SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Lobbying Spend

$7.7M

Filings

Firms Hired

Active Period

2010–2017

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2017	$170,000	1	1
2016	$1,190,000	4	1
2015	$1,060,000	8	2
2014	$650,000	8	2
2013	$780,000	10	2
2012	$980,000	8	2
2011	$1,320,000	8	2
2010	$1,500,000	12	2

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.	$7,650,000	32
THE OB-C GROUP, LLC	—	27

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	56
SENATE	56
State, Dept of (DOS)	21
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	17
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	17
Interior, Dept of (DOI)	16
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)	1
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Animals	Animals	58
Travel/Tourism	Travel/Tourism	55
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	34
Immigration	Immigration	20
Transportation	Transportation	9
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	6
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	6
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	2

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 1401114th Congress

JOLT Act of 2015

2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.1401: Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015; provisions relating to travel promotion and enhancement.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1401

H.R. 4019114th Congress

Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act of 2015

2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Matters pertaining to zoological display pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act. HR 4019: The ORCA Act; all provisions. S. 3059/HR 5584: the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act; all provisions.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4019

H.R. 5584114th Congress

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016

2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Matters pertaining to zoological display pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act. HR 4019: The ORCA Act; all provisions. S. 3059/HR 5584: the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act; all provisions.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 5584

S. 3059114th Congress

Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2016

2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Matters pertaining to zoological display pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act. HR 4019: The ORCA Act; all provisions. S. 3059/HR 5584: the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act; all provisions.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 3059

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H.R. 1401114th Congress

JOLT Act of 2015

2016 · third_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.1401: Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015; provisions relating to travel promotion and enhancement.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1401

H.R. 4019114th Congress

Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act of 2015

2016 · third_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Matters pertaining to zoological display pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act. HR 4019: The ORCA Act; all provisions. S. 3059/HR 5584: the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act; all provisions.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4019

H.R. 5584114th Congress

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016

2016 · third_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Matters pertaining to zoological display pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act. HR 4019: The ORCA Act; all provisions. S. 3059/HR 5584: the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act; all provisions.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 5584

S. 3059114th Congress

Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2016

2016 · third_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Matters pertaining to zoological display pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act. HR 4019: The ORCA Act; all provisions. S. 3059/HR 5584: the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act; all provisions.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 3059

H.R. 1401114th Congress

JOLT Act of 2015

2016 · second_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.1401: Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015; provisions relating to travel promotion and enhancement.

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1401

H.R. 4019114th Congress

Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act of 2015

2016 · second_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Matters pertaining to zoological display pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act. HR 4019: The ORCA Act; all provisions. S. 3059/HR 5584: the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act; all provisions.

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4019

H.R. 5584114th Congress

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016

2016 · second_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Matters pertaining to zoological display pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act. HR 4019: The ORCA Act; all provisions. S. 3059/HR 5584: the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act; all provisions.

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 5584

S. 3059114th Congress

Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2016

2016 · second_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Matters pertaining to zoological display pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act. HR 4019: The ORCA Act; all provisions. S. 3059/HR 5584: the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act; all provisions.

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 3059

H.R. 1401114th Congress

JOLT Act of 2015

2016 · first_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.1401, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015, provisions relating to travel promotion and enhancement.

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1401

H.R. 4019114th Congress

Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act of 2015

2016 · first_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Matters pertaining to zoological display pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act. HR 4019: The ORCA Act; all provisions.

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4019

H.R. 1401114th Congress

JOLT Act of 2015

2015 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.1401, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015, provisions relating to travel promotion and enhancement.

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1401

H.R. 4019114th Congress

Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act of 2015

2015 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Matters pertaining to zoological display pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act HR 4019: The ORCA Act; all provisions.

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4019

H.R. 1401114th Congress

JOLT Act of 2015

2015 · third_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.1401, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015, provisions relating to travel promotion and enhancement.

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1401

H.R. 1401114th Congress

JOLT Act of 2015

2015 · second_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.1401, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015, provisions relating to travel promotion and enhancement.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1401

H.R. 1401114th Congress

JOLT Act of 2015

2015 · first_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.1401, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015, provisions relating to travel promotion and enhancement.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1401

H.R. 1354113th Congress

JOLT Act of 2013

2014 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 4450,S.2250: Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014;HR 1354: JOLT Act of 2013; Matters pertaining to the promotion of travel and tourism Visa Waiver Program

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 1354

H.R. 4450113th Congress

Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014

2014 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 4450,S.2250: Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014;HR 1354: JOLT Act of 2013; Matters pertaining to the promotion of travel and tourism Visa Waiver Program

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4450

S. 2250113th Congress

Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014

2014 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 4450,S.2250: Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014;HR 1354: JOLT Act of 2013; Matters pertaining to the promotion of travel and tourism Visa Waiver Program

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.2250

H.R. 1354113th Congress

JOLT Act of 2013

2014 · third_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 4450, S.2250: Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014; HR 1354 JOLT Act of 2013; Matters pertaining to the promotion of travel and tourism

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 1354

H.R. 4450113th Congress

Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014

2014 · third_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 4450, S.2250: Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014; HR 1354 JOLT Act of 2013; Matters pertaining to the promotion of travel and tourism

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4450

S. 2250113th Congress

Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014

2014 · third_quarter · Firm: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 4450, S.2250: Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014; HR 1354 JOLT Act of 2013; Matters pertaining to the promotion of travel and tourism

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.2250

Source: Senate LDA

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