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Lobbying Spend
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Filings
56
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
2011–2024
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
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Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024
2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA positions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continued in 4th Qtr
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 10010
● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA positions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continued in 4th Qtr
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 5103
● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA positions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continued in 4th Qtr
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S.4262
● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whale & Rices Whale; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction; monitor offshore wind issues ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continue
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 5103
Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2024
2024 · third_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whale & Rices Whale; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction; monitor offshore wind issues ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continue
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 8705
Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2024
2024 · third_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whale & Rices Whale; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction; monitor offshore wind issues ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continue
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 8862
● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whale & Rices Whale; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction; monitor offshore wind issues ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continue
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S.4262
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2023
2024 · first_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Provide Working Waterfront draft legislation for Client; review FISH Wellness Act, provide feedback to Hill staff on House staff; review H.R. 6235 and reach out to Hill staff to discuss legislation ● Continue to monitor developments related to potential vessel speed rules by NOAA for the protection of North Atlantic Right Whales & Rices Whales; provide Client with NOAA-BOEM Offshore Wind Strategy to protect Right Whales; provide Client with opportunity to comment on draft Senate Offshore Wind legislation ● Advise Client on Fisheries Finance Program (FFP) opportunities; share NOAA announcement on the program; provide Client with advice for commenting on NOAAs data confidentiality proposed rule; review NOAAs final 2024 MMPA List of Fisheries ● Participate in Hill staff committee meeting on national fisheries issues ● Inform Client on NOAAs final ESA listing decision for Queen Conch in FL waters
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 6235
● Review NOAA Organic Act legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff on Senate draft ● Provide advice and opportunity for Client to review and comment on draft national working waterfront legislation ● Continue to monitor developments related to potential vessel speed rules by NOAA for the protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide feedback to Hill staff ● Advise Client on EPA proposed rule related to ballast water management on commercial fishing vessels ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on creating a National Fish and Seafood Council ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on draft letter to NOAA re: improving the fishery disaster process; cover hearing/report to Client on H.R. 5103 on fishery disaster process ● Provide legislative feedback to Hill staff: offshore aquaculture & NOAA Weather Act ● Provide draft questions for industry to submit to the SAFMC/NOAA ● Provide ongoing feedback & advice to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 5103
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act of 2023
2023 · third_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Conduct Hill staff meeting on FL fisheries issues ● Review NOAA Organic Act legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff on House (HR 3980) and review Senate draft ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on the FISHES Act (HR 5103) related to MSA marine fisheries disasters; impacts of Loper-Bright Amicus ● Participate/monitor NOAA CCC meeting on IRA funding for fisheries issues ● Participate/monitor NOAA webinar on RFMC governance policy directive ● Provide ongoing feedback & advice to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites; regular communications with Hill staff ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on NOAAs whale-vessel speed rules (NP Right & Rices Whales); NOAAs Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator ● Provide Client an opportunity to sign a national letter to NOAA on the MSA National Standard Guideline revisions ● Continue to advise Client on fishery disaster funding, legislative reforms, and status of fishery disaster declaration for impacts from Hurricane Ian; gather intel from NOAA on available fisheries disaster funding ● Contacts with NOAA regional staff to address seafood inspection issues related to the FL spiny lobster fishery
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 3980
● Conduct Hill staff meeting on FL fisheries issues ● Review NOAA Organic Act legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff on House (HR 3980) and review Senate draft ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on the FISHES Act (HR 5103) related to MSA marine fisheries disasters; impacts of Loper-Bright Amicus ● Participate/monitor NOAA CCC meeting on IRA funding for fisheries issues ● Participate/monitor NOAA webinar on RFMC governance policy directive ● Provide ongoing feedback & advice to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites; regular communications with Hill staff ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on NOAAs whale-vessel speed rules (NP Right & Rices Whales); NOAAs Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator ● Provide Client an opportunity to sign a national letter to NOAA on the MSA National Standard Guideline revisions ● Continue to advise Client on fishery disaster funding, legislative reforms, and status of fishery disaster declaration for impacts from Hurricane Ian; gather intel from NOAA on available fisheries disaster funding ● Contacts with NOAA regional staff to address seafood inspection issues related to the FL spiny lobster fishery
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 5103
● Research and advise Client on draft House NOAA Organic Act; meet with House staff to discuss legislation and check-in with Senate staff on same ● Provide information to Client on a number of bills including: H.R. 872 the FISH Act; draft SEAS Act - Supporting Equity for Aquaculture & Seafood Act; on the Domestic Seafood Production Act of 2023; and on the Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2023 ● Attend House Natural Resources Hill staff briefing on Offshore Wind; issue report to client ● Attend NOAA CCC meeting in FL; discuss subsidy issues with NOAA staff; issue report to Client; initiate communications with District House staff ● Ongoing communications with NOAA staff re: implementation of the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act; agency subsequently issued FAQ document which was shared with Client ● Continue to advise Client on fishery disaster funding, legislative reforms, and status of fishery disaster declaration for impacts from Hurricane Ian
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 872
Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2022
2022 · third_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Communications with Client & Hill staff on committee approval of HR 4690; provide draft amendments to staff; develop/submit national industry letter to Congress (signed by Client) opposing approval of HR 4690 ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on Senate draft IUU FISH Act & derelict fishing gear legislation ● Participate in BOEM stakeholder sessions on fisheries mitigation guidance ● Participate on Hill staff marine resources roundtable discussion ● Ongoing communications with Hill staff on MMPA, product seizure, and ocean-related amendments to national USCG/NDAA legislation ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on national ballast water management provision for commercial fishing vessels
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 4690
Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act
2022 · second_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Ongoing communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress ● Continue to inform Client on Administration offshore wind energy developments ● Participate with Client on Hill staff marine resources roundtable discussion ● Communications with Hill staff on an MMPA amendment to national USCG/NDAA legislation
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 3075
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
2022 · second_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Ongoing communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress ● Continue to inform Client on Administration offshore wind energy developments ● Participate with Client on Hill staff marine resources roundtable discussion ● Communications with Hill staff on an MMPA amendment to national USCG/NDAA legislation
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R.4521
Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Provide assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization (HR 4690/HR 59); including on forage fish conservation legislation (H.R. 5770; S.1484) and development of a national issue paper ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on national fishery disaster reform legislation ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client ● Provide Client with information related to ROMEA staff testimony at House hearing on range of marine natural resource bills; including an MMPA amendment to the NDAA/USCG legislation ● Communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress ● Participate on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 3075
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Provide assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization (HR 4690/HR 59); including on forage fish conservation legislation (H.R. 5770; S.1484) and development of a national issue paper ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on national fishery disaster reform legislation ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client ● Provide Client with information related to ROMEA staff testimony at House hearing on range of marine natural resource bills; including an MMPA amendment to the NDAA/USCG legislation ● Communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress ● Participate on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R.4521
Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2022
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Provide assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization (HR 4690/HR 59); including on forage fish conservation legislation (H.R. 5770; S.1484) and development of a national issue paper ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on national fishery disaster reform legislation ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client ● Provide Client with information related to ROMEA staff testimony at House hearing on range of marine natural resource bills; including an MMPA amendment to the NDAA/USCG legislation ● Communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress ● Participate on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 4690
Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2021
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Provide assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization (HR 4690/HR 59); including on forage fish conservation legislation (H.R. 5770; S.1484) and development of a national issue paper ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on national fishery disaster reform legislation ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client ● Provide Client with information related to ROMEA staff testimony at House hearing on range of marine natural resource bills; including an MMPA amendment to the NDAA/USCG legislation ● Communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress ● Participate on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 5770
Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Provide assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization (HR 4690/HR 59); including on forage fish conservation legislation (H.R. 5770; S.1484) and development of a national issue paper ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on national fishery disaster reform legislation ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client ● Provide Client with information related to ROMEA staff testimony at House hearing on range of marine natural resource bills; including an MMPA amendment to the NDAA/USCG legislation ● Communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress ● Participate on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 59
Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2021
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Provide assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization (HR 4690/HR 59); including on forage fish conservation legislation (H.R. 5770; S.1484) and development of a national issue paper ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on national fishery disaster reform legislation ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client ● Provide Client with information related to ROMEA staff testimony at House hearing on range of marine natural resource bills; including an MMPA amendment to the NDAA/USCG legislation ● Communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress ● Participate on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S.1484
Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act
2021 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
â--� Provide ongoing assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization hearing (HR 4690/HR 59); submit hearing questions and follow-up questions for the record; help with staff/witness preparations â--� Communications with Hill Staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program and vessel tracking requirements contained in H.R. 3075 â--� Ongoing communications with staff on: status of fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2923); forage fish legislation (S.1484); and marine mammal amendment to the NDAA â--� Monitor and participate in virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national fisheries issues and report to Client â--� Participate in Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 3075
Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2022
2021 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
â--� Provide ongoing assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization hearing (HR 4690/HR 59); submit hearing questions and follow-up questions for the record; help with staff/witness preparations â--� Communications with Hill Staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program and vessel tracking requirements contained in H.R. 3075 â--� Ongoing communications with staff on: status of fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2923); forage fish legislation (S.1484); and marine mammal amendment to the NDAA â--� Monitor and participate in virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national fisheries issues and report to Client â--� Participate in Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 4690
Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act
2021 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
â--� Provide ongoing assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization hearing (HR 4690/HR 59); submit hearing questions and follow-up questions for the record; help with staff/witness preparations â--� Communications with Hill Staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program and vessel tracking requirements contained in H.R. 3075 â--� Ongoing communications with staff on: status of fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2923); forage fish legislation (S.1484); and marine mammal amendment to the NDAA â--� Monitor and participate in virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national fisheries issues and report to Client â--� Participate in Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 59
Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2021
2021 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
â--� Provide ongoing assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization hearing (HR 4690/HR 59); submit hearing questions and follow-up questions for the record; help with staff/witness preparations â--� Communications with Hill Staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program and vessel tracking requirements contained in H.R. 3075 â--� Ongoing communications with staff on: status of fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2923); forage fish legislation (S.1484); and marine mammal amendment to the NDAA â--� Monitor and participate in virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national fisheries issues and report to Client â--� Participate in Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S.1484
Source: Senate LDA