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Building Ships in America Act of 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. Issues related to National Maritime Strategy - no specific legislation. S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025; S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025; and H.R. 3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025. H.R.8800/S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to coastwise laws.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $420,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S. 5025, Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 Monitored issues related to shipbuilding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to PIDP, BUILD, and RAISE grants. Monitor enactment and implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169) and track potential cuts or delays in awards. Issues related to the repeal of limited MTO anti-trust immunity under the Shipping Act. H.R.3842-Work with members to reintroduce a bill to expand the MARAD Capital Construction Fund for purchases of cargo handling equipment at U.S. ports. H.R. 1968- Issues related to draft bipartisan, bicameral SHIPS Act and the full-year fiscal 2025 continuing resolution. H.R. 3151/S. 1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025. S.1536 Building Ships in America Act of 2025 Implementation of Executive Order: Restoring Americas Maritime Dominance
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Monitor issues related to MARAD infrastructure programs and funding levels of MARAD infrastructure programs in FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 3838, S. 1071 & S. 2296) and THUD Appropriations bills. Monitor funding levels for US Army Corps of Engineers dredging and navigation projects in the FY26 Energy & Water Appropriations bills. H.R.3842- Issues related to introduction and advancement of legislation expanding eligibility of Capital Construction Funds for acquisition of cargo handling equipment. H.R. 3151/S. 1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025. S.1536 Building Ships in America Act of 2025. Implementation of Executive Order: Restoring Americas Maritime Dominance (Maritime Action Plan). Issues related to FY27 National Defense Authorization Acts (H.R.8800 and S.4784).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to PIDP, BUILD, and RAISE grants. Monitor enactment and implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169) and track potential cuts or delays in awards. Issues related to the repeal of limited MTO anti-trust immunity under the Shipping Act. H.R.3842-Work with members to reintroduce a bill to expand the MARAD Capital Construction Fund for purchases of cargo handling equipment at U.S. ports. H.R. 1968- Issues related to draft bipartisan, bicameral SHIPS Act and the full-year fiscal 2025 continuing resolution. H.R. 3151/S. 1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025. S.1536 Building Ships in America Act of 2025 Implementation of Executive Order: Restoring Americas Maritime Dominance
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
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Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Monitor issues related to MARAD infrastructure programs and funding levels of MARAD infrastructure programs in FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 3838, S. 1071 & S. 2296) and THUD Appropriations bills. Monitor funding levels for US Army Corps of Engineers dredging and navigation projects in the FY26 Energy & Water Appropriations bills. H.R.3842- Issues related to introduction and advancement of legislation expanding eligibility of Capital Construction Funds for acquisition of cargo handling equipment. H.R. 3151/S. 1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025. S.1536 Building Ships in America Act of 2025. Implementation of Executive Order: Restoring Americas Maritime Dominance (Maritime Action Plan). Issues related to FY27 National Defense Authorization Acts (H.R.8800 and S.4784).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3151/S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act H.R. 9921, American Shipyard Investment Act of 2026 S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 Issues related to maritime autonomous surface vessels
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to classification of offshore wind support vessels. Issues related to implementation of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S.524 and H.R.4275) and the National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA") of 2025 (Pub.L. 119-60). Issues related to the SHIPS For America Act and Building Ships in America Act (S.1536, S.1541, H.R.3151). Issues related to the Maritime Action Plan.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2026 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
- H.R. 9921, the American Shipyard Investment Tax Credit - Shipyard investment tax credit in Sec. 7 of S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Active Legislation: H.R. 1207 / S. 525 - To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture - Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 2035 / No Senate Companion - American Cargo for American Ships Act - Discussions with staff regarding cargo preference laws. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 3151 / S. 1541 / S. 1536 - Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act (SHIPS for America Act) - On-going discussions with staff regarding the reintroduction of the SHIPS for America Act, concerns regarding various provisions, and overall support and advocacy for the legislation. H.R. 3331 / No Senate Companion - Mariner Exam Modernization Act - Discussions with staff regarding testing provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4552 / S. 2465 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2026 - Discussions with staff regarding funding for the MSP, TSP and CSP fleets. Advocacy in support of the Senate version of the legislation. H.R. 8800 / S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Discussions with staff and members regarding adding the SHIPS for America Act to the legislation, as well as maritime industry priorities and provisions of the White House's Maritime Action Plan that were added to the House passed version. Discussions with staff over status of legislation and conference committee activity. Advocacy in support of the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - Ongoing discussions about 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 these stipend programs and their future needs, funding, and reauthorizations, as well as concerns regarding the current gap between authorized levels and appropriated funds under the continuing resolution. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentialing Issues - Ongoing 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 Manning Requirements - Discussions with staff regarding to changes to the Coast Guard's manning requirements for Articulated Tug Barge units. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - Ongoing discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. 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. Jones Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding the Presidents original 60 day waiver of the Jones Act and both 90 day extensions. Mariner Recruitment and Retention - Discussions with staff regarding concerns about mariner recruitment, the current mariner shortage, and retention efforts within the industry Maritime Action Plan/Presidential Executive Order on Promoting American Maritime Dominance - Discussions and advocacy regarding legislative proposals being drafted by the Administration to implement legislative proposals included in Executive Order #14269. Regulatory Issues - Discussions with staff regarding regulatory issues impacting maritime, including maritime pollution regulations in California and at the EPA, as well as issues with radio licensing by the FCC for US-Flag vessels. Shipbuilding - Discussions with staff regarding proposals from the White House that would impact domestic and international shipbuilding. USAID/Food for Peace Funding Concerns - Discussions with staff regarding the impacts of the administration's changes to Food Aid USAID/USDA Program Transfer - Discussions with offices regarding the movement of program responsibilities for foreign aid from USAID to USDA. War in Iran - Discussions with staff and members regarding maritime aspects of the war in Iran, including issues with the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas, and the impact on American mariners on ships transiting the strait or stuck inside the Gulf.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Manufacturing
National Commission on Robotics Act (H.R. 7334, S. 4686); issues related to domestic manufacturing capacity and supply chain resilience for uncrewed systems, autonomy, and robotics, including federal policy affecting industrial base development and advanced manufacturing; American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act (H.R. 9430); Make More in America Act (S. 4781); Magnets Value Chain Support Act (H.R. 9227); SHIPS for America Act ( H.R. 3151; S. 1541); Communications and Technology Transparency Act (H.R. 10453); American Shipyard Investment Act of 2026 (H.R. 9921); Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536)
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to uncrewed maritime systems, including House and Senate Coast Guard Reauthorization (S. 524; H.R. 4275); FY 2027 Appropriations; FY 2027 NDAA (HR 8800; S 4784); FY 2027 Appropriations; and SHIPS for America Act (H.R. 3151; S. 1541); Make More in America Act (S. 4781); American Shipyard Investment Act of 2026 (H.R. 9921); Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536).
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2026 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
American Shipyard Investment Act of 2026 (H.R. 9921); Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536); Magnets Value Chain Support Act (H.R. 9227); potential robotics-related legislation.
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade law enforcement; Workers' Rights in international trade; Trade issues relating to surge in importation of steel and aluminum products into the United States; Treatment of Chinese overcapacity in steel, aluminum, paper and other industrial sectors; Support for Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act; Support for Rapid Response Mechanism Workers Rights cases under the USMCA; Proposals to address circumvention and evasion of existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders, including the Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 (H.R. 1284/S. 3808); Support for Trade Adjustment Assistance Renewal; Support for action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to address Chinese Transportation, logistics, and maritime policies and their impact on domestic production and employment; Development of carbon border adjustment mechanisms and other trade tools to main domestic manufacturing production while driving decarbonization; Support for the Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act (H.R.1548/ S.691); Addressing surge of steel and aluminum imports from Mexico; Support for Administrations increase of tariffs on Chinese exports of steel and aluminum products; Support for retention of Section 301 tariffs against China; Treatment of aluminum and alumina in Critical Mineral Agreements or potential plurilateral critical mineral trade agreements under consideration by the administration; Tariff coverage for domestic chemical grade alumina under section 232 tariffs or other administration tariff actions; Support for strategic implementation of broad tariffs against countries engaged in unfair trade practices; Support for SHIPS for America Act (S. 1541/H.R. 3151); Support for Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536); Advocate for utilization of domestic supplies of plate and other commodities in domestic shipbuilding; Support for Section 201 petition on tire imports.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2026 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade law provisions and enforcement; Trade issues relating to surge in importation of steel products into the United States; Section 232 investigations of the impact of steel and aluminum imports on national security, implementation of relief measures and potential legislative efforts to curtail Presidential authority and negotiations with the European Union on possible adjustment measures; Support for Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act; Support for action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to address Chinese Transportation, logistics, and maritime policies and their impact on domestic production and employment; Proposals to address circumvention and evasion of existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders, including the Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 (H.R. 1284/S. 3808); Support for the Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act (H.R.1548/ S.691); Addressing surge of steel and aluminum imports from Mexico; Support for retention of Section 301 tariffs against China; Support for strategic implementation of broad tariffs against countries engaged in unfair trade practices; Support for SHIPS for America Act (S. 1541/H.R. 3151); Support for Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2026 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
LNG Tax Parity Legislation; ship building contracts, Ships Act Bill H.R.3151, S.1536, S.1541; Maritime Fuel Tax H.R.2925, S.549; Jones Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Defense
LNG Tax Parity Language; ship building contracts; Ships Act Bill H.R.3151, S.1536, S.1541; Maritime Fuel Tax Hr.R2925, S.549
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
LNG Tax Parity Legislation; ship building contracts; Ships Act Bill H.R. 3151, S.1536, S.1536, S.1541; Maritime Fuel Tax H.R. 2925, S.549; Jones Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1- The One Big Beautiful Bill HR 3151/S 1541/S 1536 - Ships for America Act HR 252 - Secure Our Ports Act HR 2035 - American Cargo for American Ships Act HR 2390 - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act HR 3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act HR 3940/S 2043 - Open America's Waters At US Trade Representative - Section 301 Petition
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Providing non-discriminatory incentives for shipbuilding (SHIPS for America Act H.R.3151; Building Ships in America Act S.1536; National Defense Authorization Act H.R.8800). Coast Guard implementation of MTSA cybersecurity requirements under 33 CFR Parts 104-106. Potential use and regulation of the Outer Continental Shelf for offshore space launch and re-entry activities (BOEM RFI Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232).
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 3151/S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 Issues related to maritime autonomous surface vessels
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2548/S. 1241, Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, section 18 relating to exemptions S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Active Legislation: H.R. 98 / No Senate Companion - End Endless Criminal Statues Act - Discussions with staff regarding admiralty law provisions impacted by the bill. Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 1207 / S. 525 - To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture - Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 1968 / S. 724 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act - Discussions with staff regarding maritime industry program appropriations. H.R. 2035 / No Senate Companion - American Cargo for American Ships Act - Discussions with staff regarding cargo preference laws. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 3151 / S. 1541 / S. 1536 - Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act (SHIPS for America Act) - On-going discussions with staff regarding the reintroduction of the SHIPS for America Act, concerns regarding various provisions, and overall support and advocacy for the legislation. H.R. 3055 / No Senate Companion - TRANSPORT Jobs Act - Discussions with staff regarding Military Maritime programs and provisions. H.R. 3331 / No Senate Companion - Mariner Exam Modernization Act - Discussions with staff regarding testing provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4552 / S. 2465 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2026 - Discussions with staff regarding funding for the MSP, TSP and CSP fleets. Advocacy in support of the Senate version of the legislation. H.R. 8800 / Senate Draft - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Discussions with staff and members regarding adding the SHIPS for America Act to the legislation, as well as maritime industry priorities. Advocacy in support of the legislation. S. Con. Res. 33 - A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 though 2035 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime provisions, including provisions relating to maritime activities in the Strait of Hormuz. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - Ongoing discussions about 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 these stipend programs and their future needs, funding, and reauthorizations, as well as concerns regarding the current gap between authorized levels and appropriated funds under the continuing resolution. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentialing Issues - Ongoing 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 Manning Requirements - Discussions with staff regarding to changes to the Coast Guard's manning requirements for Articulated Tug Barge units. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - Ongoing discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Department of Homeland Security Shutdown - Ongoing discussions with members and staff regarding the impact of the DHS shutdown, specifically Coast Guard and maritime border protection related issues, including the National Maritime Center. Advocacy in support of a solution to reopen DHS. 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. Jones Act Waiver - On-going discussions with staff regarding the Presidents original 60 day waiver of the Jones Act and 90 day extension. Mariner Recruitment and Retention - Discussions with staff regarding concerns about mariner recruitment, the current mariner shortage, and retention efforts within the industry Maritime Action Plan/Presidential Executive Order on Promoting American Maritime Dominance - Discussions and advocacy regarding legislative proposals being drafted by the Administration to implement legislative proposals included in Executive Order #14269. Shipbuilding - Discussions with staff regarding proposals from the White House that would impact domestic and international shipbuilding. USAID/Food for Peace Funding Concerns - Discussions with staff regarding the impacts of the administration's changes to Food Aid USAID/USDA Program Transfer - Discussions with offices regarding the movement of program responsibilities for foreign aid from USAID to USDA. War in Iran - Discussions with staff and members regarding maritime aspects of the war in Iran, including issues with the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas, and the impact on American mariners on ships transiting the strait or stuck inside the Gulf.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Providing non-discriminatory incentives for shipbuilding (SHIPS for America Act H.R.3151; Building Ships in America Act S.1536; National Defense Authorization Act H.R.8800).
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2026 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
- Shipyard investment tax credit in Title VII, Sec. 706 of H.R. 3151, SHIPS for America Act of 2025 - Shipyard investment tax credit in Sec. 7 of S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
LNG Tax Parity Legislation; ship building contracts, Ships Act Bill H.R.3151, S.1536, S.1541; Maritime Fuel Tax H.R.2925, S.549; Jones Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Defense
LNG Tax Parity Language; ship building contracts; Ships Act Bill H.R.3151, S.1536, S.1541; Maritime Fuel Tax Hr.R2925, S.549
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
LNG Tax Parity Legislation; ship building contracts; Ships Act Bill H.R. 3151, S.1536, S.1536, S.1541; Maritime Fuel Tax H.R. 2925, S.549; Jones Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade law enforcement; Workers' Rights in international trade; Trade issues relating to surge in importation of steel and aluminum products into the United States; Treatment of Chinese overcapacity in steel, aluminum, paper and other industrial sectors; Support for Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act; Support for Rapid Response Mechanism Workers Rights cases under the USMCA; Proposals to address circumvention and evasion of existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders, including the Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 (H.R. 1284/S. 3808); Support for Trade Adjustment Assistance Renewal; Support for action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to address Chinese Transportation, logistics, and maritime policies and their impact on domestic production and employment; Development of carbon border adjustment mechanisms and other trade tools to main domestic manufacturing production while driving decarbonization; Support for the Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act (H.R.1548/ S.691); Addressing surge of steel and aluminum imports from Mexico; Support for Administrations increase of tariffs on Chinese exports of steel and aluminum products; Support for retention of Section 301 tariffs against China; Treatment of aluminum and alumina in Critical Mineral Agreements or potential plurilateral critical mineral trade agreements under consideration by the administration; Tariff coverage for domestic chemical grade alumina under section 232 tariffs or other administration tariff actions; Support for strategic implementation of broad tariffs against countries engaged in unfair trade practices; Support for SHIPS for America Act (S. 1541/H.R. 3151); Support for Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536); Advocate for utilization of domestic supplies of plate and other commodities in domestic shipbuilding.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2026 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade law provisions and enforcement; Trade issues relating to surge in importation of steel products into the United States; Section 232 investigations of the impact of steel and aluminum imports on national security, implementation of relief measures and potential legislative efforts to curtail Presidential authority and negotiations with the European Union on possible adjustment measures; Support for Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act; Support for action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to address Chinese Transportation, logistics, and maritime policies and their impact on domestic production and employment; Proposals to address circumvention and evasion of existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders, including the Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 (H.R. 1284/S. 3808); Support for the Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act (H.R.1548/ S.691); Addressing surge of steel and aluminum imports from Mexico; Support for retention of Section 301 tariffs against China; Support for strategic implementation of broad tariffs against countries engaged in unfair trade practices; Support for SHIPS for America Act (S. 1541/H.R. 3151); Support for Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2026 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. Issues related to National Maritime Strategy - no specific legislation. S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025; S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025; and H.R. 3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025. H.R.8800/S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to coastwise laws.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $620,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Monitor issues related to MARAD infrastructure programs and funding levels of MARAD infrastructure programs in FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 3838, S. 1071 & S. 2296) and THUD Appropriations bills. Monitor funding levels for US Army Corps of Engineers dredging and navigation projects in the FY26 Energy & Water Appropriations bills. H.R.3842- Issues related to introduction and advancement of legislation expanding eligibility of Capital Construction Funds for acquisition of cargo handling equipment. H.R. 3151/S. 1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025. S.1536 Building Ships in America Act of 2025. Implementation of Executive Order: Restoring Americas Maritime Dominance (Maritime Action Plan). Issues related to FY27 National Defense Authorization Acts (H.R.8800 and S.4784).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to PIDP, BUILD, and RAISE grants. Monitor enactment and implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169) and track potential cuts or delays in awards. Issues related to the repeal of limited MTO anti-trust immunity under the Shipping Act. H.R.3842-Work with members to reintroduce a bill to expand the MARAD Capital Construction Fund for purchases of cargo handling equipment at U.S. ports. H.R. 1968- Issues related to draft bipartisan, bicameral SHIPS Act and the full-year fiscal 2025 continuing resolution. H.R. 3151/S. 1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025. S.1536 Building Ships in America Act of 2025 Implementation of Executive Order: Restoring Americas Maritime Dominance
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to classification of offshore wind support vessels. Issues related to implementation of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S.524 and H.R.4275) and the National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA") of 2025 (Pub.L. 119-60). Issues related to the SHIPS For America Act and Building Ships in America Act (S.1536, S.1541, H.R.3151). Issues related to the Maritime Action Plan.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1- The One Big Beautiful Bill HR 3151/S 1541/S 1536 - Ships for America Act HR 252 - Secure Our Ports Act HR 2035 - American Cargo for American Ships Act HR 2390 - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act HR 3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act HR 3940/S 2043 - Open America's Waters At US Trade Representative - Section 301 Petition
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1- The One Big Beautiful Bill HR 3151/S 1541/S 1536 - Ships for America Act HR 252 - Secure Our Ports Act HR 2035 - American Cargo for American Ships Act HR 2390 - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act HR 3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act HR 3940/S 2043 - Open America's Waters At US Trade Representative - Section 301 Petition
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2026 · second_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Increasing the number of U.S. Flagged vessels engaged in international commerce. H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1536 - Building Ships in America Act of 2025 S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · second_quarter · Transportation
Increasing the number of U.S. Flagged vessels engaged in international commerce. H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1536 - Building Ships in America Act of 2025 S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Increasing the number of U.S. Flagged vessels engaged in international commerce. H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1536 - Building Ships in America Act of 2025 S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · first_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Increasing the number of U.S. Flagged vessels engaged in international commerce. H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1536 - Building Ships in America Act of 2025 S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Increasing the number of U.S. Flagged vessels engaged in international commerce. H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1536 - Building Ships in America Act of 2025 S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · first_quarter · Transportation
Increasing the number of U.S. Flagged vessels engaged in international commerce. H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1536 - Building Ships in America Act of 2025 S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · first_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Increasing the number of U.S. Flagged vessels engaged in international commerce. H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1536 - Building Ships in America Act of 2025 S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · first_quarter · Transportation
Increasing the number of U.S. Flagged vessels engaged in international commerce. H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S.1536 - Building Ships in America Act of 2025 S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)