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Lobbying Spend
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Filings
80
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
1999–2024
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
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Supported increase in appropriations for Army Corps of Engineers navigation "operation and maintenance" account to ensure funding is consistent with spending targets enacted in WRRDA. Opposed closure of the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) as a means of controlling the migration of aquatic nuisance species Supported enactment of legislation to harmonize and clarify ballast water regulation by the federal government (S. 2094) Supported creation of the Great Lakes Seaway public affairs and education program Opposed legislation to prohibit open water disposal of dredged material in the Great Lakes
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 2094
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
2014 · second_quarter · Firm: FISHER CONSULTING
Supported enactment of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (H.R. 3080 / S. 601) Supported adequate appropriations for the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Great Lakes harbors Opposed closure of the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) as a means of controlling the migration of aquatic nuisance species Supported enactment of legislation to harmonize and clarify ballast water regulation by the federal government (S. 2094) Supported creation of a Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway public education program
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 601
Supported enactment of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (H.R. 3080 / S. 601) Supported adequate appropriations for the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Great Lakes harbors Opposed closure of the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) as a means of controlling the migration of aquatic nuisance species Supported enactment of legislation to harmonize and clarify ballast water regulation by the federal government (S. 2094) Supported creation of a Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway public education program
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 2094
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
2014 · first_quarter · Firm: FISHER CONSULTING
Supported enactment of Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 3080 / S. 601) Supported adequate appropriations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Great Lakes commercial harbors Opposed closure of the Chicago Area Waterway System as a means of controlling the migration of invasive aquatic species Promoted the economic, environmental and safety benefits of Great Lakes shipping
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 601
Supported enactment of H.R. 335 / S. 218, the "Realize America's Maritime Promise" Act. Supported enactment of S. 601 / H.R. 3080, the water resources development act of 2013. Supported funding for maintenance dredging of Great Lakes commercial harbors
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 335
Supported enactment of H.R. 335 / S. 218, the "Realize America's Maritime Promise" Act. Supported enactment of S. 601 / H.R. 3080, the water resources development act of 2013. Supported funding for maintenance dredging of Great Lakes commercial harbors
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 218
Supported enactment of H.R. 335 / S. 218, the "Realize America's Maritime Promise" Act (or RAMP Act). Supported enactment of S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013. Supported funding of maintenance dredging of Great Lakes commercial harbors.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 335
Supported enactment of H.R. 335 / S. 218, the "Realize America's Maritime Promise" Act (or RAMP Act). Supported enactment of S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013. Supported funding of maintenance dredging of Great Lakes commercial harbors.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 218
Supported enactment of H.R. 335 / S. 218, the "Realize America's Maritime Promise" Act (or RAMP Act). Supported funding for maintenance dredging of Great Lakes commercial harbors.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 335
Supported enactment of H.R. 335 / S. 218, the "Realize America's Maritime Promise" Act (or RAMP Act). Supported funding for maintenance dredging of Great Lakes commercial harbors.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 218
Short Sea Shipping Act of 2011
2012 · fourth_quarter · Firm: FISHER CONSULTING
Met with Congressional staff to oppose closure of the Chicago Area Waterway System. Worked to help secure signatures on a group letter to House leadership in support of maintaining commercial navigation on the waterway. Met with Congressional staff in support of legislation (H.R. 1533) to exempt certain cargo from the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax. Met with the Army Corps of Engineers in support of funding for maintenance dredging of Great Lakes commercial harbors.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 1533
H.R. 104 / S. 412 - supported legislation to ensure full use of the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax for its intended purpose - dredging of the nation's harbors.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 104
Short Sea Shipping Act of 2011
2012 · second_quarter · Firm: FISHER CONSULTING
H.R. 1533 / S. 1964 - supported legislation to exempt certain cargo from the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 1533
H.R. 1533 / S. 1964 supported legislation to exempt certain cargo from the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 1533
Short Sea Shipping Act of 2011
2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: FISHER CONSULTING
H.R. 1533 / S. 1964 - supported legislation to exempt certain cargo from the Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 1533
H.R. 1533 - supported legislation to exempt certain shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 1533
Short Sea Shipping Act of 2011
2011 · second_quarter · Firm: FISHER CONSULTING
H.R. 1533 - supported legislation to exempt certain shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 1533
H.R. 1533 - supported legislation to exempt certain shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 1533
Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: FISHER CONSULTING
H.R. 3486 / S. 1509 - supported legislation to exempt certain shipping from the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 3486
Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: FISHER CONSULTING
H.R. 4472 / S. 2946 - opposed legislation to close Chicago navigation locks
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 4472
Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2009
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: FISHER CONSULTING
H.R. 3486 / S. 1509 - supported legislation to exempt certain shipping from the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 1509
Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: FISHER CONSULTING
H.R. 4472 / S. 2946 - opposed legislation to close Chicago navigation locks
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 2946
H.R. 3486 / S. 1509 - supported legislation to exempt certain shipping from the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: H.R. 3486
Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010
2010 · third_quarter · Firm: FISHER CONSULTING
H.R. 4472 / S. 2946 - opposed legislation to close Chicago navigation locks
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: H.R. 4472
Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2009
2010 · third_quarter · Firm: FISHER CONSULTING
H.R. 3486 / S. 1509 - supported legislation to exempt certain shipping from the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S. 1509
Source: Senate LDA