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Lobbying Spend
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Filings
88
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
1999–2025
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available
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Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024
2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process; also provide opportunity for Client to engage with GAO staff directly ● Assist Client to address regional bycatch event; develop press release, engage with Hill staff ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA & MMC positions; engage with Hills staff on vessel ballast water provisions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client
Client expense: — · Firm income: $7,500
Matched citations: H.R. 10010
● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process; also provide opportunity for Client to engage with GAO staff directly ● Assist Client to address regional bycatch event; develop press release, engage with Hill staff ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA & MMC positions; engage with Hills staff on vessel ballast water provisions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client
Client expense: — · Firm income: $7,500
Matched citations: H.R. 5103
● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process; also provide opportunity for Client to engage with GAO staff directly ● Assist Client to address regional bycatch event; develop press release, engage with Hill staff ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA & MMC positions; engage with Hills staff on vessel ballast water provisions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client
Client expense: — · Firm income: $7,500
Matched citations: S.4262
● Handle Hill communications and provide strategic advice for Client related to CGOA salmon bycatch event; have Client inquire with NOAA re: DNA testing schedule ● Communications with Client re: ongoing marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, legislation, MSA/bycatch, the ESA listing of AK salmon, Hill staff changes; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor MMPA issues; developments related to Steller Sea Lion conservation; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to staff on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction
Client expense: — · Firm income: $7,500
Matched citations: H.R. 5103
Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2024
2024 · third_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Handle Hill communications and provide strategic advice for Client related to CGOA salmon bycatch event; have Client inquire with NOAA re: DNA testing schedule ● Communications with Client re: ongoing marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, legislation, MSA/bycatch, the ESA listing of AK salmon, Hill staff changes; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor MMPA issues; developments related to Steller Sea Lion conservation; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to staff on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction
Client expense: — · Firm income: $7,500
Matched citations: H.R. 8862
● Handle Hill communications and provide strategic advice for Client related to CGOA salmon bycatch event; have Client inquire with NOAA re: DNA testing schedule ● Communications with Client re: ongoing marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, legislation, MSA/bycatch, the ESA listing of AK salmon, Hill staff changes; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor MMPA issues; developments related to Steller Sea Lion conservation; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to staff on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction
Client expense: — · Firm income: $7,500
Matched citations: S.4262
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2023
2024 · first_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Provide 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 ● Advise Client on Fisheries Finance Program (FFP) opportunities; share NOAA announcement on the program; provide Client with advice for commenting on NOAAs data confidentiality proposed rule; review NOAAs final 2024 MMPA List of Fisheries; provide petition submitted to NOAA on chinook bycatch to allow Client to develop comment submission ● Participate in Hill staff committee meeting on national fisheries issues ● Direct outreach to NOAA on status of 2020 Pacific cod fishery disaster request
Client expense: — · Firm income: $7,500
Matched citations: H.R. 6235
● Review NOAA Organic Act legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff on Senate draft ● Provide advice and opportunity for Client to review and comment on draft national working waterfront legislation ● Communicate with NOAA staff to gather key information - start to develop update on NOAAs Fisheries Finance Program (FFP) for Client and Hill staff ● Advise Client on EPA proposed rule related to ballast water management on commercial fishing vessels ● 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 ● Provide Client with information on federal actions related to curtailing Russian seafood imports into the U.S.; Client signs national industry letter to the U.S. Treasury
Client expense: — · Firm income: $7,500
Matched citations: H.R. 5103
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act of 2023
2023 · third_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
● Contact NOAA for Client on 2023-34 ESA Section 7 consultations for BSAI/GOA ● Review NOAA Organic Act legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff on House (HR 3980) and review Senate draft ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on the FISHES Act (HR 5103) related to MSA marine fisheries disasters; and impacts of Loper-Bright Amicus ● Participate/monitor NOAA CCC meeting on IRA funding for fisheries issues ● Participate/monitor NOAA webinar on RFMC governance policy directive ● Communications with Client re: ongoing marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, legislation, MSA/bycatch, the AK troll fishery salmon lawsuit, Hill staff changes, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; subsidies to the US commercial fishing industry ● Assist Client with signing a national letter to NOAA on the MSA National Standard Guideline revisions ● Assist Client to sign national letter to Congress urging more support for US seafood products in USDA programs
Client expense: — · Firm income: $7,500
Matched citations: HR 3980
● Contact NOAA for Client on 2023-34 ESA Section 7 consultations for BSAI/GOA ● Review NOAA Organic Act legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff on House (HR 3980) and review Senate draft ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on the FISHES Act (HR 5103) related to MSA marine fisheries disasters; and impacts of Loper-Bright Amicus ● Participate/monitor NOAA CCC meeting on IRA funding for fisheries issues ● Participate/monitor NOAA webinar on RFMC governance policy directive ● Communications with Client re: ongoing marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, legislation, MSA/bycatch, the AK troll fishery salmon lawsuit, Hill staff changes, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; subsidies to the US commercial fishing industry ● Assist Client with signing a national letter to NOAA on the MSA National Standard Guideline revisions ● Assist Client to sign national letter to Congress urging more support for US seafood products in USDA programs
Client expense: — · Firm income: $7,500
Matched citations: HR 5103
● Research and advise Client on draft House NOAA Organic Act; meet with House staff to discuss legislation and check-in with Senate staff on same ● Provide feedback to Client on a number of bills including: H.R. 872 the FISH Act; draft SEAS Act - Supporting Equity for Aquaculture & Seafood Act; on the Domestic Seafood Production Act of 2023; and on the Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2023 ● Attend NOAA CCC meeting in FL; issue report to Client ● Ongoing communications with NOAA staff re: implementation of the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act; agency subsequently issued FAQ document which was shared with Client ● Communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, the AK troll fishery salmon lawsuit, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; subsidies to the US commercial fishing industry
Client expense: — · Firm income: $7,500
Matched citations: H.R. 872
● Research and advise Client on draft House NOAA Organic Act; meet with House staff to discuss legislation and check-in with Senate staff on same ● Provide feedback to Client on a number of bills including: H.R. 872 the FISH Act; draft SEAS Act - Supporting Equity for Aquaculture & Seafood Act; on the Domestic Seafood Production Act of 2023; and on the Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2023 ● Attend NOAA CCC meeting in FL; issue report to Client ● Ongoing communications with NOAA staff re: implementation of the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act; agency subsequently issued FAQ document which was shared with Client ● Communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, the AK troll fishery salmon lawsuit, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; subsidies to the US commercial fishing industry
Client expense: — · Firm income: $7,500
Matched citations: H.R. 872
Longline Catcher Processor Subsector Single Fishery Cooperative Act
2009 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Bering Sea Fisheries Factory Longline Cooperative Legislation (S. 1609)
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 1609
Longline Catcher Processor Subsector Single Fishery Cooperative Act
2009 · third_quarter · Firm: ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC
Bering Sea Fisheries Factory Longline Cooperative Legislation (S. 1609)
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 1609
Source: Senate LDA