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Reported covered position: Guard Fellow, Senate Comm. Science & Transp.
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Issues related to the proposed UP/NS merger - no specific legislation. H.R. 8870, the BUILD AMERICA 250 Act - Issues related to railroad in surface transportation legislation. H.R. 2853, the Combatting Retail Crime Act of 2025.
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.
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LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-built ships.
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.
Source: Senate LDA
| PORT OF PORTLAND |
| 32 |
| 2018–2026 |
| CONSORTIUM OF STATE MARITIME ACADEMIES | 31 | 2011–2021 |
| MAGNOLIA LNG LLC | 31 | 2013–2022 |
| MATSON NAVIGATION | 28 | 2009–2026 |
| MAERSK INC | 27 | 2008–2015 |
| TRANBEN LIMITED | 23 | 2010–2015 |
| U S MARITIME COALITION | 22 | 2008–2013 |
| DREDGING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA | 20 | 2008–2013 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | 20 | 2009–2017 |
| GREAT LAKES METRO CHAMBERS | 20 | 2013–2018 |
| OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP INC | 17 | 2008–2012 |
| SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA | 17 | 2015–2026 |
| GALLIANO MARINE SERVICES LLC | 16 | 2008–2011 |
| OTTO CANDIES, LLC | 16 | 2008–2011 |
| VELOCYS INC | 14 | 2017–2020 |
| MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY INC | 13 | 2016–2020 |
| SPRAGUE ENERGY CORP. | 13 | 2011–2020 |
| AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER GROUP, INC. | 12 | 2016–2026 |
| NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE | 10 | 2008–2019 |
| PETROLEUM HELICOPTERS, INC. ("PHI") | 10 | 2011–2014 |
| TEXAS LNG LLC | 10 | 2015–2022 |
| CALGON CARBON CORPORATION | 9 | 2013–2016 |
| CATALYST OLD RIVER HYDROELECTRIC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 9 | 2019–2020 |
| HYCRETE INC | 9 | 2009–2011 |
| MIDWATER TRAWLERS COOPERATIVE | 9 | 2018–2020 |
| SEA STREAK AMERICA INC | 9 | 2009–2010 |
| AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING | 8 | 2014–2025 |
| NEXTDECADE CORPORATION | 8 | 2021–2022 |
| PACIFIC SEAFOOD GROUP | 8 | 2020–2021 |
| PEP LOS ALAMOS SCIENCE COMPLEX LLC | 8 | 2009–2010 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | 8 | 2008–2025 |
| TYONEK NATIVE CORP. | 8 | 2009–2011 |
| AIRPORT MINORITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | 7 | 2015–2020 |
| ALEUTIAN MARITIME LC | 7 | 2022–2023 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PORT AUTHORITIES | 7 | 2023–2024 |
| CLARK STREET ASSOCIATES | 7 | 2012–2016 |
| COMMERCIAL SPACEFLIGHT FEDERATION | 7 | 2008–2009 |
| VIGOR INDUSTRIAL LLC | 7 | 2011–2012 |
| GLACIER FISH COMPANY | 6 | 2017–2018 |
| GLENFARNE ENERGY TRANSITION | 6 | 2023–2025 |
| LOWER PASSAIC RIVER STUDY AREA COOP | 6 | 2014–2016 |
| CHARLESTON BRANCH PILOTS' ASSOCIATION | 5 | 2013–2014 |
| MICHAEL L. TAYLOR | 5 | 2020–2021 |
| NANOBIOSYM INC | 5 | 2008–2009 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TRAILER MANUFACTURERS | 5 | 2009–2015 |
| NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE | 5 | 2016 |
| SEACOR MARINE LLC | 5 | 2012–2014 |
| TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES | 5 | 2013–2014 |
| U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND FOUNDATION, INC. | 5 | 2023 |
| Viking River Cruises Ltd | 5 | 2015–2016 |
| AT-SEA PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION | 4 | 2025–2026 |
| CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. | 4 | 2022 |
| GALACTIC VENTURES | 4 | 2011–2015 |
| MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS | 4 | 2008 |
| PHYLAGEN, INC. | 4 | 2019–2020 |
| SOUTH ATLANTIC FISHERMEN'S ASSOCIATION | 4 | 2011–2014 |
| STARBUCKS COFFEE CORP | 4 | 2014–2015 |
| THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY | 4 | 2025–2026 |
| ALLVISION, LLC | 3 | 2009 |
| AMERICAN AUTO LOGISTICS, LP | 3 | 2014 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) | 3 | 2009 |
| BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY | 3 | 2013 |
| CHURCH ALLIANCE | 3 | 2015–2019 |
| COMMERCIAL SPACEFLIGHT COALITION | 3 | 2010 |
| COMPASS GROUP USA INC | 3 | 2020 |
| EQUINIX, INC. | 3 | 2019–2020 |
| LEYLAND ALLIANCE LLC | 3 | 2009 |
| MARCUS FOOD CO. | 3 | 2015 |
| NANOBUSINESS COMMERCIALIZATION ASSOCIATION | 3 | 2008 |
| SAPPHIRE ENERGY | 3 | 2009 |
| SILURIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 3 | 2016–2017 |
| TRI-CITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | 3 | 2026 |
| AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION | 2 | 2018–2019 |
| AVIS-BUDGET GROUP, INC. | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| BRIGHTLINE HOLDINGS LLC F/K/A VIRGIN TRAINS USA LLC | 2 | 2022 |
| BUSINESS LEADERS FOR MICHIGAN | 2 | 2018 |
| DOMINION ENERGY SERVICES, INC. | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| ENERSYSNET LLC | 2 | 2010 |
| GREENFIELD EXPORTS LLC | 2 | 2022 |
| INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER LESSORS | 2 | 2019–2025 |
| INTERNATIONAL PREMIUM CIGAR AND PIPE RETAILERS ASSOCIATION | 2 | 2013–2014 |
| KINETIC PRESSURE CONTROL LIMITED | 2 | 2023 |
| LAKE MICHIGAN CARFERRY SERVICE | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| LAKE PILOTS ASSN INC | 2 | 2014–2020 |
| LYNAS CORPORATION LIMITED | 2 | 2018 |
| MORMAC MARINE GROUP, INC. | 2 | 2023 |
| NEUROTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION | 2 | 2009–2011 |
| PACIFICORP ENERGY | 2 | 2019 |
| R.T. G. FURNITURE CORP. D/B/A ROOMS TO GO | 2 | 2019 |
| SHIKUN & BINUI USA | 2 | 2024 |
| SPOKANE AIRPORT BOARD | 2 | 2020 |
| ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY PILOTS ASSN | 2 | 2014–2020 |
| STARZ LLC | 2 | 2013–2014 |
| THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK | 2 | 2009–2013 |
Captain Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo Young Fishermen’s Development Act
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill.
Captain Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo Young Fishermen’s Development Act
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
Captain Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo Young Fishermen’s Development Act
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill.
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
FISH Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
FISH Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill.
FISH Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Interstate Commerce Simplification Act of 2025
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Red Snapper Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
Red Snapper Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues related to fishery management programs, marine mammal protections, and federal funding of fishery management programs. H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues related to fishery management programs, marine mammal protections, and federal funding of fishery management programs. H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues related to fishery management programs, marine mammal protections, and federal funding of fishery management programs. H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
MARA Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
MARA Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill.
MARA Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: PORT OF PORTLAND · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Appropriations for Columbia River dredging and navigation - Div. B, H.R. 6938 and related joint explanatory statement. Proposed FY27 Energy & Water appropriations language regarding Columbia River operation and maintenance funding. Issues related to dredged material management plan and cost share - various Water Resources Development Act proposals.
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: PORT OF PORTLAND · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Appropriations for Columbia River dredging and navigation - Div. B, H.R. 6938 and related joint explanatory statement. Proposed FY27 Energy & Water appropriations language regarding Columbia River operation and maintenance funding. Issues related to dredged material management plan and cost share - various Water Resources Development Act proposals. Water Resources Development Act, S. 4949, Sec. 1316; H.R. 9497, Sec. 342.
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: PORT OF PORTLAND · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues related to dredge replacement costs and WRDA implementation - S. 4367 and legislative proposals. Appropriations for Columbia River dredging and navigation - Div. B, H.R. 6938 and related joint explanatory statement; proposed FY 2027 language. Issues related to dredged material management plan and cost share - various Water Resources Development Act proposals.
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
Offshore Parity Act of 2026
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
Offshore Parity Act of 2026
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: RESOLVE MARINE GROUP, INC. · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues related to salvage and marine firefighting responder verification and training and related to marine salvage issues, oil spill response and prevention, and alternative vessel fuels - no specific legislation. Issues related to Maritime Administration grants, maritime training center of excellence designation - no specific legislation. H.R. 8800 and Unnumbered Senate bill, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Issues related to Navy firefighting training and reefing of former Navy ships.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: MATSON NAVIGATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
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.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: RESOLVE MARINE GROUP, INC. · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues related to salvage and marine firefighting responder verification and training and related to marine salvage issues, oil spill response and prevention, and alternative vessel fuels - no specific legislation. Issues related to Maritime Administration grants, maritime training center of excellence designation - no specific legislation. H.R. 8800 and Unnumbered Senate bill, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Issues related to Navy firefighting training and reefing of former Navy ships.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER GROUP, INC. · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs.
Issues related to the proposed UP/NS merger - no specific legislation. H.R. 8870, the BUILD AMERICA 250 Act - Issues related to railroad in surface transportation legislation. H.R. 2853, the Combatting Retail Crime Act of 2025.
Issues related to the proposed UP/NS merger - no specific legislation. H.R. 8870, the BUILD AMERICA 250 Act - Issues related to railroad in surface transportation legislation.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Client: AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER GROUP, INC. · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Appropriations for Columbia River dredging and navigation - Div. B, H.R. 6938 and related joint explanatory statement. Proposed FY27 Energy & Water appropriations language regarding Columbia River operation and maintenance funding. Issues related to dredged material management plan and cost share - various Water Resources Development Act proposals. Water Resources Development Act, S. 4949, Sec. 1316; H.R. 9497, Sec. 342.
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Client: TRI-CITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Amendment to H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, - legislation related to conveyance of Columbia River rivershore in Tri-Cities. Yet to be introduced - legislation related to Hanford site land conveyance.
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Client: TRI-CITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Amendments to H.R. 9497 and S. 4949, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, - legislation related to conveyance of Columbia River shoreline in Tri-Cities. Yet to be introduced - legislation related to Hanford site land conveyance.
Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Red Snapper Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
Red Snapper Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
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.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues related to fishery management programs, marine mammal protections, and federal funding of fishery management programs. H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues related to fishery management programs, marine mammal protections, and federal funding of fishery management programs. H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues related to fishery management programs, marine mammal protections, and federal funding of fishery management programs. H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Young Fishermen’s Development Program Reauthorization Act
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
Young Fishermen’s Development Program Reauthorization Act
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill.
Young Fishermen’s Development Program Reauthorization Act
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
Support for federal involvement in Port Authority infrastructure projects - no specific legislation. S. 2503 - ROTOR Act.
Support for federal involvement in Port Authority infrastructure projects - no specific legislation. S. 2503 - ROTOR Act.
MARA Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
MARA Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill.
MARA Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill.
American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill.
American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
Issues related to dredge replacement costs and WRDA implementation - S. 4367 and legislative proposals. Appropriations for Columbia River dredging and navigation - Div. B, H.R. 6938 and related joint explanatory statement; proposed FY 2027 language. Issues related to dredged material management plan and cost share - various Water Resources Development Act proposals.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER GROUP, INC. · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: MATSON NAVIGATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
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.
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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.
Appropriations for Columbia River dredging and navigation - Div. B, H.R. 6938 and related joint explanatory statement. Proposed FY27 Energy & Water appropriations language regarding Columbia River operation and maintenance funding. Issues related to dredged material management plan and cost share - various Water Resources Development Act proposals. Water Resources Development Act, S. 4949, Sec. 1316; H.R. 9497, Sec. 342.
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Client: TRI-CITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Amendments to H.R. 9497 and S. 4949, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, - legislation related to conveyance of Columbia River shoreline in Tri-Cities. Yet to be introduced - legislation related to Hanford site land conveyance.
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.
Agricultural Act of 2026
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill.
Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act
Client: GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.Con.Res.14, concurrent resolution on the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 - issued related to U.S. Coast Guard funding.
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.Con.Res.14, concurrent resolution on the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 - issued related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · 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. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R.4553, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.Con.Res.14, concurrent resolution on the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 - issued related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding.
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.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
MATSON NAVIGATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
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.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office
PORT OF PORTLAND via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Appropriations for Columbia River dredging and navigation - Div. B, H.R. 6938 and related joint explanatory statement. Proposed FY27 Energy & Water appropriations language regarding Columbia River operation and maintenance funding. Issues related to dredged material management plan and cost share - various Water Resources Development Act proposals. Water Resources Development Act, S. 4949, Sec. 1316; H.R. 9497, Sec. 342.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Issues related to fishery management programs, marine mammal protections, and federal funding of fishery management programs. H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for federal involvement in Port Authority infrastructure projects - no specific legislation. S. 2503 - ROTOR Act.
Filing targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
TRI-CITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Amendments to H.R. 9497 and S. 4949, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, - legislation related to conveyance of Columbia River shoreline in Tri-Cities. Yet to be introduced - legislation related to Hanford site land conveyance.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AT-SEA PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to recapitalization of the North Pacific fishing fleets - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
RESOLVE MARINE GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to salvage and marine firefighting responder verification and training and related to marine salvage issues, oil spill response and prevention, and alternative vessel fuels - no specific legislation. Issues related to Maritime Administration grants, maritime training center of excellence designation - no specific legislation. H.R. 8800 and Unnumbered Senate bill, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Issues related to Navy firefighting training and reefing of former Navy ships.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to the proposed UP/NS merger - no specific legislation. H.R. 8870, the BUILD AMERICA 250 Act - Issues related to railroad in surface transportation legislation. H.R. 2853, the Combatting Retail Crime Act of 2025.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to fishery management programs, marine mammal protections, and federal funding of fishery management programs. H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
PORT OF PORTLAND via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Appropriations for Columbia River dredging and navigation - Div. B, H.R. 6938 and related joint explanatory statement. Proposed FY27 Energy & Water appropriations language regarding Columbia River operation and maintenance funding. Issues related to dredged material management plan and cost share - various Water Resources Development Act proposals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R.7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 and Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill - USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R.470 and S.111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. S.283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R.8542, Offshore Parity Act.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to the proposed UP/NS merger - no specific legislation. H.R. 8870, the BUILD AMERICA 250 Act - Issues related to railroad in surface transportation legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AT-SEA PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to recapitalization of the North Pacific fishing fleets - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
RESOLVE MARINE GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to salvage and marine firefighting responder verification and training and related to marine salvage issues, oil spill response and prevention, and alternative vessel fuels - no specific legislation. Issues related to Maritime Administration grants, maritime training center of excellence designation - no specific legislation. H.R. 8800 and Unnumbered Senate bill, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Issues related to Navy firefighting training and reefing of former Navy ships.
Filing targets: SENATE
TRI-CITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Amendment to H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, - legislation related to conveyance of Columbia River rivershore in Tri-Cities. Yet to be introduced - legislation related to Hanford site land conveyance.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for federal involvement in Port Authority infrastructure projects - no specific legislation. S. 2503 - ROTOR Act.
Filing targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
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.
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.
AT-SEA PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to recapitalization of the North Pacific fishing fleets - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to fishery management programs, marine mammal protections, and federal funding of fishery management programs. H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for federal involvement in Port Authority infrastructure projects - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R.3706, SUSHI Act, Entire bill. H.R.5746, S.2586, MARA. Entire bill. S.4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act. Entire bill. S.3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026. Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. Unnumbered Senate Farm Bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
PORT OF PORTLAND via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to dredge replacement costs and WRDA implementation - S. 4367 and legislative proposals. Appropriations for Columbia River dredging and navigation - Div. B, H.R. 6938 and related joint explanatory statement; proposed FY 2027 language. Issues related to dredged material management plan and cost share - various Water Resources Development Act proposals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RESOLVE MARINE GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to salvage and marine firefighting responder verification and training and related to marine salvage issues, oil spill response and prevention, and alternative vessel fuels - no specific legislation. Issues related to Maritime Administration vessel grounding, maritime training center of excellence designation, and disposition of seized vessels.
Filing targets: Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to the proposed UP/NS merger - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
TRI-CITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Yet to be introduced - Amendment to Water Resources Development Act reauthorization -- legislation related to conveyance of Columbia River rivershore in Tri-Cities. Yet to be introduced - legislation related to Hanford site land conveyance.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-built ships.
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.
RESOLVE MARINE GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 4275 and S.524, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 and S. 1071, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2026, Title LXXI (Coast Guard) - issues related to salvage and marine firefighting responder verification and training and related marine salvage issues, oil spill response and prevention, and alternative vessel fuels.. Issues related to Alaska coastal storm damage response. Issues related to U.S. Coast Guard Academy emergency response major.
Issues related to U.S. Navy contract re-competition.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, federal funding of fishery management programs, marine mammal protections, and potential changes to NOAA. S. 2357, H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 3065, H.R. 5969, LABEL Act: Entire bill. S. 688, H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill.
H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Issues related to funding the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
AT-SEA PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to recapitalization of the North Pacific fishing fleets - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Issues related to fishery management programs, marine mammal protections, and federal funding of fishery management programs. H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
PORT OF PORTLAND via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to dredge replacement costs and WRDA implementation - S. 4367 and legislative proposals. Appropriations for Columbia River dredging and navigation - Div. B, H.R. 6936 and related joint explanatory statement; proposed FY 2027 language Issues related to dredged material management plan and cost share - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to the proposed UP/NS merger - no specific legislation. Issues related to rail steel supply issue.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for federal involvement in Port Authority infrastructure projects - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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.
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.
PORT OF PORTLAND via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to Columbia River Treaty and navigation - no specific legislation. Issues related to dredge replacement costs and WRDA implementation - no specific legislation. Appropriations for Columbia River dredging and navigation - H.R. 4553, Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance provisions in H. Rpt. 119-213. Issues related to dredged material management plan and cost share - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RESOLVE MARINE GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 4275 and S.524, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - issues related to salvage and marine firefighting responder verification and training and related marine salvage issues and oil spill response. Issues related to Federal Maritime Commission nomination. Issues related to Resolve's application for small shipyard assistance grant.
Issues related to U.S. Navy contract re-competition.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER LESSORS via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to the regulation of equipment providers - no specific legislation. S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 and S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025: Entire bill. H.R. 3842, Strengthening American Maritime Dominance (SAMDA) Act: Entire bill. H.R. 4138, FMC Reauthorization Act: Entire bill. Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (not yet introduced): Issues related to the regulation of equipment providers.
Filing targets: Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Issues related to fishery management programs, marine mammal protections, and federal funding of fishery management programs. H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 and S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025: Entire bill. S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Issues related to defense transportation programs.
Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to the proposed UP/NS merger - no specific legislation. Issues related to climate change and permitting and NEPA reform - no specific legislation. H.R. 2853, S. 1404, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act - issues related to cargo theft legislation. Issues related to the FRA's rejection of BNSF's ATI waiver expansion request - no specific legislation. H.R. 3194, Locomotives Act - issues relating to a EPA proceeding to review the CARB's request for a waiver for its locomotive emissions rule. Issues related to the President's EO on tariffs on steel and aluminum, Canada, Mexico and Chinese ships and reciprocal tariffs - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, federal funding of fishery management programs, marine mammal protections, and potential changes to NOAA.
H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Issues related to funding the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
GLENFARNE ENERGY TRANSITION via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to the manufacture, sale and export of LNG, as well as energy infrastructure development in South America - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
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 - 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.
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. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R.4553, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding.
SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to federal funding of fishery management programs.
Issues related to fishery management programs and federal funding of fishery management programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
PORT OF PORTLAND via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to Columbia River Treaty and navigation - no specific legislation. Issues related to dredge replacement costs and WRDA implementation - no specific legislation.
Issues related to proposed tariffs and Section 301 trade process.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (not introduced yet): provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 and S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025: Entire bill.
Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (not introduced yet): Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.
GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, federal funding of fishery management programs, and potential changes to NOAA.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to climate change and permitting and NEPA reform - no specific legislation. H.R. 2853, S. 1404, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act - issues related to cargo theft legislation. Issues related to the FRA's rejection of BNSF's ATI waiver expansion request - no specific legislation. H.R. 3194, Locomotives Act - issues relating to a EPA proceeding to review the CARB's request for a waiver for its locomotive emissions rule. Issues related to the President's EO on tariffs on steel and aluminum, Canada, Mexico and Chinese ships and reciprocal tariffs - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
RESOLVE MARINE GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 4275 and S.524, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - issues related to salvage and marine firefighting responder verification and related marine salvage issues. Issues related to Resolve's application for small shipyard assistance grant.
Issues related to U.S. Navy contract re-competition.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
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, Soo Lock employee compensation, and Great Lakes Navigation System - no specific 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.
H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.Con.Res.14, concurrent resolution on the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 - issued related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding.
SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · second_quarter · RA
Efforts pertaining to fishery management programs. Efforts to support federal funding for fishery management programs.
Efforts pertaining to fishery management programs. Efforts to support federal funding for fishery management programs.
AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (not introduced yet): provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. SHIPS for America Act (not yet introduced): Entire bill.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and potential changes to NOAA.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
RESOLVE MARINE GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
S.524, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 and unnumbered Senate bill - issues related to salvage and marine firefighting responder verification and related marine salvage issues. Issues related to Resolve grant proposal to clean up U.S. Virgin Islands harbor - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to mariner shortage and the Maritime Security Fleet. SHIPS for America Act (not yet introduced): Entire bill.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to government shipbuilding and repair, classification, and innovation - no specific legislation. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (not introduced yet): Issues related to maritime innovation. SHIPS for America Act (not yet introduced): Entire bill.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
GLENFARNE ENERGY TRANSITION via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to the manufacture, sale and export of LNG - including Alaska LNG - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PORT OF PORTLAND via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Study regarding aquatic confined placement structures, Section 1139, 131, S. 4367, H.R. 8812, respectively. Water Resources Development Act of 2024; Pile dike maintenance, Section 1365, 144, S. 4367, H.R. 8812, respectively. Water Resources Development Act of 2024; Dredge equipment, Section 1325, 333, S. 4367, H.R. 8812, respectively. Water Resources Development Act of 2024; and Section 1243(g), S. 4367. Issues related to Columbia River Treaty and navigation - no specific legislation. Issues related to WRDA Act of 2024 implementation - no specific legislation. Issues related to federal staffing - no specific legislation.
Issues related to proposed tariffs and Section 301 trade process.
Filing targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
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, Soo Lock employee compensation, and Great Lakes Navigation System - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States/Canada/Finland icebreaker shipbuilding agreement - no specific legislation. Issues related to Harbor Maintenance Tax evasion - no specific legislation. Issues related to imposing a fee on Chinese-built ships calling at U.S. ports - no specific legislation.
H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.Con.Res.14, concurrent resolution on the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 - issued related to U.S. Coast Guard funding.
MATSON NAVIGATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers - no specific legislation. Matters pertaining to coastwise laws - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI) - no specific legislation. Issues related to National Maritime Strategy - no specific legislation. Ships For America Act (not yet introduced). Issues related to port equipment - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
PORT OF PORTLAND via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Study regarding aquatic confined placement structures, Section 1139, 131, S. 4367, H.R. 8812, respectively. Water Resources Development Act of 2024; Pile dike maintenance, Section 1365, 144, S. 4367, H.R. 8812, respectively. Water Resources Development Act of 2024; Dredge equipment, Section 1325, 333, S. 4367, H.R. 8812, respectively. Water Resources Development Act of 2024; and Section 1243(g), S. 4367. Issues related to Columbia River Treaty and navigation - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
MATSON NAVIGATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers - no specific legislation. Matters pertaining to coastwise laws - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI) including S. 4796 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; and H.R. 8070 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. Issues related to National Maritime Strategy - no specific legislation. S. 5611/H.R. 10493 - Ships For America Act - entire bill.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
COMMONWEALTH LNG LLC via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to the manufacture, sale and export of LNG; energy project permitting reform, including S. 4753, Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. Un-numbered Bill, To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to government shipbuilding and repair, classification, innovation, and decarbonization - no specific legislation. H.R. 7659 and S. 5468, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Issues related to government shipbuilding, reciprocity, and repair and future developments in the maritime industry. H.R. 9028 and S.4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Issues related to maritime innovation. H.R. 8070 and S. 4638: Issues related to maritime innovation. H.R. 10493 and S. 5611, SHIPS for America Act: Entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 9028 and S. 4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Issues related to mariner shortage and provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 7659 and S. 5468, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Provisions related to mariner credentialing. S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet and mariner credentialing. H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Sec. 3536 and provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet and mariner credentialing. H.R. 10493 and S. 5611, SHIPS for America Act: Entire bill.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 7659 and S. 5468, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Provisions related to mariner credentialing. S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 9028 and S.4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 10493 and S. 5611, SHIPS for America Act: Entire bill.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, Gulf of Mexico offshore wind energy development, appointments to Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, and federal fisheries finance and disaster assistance programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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, Soo Lock employee compensation, and Great Lakes Navigation System improvement authorizations, including H.R.8812 and S.4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Issues related to EPA-funded Maritime Administration ballast water management system research program for the Great Lakes - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States/Canada/Finland icebreaker shipbuilding agreement - no specific legislation.
H.R.8752 and Unnumbered Senate Bill, Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Funding for Great Lakes icebreaker. H.R.8997, S.4927 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Funding for Soo Lock project.
UNLOCK AID COALITION via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.2824 - Foster Innovation in Global Development Act (FIGDA) - all provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PORT AUTHORITIES via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · fourth_quarter · 4T
H.R.8812 and S.4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024 - Issues related to navigation channel improvements.
Filing targets: SENATE
RESOLVE MARINE GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.2741, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023 and unnumbered Senate bill - issues related to salvage and incident response and marine firefighting alternative planning criteria, responder verification, and training; oil spill response reviews by the U.S. Coast Guard, response to M/V DALI bridge allision, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration marine debris removal grants, and related marine salvage issues.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 9028 and S. 4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Issues related to mariner shortage and provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. National Maritime Strategy (no specific legislation). H.R. 7659 and Senate (not yet introduced), Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025: Provisions related to mariner credentialing. S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (not yet introduced): Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet and mariner credentialing. H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet and mariner credentialing.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, Gulf of Mexico offshore wind energy development, appointments to Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, and federal fisheries finance and disaster assistance programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to government shipbuilding and repair, classification, innovation, and decarbonization - no specific legislation. H.R. 7659 and Senate (not yet introduced), Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Issues related to government shipbuilding, reciprocity, and repair and future developments in the maritime industry. H.R. 9028 and S.4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Issues related to maritime innovation. H.R. 8070 and S. 4638: Issues related to maritime innovation. National Maritime Strategy (no specific legislation introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). National Maritime Strategy (no specific bill). H.R. 7659 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Provisions related to mariner credentialing. S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 9028 and S.4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COMMONWEALTH FUSION SYSTEMS LLC via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.5244 - Fusion Energy Act; fusion energy provisions. S.1111 - ADVANCE Act; fusion energy provisions. H.R. 8997, S.4927 - FY25 Energy & Water Appropriations; fusion energy.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PORT AUTHORITIES via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.8812 and S.4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024 - Issues related to navigation channel improvements.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RESOLVE MARINE GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.2741, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023 and unnumbered Senate bill - issues related to salvage and incident response and marine firefighting alternative planning criteria, responder verification, and training; oil spill response reviews by the U.S. Coast Guard, response to M/V DALI bridge allision, and related marine salvage issues.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
PORT OF PORTLAND via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to funding for interstate replacement bridge - no specific legislation.
Provisions related to port infrastructure development - no specific legislation; issues regarding dredging obligations and support - draft WRDA legislation. Study regarding aquatic confined placement structures, Section 233, 131, S. 4367, H.R. 8812, respectively, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; Pile dike maintenance, Section 343, 144, S. 4367, H.R. 8812, respectively, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; dredge equipment, Section 350, 333, S. 4367, H.R. 8812, respectively, Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Issues related to Columbia River Treaty and navigation - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SHIKUN & BINUI USA via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to infrastructure and flood diversion - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
P.L. 118-5 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Issues related to permitting provisions. P.L. 117-58- Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - provisions of rail interest. Issues related to climate change and nationwide permits - no specific legislation. Issues related to DOT INFRA, STC, and CRISI grants - no specific legislation. S. 576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - all provisions. Issues related to the Administration's response to Norfolk Southern's East Palistine derailment - no specific legislation. Issues related to the FRA's rejection of BNSF's ATI waiver expansion request - proposed amendment to S. 576. EPA proceeding to review the CARB's request for a waiver for its locomotive emissions rule - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
GLENFARNE ENERGY TRANSITION via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to the sale and export of LNG - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
UNLOCK AID COALITION via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.2824 - Foster Innovation in Global Development Act (FIGDA) - all provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MATSON NAVIGATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers - no specific legislation. Matters pertaining to coastwise laws - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI) including S. 4796 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; and H.R. 8070 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. Issues related to National Maritime Strategy - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.8752, Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Funding for Great Lakes icebreaker. H.R.8997, S.4927 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Funding for Soo Lock project.
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, Soo Lock employee compensation, and Great Lakes Navigation System improvement authorizations, including H.R.8812 and S.4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Issues related to EPA-funded Maritime Administration ballast water management system research program for the Great Lakes - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States/Canada/Finland icebreaker shipbuilding agreement - no specific legislation.
GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues pertaining to management of federal fisheries, protecting 30% of U.S. waters, Gulf of Mexico offshore wind energy development, appointments to Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, and federal fisheries finance programs.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PORT AUTHORITIES via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
S.4367 and HR8812, Water Resources Development Act of 2024 - Issues related to navigation channel construction and maintenance. Issues related to USACE participation in AAPA meeting. Issues related to vessel speed limits and habitat protection due to presence of whales.
Issues related to WRDA legislation (not yet introduced).
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
RESOLVE MARINE GROUP, INC. via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R.2741, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023 and unnumbered Senate bill - issues related to salvage and incident response and marine firefighting alternative planning criteria, responder verification, and training; oil spill response reviews by the U.S. Coast Guard, response to M/V DALI bridge allision, and related marine salvage issues.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PORT OF PORTLAND via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Provisions related to port infrastructure development - no specific legislation; issues regarding dredging obligations and support - draft WRDA legislation. Study regarding aquatic confined placement structures, Section 233, 131, S. 4367, H.R. 8812, respectively, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; Pile dike maintenance, Section 343, 144, S. 4367, H.R. 8812, respectively, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; dredge equipment, Section 350, 333, S. 4367, H.R. 8812, respectively, Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Issues related to Columbia River Treaty and navigation - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
P.L. 118-5 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Issues related to permitting provisions. P.L. 117-58- Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - provisions of rail interest. Issues related to climate change and nationwide permits - no specific legislation. Issues related to DOT INFRA, and CRISI grants - no specific legislation. S. 576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - all provisions. Issues related to the Administration's response to Norfolk Southern's East Palistine derailment - no specific legislation. Issues related to the FRA's rejection of BNSF's ATI waiver expansion request - proposed amendment to S. 576. EPA proceeding to review the CARB's request for a waiver for its locomotive emissions rule - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE
LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · second_quarter · 2A
H.R.8752, Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Funding for Great Lakes icebreaker. Unnumbered House Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Funding for Soo Lock project.
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, Soo Lock employee compensation, and Great Lakes Navigation System improvement authorizations. Issues related to EPA-funded Maritime Administration ballast water management system research program for the Great Lakes - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
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, Soo Lock employee compensation, and Great Lakes Navigation System improvement authorizations. Issues related to EPA-funded Maritime Administration ballast water management system research program for the Great Lakes - no specific legislation.
H.R.8752, Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Funding for Great Lakes icebreaker. Unnumbered House Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Funding for Soo Lock project.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SHIKUN & BINUI USA via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to infrastructure and flood diversion - no specific legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
COOS BAY CATALYST LLC via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · second_quarter · RR
Issues related to federal funding for economic development and transportation projects.
Issues related to federal funding for economic development and transportation projects.
PORT OF PORTLAND via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Provisions related to port infrastructure development - no specific legislation; issues regarding dredging obligations and support - draft WRDA legislation.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
GULF OF MEXICO REEF FISH SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues pertaining to management of federal fisheries, protecting 30% of U.S. waters, Gulf of Mexico aquaculture, Gulf of Mexico offshore wind energy development, appointments to Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, and federal fisheries finance programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PORT AUTHORITIES via K&L GATES, LLP
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund funding for donor ports and energy transfer ports.
Issues related to WRDA legislation (not yet introduced).
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-built ships.
Filing targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-built ships.
Filing targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Section 301 Investigation of Chinas Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance: Issues related to the Maritime Security Program.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-build ships.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Section 301 Investigation of Chinas Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance: Issues related to the Maritime Security Program.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-build ships.
Filing targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Agency (NSA), SENATE
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)