A bill 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.

Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 301 tariffs revisions, and national agriculture legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 232 and 301 tariffs, Maritime Action Plan, and national agriculture legislation.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Support for S.525/H.R.1207 - A bill 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.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1. World Trade Organization (WTO) trade compliance. India & China 2. Trade with: China, Colombia, Cuba, European Union, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam, Haiti, United Kingdom 3. Non-tariff trade barriers 4. Shipping Issues and Compliance 5. S. 743 Ag disputes Act 6. Food for Peace legislation S. 525 and H.R. 1207

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

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

Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 301 tariffs revisions, and national agriculture legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 7567 The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Senate Farm Bill FY27 and FY26 SFOPs and Ag approps Bills to move FFP to USDA: HR 1207 and S. 525, A bill 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.

Client expense: $53,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

International Food Assistance (Food for Peace & McGovern-Dole) HR 1207/S 525

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

International Food Assistance (Food for Peace & McGovern-Dole) HR 1207/S 525

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

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

Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 301 tariffs revisions, Maritime Action Plan, and national agriculture legislation.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

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. 3838 / S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 26 - Discussions with staff regarding inclusion of the Coast Guard bill and other maritime priorities in the legislation. 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. Second Reconciliation Bill DRAFT - Discussions with staff regarding potential for maritime related tax provisions in the potential second reconciliation bill, as well as discussions about funding of the Coast Guard. 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 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 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 60 day waiver of the Jones Act. Mariner Recruitment and Retention - Discussions with staff regarding concerns about mariner recruitment, the current mariner shortage, and retention efforts within the industry 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

Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 301 tariffs revisions, and national agriculture legislation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1. World Trade Organization (WTO) trade compliance. India & China 2. Trade with: China, Colombia, Cuba, European Union, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam, Haiti, United Kingdom 3. Non-tariff trade barriers 4. Shipping Issues and Compliance 5. S. 743 Ag disputes Act 6. Food for Peace legislation S. 525 and H.R. 1207

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Support for S.525/H.R.1207 - A bill 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.

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 7567 The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Senate Farm Bill FY27 and FY26 SFOPs and Ag approps Bills to move FFP to USDA: HR 1207 and S. 525, A bill 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.

Client expense: $72,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 301 tariffs revisions, and national agriculture legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 301 tariffs revisions, and national agriculture legislation.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

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. 3838 / S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 26 - Discussions with staff regarding inclusion of the Coast Guard bill and other maritime priorities in the legislation. 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.Res. 869 / S. Res 494 - Resolution(s) observing the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald - Discussions with staff regarding the resolutions. Advocacy in support of the resolutions. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - Ongoing discussions in regard 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 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 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 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. Executive Order on Shipbuilding - Discussions with Congressional and White House staff on the President's Executive Order on shipbuilding. 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. Maritime Administrator nomination and confirmation - Discussions with staff regarding the nomination of Stephen Carmel to serve as Maritime Administator. Advocacy in support of the nomination. Mariner Recruitment and Retention - Discussions with staff regarding concerns about mariner recruitment, the current mariner shortage, and retention efforts within the industry USAID/Food for Peace Funding Freeze - Discussions with staff regarding the impacts of the administration's changes to Food Aid and the lack of cargo moving. USAID/USDA Program Transfer - Discussions with offices regarding the movement of program responsibilities for foreign aid from USAID to USDA.

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

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

1. World Trade Organization (WTO) trade compliance. India & China 2. Trade with: China, Colombia, Cuba, European Union, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam, Haiti, United Kingdom 3. Non-tariff trade barriers 4. Shipping Issues and Compliance 5. S. 743 Ag disputes Act 6. Food for Peace legislation S. 525 and H.R. 1207

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Farm Bill Bills to move FFP to USDA: HR 1207 and S. 525, A bill 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.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Support for S.525/H.R.1207 - A bill 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.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

International Food Assistance (Food for Peace & McGovern-Dole) HR 1207/S 525

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1207 - 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.; provisions to continue food aid at the U.S. Department of Agriculture H.R.2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; provisions related to Innovative Feed Approvals S. 525: A bill 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.; provisions to continue food aid at the U.S. Department of Agriculture S.1906: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; provisions related to Innovative Feed Approvals Discussions related to Reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA)

Client expense: $1,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, NDAA), Section 301 tariffs revisions, and national agriculture legislation.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

H.R.1207 - 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.; provisions to continue food aid at the U.S. Department of Agriculture H.R.2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; provisions related to Innovative Feed Approvals S. 525: A bill 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.; provisions to continue food aid at the U.S. Department of Agriculture S.1906: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; provisions related to Innovative Feed Approvals Discussions related to Reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA)

Client expense: $1,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

International Food Assistance (Food for Peace & McGovern-Dole) HR 1207/S 525

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1 / No Direct Senate Companion - One Big Beautiful Bill - Discussions with staff regarding shipbuilding provisions and tax provisions in the bill. H.R. 4275 / S. 524 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation's inclusion in the NDAA. 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. 2125 / No Senate Companion - SOS Act of 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding the provisions of the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 2390 / No Senate Companion - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation, 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. 3838 / S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 26 - Discussions with staff regarding inclusion of the Coast Guard bill and other maritime priorities in the legislation. 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. 4813 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Disaster Shipping Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 4839 / No Senate Companion - Merchant Marine Allies Partnership Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 5109 / No Senate Companion - To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States to develop guidelines to improve returning citizens' access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, to assist individuals in custody of Federal, State, and local prisons in pre-applying or preparing applications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards, and to assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determination of ineligibility, and for other purposes - Discussions with staff regarding impact of TWIC background checks on maritime industry. H.R. 5371 et. al. / S. 2882 et. al. - Continuing Appropriations Acts - Discussions with staff regarding the impact of a shutdown on the U.S. maritime industry, and advocacy in support of passage of funding bills to keep the government open. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - Ongoing discussions in regard 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 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 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 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. 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. Executive Order on Shipbuilding - Discussions with Congressional and White House staff on the President's Executive Order on shipbuilding. Government Shutdown - Discussions with staff regarding the impact of a government shutdown on the maritime industry. 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. Mariner Recruitment and Retention - Discussions with staff regarding concerns about mariner recruitment, the current mariner shortage, and retention efforts within the industry USAID/Food for Peace Funding Freeze - Discussions with staff regarding the impacts of the administration's changes to Food Aid and the lack of cargo moving. USAID/USDA Program Transfer - Discussions with offices regarding the movement of program responsibilities for foreign aid from USAID to USDA. USTR Sec. 301 Investigation on Chinese Maritime Practices - Discussions with staff regarding implementation of USTR's 301 ruling.

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

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

Farm Bill Bills to move FFP to USDA: HR 1207 and S. 525, A bill 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.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

1. World Trade Organization (WTO) trade compliance. India & China 2. Trade with: China, Colombia, Cuba, European Union, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam, Haiti, United Kingdom 3. Non-tariff trade barriers 4. Shipping Issues and Compliance 5. S. 743 Ag disputes Act 6. Food for Peace legislation S. 525 and H.R. 1207

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Support for S.525/H.R.1207 - A bill 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.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for S.525 - A bill 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.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for S.525 - A bill 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.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for S.525 - A bill 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.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for S.525 - A bill 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.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Promotion of food aid and cargo preference (S.525, H.R.1207) and national defense sealift (SHIPS for America Act, Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill), Section 301 tariffs revisions, and national agriculture legislation.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

International Food Assistance (Food for Peace & McGovern-Dole) HR 1207/S 525

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation: H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill - Discussions with staff regarding shipbuilding provisions and tax provisions in the bill. H.R. 665 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 666 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 667 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 4275 / S. 524 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill, advocacy in support of 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 / No Senate Companion - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding inclusion of full funding for the Maritime Security, Tanker Security and Cable Ship Security Programs within 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. 2125 / No Senate Companion - SOS Act of 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding the provisions of the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 2390 / No Senate Companion - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation, 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. HOUSE DRAFT / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act - Advocacy in support of full funding of the Maritime, Tanker, and Cable Ship Security Programs. HOUSE DRAFT / SENATE DRAFT - Agriculture Appropriations Act - Discussions with staff about provision to move USAID foreign aid food programs to the USDA. Advocacy in support of the conclusion of this language in the bill. HOUSE DRAFT / SENATE DRAFT - Maritime Administration Authorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding potential provisions to be included in a forthcoming MARAD authorization. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - Ongoing discussions in regard 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 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 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 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. 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. Executive Order on Shipbuilding - Discussions with Congressional and White House staff on the President's Executive Order on shipbuilding. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition 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. Mariner Recruitment and Retention - Discussions with staff regarding concerns about mariner recruitment, the current mariner shortage, and retention efforts within the industry USAID/Food for Peace Funding Freeze - Discussions with staff regarding the impacts of USAID changes by the Administration and the various programs impacted, including the PL 480 Title II Food for Peace program USAID/USDA Program Transfer - Discussions with offices regarding the movement of program responsibilities for foreign aid from USAID to USDA. USTR Sec. 301 Investigation on Chinese Maritime Practices - Discussions with staff regarding the findings of USTR and their preliminary report and recommendations.

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

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

Farm Bill Bills to move FFP to USDA: HR 1207 and S. 525, A bill 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.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

H.R. 665 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 666 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 667 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. HOUSE DRAFT / S. 525 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill, advocacy in support of 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 / No Senate Companion - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding inclusion of full funding for the Maritime Security, Tanker Security and Cable Ship Security Programs within the legislation. H.R. 2125 / No Senate Companion - SOS Act of 2025 - Discussions with staff regarding the provisions of the bill, advocacy in suppot of the legislation. H.R. 2390 / No Senate Companion - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation, advocacy in support of the legislation. HOUSE DRAFT / SENATE DRAFT - Maritime Administration Authorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding potential provisions to be included in a forthcoming MARAD authorization. HOUSE DRAFT / SENATE DRAFT - 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. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - Ongoing 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 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 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 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. 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. Executive Order on Shipbuilding - Discussions with staff on the President's Executive Order on shipbuilding. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition 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. Mariner Recruitment and Retention - Discussions with staff regarding concerns about mariner recruitment, the current mariner shortage, and retention efforts within the industry Red Sea Shipping Attacks - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts of the attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that began in November 2023. USAID/Food for Peace Funding Freeze - Discussions with staff regarding the impacts of USAID changes by the Administration and the various programs impacted, including the PL 480 Title II Food for Peace program USTR Sec. 301 Investigation on Chinese Maritime Practices - Discussions with staff regarding the findings of USTR and their preliminary report and recommendations. ________________________________________

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Farm Bill Bills to move FFP to USDA: HR 1207 and S. 525, A bill 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.

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

S. 524, Coast Guard Act of 2025. CR FY 25 Appropriations: Maritime Security Program; Tanker Security Program; Cable Security Program; PL 480, Food for Peace; humanitarian aid programs. HR 1207 and S. 525, return PL 480, Food for Peace to Dept. of Agriculture jurisdiction. USTR, Section 301, maritime parity with China. Ships for America Act, draft legislation. Jones Act, Cargo Preference laws, Increases authorized in Maritime Security Program NDAA FY 25. Maritime Administration meetings related to the above.

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

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

S. 524, Coast Guard Act of 2025; CR FY 25 Appropriations: Maritime Security Program; Tanker Security Program; Cable Security Program; PL 480, Food for Peace; humanitarian aid programs. HR 1207 and S.525, To return PL 480, Food for Peace to Dept. of Agriculture jurisdiction. USTR Section 301: maritime parity with China. Ships for America Act, draft Legislation. Jones Act, Cargo Preference laws. Increases authorized in Maritime Security Program, NDAA FY 25. Maritime Administration meetings related to above.

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

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

S. 524, Coast Guard Act of 2025 CR FY 25 Appropriations: Maritime Security Program; Tanker Security Program; Cable Security Program; Food for Peace; humanitarian aid programs HR 1207 and S. 525, return PL480 Food for Peace to Department of Agriculture jurisdiction. USTR, Sec 301: maritime parity with China Ships for America Act, draft legislation Jones Act Cargo Preference laws Increases authorized in Maritime Security Program NDAA FY 25 ( also Maritime Administration meetings)

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)