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Lobbying Income

$1.7M

Filings

Unique Clients

Active Period

2003–2019

Lobbying Income by Year

Registrant-reported income from clients on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Income	Filings	Clients
2019	—	3	1
2017	$90,000	4	1
2016	$70,000	4	1
2012	$20,000	4	2
2011	$180,000	8	2
2010	$300,000	8	2
2009	$330,000	8	2
2008	$330,000	10	2
2007	$40,000	5	4
2006	$150,000	9	4
2005	$0	1	1
2004	$160,000	4	3
2003	$60,000	3	2

Top Clients

Largest clients by registrant-reported income

Client	Reported Income	Filings	Period
UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC	$1,060,000	20	2008–2012
TECO TRANSPORT CORP	$330,000	6	2003–2007
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION	$160,000	25	2004–2012
RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES	$160,000	8	2016–2017
MARINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT	$20,000	2	2003–2004
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS ASSN	—	2	2006–2007
DIRECTV INC	—	5	2006–2007
VERISYS	—	3	2019

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
SENATE	32
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	28
Maritime Administration (MARAD)	14
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)	6
State, Dept of (DOS)	1
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	1
White House Office	1

Top Issues Lobbied

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	30
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	27
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	21
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	6
Agriculture	Agriculture	5
Telecommunications	Telecommunications	2
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV	Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV	2
Health Issues	Health Issues	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 1267112th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels.

2012 · first_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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S 58 and HR 1267 to amend Subchapter R of the Internal Revenue Code.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: HR 1267

H.R. 1267112th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels.

2011 · fourth_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S 58 and HR 1267 to amend Subchapter R of the Internal Revenue Code.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: HR 1267

H.R. 1267112th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels.

2011 · third_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S 58 and HR 1267 to amend Subchapter R of the Internal Revenue Code.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: HR 1267

H.R. 1267112th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels.

2011 · second_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S 58 and HR 1267 to amend Subchapter R of the Internal Revenue Code.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: HR 1267

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H.R. 2072112th Congress

Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012

2011 · second_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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US flag cargo preference; Oil Spill/OPA90 shipowner's liability; Export-Import Bank reauthorization HR 2072.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: HR 2072

H.R. 2276112th Congress

To require the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to conduct a study on effective ways to provide confirming genetic diagnostic test activity where gene patents and exclusive licensing exist, and for other purposes.

2011 · first_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Piracy HR 2948, HR 3619 and HR 2276; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 and S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 and HR 5503.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 2276

H.R. 2948112th Congress

Fix America's Schools Today (FAST) Act of 2011

2011 · first_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Piracy HR 2948, HR 3619 and HR 2276; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 and S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 and HR 5503.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 2948

H.R. 3049112th Congress

Border Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2011

2011 · first_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S 58 and HR 3049 to amend Subchapter R of the Internal Revenue Code.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 3049

H.R. 3619112th Congress

Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2011

2011 · first_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Piracy HR 2948, HR 3619 and HR 2276; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 and S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 and HR 5503.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 3619

H.R. 5503112th Congress

To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on 1,3-Propanediaminium, N-[3-[[[dimethyl[3-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino] propyl] ammonio]acetyl]amino]propyl]-2-hydroxy-N,N,N',N',N' -pentamethyl-, trichloride, polymer with 2-propenamide.

2011 · first_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Piracy HR 2948, HR 3619 and HR 2276; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 and S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 and HR 5503.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 5503

H.R. 5629112th Congress

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on cerium sulfide pigments.

2011 · first_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Piracy HR 2948, HR 3619 and HR 2276; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 and S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 and HR 5503.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 5629

S. 3763111th Congress

Restoring Ecosystem Sustainability and Protection on the Delta Act

2011 · first_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Piracy HR 2948, HR 3619 and HR 2276; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 and S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 and HR 5503.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: S 3763

H.R. 3619110th Congress

Health Care Access Improvement Act

2010 · fourth_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Piracy HR 2948, HR 3619 and HR 3376; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 and S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 and HR 5503

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 3619

H.R. 4899110th Congress

Community-Based Mental Health Infrastructure Improvements Act

2010 · fourth_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

P.L. 480 food aid appropriations; supplemental appropriations HR 4899

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 4899

H.R. 2948111th Congress

Healthcare Improvements for Generating High Performance (HIGH Performance) Act of 2009

2010 · fourth_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Piracy HR 2948, HR 3619 and HR 3376; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 and S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 and HR 5503

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 2948

H.R. 3049111th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual United States domestic and foreign trades, and for other purposes.

2010 · fourth_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S 58 and HR 3049 to amend Subchapter R of the Internal Revenue Code.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 3049

H.R. 3376111th Congress

United States Mariner and Vessel Protection Act of 2009

2010 · fourth_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Piracy HR 2948, HR 3619 and HR 3376; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 and S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 and HR 5503

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 3376

H.R. 5503111th Congress

Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act

2010 · fourth_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Piracy HR 2948, HR 3619 and HR 3376; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 and S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 and HR 5503

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 5503

H.R. 5629111th Congress

Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010

2010 · fourth_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Piracy HR 2948, HR 3619 and HR 3376; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 and S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 and HR 5503

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 5629

S. 3525111th Congress

Open America's Waters Act

2010 · fourth_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Piracy HR 2948, HR 3619 and HR 3376; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 and S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 and HR 5503

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S 3525

S. 3600111th Congress

Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act

2010 · fourth_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Piracy HR 2948, HR 3619 and HR 3376; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 and S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 and HR 5503

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S 3600

S. 3763111th Congress

Restoring Ecosystem Sustainability and Protection on the Delta Act

2010 · fourth_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Piracy HR 2948, HR 3619 and HR 3376; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 and S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 and HR 5503

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S 3763

S. 58111th Congress

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual United States domestic and foreign trades, and for other purposes.

2010 · fourth_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S 58 and HR 3049 to amend Subchapter R of the Internal Revenue Code.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S 58

H.R. 3619110th Congress

Health Care Access Improvement Act

2010 · third_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Piracy HR 2984, HR 3619 & HR 3376; Jones Act S 3525; Oil Spill/OPA90 HR 5629 & S 3763; US flag cargo preference; shipowners' liability S 3600 & HR 5503

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 3619

H.R. 4899110th Congress

Community-Based Mental Health Infrastructure Improvements Act

2010 · third_quarter · Client: UNITED MARITIME GROUP LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

P.L. 480 food aid appropriations; supplemental appropriations 2010 HR 4899;

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 4899

Source: Senate LDA

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