TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE

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Lobbying Spend

$5.3M

Filings

392

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	—	12	4
2025	—	17	4
2024	—	13	3
2023	—	12	3
2022	—	12	3
2021	—	12	3
2020	—	14	4
2019	—	13	3
2018	—	12	3
2017	—	17	4
2016	—	16	4
2015	—	18	5
2014	—	20	5
2013	—	21	5
2012	—	19	6
2011	$730,000	27	6
2010	$420,000	28	8
2009	$390,000	29	7
2008	$360,000	26	6
2007	$270,000	12	5
2006	$240,000	7	3
2005	$440,000	6	3
2004	$360,000	5	3
2003	$540,000	4	3
2002	$580,000	5	3
2001	$160,000	4	3
2000	$400,000	5	3
1999	$420,000	6	3

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE	$5,310,000	37
BREAUX LOTT LEADERSHIP GROUP	—	41
SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS	—	27
K&L GATES LLP	—	93
JONES WALKER, LLP	—	34
CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC	—	23
CARLOUGH SOLUTIONS, LLC	—	8
MCGLOTTEN & JARVIS	—	21
ACACIA STRATEGIES LLC	—	7
MICHAEL TOOHEY AND ASSOCIATES	—	11
ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC	—	90

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
SENATE	291
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	289
Maritime Administration (MARAD)	134
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	75
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)	43
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	36
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	28
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	26
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)	20
Federal Maritime Commission	19
Navy, Dept of	18
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	8
Energy, Dept of	7
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	6
White House Office	6
Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)	5
U.S. Customs & Border Protection	5
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	3
State, Dept of (DOS)	3
Office of the Vice President of the United States	2

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	227
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	93
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	58
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	49
Transportation	Transportation	37
Banking	Banking	23
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	23
Agriculture	Agriculture	14
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	11
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	3
Travel/Tourism	Travel/Tourism	3
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	2

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; Policies to promote U.S.-flag shipping trade actions.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet, and autonomous/remote controlled vessels - no specific legislation. H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs. Coast Guard Authorization Act: Issues related to mariner shortage.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

H.R. 9170119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.9170

H.R. 9170119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet, and autonomous/remote controlled vessels - no specific legislation. H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs. Coast Guard Authorization Act: Issues related to mariner shortage.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.9170

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S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; Policies to promote U.S.-flag shipping trade actions.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 4784

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet, and autonomous/remote controlled vessels - no specific legislation. H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs. Coast Guard Authorization Act: Issues related to mariner shortage.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 4784

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; Policies to promote U.S.-flag shipping trade actions.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to mariner shortage and the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs. Coast Guard Authorization Act: Issues related to mariner shortage.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

H.R. 9170119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.9170

H.R. 9170119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to mariner shortage and the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs. Coast Guard Authorization Act: Issues related to mariner shortage.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.9170

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to mariner shortage and the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs. Coast Guard Authorization Act: Issues related to mariner shortage.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 4784

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; Policies to promote U.S.-flag shipping trade actions.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 4784

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to mariner shortage and the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R 4275 and S. 524, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025: Issues related to mariner shortage.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R 4275

H.R. 4552119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 4552

H.R. 4552119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to mariner shortage and the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R 4275 and S. 524, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025: Issues related to mariner shortage.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 4552

S. 2465119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S. 2465

S. 2465119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to mariner shortage and the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R 4275 and S. 524, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025: Issues related to mariner shortage.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S. 2465

S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to mariner shortage and the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R 4275 and S. 524, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025: Issues related to mariner shortage.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S. 524

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to mariner shortage and the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R 4275 and S. 524, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025: Issues related to mariner shortage.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R 4275

H.R. 4552119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to mariner shortage and the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R 4275 and S. 524, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025: Issues related to mariner shortage.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 4552

H.R. 4552119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 4552

S. 2465119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 2465

S. 2465119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to mariner shortage and the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R 4275 and S. 524, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025: Issues related to mariner shortage.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 2465

S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to mariner shortage and the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R 4275 and S. 524, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025: Issues related to mariner shortage.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 524

H.R. 4552119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to mariner shortage and the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 and S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025: Entire bill. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 4552

Source: Senate LDA

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