Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024

Issues related to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023, (H.R. 2741) and Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 7659 and S. 5468). Issues related to inspection of LNG Tankers. Review and coordinate responses for revised risk-based tank vessel inspection language during House/Senate staff-level negotiations.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Coastwise transportation rule revocation. Maritime and Coast Guard manning provisions in the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8070). Offshore energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Monitor Jones Act activities in the Gulf of Mexico. Monitor Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 - issues related to proposed new U.S. offshore manning requirements for foreign flag vessels, anchor handling for MODUs, and new requirements for foreign vessel advance notice and penalties. Issues related to the House passed Coast Guard Authorization bill (H.R. 7659). Monitor and track Senate activities related to development and introduction of Senate companion CGAA legislation (S. 5468). Monitor House/Senate staff-level negotiations regarding development of CGAA conference agreement.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Implementation of H.R. 2670 - FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (Issues related to vessel classification). Issues related to FY25 Appropriations. Issues related to polar icebreakers. Issues related to certification and cybersecurity for DoD contracts. Coast Guard policy on ballast water management systems. Issues related to new U.S. offshore manning requirements for foreign flag vessels. Issues related to implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-58 and P.L. 117 -169). Issues related to classification of offshore wind support vessels. Issues relate to the Coast Guard Act of 2024 (H.R. 7659 and S. 5468).

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Issues related to government shipbuilding and repair, classification, innovation, and decarbonization - no specific legislation. H.R. 7659 and S. 5468, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Issues related to government shipbuilding, reciprocity, and repair and future developments in the maritime industry. H.R. 9028 and S.4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Issues related to maritime innovation. H.R. 8070 and S. 4638: Issues related to maritime innovation. H.R. 10493 and S. 5611, SHIPS for America Act: Entire bill.

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

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

H.R. 9028 and S. 4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Issues related to mariner shortage and provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 7659 and S. 5468, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Provisions related to mariner credentialing. S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet and mariner credentialing. H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Sec. 3536 and provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet and mariner credentialing. H.R. 10493 and S. 5611, SHIPS for America Act: Entire bill.

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

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

Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 7659 and S. 5468, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Provisions related to mariner credentialing. S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 9028 and S.4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 10493 and S. 5611, SHIPS for America Act: Entire bill.

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

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

Issues related to the transfer of government property and government leasing under Section 11221 of Public Law No. 117-263 related to St. Paul Island, Alaska; Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 (HR 7659)(S. 5468)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Regulations and legislation related to oil spill response in Western Alaska; Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023 & 2024 (HR 2741 & HR 7659) and S. 5468; National Defense Authorization Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)