bill to require Dept. of Commerce to establish a grant program to improve technology and education for reducing risk to marine mammals (H.R.8704/S.4948). Forage fish conservation (H.R.3714). H.R.4275 (Subtitle D)/S.524 (Subtitle C), Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. Draft Water Resources Development Act. Recreational Boating Safety State Grant Program.

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Economic Analysis, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office

Improving the management and conservation of forage fish; aquatic invasive species management, Everglades and Great Lakes restoration federal funding; PREPARE Act, (pre-disaster mitigation loan program); Congressional Boating Caucus membership; 87 FR 46921, NOAA proposal to expand vessel speed restriction rules for certain vessels along the Atlantic coast. Funding a real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and Economy Act (H.R.4323/S.1833). 88 FR 26514, life jacket harmonization for US Coast Guard. Petition for NOAA to establish a year round vessel speed limit, 88 FR 20846. NOAA petition to establish vessel speed restrictions and measures in the Gulf of Mexico (88 FR 20846). FY 2024 House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce and Justice, Science and related agencies, provide funding for real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals (Title I, Department of Commerce). America's Outdoor Recreation Act (S.873) and Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (H.R.6492), increases access and sites for outdoor recreation and funding and improving aquatic invasive species mitigation programs. A bill to require Dept. of Commerce to establish a grant program to improve technology and education for reducing risk to marine mammals (H.R.8704/S.4948). Forage fish conservation (H.R.3714)

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

Improving the management and conservation of forage fish; aquatic invasive species management, Everglades and Great Lakes restoration federal funding; PREPARE Act, (pre-disaster mitigation loan program); Congressional Boating Caucus membership; 87 FR 46921, NOAA proposal to expand vessel speed restriction rules for certain vessels along the Atlantic coast. Funding a real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and Economy Act (H.R.4323/S.1833). 88 FR 26514, life jacket harmonization for US Coast Guard. Petition for NOAA to establish a year round vessel speed limit, 88 FR 20846. NOAA petition to establish vessel speed restrictions and measures in the Gulf of Mexico (88 FR 20846). FY 2024 House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce and Justice, Science and related agencies, provide funding for real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals (Title I, Department of Commerce). America's Outdoor Recreation Act (S.873) and Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (H.R.6492), increases access and sites for outdoor recreation and funding and improving aquatic invasive species mitigation programs. A bill to require Dept. of Commerce to establish a grant program to improve technology and education for reducing risk to marine mammals (H.R.8704/S.4948).

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Expressing concerns about insufficient science to support, and impacts to the recreational fishing industry from, 50 CFR 224.105 - Speed restrictions to protect North Atlantic Right Whales. Support for S. 1833, H.R. 4323, and H.R. 8704 the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023, as well as updates to this legislation. Support H.R. 3925 and S. 1860, the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. Support for H.R. 4051, the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act. Support for H.R. 4587, the Red Snapper Act. Support for H.R. 6814, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. Support H.R. 8705, which would provide improved federal marine recreational fisheries data collection.Support for H.R. 9705, the Oyster Reef Recovery Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to proposed amendments to North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule NOAA-NMFS-2022-0022 Issues related to the Protecting Whales, Human Safety and Economy Act (H.R. 4323) and (S. 1833) Issues related to single day dive boats in section 11503 of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 117-263)

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Improving the management and conservation of forage fish; aquatic invasive species management, Everglades and Great Lakes restoration federal funding; PREPARE Act, (pre-disaster mitigation loan program); Congressional Boating Caucus membership; 87 FR 46921, NOAA proposal to expand vessel speed restriction rules for certain vessels along the Atlantic coast. Funding a real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and Economy Act (H.R.4323/S.1833). 88 FR 26514, life jacket harmonization for US Coast Guard. Petition for NOAA to establish a year round vessel speed limit, 88 FR 20846. NOAA petition to establish vessel speed restrictions and measures in the Gulf of Mexico (88 FR 20846). FY 2024 House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce and Justice, Science and related agencies, provide funding for real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals (Title I, Department of Commerce). America's Outdoor Recreation Act (S.873) and Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (H.R.6492), increases access and sites for outdoor recreation and funding and improving aquatic invasive species mitigation programs. A bill to require Dept. of Commerce to establish a grant program to improve technology and education for reducing risk to marine mammals (H.R.8704/S.4948).

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Improving the management and conservation of forage fish; aquatic invasive species management, Everglades and Great Lakes restoration federal funding; PREPARE Act, (pre-disaster mitigation loan program); Congressional Boating Caucus membership; 87 FR 46921, NOAA proposal to expand vessel speed restriction rules for certain vessels along the Atlantic coast. Funding a real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and Economy Act (H.R.4323/S.1833). 88 FR 26514, life jacket harmonization for US Coast Guard. Petition for NOAA to establish a year round vessel speed limit, 88 FR 20846. NOAA petition to establish vessel speed restrictions and measures in the Gulf of Mexico (88 FR 20846). FY 2024 House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce and Justice, Science and related agencies, provide funding for real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals (Title I, Department of Commerce). America's Outdoor Recreation Act (S.873) and Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (H.R.6492), increases access and sites for outdoor recreation and funding and improving aquatic invasive species mitigation programs. A bill to require Dept. of Commerce to establish a grant program to improve technology and education for reducing risk to marine mammals (H.R.8704/S.4948).

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

Expressing concerns about insufficient science to support, and impacts to the recreational fishing industry from, 50 CFR 224.105 - Speed restrictions to protect North Atlantic Right Whales. Support for S. 1833, H.R. 4323, and H.R. 8704 the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023, as well as updates to this legislation. Support H.R. 3925 and S. 1860, the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. Support for H.R. 4051, the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act. Support for H.R. 4587, the Red Snapper Act. Support for H.R. 6814, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. Support H.R. 8705, which would provide improved federal marine recreational fisheries data collection.Support for H.R. 9705, the Oyster Reef Recovery Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8070, FY25 National Defense Authorization Act, opposing proposed amendment seeking to halt or delay North Atlantic right whale proposed Vessel Speed Rule H.R. 4323, Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 8704, To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to foster enhanced coexistence between ocean users and North Atlantic right whales and other large cetacean species. H.R. 8862, To reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and for other purposes, all provisions. S. 1833, Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions S. 4638, FY25 National Defense Authorization Act: Opposing proposed amendment seeking to halt or delay North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes S. 4948, A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to foster enhanced coexistence between ocean users and North Atlantic right whales and other large cetacean species. H.R. 9026, FY25 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, amendments and language related to marine mammals, fisheries, climate, and coastal communities, Sections 610, 620, 622, 601, 553, 554, 552 H.R. 8752, FY25 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, language related to the North Atlantic right whale vessel rule, Sec. 244 H.R. 9028, FY25 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, amendment not ruled in order related to the North Atlantic right whale vessel rule S. 4795, FY25 Senate Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, amendments and language related to marine mammals and shark conservation. And opposing addition of language related to the North Atlantic right whale vessel rule Discussed Administration proposals with congressional offices: Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations American Lobster Fishery Whale Vessel Speed Rule

Issues related to proposed amendments to North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule NOAA-NMFS-2022-0022 Issues related to the Protecting Whales, Human Safety and Economy Act (H.R. 4323) and (S. 1833) Issues related to legislation establishing a grant program to foster coexistence between ocean users, North Atlantic Right Whales and other large cetacean species (H.R. 8704) Issues related to single day dive boats in section 11503 of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 117-263)

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Improving the management and conservation of forage fish; aquatic invasive species management, Everglades and Great Lakes restoration federal funding; PREPARE Act, (pre-disaster mitigation loan program); Congressional Boating Caucus membership; 87 FR 46921, NOAA proposal to expand vessel speed restriction rules for certain vessels along the Atlantic coast. Funding a real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and Economy Act (H.R.4323/S.1833). 88 FR 26514, life jacket harmonization for US Coast Guard. Petition for NOAA to establish a year round vessel speed limit, 88 FR 20846. NOAA petition to establish vessel speed restrictions and measures in the Gulf of Mexico (88 FR 20846). FY 2024 House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce and Justice, Science and related agencies, provide funding for real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals (Title I, Department of Commerce). America's Outdoor Recreation Act (S.873) and Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (H.R.6492), increases access and sites for outdoor recreation and funding and improving aquatic invasive species mitigation programs. A bill to require Dept. of Commerce to establish a grant program to improve technology and education for reducing risk to marine mammals (H.R.8704).

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 8070, FY25 National Defense Authorization Act, opposing proposed amendment seeking to halt or delay North Atlantic right whale proposed Vessel Speed Rule H.R. 4051, SHARKED Act, all provisions H.R. 4323, Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 8704, To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to foster enhanced coexistence between ocean users and North Atlantic right whales and other large cetacean species. H.R. 8862, To reauthorize and amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and for other purposes. S. 1833, Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions S. 4638, FY25 National Defense Authorization Act: Opposing proposed amendment seeking to halt or delay North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes (Not yet introduced) SHARKED Act (Senate version) H.R. 9026, FY25 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, amendments and language related to marine mammals, fisheries, climate, and coastal communities, Sections 610, 620, 622, 601, 553, 554, 552 H.R. 8752, FY25 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, language related to the North Atlantic right whale vessel rule, Sec. 244 H.R. 9028, FY25 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, amendment not ruled in order related to the North Atlantic right whale vessel rule (before introduced) FY25 Senate Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, opposing addition of language related to the North Atlantic right whale vessel rule Discussed Administration proposals with congressional offices: Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations American Lobster Fishery Whale Vessel Speed Rule Assessment

Issues related to Automatic Information System (AIS) and Maritime Safety in Senate Coast Guard Reauthorization Issues related to proposed amendments to North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule NOAA-NMFS-2022-0022 Issues related to the Protecting Whales, Human Safety and Economy Act (H.R. 4323) and (S. 1833) Issues related to legislation establishing grant program to foster coexistence between ocean users, North Atlantic Right Whales and other large cetacean species (H.R. 8704) Issues related to single day dive boats in section 11503 of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 117-263)

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Expressing concerns about insufficient science to support, and impacts to the recreational fishing industry from, 50 CFR 224.105 - Speed restrictions to protect North Atlantic Right Whales. Support for S. 1833 and H.R. 4323, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023, as well as updates to this legislation. Support H.R. 3925 and S. 1860, the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. Support for H.R. 4051, the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act. Support for H.R. 4587, the Red Snapper Act. Support for H.R. 6814, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. Support H.R. 8704, which would provide improved federal marine recreational fisheries data collection.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Expressing concerns about insufficient science to support, and impacts to the recreational fishing industry from, 50 CFR 224.105 - Speed restrictions to protect North Atlantic Right Whales. Support for S. 1833 and H.R. 4323, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023. Support H.R. 3925 and S. 1860, the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. Support for H.R. 4051, the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act. Support for H.R. 4587, the Red Snapper Act. Support for H.R. 6814, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. Support for H.R. 7925, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Improving the management and conservation of forage fish; aquatic invasive species management, Everglades and Great Lakes restoration federal funding; PREPARE Act, (pre-disaster mitigation loan program); Congressional Boating Caucus membership; 87 FR 46921, NOAA proposal to expand vessel speed restriction rules for certain vessels along the Atlantic coast. Funding a real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and Economy Act (H.R.4323/S.1833). 88 FR 26514, life jacket harmonization for US Coast Guard. Petition for NOAA to establish a year round vessel speed limit, 88 FR 20846. NOAA petition to establish vessel speed restrictions and measures in the Gulf of Mexico (88 FR 20846). FY 2024 House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce and Justice, Science and related agencies, provide funding for real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals (Title I, Department of Commerce). America's Outdoor Recreation Act (S.873) and Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (H.R.6492), increases access and sites for outdoor recreation and funding and improving aquatic invasive species mitigation programs.

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

Issues related to Automatic Information System (AIS) and Maritime Safety in Senate Coast Guard Reauthorization Issues related to proposed amendments to North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule NOAA-NMFS-2022-0022 Issues related to the Protecting Whales, Human Safety and Economy Act (H.R. 4323) and (S. 1833)

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 5893 and S. 2321 the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act for FY 2024, all provisions related to funding for establishment of a near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large cetaceans and all provisions related to federal funding for state fisheries data collection efforts. H.R. 4323, to prohibit the issuance of an interim or final rule that amends, updates, modifies, or replaces the North Atlantic Right Whale vessel strike reduction rule until mitigation protocols are fully developed and deployed, all provisions. S. 1833, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 2741 and S. XXX Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023, all provisions related to the use of Coast Guard systems to enforce vessel speed restrictions on recreational vessels.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4051 - SHARKED Act, all provisions H.R. 4323 Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions Draft House legislation: Sustaining Americas Fisheries for the Future Act, reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act S. 1833 Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, statutory language targeting the North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes (p. 14-15). S. 2321 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, opposing explanatory statement language that may be problematic for North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes (p. 36). Draft legislation: FY2025 House and Senate Appropriations bills, supporting report language and funding related to North Atlantic right whale protections from entanglement and vessel strikes Discussed Administration proposals with congressional offices: Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations American Lobster Fishery Whale Vessel Speed Rule Assessment

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 5239 -- The Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act (Rices Whale) S. 2986 - WHALE Act (Warding off Hostile Administrative Leasing Efforts Act) (Rices Whale) H.R. 6008 - Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts Act or as the R.I.C.E.s Whale Act No bill number - Migratory Bird Protection Act HR 4389 -- Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 HR 5893 / S. 2321 - FY2024 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, Rices whale ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees S. 2437 -- FY2024 Senate THUD Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale S. 2625 -- FY 2024 Senate Homeland Security Approps - North Atlantic right whale and Rices Whale HR 4821 / S. 2605 - FY2024 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider and numerous ESA and wildlife riders, ESA funding, National Wildlife Refuge System, BLM and FS T&E, Migratory Bird Management Program funding, Right whale and Rices whale House/Senate - NOAAs Vessel Speed Rulemaking H.R. 2670/S. 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 H.R. 4323 -- Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023(Rep. Carter) S. 1833 -- Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 (Sen. Manchin) H.R. 764 - Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 - Delisting Greater Yellowstone Population of Grizzly Bears S. 445 - Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1419 - Delisting Northern Continental Divide Population of Grizzly Bears H.R. 94 - American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act H.R. 97 - Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act H.R. 99 - Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act H.R. 248 - Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act H.R. 518 - Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act H.R. 520 - Artificially Propagated Animals H.R. 872 - Federally Integrated Species Health Act H.R. 1142 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require consideration of economic impact in making a listing decision with respect to the list of threatened and endangered species, and for other purposes. H.R. 1419 - Delisting Northern Continental Divide Population of Grizzly Bears H.R. 1558/S. 771 - Saving Americas Vulnerable Endangered Species Act H.J. Res. 29/S.J. Res. 9 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment". H.J.Res. 46/S.J. Res. 23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". H.J. Res. 49/S.J. Res. 24 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". S. 1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United states Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. S. 1895 - A bill to require the director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to reissue a final rule removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act. H.R.4558 - To require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw a proposed rule relating to the endangered species status of the dunes sagebrush lizard S. 2571 - A bill to provide for determination of the grizzly bear species consistent with the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes H.R. 5504/S 2811 - A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to withdraw proposed rules relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes. H.R. 6393/S. 2870 - Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act H.R. 6784 - ESA Flexibility Act

H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, and for other purposes; H.R. 1419 Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 H.R.1213 - Restoring Effective Science-based Conservation Under Environmental laws protecting (RESCUE) Whales Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 -- to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule H.Res.430 - Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide. S.Con.Res.11 - A concurrent resolution expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. H.R.3494 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2023 S.1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 Grizzly Bear State Management Act H.J. Res. 29 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) H.J. Res. 46 (Trump Critical Habitat Regulation) H.J. Res. 49 (Northern Long-eared Bat) S.J. Res. 9 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". HR 4051 SHARKED Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule strategy H.R.5239 The Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act S.2986 - Warding Off Hostile Administrative Leasing Efforts (WHALE) Act H.R. 6008 - Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (R.I.C.E.s Whale) Act S. 2226/H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act H.R 4537, the American Seabed Protection Act H.R. 4536, the International Seabed Protection Act DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Prohibitions to Threatened Wildlife and Plants - RIN: 1018-BF88 DOI-FWS- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat - RIN: 1018-BF95 DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Interagency Cooperation -RIN: 1018-BF96

H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, and for other purposes; H.R. 1419 Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 H.R.1213 - Restoring Effective Science-based Conservation Under Environmental laws protecting (RESCUE) Whales Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 -- to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule H.Res.430 - Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide. S.Con.Res.11 - A concurrent resolution expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. H.R.3494 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2023 S.1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 Grizzly Bear State Management Act H.J. Res. 29 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) H.J. Res. 46 (Trump Critical Habitat Regulation) H.J. Res. 49 (Northern Long-eared Bat) S.J. Res. 9 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". HR 4051 SHARKED Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule strategy H.R.5239 The Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act S.2986 - Warding Off Hostile Administrative Leasing Efforts (WHALE) Act H.R. 6008 - Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (R.I.C.E.s Whale) Act S. 2226/H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act H.R 4537, the American Seabed Protection Act H.R. 4536, the International Seabed Protection Act DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Prohibitions to Threatened Wildlife and Plants - RIN: 1018-BF88 DOI-FWS- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat - RIN: 1018-BF95 DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Interagency Cooperation -RIN: 1018-BF96

Improving the management and conservation of forage fish; aquatic invasive species management, Everglades and Great Lakes restoration federal funding; PREPARE Act, (pre-disaster mitigation loan program); Congressional Boating Caucus membership; 87 FR 46921, NOAA proposal to expand vessel speed restriction rules for certain vessels along the Atlantic coast. Legislation for funding a real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals (H.R.4323/S.1833). 88 FR 26514, life jacket harmonization for US Coast Guard. Petition for NOAA to establish a year round vessel speed limit, 88 FR 20846. FY 2024 House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce and Justice, Science and related agencies, provide funding for real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals (Title I, Department of Commerce).

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Expressing concerns about insufficient science to support, and impacts to the recreational fishing industry from, 50 CFR 224.105 - Speed restrictions to protect North Atlantic Right Whales. Support for S. 1833 and H.R. 4323, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023. Support H.R. 3925 and S. 1860, the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. Support for H.R. 4051, the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act. Support for H.R. 950 and S. 386, the Reusing Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act. Support for H.R. 4587, the Red Snapper Act. Support for H.R. 6814, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4323, Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions; S. 1833, Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 5239 -- The Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act (Rices Whale) S. 2986 - WHALE Act (Warding off Hostile Administrative Leasing Efforts Act) (Rices Whale) H.R. 6008 - Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts Act or as the R.I.C.E.s Whale Act No bill number - Migratory Bird Protection Act HR 4389 -- Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 HR 5893 / S. 2321 - FY2024 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, Rices whale ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees S. 2437 -- FY2024 Senate THUD Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale S. 2625 -- FY 2024 Senate Homeland Security Approps - North Atlantic right whale and Rices Whale HR 4821 / S. 2605 - FY2024 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider and numerous ESA and wildlife riders, ESA funding, National Wildlife Refuge System, BLM and FS T&E, Migratory Bird Management Program funding, Right whale and Rices whale House/Senate - NOAAs Vessel Speed Rulemaking H.R. 2670/S. 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 H.R. 4323 -- Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023(Rep. Carter) S. 1833 -- Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 (Sen. Manchin) H.R. 764 - Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 - Delisting Greater Yellowstone Population of Grizzly Bears S. 445 - Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1419 - Delisting Northern Continental Divide Population of Grizzly Bears H.R. 94 - American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act H.R. 97 - Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act H.R. 99 - Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act H.R. 248 - Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act H.R. 518 - Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act H.R. 520 - Artificially Propagated Animals H.R. 872 - Federally Integrated Species Health Act H.R. 1142 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require consideration of economic impact in making a listing decision with respect to the list of threatened and endangered species, and for other purposes. H.R. 1419 - Delisting Northern Continental Divide Population of Grizzly Bears H.R. 1558/S. 771 - Saving Americas Vulnerable Endangered Species Act H.J. Res. 29/S.J. Res. 9 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment". H.J.Res. 46/S.J. Res. 23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". H.J. Res. 49/S.J. Res. 24 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". S. 1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United states Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. S. 1895 - A bill to require the director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to reissue a final rule removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act. H.R.4558 - To require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw a proposed rule relating to the endangered species status of the dunes sagebrush lizard S. 2571 - A bill to provide for determination of the grizzly bear species consistent with the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes H.R. 5504/S 2811 - A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to withdraw proposed rules relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes. H.R. 6393/S. 2870 - Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act H.R. 6784 - ESA Flexibility Act

Issues related to Automatic Information System (AIS) and Maritime Safety Issues related to proposed amendments to North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule NOAA-NMFS-2022-0022 Issues related to the Protecting Whales, Human Safety and Economy Act (H.R. 4323) and (S. 1833)

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, and for other purposes; H.R. 1419 Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 H.R.1213 - Restoring Effective Science-based Conservation Under Environmental laws protecting (RESCUE) Whales Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 -- to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule H.Res.430 - Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide. S.Con.Res.11 - A concurrent resolution expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. H.R.3494 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2023 S.1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 Grizzly Bear State Management Act H.J. Res. 29 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) H.J. Res. 46 (Trump Critical Habitat Regulation) H.J. Res. 49 (Northern Long-eared Bat) S.J. Res. 9 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". HR 4051 SHARKED Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule strategy H.R.5239 The Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act S.2986 - Warding Off Hostile Administrative Leasing Efforts (WHALE) Act H.R. 6008 - Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (R.I.C.E.s Whale) Act S. 2226/H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act H.R 4537, the American Seabed Protection Act H.R. 4536, the International Seabed Protection Act DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Prohibitions to Threatened Wildlife and Plants - RIN: 1018-BF88 DOI-FWS- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat - RIN: 1018-BF95 DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Interagency Cooperation -RIN: 1018-BF96

Improving the management and conservation of forage fish; aquatic invasive species management, Everglades and Great Lakes restoration federal funding; PREPARE Act, (pre-disaster mitigation loan program); Congressional Boating Caucus membership; 87 FR 46921, NOAA proposal to expand vessel speed restriction rules for certain vessels along the Atlantic coast. Funding a real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and Economy Act (H.R.4323/S.1833). 88 FR 26514, life jacket harmonization for US Coast Guard. Petition for NOAA to establish a year round vessel speed limit, 88 FR 20846. NOAA petition to establish vessel speed restrictions and measures in the Gulf of Mexico (88 FR 20846). FY 2024 House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce and Justice, Science and related agencies, provide funding for real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals (Title I, Department of Commerce). America's Outdoor Recreation Act (S.873) and Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (H.R.6492), increases access and sites for outdoor recreation and funding and improving aquatic invasive species mitigation programs.

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

H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, opposing proposed amendments seeking to halt or delay North Atlantic right whale proposed Vessel Speed Rule H.R. 4323 Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, statutory language targeting the North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes (p. 14-15). H.R. 4367, FY24 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, report language seeking to delay North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes S. 1833 Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions S.2226 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, opposing proposed amendment seeking to halt or delay North Atlantic right whale rule on vessel strikes S.2437, FY24 Transportation, House and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill, opposing report language seeking to delay North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes Discussed Administration proposals with congressional offices: Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations American Lobster Fishery Whale Vessel Speed Rule Assessment With CEQ and NOAA, asked the Administration to oppose these legislative provisions: - FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science, And Related Agencies Appropriations base bill text stopping North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes - H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, oppose proposed amendment seeking to halt or delay North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes - S. 2226 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, oppose proposed amendment seeking to halt or delay North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes

H.R. 5893 and S. 2321 the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act for FY 2024, all provisions related to funding for establishment of a near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large cetaceans and all provisions related to federal funding for state fisheries data collection efforts. H.R. 4323, to prohibit the issuance of an interim or final rule that amends, updates, modifies, or replaces the North Atlantic Right Whale vessel strike reduction rule until mitigation protocols are fully developed and deployed, all provisions. S. 1833, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 2741 and S. XXX Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023, all provisions related to the use of Coast Guard systems to enforce vessel speed restrictions on recreational vessels.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices on the NOAA proposed amendments to the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule (H.R. 4323/S. 1833) and proposed amendments to the annual defense bill pertaining to North Atlantic right whales (H.R. 2370 / S. 2226). Outreach to NOAA regarding support of North Atlantic right whale vessel speed restrictions.

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

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

H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, and for other purposes; H.R. 1419 Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 H.R.1213 - Restoring Effective Science-based Conservation Under Environmental laws protecting (RESCUE) Whales Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 -- to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule H.Res.430 - Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide. S.Con.Res.11 - A concurrent resolution expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. H.R.3494 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2023 S.1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 Grizzly Bear State Management Act H.J. Res. 29 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) H.J. Res. 46 (Trump Critical Habitat Regulation) H.J. Res. 49 (Northern Long-eared Bat) S.J. Res. 9 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". HR 4051 SHARKED Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule strategy H.R.5239 The Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Prohibitions to Threatened Wildlife and Plants - RIN: 1018-BF88 DOI-FWS- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat - RIN: 1018-BF95 DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Interagency Cooperation -RIN: 1018-BF96

HR 5239 -- The Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act (Rices Whale) S. 2986 - WHALE Act (Warding off Hostile Administrative Leasing Efforts Act) (Rices Whale) No Bill number - Rep. Garrett Graves new bill on Rices Whale No bill number - Migratory Bird Protection Act HR 4389 -- Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 HR 5893 / S. 2321 - FY2024 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees S. 2437 -- FY2024 Senate THUD Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale S. 2625 -- FY 2024 Senate Homeland Security Approps - North Atlantic right whale and Rices Whale HR 4821 / S. 2605 - FY2024 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider and numerous ESA and wildlife riders, ESA funding, National Wildlife Refuge System, BLM and FS T&E, Migratory Bird Management Program funding, Right whale amendment HR 4368 / S. 2131 - FY 2024 Ag Approps - Wildlife Services nonlethal funding House/Senate - NOAAs Vessel Speed Rulemaking H.R. 1213 - RESCUE Whales Act of 2023 H.R. 2670/S. 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 H.R. 4323 -- Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023(Rep. Carter) S. 1833 -- Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 (Sen. Manchin) H.R. 764 - Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 - Delisting Greater Yellowstone Population of Grizzly Bears S. 445 - Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1419 - Delisting Northern Continental Divide Population of Grizzly Bears H.R. 94 - American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act H.R. 97 - Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act H.R. 99 - Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act H.R. 248 - Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act H.R. 518 - Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act H.R. 520 - Artificially Propagated Animals H.R. 872 - Federally Integrated Species Health Act H.R. 1142 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require consideration of economic impact in making a listing decision with respect to the list of threatened and endangered species, and for other purposes. H.R. 1419 - Delisting Northern Continental Divide Population of Grizzly Bears H.R. 1558/S. 771 - Saving Americas Vulnerable Endangered Species Act H.J. Res. 29/S.J. Res. 9 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment". H.J.Res. 46/S.J. Res. 23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". H.J. Res. 49/S.J. Res. 24 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". S. 1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United states Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. S. 1895 - A bill to require the director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to reissue a final rule removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act. H.R.4558 - To require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw a proposed rule relating to the endangered species status of the dunes sagebrush lizard S. 2571 - A bill to provide for determination of the grizzly bear species consistent with the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes HR 5504/S 2811 - A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to withdraw proposed rules relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, amendments on whales H.R. 4051 - SHARKED Act, all provisions H.R. 4323 Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions Potential House reintroduction: Sustaining Americas Fisheries for the Future Act, all sections, focus on bycatch H.R.5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, statutory language targeting the North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes (p. 14-15). H.R. 2437, FY24 Transportation, House and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill, report language seeking to delay North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes H.R. 4367, FY24 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, report language seeking to delay North Atlantic right whale proposed rule on vessel strikes S. 1833 Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions Discussed Administration proposals with congressional offices: Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations American Lobster Fishery Whale Vessel Speed Rule Assessment With CEQ and NOAA, discussed our opposition to legislative efforts to block the Vessel Speed Rule for protecting North Atlantic right whales

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

Expressing concerns about insufficient science to support, and impacts to the recreational fishing industry from, 50 CFR 224.105 - Speed restrictions to protect North Atlantic Right Whales. Support for S. 1833 and H.R. 4323, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023. Support H.R. 3925 and S. 1860, the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. Support for H.R. 4051, the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act. Support for H.R. 950 and S. 386, the Reusing Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act. Support for H.R. 4587, the Red Snapper Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Improving the management and conservation of forage fish; aquatic invasive species management, Everglades and Great Lakes restoration federal funding; PREPARE Act, (pre-disaster mitigation loan program); Congressional Boating Caucus membership; 87 FR 46921, NOAA proposal to expand vessel speed restriction rules for certain vessels along the Atlantic coast. Legislation for funding a real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals (H.R.4323/S.1833). 88 FR 26514, life jacket harmonization for US Coast Guard. Petition for NOAA to establish a year round vessel speed limit, 88 FR 20846. FY 2024 House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce and Justice, Science and related agencies, provide funding for real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals (Title I, Department of Commerce). America's Outdoor Recreation Act (S.873), improves access and sites for outdoor recreation. Funding for aquatic invasive species mitigation programs.

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices on the NOAA proposed amendments to the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule (H.R. 4323/S. 1833) . Outreach to NOAA regarding support of North Atlantic right whale vessel speed restrictions.

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

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

H.R. XXX and S. 2321 the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act for FY 2024, all provisions related to funding for establishment of a near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large cetaceans and all provisions related to federal funding for state fisheries data collection efforts. H.R. 4323, to prohibit the issuance of an interim or final rule that amends, updates, modifies, or replaces the North Atlantic Right Whale vessel strike reduction rule until mitigation protocols are fully developed and deployed, all provisions. S. 1833, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 2741 and S. XXX Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023, all provisions related to the use of Coast Guard systems to enforce vessel speed restrictions on recreational vessels.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to proposed amendments to North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule NOAA-NMFS-2022-0022 Issues related to the Protecting Whales, Human Safety and Economy Act (H.R. 4323) and (S. 1833)

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, and for other purposes; H.R. 1419 Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 H.R.1213 - Restoring Effective Science-based Conservation Under Environmental laws protecting (RESCUE) Whales Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 -- to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule H.Res.430 - Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide. S.Con.Res.11 - A concurrent resolution expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. H.R.3494 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2023 S.1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 Grizzly Bear State Management Act H.R. 1419 Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.J. Res. 29 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) H.J. Res. 46 (Trump Critical Habitat Regulation) H.J. Res. 49 (Northern Long-eared Bat) S.J. Res. 9 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Prohibitions to Threatened Wildlife and Plants - RIN: 1018-BF88 DOI-FWS- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat - RIN: 1018-BF95 DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Interagency Cooperation -RIN: 1018-BF96

Expressing concerns about insufficient science to support, and impacts to the recreational fishing industry from, 50 CFR 224.105 - Speed restrictions to protect North Atlantic Right Whales. Support for S. 1833 and H.R. 4323, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023. Support H.R. 3925 and S. 1860, the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. Support for H.R. 4051, the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act. Support for H.R. 950 and S. 386, the Reusing Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, and for other purposes; H.R. 1419 Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 H.R.1213 - Restoring Effective Science-based Conservation Under Environmental laws protecting (RESCUE) Whales Act S.1833 - Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 H.R.4323 -- to Prohibit Issuance of an Amended North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule H.Res.430 - Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide. S.Con.Res.11 - A concurrent resolution expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. H.R.3494 - Extinction Prevention Act of 2023 S.1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. H.R. 764 Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 Grizzly Bear State Management Act H.R. 1419 Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.J. Res. 29 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) H.J. Res. 46 (Trump Critical Habitat Regulation) H.J. Res. 49 (Northern Long-eared Bat) S.J. Res. 9 (Lesser Prairie-Chicken) S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Prohibitions to Threatened Wildlife and Plants - RIN: 1018-BF88 DOI-FWS- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat - RIN: 1018-BF95 DOI-FWS - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Interagency Cooperation -RIN: 1018-BF96

Improving the management and conservation of forage fish; aquatic invasive species management, Everglades and Great Lakes restoration federal funding; PREPARE Act, (pre-disaster mitigation loan program); Congressional Boating Caucus membership; 87 FR 46921, NOAA proposal to expand vessel speed restriction rules for certain vessels along the Atlantic coast. Legislation for funding a real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals (H.R.4323/S.1833). 88 FR 26514, life jacket harmonization for US Coast Guard. Petition for NOAA to establish a year round vessel speed limit, 88 FR 20846. FY 2024 House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce and Justice, Science and related agencies, provide funding for real-time monitoring program for large marine mammals (Title I, Department of Commerce).

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

No bill number - Migratory Bird Protection Act S.1149 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act House/Senate No Bill number - FY2024 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees House/Senate No Bill Number - FY2024 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider and other potential ESA riders, ESA funding, National Wildlife Refuge System, BLM and FS T&E, Migratory Bird Management Program funding HR 4368 / S. 2131 - FY 2024 Ag Approps - Wildlife Services nonlethal funding House/Senate - NOAAs Vessel Speed Rulemaking H.R. 1213 - RESCUE Whales Act of 2023 H.R. 2670/S. 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 H.R. 4323 -- Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023(Rep. Carter) S. 1833 -- Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 (Sen. Manchin) H.R. 764 - Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 - Delisting Greater Yellowstone Population of Grizzly Bears S. 445 - Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1419 - Delisting Northern Continental Divide Population of Grizzly Bears H.R. 94 - American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act H.R. 97 - Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act H.R. 99 - Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act H.R. 248 - Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act H.R. 518 - Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act H.R. 520 - Artificially Propagated Animals H.R. 872 - Federally Integrated Species Health Act H.R. 1142 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require consideration of economic impact in making a listing decision with respect to the list of threatened and endangered species, and for other purposes. H.R. 1419 - Delisting Northern Continental Divide Population of Grizzly Bears H.R. 1558/S. 771 - Saving Americas Vulnerable Endangered Species Act H.J. Res. 29/S.J. Res. 9 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment". H.J.Res. 46/S.J. Res. 23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". H.J. Res. 49/S.J. Res. 24 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". S. 1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United states Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. S. 1895 - A bill to require the director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to reissue a final rule removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act.

H.R. XXX and S. XXX the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act for FY 2024, all provisions related to funding for establishment of a near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large cetaceans and all provisions related to federal funding for state fisheries data collection efforts. H.R. 4323, to prohibit the issuance of an interim or final rule that amends, updates, modifies, or replaces the North Atlantic Right Whale vessel strike reduction rule until mitigation protocols are fully developed and deployed, all provisions. S. 1833, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. XXX and S. XXX Coast Guard Reauthorization, all provisions related to the use of Coast Guard systems to enforce vessel speed restrictions on recreational vessels.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE