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Lobbying Spend
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Filings
200
Firms Hired
3
Active Period
1999–2026
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
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Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2023
2024 · first_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Review 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 ● Provide Client with opportunity to comment on draft Senate Offshore Wind legislation; continue to provide ongoing feedback & advice to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites ● Provide Client with advice for commenting on NOAAs data confidentiality proposed rule; review NOAAs final 2024 MMPA List of Fisheries for impacts to Client interests ● Participate in Hill staff committee meeting on national fisheries issues ● Provide drafting assistance to Client for waiver comment letter to NOAA; ongoing efforts assisting Client with MMPA waiver and whaling treaty support; currently awaiting further agency actin in 2nd Qtr 2024 ● Provide Client with regular and ongoing review of grants, policies and regulations in the federal data base; research and provide Client with several federal funding opportunities related to improving the water supply to the Tribes Reservation; port improvements, and broadband services
Client expense: — · Firm income: $21,000
Matched citations: H.R. 6235
● Review NOAA Organic Act legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff on Senate draft ● Provide ongoing feedback & advice to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites; provide draft questions to Hill staff for hearing; advise Client on comment opportunity for West Coast wind energy development and environmental impacts ● Provide advice and opportunity for Client to review and comment on draft national working waterfront and Help Our Kelp Act legislation ● Advise Client on EPA proposed rule related to ballast water management on commercial fishing vessels; assist Client with comment submission to EPA ● 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 ● Extensive efforts this quarter assisting Client with MMPA waiver and whaling treaty support; update Hill staff on publication of the Final EIS and remaining waiver process ● Provide Client with regular and ongoing review of grants, policies and regulations in the federal data base; research and provide Client with several federal funding opportunities related to improving the water supply to the Tribes Reservation
Client expense: — · Firm income: $21,000
Matched citations: H.R. 5103
Regional Ocean Partnership Act
2022 · second_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Contact NOAA staff to request a comment period extension for Client to submit comments on NOAA Tribal Consultation Handbook; contact NOAA on pre-consultation opportunity related to the America the Beautiful Report. ● Hill staff communications on Tribal halibut fishing in Area 2A ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client ● Participate on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion ● Continue efforts to assist Client with MMPA waiver and treaty support; including communications with Hill staff on status of Clients MMPA Waiver ● Assist Client with drafting comments for Hill briefing on S.1894 ● Organize and schedule virtual meeting for Client with Hill staff; assist Client to prepare and submit draft legislative text to create a NOAA Tribal Advisory Committee
Client expense: — · Firm income: $21,000
Matched citations: S.1894
Regional Ocean Partnership Act
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Contact NOAA staff to request a comment period extension for Client to submit comments on NOAA Tribal Consultation Handbook; contact NOAA on pre-consultation opportunity related to the America the Beautiful Report. ● Hill staff communications on Tribal halibut fishing in Area 2A ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client ● Participate on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion ● Continue efforts to assist Client with MMPA waiver and treaty support; including communications with Hill staff on status of Clients MMPA Waiver ● Assist Client with drafting comments for Hill briefing on S.1894 ● Organize and schedule virtual meeting for Client with Hill staff; assist Client to prepare and submit draft legislative text to create a NOAA Tribal Advisory Committee
Client expense: — · Firm income: $21,000
Matched citations: S.1894
Regional Ocean Partnership Act
2021 · second_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
â--� Communicate with State Department officials on behalf of Client related to US/CAN fisheries relations and potential for an in-lieu fishing site â--� Edit comments for NOAA/Commerce submission on salmon allocation issues; participate in advocacy efforts with NOAA on behalf of Client â--� Discuss MMPA waiver and treaty support with Clients Member of Congress â--� Communications with Hill staff on tribal amendments to S.1894
Client expense: — · Firm income: $21,000
Matched citations: S.1894
Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act
2020 · first_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
â--� Continue to advise Hill staff of ongoing waiver ALJ hearing developments related to Clients MMPA whaling waiver request â--� Lobby staff on the national fishery disaster reform legislation (H.R. 5548) â--� Organize/attend Hill meetings in Washington, D.C. to discuss a suite of Client issues related to MMPA waiver, WOTUS, VIDA, State/EPA water quality standards; and fishing areas
Client expense: — · Firm income: $21,000
Matched citations: H.R. 5548
Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act
2019 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
â--� Participate in ongoing consultation discussions with Client/NOAA/office of press relations regarding federal MMPA whaling waiver request; continue to advise Hill staff of ongoing waiver ALJ hearing developments; Client participated at NOAA ALJ hearing in November â--� Organize/attend meetings in Washington, D.C. to discuss a suite of Client issues related to MMPA waiver, WOTUS, VIDA, State/EPA water quality standards; and fishing areas â--� Support HR 729 for a coastal tribal resilience grant program â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress
Client expense: — · Firm income: $21,000
Matched citations: HR 729
Environmental Justice Act of 2019
2019 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
â--� Participate in ongoing consultation discussions with Client/NOAA/office of press relations regarding federal MMPA whaling waiver request; continue to advise Hill staff of ongoing waiver ALJ hearing developments; Client participated at NOAA ALJ hearing in November â--� Organize/attend meetings in Washington, D.C. to discuss a suite of Client issues related to MMPA waiver, WOTUS, VIDA, State/EPA water quality standards; and fishing areas â--� Support HR 729 for a coastal tribal resilience grant program â--� Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236) â--� Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress
Client expense: — · Firm income: $21,000
Matched citations: S.2236
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
2014 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Activity on EPA NPDES sVGP/VGP: advise Tribe regarding H.R.4005; respond to WA-6th House staff inquiry (no formal position) Secure letters of support from WA Senate Delegation for Makah nomination to the CEQ National Ocean Policy (NOP) Governance Coordinating Commitee (GCC) Participate on EPA NPDES conference call with Tribal officials to discuss NPDES permit requirementsHelped draft formal written submission to NOAA/NOS staff on Tribal recommendations for permit-approval protocols for activities in the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. (*Letter was dated 9/30/14 but NOAA received during 1st week of 4th Qtr 2014)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $21,000
Matched citations: H.R.4005
Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act of 2013
2014 · third_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah MMPA Waiver Request to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights (attend mtgs with NOAA & MMC staff) Activity on EPA VGP: communications with Tribe and staff regarding H.R. 3464/4005 & S.2094 - no formal position Contact White House CEQ/NOAA regarding nominations to the National Ocean Policy GCC - draft Tribal nomination letter Attend NOAA IWC Public Hearing as a representative of the Tribe and report to the Tribe (8/7)Draft/submit client comments on the permit consultation process for the NOAA/NOS Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Secure GCC letter of support for Makah Chairman from WA House Member, request same from WA State Senate delegation Contacts with NOAA OLE staff regarding MSA amendment - provide memo to Tribe on implications Proivde analyses of House & Senate MSA reform efforts, no formal positon taken
Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000
Matched citations: H.R. 3464
Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
2014 · third_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah MMPA Waiver Request to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights (attend mtgs with NOAA & MMC staff) Activity on EPA VGP: communications with Tribe and staff regarding H.R. 3464/4005 & S.2094 - no formal position Contact White House CEQ/NOAA regarding nominations to the National Ocean Policy GCC - draft Tribal nomination letter Attend NOAA IWC Public Hearing as a representative of the Tribe and report to the Tribe (8/7)Draft/submit client comments on the permit consultation process for the NOAA/NOS Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Secure GCC letter of support for Makah Chairman from WA House Member, request same from WA State Senate delegation Contacts with NOAA OLE staff regarding MSA amendment - provide memo to Tribe on implications Proivde analyses of House & Senate MSA reform efforts, no formal positon taken
Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000
Matched citations: S.2094
Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act of 2013
2014 · second_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah MMPA Waiver Request to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights (communications ongoing with NOAA on DEIS) Activity on EPA VGP: communications with Tribe and staff regarding H.R. 3464/4005 & S.2094 Contact White House CEQ regarding tribal nominations to the National Ocean Policy GCC Communications with NOAA on MSA issues related to Joint Enforcement Agreements and fisheries jurisdictional issuesAssist the Tribe in planing meetings with NOAA and the Marine Mammal Commission (MMC) Attend and participate in client's booth at NOAA Fish Fry event
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: H.R. 3464
Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
2014 · second_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah MMPA Waiver Request to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights (communications ongoing with NOAA on DEIS) Activity on EPA VGP: communications with Tribe and staff regarding H.R. 3464/4005 & S.2094 Contact White House CEQ regarding tribal nominations to the National Ocean Policy GCC Communications with NOAA on MSA issues related to Joint Enforcement Agreements and fisheries jurisdictional issuesAssist the Tribe in planing meetings with NOAA and the Marine Mammal Commission (MMC) Attend and participate in client's booth at NOAA Fish Fry event
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: S.2094
Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act of 2013
2014 · first_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah MMPA Waiver Request to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights (communications ongoing with NOAA on DEIS) Activity on EPA VGP: communications with Tribe and staff regarding H.R. 3464/4005 & S.2094 Inform client on ongoing White House activites related to tribal activites (but no direct lobbyist communications with WH)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: H.R. 3464
Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
2014 · first_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah MMPA Waiver Request to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights (communications ongoing with NOAA on DEIS) Activity on EPA VGP: communications with Tribe and staff regarding H.R. 3464/4005 & S.2094 Inform client on ongoing White House activites related to tribal activites (but no direct lobbyist communications with WH)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: S.2094
Provider Tax Administrative Simplification Act of 2011
2012 · first_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah Waiver Request under the MMPA to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights House USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels (H.R. 2841) NPDES Permit requirements for fishing vessels Pacific SRG and NOAA Stock Assessment Report for ENP gray whale stock National Ocean Policy implementation (WH CEQ conference call)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: H.R. 2841
Strengthen Fisheries Management in New England Act of 2011
2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah Waiver Request under the MMPA to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights; conference call with NOAA Legislation on USCG Dockside Examination Program (H.R. 2841) Legislation on EPA NPDES Permit requirements (H.R. 2840) NOAA Stock Assessment Report of ENP gray whale stock USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels Magnuson-Stevens Act legislation: (S.1916; HR 594; HR1013; HR1646; HR2304; HR2610; HR2753; HR2772; HR3601) National Ocean Policy component: Coastal & Marine Dpatial Planning (CMSP)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: HR1013
American Angler Preservation Act
2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah Waiver Request under the MMPA to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights; conference call with NOAA Legislation on USCG Dockside Examination Program (H.R. 2841) Legislation on EPA NPDES Permit requirements (H.R. 2840) NOAA Stock Assessment Report of ENP gray whale stock USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels Magnuson-Stevens Act legislation: (S.1916; HR 594; HR1013; HR1646; HR2304; HR2610; HR2753; HR2772; HR3601) National Ocean Policy component: Coastal & Marine Dpatial Planning (CMSP)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: HR1646
Fishery Science Improvement Act of 2011
2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah Waiver Request under the MMPA to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights; conference call with NOAA Legislation on USCG Dockside Examination Program (H.R. 2841) Legislation on EPA NPDES Permit requirements (H.R. 2840) NOAA Stock Assessment Report of ENP gray whale stock USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels Magnuson-Stevens Act legislation: (S.1916; HR 594; HR1013; HR1646; HR2304; HR2610; HR2753; HR2772; HR3601) National Ocean Policy component: Coastal & Marine Dpatial Planning (CMSP)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: HR2304
Asset Forfeiture Fund Reform and Distribution Act of 2011
2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah Waiver Request under the MMPA to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights; conference call with NOAA Legislation on USCG Dockside Examination Program (H.R. 2841) Legislation on EPA NPDES Permit requirements (H.R. 2840) NOAA Stock Assessment Report of ENP gray whale stock USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels Magnuson-Stevens Act legislation: (S.1916; HR 594; HR1013; HR1646; HR2304; HR2610; HR2753; HR2772; HR3601) National Ocean Policy component: Coastal & Marine Dpatial Planning (CMSP)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: HR2610
Fishery Management Transparency and Accountability Act
2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah Waiver Request under the MMPA to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights; conference call with NOAA Legislation on USCG Dockside Examination Program (H.R. 2841) Legislation on EPA NPDES Permit requirements (H.R. 2840) NOAA Stock Assessment Report of ENP gray whale stock USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels Magnuson-Stevens Act legislation: (S.1916; HR 594; HR1013; HR1646; HR2304; HR2610; HR2753; HR2772; HR3601) National Ocean Policy component: Coastal & Marine Dpatial Planning (CMSP)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: HR2753
Saving Fishing Jobs Act of 2011
2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah Waiver Request under the MMPA to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights; conference call with NOAA Legislation on USCG Dockside Examination Program (H.R. 2841) Legislation on EPA NPDES Permit requirements (H.R. 2840) NOAA Stock Assessment Report of ENP gray whale stock USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels Magnuson-Stevens Act legislation: (S.1916; HR 594; HR1013; HR1646; HR2304; HR2610; HR2753; HR2772; HR3601) National Ocean Policy component: Coastal & Marine Dpatial Planning (CMSP)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: HR2772
Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act of 2011
2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah Waiver Request under the MMPA to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights; conference call with NOAA Legislation on USCG Dockside Examination Program (H.R. 2841) Legislation on EPA NPDES Permit requirements (H.R. 2840) NOAA Stock Assessment Report of ENP gray whale stock USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels Magnuson-Stevens Act legislation: (S.1916; HR 594; HR1013; HR1646; HR2304; HR2610; HR2753; HR2772; HR3601) National Ocean Policy component: Coastal & Marine Dpatial Planning (CMSP)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: H.R. 2840
Provider Tax Administrative Simplification Act of 2011
2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah Waiver Request under the MMPA to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights; conference call with NOAA Legislation on USCG Dockside Examination Program (H.R. 2841) Legislation on EPA NPDES Permit requirements (H.R. 2840) NOAA Stock Assessment Report of ENP gray whale stock USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels Magnuson-Stevens Act legislation: (S.1916; HR 594; HR1013; HR1646; HR2304; HR2610; HR2753; HR2772; HR3601) National Ocean Policy component: Coastal & Marine Dpatial Planning (CMSP)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: H.R. 2841
Ensuring Quality in the Unemployment Insurance Program (EQUIP) Act
2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Makah Waiver Request under the MMPA to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights; conference call with NOAA Legislation on USCG Dockside Examination Program (H.R. 2841) Legislation on EPA NPDES Permit requirements (H.R. 2840) NOAA Stock Assessment Report of ENP gray whale stock USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels Magnuson-Stevens Act legislation: (S.1916; HR 594; HR1013; HR1646; HR2304; HR2610; HR2753; HR2772; HR3601) National Ocean Policy component: Coastal & Marine Dpatial Planning (CMSP)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: HR3601
Source: Senate LDA