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Lobbying Spend
$720K
Filings
148
Firms Hired
3
Active Period
1999–2026
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
Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. H.R. 9497 and S.4949 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 - issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, employees of Soo Lock, and Great Lakes Navigation System. Unnumbered Coast Guard authorization legislation issues related to Great Lakes icebreaking and acquisition of a Great Lakes Icebreaker. Issues related to Great Lakes shipbuilding. Issues related to Administration waiver of the Jones Act. H.R.9911, Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act. Entire bill. H.R.3151 and S.1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding and taxes. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding. Issues related to Maritime Administrator interest in the Great Lakes region.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $110,000
Matched citations: H.R.3151
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
H.R. 9310 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 9022 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. Unnumbered reconciliation legislation - issues related to Great Lakes Icebreaking funding. H.R.6500, Fiscal Year 2027 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. Provisions related to funding for the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $110,000
Matched citations: H.R.6500
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. H.R. 9497 and S.4949 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 - issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, employees of Soo Lock, and Great Lakes Navigation System. Unnumbered Coast Guard authorization legislation issues related to Great Lakes icebreaking and acquisition of a Great Lakes Icebreaker. Issues related to Great Lakes shipbuilding. Issues related to Administration waiver of the Jones Act. H.R.9911, Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act. Entire bill. H.R.3151 and S.1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding and taxes. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding. Issues related to Maritime Administrator interest in the Great Lakes region.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $110,000
Matched citations: H.R.8800
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
H.R. 9310 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 9022 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. Unnumbered reconciliation legislation - issues related to Great Lakes Icebreaking funding. H.R.6500, Fiscal Year 2027 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. Provisions related to funding for the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $110,000
Matched citations: H.R. 9022
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
H.R. 9310 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 9022 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. Unnumbered reconciliation legislation - issues related to Great Lakes Icebreaking funding. H.R.6500, Fiscal Year 2027 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. Provisions related to funding for the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $110,000
Matched citations: H.R. 9310
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. H.R. 9497 and S.4949 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 - issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, employees of Soo Lock, and Great Lakes Navigation System. Unnumbered Coast Guard authorization legislation issues related to Great Lakes icebreaking and acquisition of a Great Lakes Icebreaker. Issues related to Great Lakes shipbuilding. Issues related to Administration waiver of the Jones Act. H.R.9911, Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act. Entire bill. H.R.3151 and S.1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding and taxes. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding. Issues related to Maritime Administrator interest in the Great Lakes region.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $110,000
Matched citations: H.R. 9497
Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. H.R. 9497 and S.4949 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 - issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, employees of Soo Lock, and Great Lakes Navigation System. Unnumbered Coast Guard authorization legislation issues related to Great Lakes icebreaking and acquisition of a Great Lakes Icebreaker. Issues related to Great Lakes shipbuilding. Issues related to Administration waiver of the Jones Act. H.R.9911, Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act. Entire bill. H.R.3151 and S.1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding and taxes. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding. Issues related to Maritime Administrator interest in the Great Lakes region.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $110,000
Matched citations: H.R.9911
Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. H.R. 9497 and S.4949 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 - issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, employees of Soo Lock, and Great Lakes Navigation System. Unnumbered Coast Guard authorization legislation issues related to Great Lakes icebreaking and acquisition of a Great Lakes Icebreaker. Issues related to Great Lakes shipbuilding. Issues related to Administration waiver of the Jones Act. H.R.9911, Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act. Entire bill. H.R.3151 and S.1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding and taxes. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding. Issues related to Maritime Administrator interest in the Great Lakes region.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $110,000
Matched citations: S.1541
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. H.R. 9497 and S.4949 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 - issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, employees of Soo Lock, and Great Lakes Navigation System. Unnumbered Coast Guard authorization legislation issues related to Great Lakes icebreaking and acquisition of a Great Lakes Icebreaker. Issues related to Great Lakes shipbuilding. Issues related to Administration waiver of the Jones Act. H.R.9911, Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act. Entire bill. H.R.3151 and S.1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding and taxes. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding. Issues related to Maritime Administrator interest in the Great Lakes region.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $110,000
Matched citations: S.4784
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. H.R. 9497 and S.4949 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 - issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, employees of Soo Lock, and Great Lakes Navigation System. Unnumbered Coast Guard authorization legislation issues related to Great Lakes icebreaking and acquisition of a Great Lakes Icebreaker. Issues related to Great Lakes shipbuilding. Issues related to Administration waiver of the Jones Act. H.R.9911, Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act. Entire bill. H.R.3151 and S.1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding and taxes. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding. Issues related to Maritime Administrator interest in the Great Lakes region.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $110,000
Matched citations: S.4949
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
H.R. 9310 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 9022 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 7147 - Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard Funding. Unnumbered reconciliation legislation - issues related to Great Lakes Icebreaking funding.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $180,000
Matched citations: H.R. 7147
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
H.R. 9310 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 9022 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 7147 - Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard Funding. Unnumbered reconciliation legislation - issues related to Great Lakes Icebreaking funding.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $180,000
Matched citations: H.R. 9022
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
H.R. 9310 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 9022 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 7147 - Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard Funding. Unnumbered reconciliation legislation - issues related to Great Lakes Icebreaking funding.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $180,000
Matched citations: H.R. 9310
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. H.R. 9497 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 - issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Soo Lock project, operations, maintenance and employees of Soo Lock, and Great Lakes Navigation System. Unnumbered Coast Guard authorization legislation issues related to Great Lakes icebreaking and acquisition of a Great Lakes Icebreaker. Issues related to Great Lakes shipbuilding. Issues related to Administration waiver of the Jones Act.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $180,000
Matched citations: H.R. 9497
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
H.R. 6938 - Consolidated Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R.4553/S. 3293, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 7147 - Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard Funding.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $200,000
Matched citations: H.R. 4213
Interstate Commerce Simplification Act of 2025
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Soo Lock project, operations, maintenance and employees of Soo Lock, and Great Lakes Navigation System - unnumbered Water Resources Development Act legislation. S. 524 and H.R. 427, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - Great Lakes icebreaking, vessel traffic services, staffing and coordination, and pilotage issues. Issues related to Great Lakes shipbuilding.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $200,000
Matched citations: H.R. 427
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
H.R. 6938 - Consolidated Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R.4553/S. 3293, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 7147 - Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard Funding.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $200,000
Matched citations: H.R.4553
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
H.R. 6938 - Consolidated Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R.4553/S. 3293, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 7147 - Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard Funding.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $200,000
Matched citations: H.R. 6938
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
H.R. 6938 - Consolidated Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R.4553/S. 3293, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 7147 - Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard Funding.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $200,000
Matched citations: H.R. 7147
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
H.R. 6938 - Consolidated Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R.4553/S. 3293, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 7147 - Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard Funding.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $200,000
Matched citations: S. 3293
Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Soo Lock project, operations, maintenance and employees of Soo Lock, and Great Lakes Navigation System - unnumbered Water Resources Development Act legislation. S. 524 and H.R. 427, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - Great Lakes icebreaking, vessel traffic services, staffing and coordination, and pilotage issues. Issues related to Great Lakes shipbuilding.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $200,000
Matched citations: S. 524
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R.4553/S. 3293, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $220,000
Matched citations: H.R. 4213
Interstate Commerce Simplification Act of 2025
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Soo Lock project, operations and maintenance of Soo Lock, and Great Lakes Navigation System - no specific legislation. S. 524 and H.R. 427, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 and S. 1071, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, Title LXXI (Coast Guard) - Great Lakes icebreaking, vessel traffic services, staffing and coordination, and pilotage issues. Issues related to United States Coast Guard enforcement of international vessel safety requirements. Issues related to U.S. Cabotage laws. Issues related to Great Lakes shipbuilding.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $220,000
Matched citations: H.R. 427
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R.4553/S. 3293, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $220,000
Matched citations: H.R.4553
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R.4553/S. 3293, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $220,000
Matched citations: H.R.5371
Source: Senate LDA