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Lobbying Spend
$1.9M
Filings
89
Firms Hired
3
Active Period
1999–2021
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available
Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings
Most frequently reported lobbying issues
Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded
Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
The Maritime Security Program, H.R. 3486, The American Shipping Reinvestment Act, Cargo Preference, P.L. 480 - Food Aid, Piracy, the Jones Act, the Coast Guard Authorization Act.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 3486
Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009
2010 · third_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
The Jones Act, H.R. 3486, Cargo Preference, P.L. 480, The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, The Department of Defense Authorization, Piracy, and Title XI Shipbuilding Loan Guarantees.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 3486
Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
The Jones Act, Cargo Preference, Food Aid, PL 480, HR 3486, the Merchant Mariner Belated Thank You Act, Piracy, The Coast Guard Authorization Act, the American Shipping Reinvestment Act.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 3486
National Uniform Food Safety Labeling Act
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 1495
To establish an office to oversee research compliance and assurance within the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 1585
Native American Sacred Lands Act
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2419
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2764
Open Space Preservation Promotion Act of 2003
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2830
Merchant Mariner Credentials Improvement Act of 2007
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 1605
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 23
Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 802
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S 961
National Uniform Food Safety Labeling Act
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 1495
To establish an office to oversee research compliance and assurance within the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 1585
Native American Sacred Lands Act
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2419
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2764
Open Space Preservation Promotion Act of 2003
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2830
Merchant Mariner Credentials Improvement Act of 2007
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 1605
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 23
Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 802
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007
2008 · first_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S 961
National Uniform Food Safety Labeling Act
2007 · year_end · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 1495
To establish an office to oversee research compliance and assurance within the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
2007 · year_end · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 1585
Native American Sacred Lands Act
2007 · year_end · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2419
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
2007 · year_end · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS
HR 1 (9/11 Commission Bill); HR 6 (Energy Bill); HR 23 (Mariners Veterans Benefits); HR 802 (MARPOL VI Ratification), HR 1495 (Short Sea Shipping); HR 1585 (Maritime Administration); HR 1605 (Mariner Credentialing Bill); HR 2764 (Omnibus, MSP Funding); HR 2830 (Coast Guard Bill); S 961 (HR 23 Companion); HR 2419 (Farm Bill, Food Aid, PL 480); Jones Act; Short Sea Shipping; Ballast Water Initiatives; TWIC Implementation; PL-480; Food Aid; Cargo Preference; Hawaiian Cruise CBP Rule.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2764
Source: Senate LDA