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Lobbying Income

$431.8M

Filings

16,479

Unique Clients

237

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Income by Year

Registrant-reported income from clients on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Income	Filings	Clients
2026	$15,900,000	546	189
2025	$22,720,000	801	196
2024	$17,585,000	610	160
2023	$17,800,000	694	218
2022	$21,620,000	862	235
2021	$21,805,000	908	237
2020	$19,000,000	831	215
2019	$18,680,000	741	203
2018	$19,580,000	789	207
2017	$18,490,000	743	195
2016	$16,350,000	702	191
2015	$20,410,000	687	184
2014	$17,760,000	704	185
2013	$17,990,000	696	182
2012	$17,480,000	675	184
2011	$19,120,000	766	215
2010	$19,430,000	885	237
2009	$19,490,000	926	237
2008	$17,720,000	797	198
2007	$16,800,000	424	192
2006	$11,720,000	377	187
2005	$8,452,000	321	181
2004	$4,020,000	218	139
2003	$4,210,020	200	121
2002	$5,337,500	183	92
2001	$4,720,000	129	75
2000	$5,730,000	130	77
1999	$11,850,000	134	71

Top Clients

Largest clients by registrant-reported income

Client	Reported Income	Filings	Period
PITNEY BOWES	$25,640,000	95	1999–2026
AMERICAN MARITIME PARTNERSHIP	$16,400,000	58	2013–2026
LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION	$12,120,000	90	1999–2026
CHURCH ALLIANCE	$8,530,000	82	2011–2026
RADIAN GROUP, INC.	$8,440,000	40	2008–2017
MATSON NAVIGATION	$6,140,000	74	2005–2026
U S MARITIME COALITION	$5,570,000	34	1999–2013
MAERSK INC	$5,160,000	51	2003–2017
RENAISSANCERE HOLDINGS LTD.	$5,000,000	78	2007–2026
BROWN-FORMAN CORP	$4,990,000	92	1999–2026
BNSF RAILWAY CO	$4,960,000	87	1999–2026
MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS	$4,800,000	2	1999
AVIS-BUDGET GROUP, INC.	$4,730,000	57	2010–2023
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM	$4,720,000	50	2015–2026
STARBUCKS COFFEE CORP	$4,420,000	86	2004–2026
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOUNDATION	$4,190,000	59	2009–2023
OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP INC	$4,160,000	33	2003–2013
TrueBlue, Inc.	$3,920,000	96	2002–2026
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE	$3,777,500	84	2002–2026
CONSORTIUM OF STATE MARITIME ACADEMIES	$3,660,000	83	2004–2026
PACKAGE COALITION LLC	$3,630,000	35	2018–2026
CLARK STREET ASSOCIATES	$3,380,000	52	2009–2019
GREATER SPOKANE INCORPORATED	$3,350,000	88	2004–2026
VERISIGN, INC.	$3,060,000	20	2014–2018
BOEING EMPLOYEES' CREDIT UNION	$2,730,000	68	2010–2026

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	9,960
SENATE	9,449
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	1,163
Energy, Dept of	1,110
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	762
White House Office	642
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	565
Treasury, Dept of	499
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	416
Maritime Administration (MARAD)	350
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	317
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	243
State, Dept of (DOS)	217
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)	209
Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)	207
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	205
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)	204
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	184
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	184
Labor, Dept of (DOL)	174

Top Issues Lobbied

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	2,702
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	1,895
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	1,488
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	1,378
Defense	Defense	1,357
Transportation	Transportation	1,015
Health Issues	Health Issues	982
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	835
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	778
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	758
Science/Technology	Science/Technology	530
Medicare/Medicaid	Medicare/Medicaid	344
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	311
Education	Education	311
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	286
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV	Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV	272
Foreign Relations	Foreign Relations	271
Aviation/Airlines/Airports	Aviation/Airlines/Airports	253
Computer Industry	Computer Industry	224
Insurance	Insurance	221

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

S. 2296119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Client: BYTEDANCE INC.

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Monitoring legislation and administrative action regarding S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

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

Matched citations: S. 2296

H.R. 3028119th Congress

Duty Drawback Clarification Act

2026 · third_quarter · Client: BROWN-FORMAN CORP

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H.R. 3028, The Duty Drawback Clarification Act - entire bill. S. 952, A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies - entire bill. Tariffs and retaliation tariffs against American whiskies - no specific legislation.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 3028

S. 2256119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Client: BROWN-FORMAN CORP

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S. 2256, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - hemp amendment.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S. 2256

S. 952119th Congress

A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies.

2026 · third_quarter · Client: BROWN-FORMAN CORP

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H.R. 3028, The Duty Drawback Clarification Act - entire bill. S. 952, A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies - entire bill. Tariffs and retaliation tariffs against American whiskies - no specific legislation.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S. 952

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S. 2296119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Client: AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES, INC.

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S.2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

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

Matched citations: S.2296

H.R. 4776119th Congress

SPEED Act

2026 · third_quarter · Client: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY

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H.R. 4776 - SPEED Act, Issues related to clean energy, permitting, and related requirements.

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

Matched citations: H.R. 4776

H.R. 3151119th Congress

SHIPS for America Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

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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

H.R. 6500119th Congress

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

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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

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

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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

H.R. 9022119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

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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

H.R. 9310119th Congress

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

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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

H.R. 9497119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

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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

H.R. 9911119th Congress

Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act

2026 · third_quarter · Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

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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

S. 1541119th Congress

SHIPS for America Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

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

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

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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

S. 4949119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

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

H.R. 8200119th Congress

Interstate Ferry Fairness Act

2026 · third_quarter · Client: MORMAC MARINE GROUP, INC.

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H.R. 8200 - Interstate Ferry Fairness Act - entire bill.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8200

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Client: MATSON NAVIGATION

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General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers - Coast Guard Authorization Act, Maritime Administration Authorization Act, FY27 appropriations (not introduced). Matters pertaining to coastwise laws . Issues related to National Maritime Strategy and Maritime Action Plan. Issues related to port equipment. Issues related to ship recycling. H.R. 8800/S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $110,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Client: MATSON NAVIGATION

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General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers - Coast Guard Authorization Act, Maritime Administration Authorization Act, FY27 appropriations (not introduced). Matters pertaining to coastwise laws . Issues related to National Maritime Strategy and Maritime Action Plan. Issues related to port equipment. Issues related to ship recycling. H.R. 8800/S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $110,000

Matched citations: S. 4784

H.R. 9170119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Client: MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY INC

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H.R. 9170 and unnumbered Senate Bill - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 - issues related to maritime academy education funding.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 9170

H.R. 3151119th Congress

SHIPS for America Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Client: CONSORTIUM OF STATE MARITIME ACADEMIES

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Issues related to National Maritime Strategy including S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025, H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 and H.R.3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act. Issues related to Senate MARAD reauthorization bill and State Maritime Academies.

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

Matched citations: H.R.3151

H.R. 3331119th Congress

Mariner Exam Modernization Act

2026 · third_quarter · Client: CONSORTIUM OF STATE MARITIME ACADEMIES

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Issues related to National Maritime Strategy including S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025, H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 and H.R.3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act. Issues related to Senate MARAD reauthorization bill and State Maritime Academies.

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

Matched citations: H.R.3331

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Client: CONSORTIUM OF STATE MARITIME ACADEMIES

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 8800/S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027 - issues related to state maritime academies.

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

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

H.R. 9170119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Client: CONSORTIUM OF STATE MARITIME ACADEMIES

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 9170 and unnumbered Senate Bill - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 - issues related to funding for maritime academies including the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) program.

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

Matched citations: H.R. 9170

S. 1541119th Congress

SHIPS for America Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Client: CONSORTIUM OF STATE MARITIME ACADEMIES

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to National Maritime Strategy including S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025, H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 and H.R.3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act. Issues related to Senate MARAD reauthorization bill and State Maritime Academies.

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

Matched citations: S.1541

Source: Senate LDA

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