American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023

Support for American Farmers Feed The World Act Of 2023 - Introduced by Reps. Tracey Mann (R-KS) and John Garamendi (D-CA) Support for S.2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 - Introduced by Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging MARAD Reauthorization Coast Guard Reauthorization Tanker Security Program Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 S 2862, the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 H.R.6728 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 S.5611 - SHIPS for America Act

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs. HR 4292 / S 2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 6724 / S 3467 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 7659 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 - Discussions with staff regarding provisions to be included in the legislation, including issues relating to Able Seafarer training requirements. HR 8070 / S 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding increases in stipend for Maritime Security Program, Tanker Security Program and Cable Ship Program, discussions regarding maritime workforce and training, and other issues relating to Able Seafarer training requirements, advocacy in support of the legislation HR 9028 / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - Discussions with staff on MSP stipend appropriations, issues with NDAA proposed increase HOUSE DRAFT / SENATE DRAFT - Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act of 2024 - Discussions with staff regarding all aspects of the bill relating to the maritime industry, including mariner support and training, support programs and various other aspects of the bill prior to introduction 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 Cable Ship / Maritime Security / Tanker Fleet Security Program funding and issues - On-going discussions with staff over the these stipend programs and their future needs, funding and reauthorizations 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 Seafarer 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, Customs and Border Protection administrative rulings regarding Jones Act application to OCSLA, staff briefings on the importance of the law and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition 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. Red Sea Shipping Attacks - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts of the attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that began in November 2023.

Global Food Security, Foreign Sanctions, Trade. HR4293, S2862, American Farmers Feed the World Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Farm Bill American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 (HR 4293 & S 2862)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for American Farmers Feed The World Act Of 2023 - Introduced by Reps. Tracey Mann (R-KS) and John Garamendi (D-CA) Support for S.2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 - Introduced by Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging MARAD Reauthorization Coast Guard Reauthorization Tanker Security Program Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 S 2862, the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 H.R.6728 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Global Food Security, Foreign Sanctions, Trade. HR4293, S2862, American Farmers Feed the World Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Farm Bill American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 (HR 4293 & S 2862)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs. HR 4292 / S 2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 6724 / S 3467 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 7659 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 - Discussions with staff regarding provisions to be included in the legislation, including issues relating to Able Seafarer training requirements. HR 8070 / S 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding increases in stipend for Maritime Security Program, Tanker Security Program and Cable Ship Program, discussions regarding maritime workforce and training, and other issues relating to Able Seafarer training requirements, advocacy in support of the legislation HR 9028 / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - Discussions with staff on MSP stipend appropriations, issues with NDAA proposed increase HOUSE DRAFT / SENATE DRAFT - Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act of 2024 - Discussions with staff regarding all aspects of the bill relating to the maritime industry, including mariner support and training, support programs and various other aspects of the bill prior to introduction 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 Cable Ship / Maritime Security / Tanker Fleet Security Program funding and issues - On-going discussions with staff over the these stipend programs and their future needs, funding and reauthorizations 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 Seafarer 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, Customs and Border Protection administrative rulings regarding Jones Act application to OCSLA, staff briefings on the importance of the law and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition 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. Red Sea Shipping Attacks - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts of the attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that began in November 2023. Drafting of Congressional testimony for SIU President.

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 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 S 2862, the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 H.R.6728 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs. HR 4292 / S 2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 5860 / S 1308 et al - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act - Discussions with staff regarding THUD approps, including Maritime Security Program, Tanker Security Program and Cable Ship Security Program funding levels. No House Companion / S 3038 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation. HR 6724 / S 3467 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 7659 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 - Discussions with staff regarding provisions to be included in the legislation, including issues relating to Able Seafarer training requirements. HR 7463 / - S 2625 et al - Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 - Discussions with staff regarding provisions relating to Coast Guard funding in the Homeland Security appropriations portion of the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 8070 / S 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding increases in stipend for Maritime Security Program, Tanker Security Program and Cable Ship Program, discussions regarding maritime workforce and training, and other issues relating to Able Seafarer training requirements, advocacy in support of the legislation HR 8515 / SENATE DRAFT - Maritime Advantage Results in National Economic Resiliency and Security Act - Discussions with staff regarding maritime policy, discussions around future of national maritime strategy, maritime workforce and future plans for building a stronger US Merchant Marine. HR 9028 / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - Discussions with staff on MSP stipend appropriations, issues with NDAA proposed increase Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cable Security Fleet Program stipend increase - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding the current stipend levels for the Cable Security Fleet and the potential need for an increase to help meet rising ship operation costs. 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 Seafarer 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. Key Bridge Disaster - Discussions with staff regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster in Baltimore, impacts on maritime and the port, impacts on labor at the port, impacts on SIU members and potential legislation. Opposition to Jones Act waivers being called for prematurely because of the disaster. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers, Customs and Border Protection administrative rulings regarding Jones Act application to OCSLA, staff briefings on the importance of the law and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions. 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. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition. Maritime Security Program stipend increase for FY 25 - Discussions and advocacy to increase the MSP stipend to address inflation and rising ship operation costs. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 25 - 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. Red Sea Shipping Attacks - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts of the attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that began in November 2023. Drafting of Congressional testimony for SIU President. Tanker Security Program stipend increase - Discussions with staff regarding a stipend increase for the TSP, to address concerns that lack of cargo would make it difficult to ensure vessels were active in foreign commerce. Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 25 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure TSP is funded at levels sufficient to begin the program and make it successful.

Global Food Security, Foreign Sanctions, Trade. HR4293, S2862, American Farmers Feed the World Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Support for American Farmers Feed The World Act Of 2023 - Introduced by Reps. Tracey Mann (R-KS) and John Garamendi (D-CA) Support for S.2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 - Introduced by Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Farm Bill American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 (HR 4293 & S 2862)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging MARAD Reauthorization Coast Guard Reauthorization Tanker Security Program H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 S 2862, the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 H.R.6728 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs. HR 2670 / S 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Discussion with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy to include Coast Guard reauthorization in the bill, advocacy ti include Maritime Administration reauthorization in the bill HR 2741 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, including offshore wind. HR 4292 / S 2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution. No House Companion / S 3038 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with staff regarding 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 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, Customs and Border Protection administrative rulings regarding Jones Act application to OCSLA, staff briefings on the importance of the law and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions. 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. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - 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. Red Sea Shipping Attacks - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts of the attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that began in November 2023. 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. Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure TSP is funded at levels sufficient to begin the program and make it successful.

Farm Bill American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 (HR 4293 & S 2862)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Global Food Security, Foreign Sanctions, Trade. HR4293, S2862, American Farmers Feed the World Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

1.Food policy issues, food safety, food labeling 2.Food Aid, Food for Peace - PL 480, Food for Progress Program, McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program 3.H.R.4293, American Farmers Feed the World Act 4.S.2862, American Farmers Feed the World Act

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging MARAD Reauthorization Coast Guard Reauthorization Tanker Security Program H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 S 2862, the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 H.R.6728 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs. HR 2670 / S 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Discussion with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy to include Coast Guard reauthorization in the bill, advocacy ti include Maritime Administration reauthorization in the bill HR 2741 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, including offshore wind. HR 4292 / S 2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution. No House Companion / S 3038 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with staff regarding 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 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, Customs and Border Protection administrative rulings regarding Jones Act application to OCSLA, staff briefings on the importance of the law and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions. 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. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - 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. Red Sea Shipping Attacks - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts of the attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that began in November 2023. 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. Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure TSP is funded at levels sufficient to begin the program and make it successful.

Supported S. 2862, the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 Supported S. 2786, the Farmers Market Expansion Act of 2023 Supported H.R. 1020, The BAITS Act Supported H.R. 3984, Feral Swine Eradication Act Supported H. Res. 588 in support of checkoffs Supported H.R. 4059, To include phosphate and potash on final critical minerals list Supported H.R. 3990, The Forest Data Modernization Act Supported S. 2523, Farm Board Act of 2023 Supported S. 2541, Mid-South Oilseed Double-Cropping Study Act of 2023 Supported S. 68, The FARM Act Supported S.926, The Protecting Americas Agricultural Land From Foreign Harm Act of 2023 Supported S. 1613, The Feral Swine Control Act Supported H.R. 6351, related to a commission on modernizing the National Agricultural Statistics Service Supported S. 3358, the Black Vulture Relief Act of 2023 Opposed delay of implementing USDAs Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments; Final Rule Requested revisions to USDAs Emergency Relief Program for 2022 Supported H.R. 4764, the Honey Identification Verification and Enforcement (HIVE) Act, which would require the creation of a standard of identity for honey and update the labeling requirements for honey.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Global Food Security, Foreign Sanctions, Trade. HR4293, S2862, American Farmers Feed the World Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Farm Bill American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 (HR 4293 & S 2862)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1.Food policy issues, food safety, food labeling 2.Food Aid, Food for Peace - PL 480, Food for Progress Program, McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program 3.H.R.4293, American Farmers Feed the World Act 4.S.2862, American Farmers Feed the World Act

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging MARAD Reauthorization Coast Guard Reauthorization Tanker Security Program H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 S 2862, the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 H.R.6728 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Farm Bill American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 (HR 4293 & S 2862)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress. HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs. HR 2373 / No Senate Companion - Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 2670 / S 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Discussion with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy to include Coast Guard reauthorization in the bill HR 2741 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, including offshore wind. HR 4024 / S 1917 - Clean Shipping Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding impact on US-Flag ships. HR 4292 / S 2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 4367 / S 2625 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 - Advocacy for additional Coast Guard information technology infrastructure funding. HR 4368 / S 2131 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 - Discussions with staff regarding significant cuts to the PL 480 Title II Food for Peace Program in the House version, advocacy against the House bill, advocacy for protection of PL 480 and cargo preference programs. HR 4820 / S 2437 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 24 - Requests for full funding of the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, discussions with staff over FY 23 Tanker Security Program appropriated funding repurposing. H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution. No House Companion / S 3038 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with staff regarding 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 Administration actions on waivers, Customs and Border Protection administrative rulings regarding Jones Act application to OCSLA, staff briefings on the importance of the law and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions. 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. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - 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. 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. Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure TSP is funded at levels sufficient to begin the program and make it successful.

H.R.4293, Food for Peace, to restore original intent of commodity transfers and other purposes S. 2862, Food for Peace, to restore original intent of commodity transfers and other purposes NDAA FY 24, Maritime Security Program; Tanker Security Program; Cable Security Program; Maritime Administration; Appropriations: FY 24 Transportation, Maritime Security Program; Tanker Security Program; Cable Security Program; Title XI Program; Maritime Administration Agriculture Appropriations FY 24: Food for Peace Program; McGovern-Dole Program H.R. 2741: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023: Jones Act waivers; upgrades to merchant mariners credentialing process. Coast Guard Subcommittee Hearing on Use and Regulation of Autonomous and Experimental Marine Technologies

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.4293, Food for Peace, to restore original intent of commodity transfers and other purposes S. 2862, Food for Peace, to restore original intent of commodity transfers and other purposes NDAA FY 24, Maritime Security Program; Tanker Security Program; Cable Security Program; Maritime Administration; Appropriations: FY 24 Transportation, Maritime Security Program; Tanker Security Program; Cable Security Program; Title XI Program; Maritime Administration Agriculture Appropriations FY 24: Food for Peace Program; McGovern-Dole Program H.R. 2741: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023: Jones Act waiversl; upgrades to merchant mariners credentialing process. Coast Guard Subcommittee Hearing on Use and Regulation of Autonomous and Experimental Marine Technologies

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE