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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015
Client: NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
General support for the Coast Guard including increased topline funding. Also requested a full appropriations bill for DHS, HR 240.
To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.
Client: NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
General support for MARAD programs, including MSP funding should be $5M/ship. This included our support for Section 6 of HR702, which increased MSP payouts, and support for putting crude oil exports on U.S.-flag ships.
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2018 · third_quarter · 3T
Argued for an increased investment in Coast Guard readiness, advocated for the OPC, $750M in FY2018 funds for heavy polar icebreakers, and recapitalization of buoy-tenders and harbor tugs. Advocated for a $2B/year acquisition budget and increased operating funds.
Advocated for cargo preference programs like Food for Peace. Advocated on behalf of the Jones Act and the role it plays in national security. Advocated to bring the MSP funding levels to the authorized $300M level. Significant push to preserve and protect the Jones Act. Major efforts to oppose stripping cargo preference language from the Farm Bill.
Source: Senate LDA
Chris Kotch VA Education Access Act
Client: NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
HR 604 - Transportation Appropriations. Navy League opposed the cuts to the Maritime Security Program Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization: No bill number but Navy League sent letters expressing support of reauthorization S 2421: Navy League sent letters opposing changes to PL 480 that hurt the Merchant Marime
Food for Peace Reform Act of 2014
Client: NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
HR 604 - Transportation Appropriations. Navy League opposed the cuts to the Maritime Security Program Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization: No bill number but Navy League sent letters expressing support of reauthorization S 2421: Navy League sent letters opposing changes to PL 480 that hurt the Merchant Marime
Increase overall Navy top line budget, urge Members to invest in readiness for the Navy and Marine Corps, support for the 355-ship fleet
Opposed Budget Control Act, asked for a repeal or to raise defense and non-defense (for USCG and MARAD) budget caps. Advocated for increased funding for Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and MARAD.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Opposed Budget Control Act, asked for a repeal or to raise defense and non-defense (for USCG and MARAD) budget caps. Advocated for increased funding for Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and MARAD.
Advocated for cargo preference programs like Food for Peace. Advocated on behalf of the Jones Act and the role it plays in national security. Advocated to bring the MSP funding levels to the authorized $300M level. Significant push to preserve and protect the Jones Act. Major efforts to oppose stripping cargo preference language from the Farm Bill.
Increase overall Navy top line budget, urge Members to invest in readiness for the Navy and Marine Corps, support for the 355-ship fleet
Argued for an increased investment in Coast Guard readiness, advocated for the OPC, $750M in FY2018 funds for heavy polar icebreakers, and recapitalization of buoy-tenders and harbor tugs. Advocated for a $2B/year acquisition budget and increased operating funds.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Opposed Budget Control Act, asked for a repeal or to raise defense and non-defense (for USCG and MARAD) budget caps. Advocated for increased funding for Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and MARAD. Opposed a long-term continuing resolution.
Advocated for cargo preference programs like Food for Peace. Advocated on behalf of the Jones Act and the role it plays in national security. Advocated to bring the MSP funding levels to the authorized $300M level. Significant push to preserve and protect the Jones Act.
Argued for an increased investment in Coast Guard readiness, advocated for the OPC, $750M in FY2018 funds for heavy polar icebreakers, and recapitalization of buoy-tenders and harbor tugs. Advocated for a $2B/year acquisition budget and increased operating funds.
Increase overall Navy top line budget, urge Members to invest in readiness for the Navy and Marine Corps, support for the 355-ship fleet
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocated for cargo preference programs like Food for Peace. Advocated on behalf of the Jones Act and the role it plays in national security. Advocated to bring the MSP funding levels to the authorized $300M level. Significant push to preserve and protect the Jones Act.
Increase overall Navy top line budget, urge Members to invest in readiness for the Navy and Marine Corps, support for the 355-ship fleet
Argued for an increased investment in Coast Guard readiness, advocated for the OPC, $750M in FY2018 funds for heavy polar icebreakers, and recapitalization of buoy-tenders and harbor tugs. Advocated for a $2B/year acquisition budget and increased operating funds. Lobbied for increased funding for USCG in the hurricane supplemental funding.
Opposed Budget Control Act, asked for a repeal or to raise defense and non-defense (for USCG and MARAD) budget caps. Advocated for increased funding for Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and MARAD. Opposed a long-term continuing resolution, supporting increasing hurricane supplemental funds for the Coast Guard
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Argued for an increased investment in Coast Guard readiness, advocated for the OPC, $750M in FY2018 funds for heavy polar icebreakers, and recapitalization of buoy-tenders and harbor tugs. Advocated for a $2B/year acquisition budget and increased operating funds, supported CBP efforts to increase authority of the Jones Act
Advocated for cargo preference programs like Food for Peace. Advocated on behalf of the Jones Act and the role it plays in national security. Advocated to bring the MSP funding levels back to the authorized $300M level. Significant push to preserve and protect the Jones Act.
Opposed Budget Control Act, asked for a repeal or to raise defense and non-defense (for USCG and MARAD) budget caps. Advocated for increased funding for Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and MARAD. Opposed a long-term continuing resolution
Increase overall Navy top line budget, urge Members to invest in readiness for the Navy and Marine Corps, support for the 355-ship fleet
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2017 · second_quarter · 2A
Increase overall Navy top line budget, urge Members to invest in readiness for the Navy and Marine Corps, support for the 355-ship fleet
Opposed Budget Control Act, asked for a repeal or to raise defense and non-defense (for USCG and MARAD) budget caps. Advocated for increased funding for Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and MARAD.
Opposed proposed cuts to to the Coast Guard, argued for an increased investment in Coast Guard readiness, advocated for the OPC, $750M in FY2018 funds for heavy polar icebreakers, and recapitalization of buoy-tenders and harbor tugs. Advocated for a $2B/year acquisition budget and increased operating funds, and a
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Opposed proposed cuts to to the Coast Guard, argued for an increased investment in Coast Guard readiness, advocated for the OPC, $750M in FY2018 funds for heavy polar icebreakers, and recapitalization of buoy-tenders and harbor tugs. Advocated for a $2B/year acquisition budget and increased operating funds, and a
Increase overall Navy top line budget, urge Members to invest in readiness for the Navy and Marine Corps, support for the 355-ship fleet
Advocated for cargo preference programs like Food for Peace. Advocated on behalf of the Jones Act and the role it plays in national security. Advocated to bring the MSP funding levels back to the authorized $300M level.
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated for cargo preference programs like Food for Peace. Advocated on behalf of the Jones Act and the role it plays in national security.
Opposed Budget Control Act, asked for a repeal or to raise defense and non-defense (for USCG and MARAD) budget caps. Opposed a long-term continuing resolution. Advocated for increased funding for Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and MARAD.
Increase overall Navy top line budget, urge Members to invest in readiness for the Navy and Marine Corps, support for the 355-ship fleet
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
General support for the Coast Guard including increased topline funding and an ACI budget of $2B/year, unfunded requirements in the Congressional Justification booklet, support for $1B for the heavy icebreaker, other USCG priorities.
General support for MARAD programs, including MSP funding should be $5M/ship. Also worked to support keeping the Jones Act in Puerto Rico, and supported increased funding for the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel. Also spoke in support of passage of the Law of the Sea Treaty.
General support for Navy & Marine Corps increased top line funding. Supported raising Shipbuilding Totals to $21B, increase overall topline, add 3K Marines to end strength, investing in readiness, training, spares
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2016 · third_quarter · Q3
General support for Navy & Marine Corps increased top line funding. Supported raising Shipbuilding Totals to $21B, increase overall topline, add 3K Marines to end strength, investing in readiness, training, spares
Increased top-line funding for all sea services. Opposing a long-term continuing resolution.
General support for MARAD programs, including MSP funding should be $5M/ship. Also worked to support keeping the Jones Act in Puerto Rico, and supported increased funding for the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel. Also spoke in support of passage of the Law of the Sea Treaty.
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2016 · second_quarter · Q2
General support for Navy & Marine Corps increased top line funding. Supported raising Shipbuilding Totals to $21B, increase overall topline, add 3K Marines to end strength, investing in readiness, training, spares
Increased top-line funding for all sea services.
General support for MARAD programs, including MSP funding should be $5M/ship. Also worked to support keeping the Jones Act in Puerto Rico, and supported increased funding for the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel.
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2016 · first_quarter · Q1
General support for the Coast Guard including increased topline funding and an ACI budget of $2B/year.
Increased top-line funding for all sea services.
General support for Navy & Marine Corps increased top line funding. Supported raising Shipbuilding Totals to $21B, increase overall topline, add 3K Marines to end strength, investing in readiness, training, spares
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Opposition to a year-long Continuing Resolution, support for passing the Omnibus.
General support for Navy & Marine Corps increased top line funding. Supported passing the Omnibus Bill.
General support for MARAD programs, including MSP funding should be $5M/ship. This included our support for the Omnibus, which increased MSP payouts, and support for putting crude oil exports on U.S.-flag ships.
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
No specific bills in Q3; general support for Navy & Marine Corps increased top line funding.
General support for the Coast Guard including increased topline funding.
General support for MARAD programs, including MSP funding should be $5M/ship. This included our support for Section 6 of HR702, which increased MSP payouts, and support for putting crude oil exports on U.S.-flag ships.
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
General support for the Coast Guard including increased topline funding. Testified before the House that the USCG needs a larger AC&I budget. Discussed creating a fund similar to the National Sea Based Strategic Deterrent Fund to help find funding for the Polar Icebreaker.
No specific bills in Q2; general support for Navy & Marine Corps increased top line funding. Support for the National Sea-based Strategic Fund language in the NDAA, encouragement to pass bills without a CR
General support for MARAD programs, including MSP funding should be $5M/ship, but no particular legislation.
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2015 · first_quarter · Q1
General support for MARAD programs, including MSP funding should be $5M/ship, but no particular legislation.
No specific bills in Q1; general support for Navy & Marine Corps increased top line funding.
General support for the Coast Guard including increased topline funding. Also requested a full appropriations bill for DHS, HR 240.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
General outreach and advocacy on increasing support for the U.S. Navy and the United States Marine Corps, including support for passage of the NDAA and an appropriations bill. Specific requests include a shipbuilding budget of $20B, for a USMC of 187K, for a separate funding for sea-based deterrence, and an end to sequestration.
General advocacy on support for the U.S. flag Merchant Marine fleet, including reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank (goods are carried on U.S. flag ships), changes to USAID Food for Peace program to ensure more goods are carried on U.S. flag ships, assistance with WWII Merchant Marine veterans proving their record of service, and the use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, to ensure that fund is used for port infrastructure.
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Opposing sequestration, general support for the Coast Guard.
Opposing sequestration, general support for shipbuilding and reaching a 306-ship Navy, support for various USMC programs including amphibious ships/connectors.
Against sequestration, fully funding the Maritime Security Program at the authorized funding level.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 604 - Transportation Appropriations. Navy League opposed the cuts to the Maritime Security Program Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization: No bill number but Navy League sent letters expressing support of reauthorization S 2421: Navy League sent letters opposing changes to PL 480 that hurt the Merchant Marime
No lobbying on specific bills, but general education and outreach on the importance and value of the Navy and Marine Corps and funding at at least the budget request level.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Impacts of sequestration and CRS on defense issues
Support for Cargo Preference Laws
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES via NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Merchant Marine issues: Cargo preference/food aid, Maritime Security Funding shortfall in CR, sequestration
Sequestration, Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps issues
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for cargo preference programs like Food for Peace. Advocated on behalf of the Jones Act and the role it plays in national security. Advocated to bring the MSP funding levels back to the authorized $300M level.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Opposed Budget Control Act, asked for a repeal or to raise defense and non-defense (for USCG and MARAD) budget caps. Advocated for increased funding for Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and MARAD.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Opposed proposed cuts to to the Coast Guard, argued for an increased investment in Coast Guard readiness, advocated for the OPC, heavy polar icebreakers, and recapitalization of buoy-tenders and harbor tugs. Advocated for a $2B/year acquisition budget and increased operating funds.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Increased top-line funding for all sea services. Opposing a long-term continuing resolution. Supporting repealing the Budget Control Act budget caps.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
General support for the Coast Guard including increased topline funding and an ACI budget of $2B/year, unfunded requirements in the Congressional Justification booklet, support for $1B for the heavy icebreaker, other USCG priorities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
General support for the Coast Guard including increased topline funding and an ACI budget of $2B/year, unfunded requirements in the Congressional Justification booklet
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
General support for MARAD programs, including MSP funding should be $5M/ship. Also worked to support keeping the Jones Act in Puerto Rico, and supported increased funding for the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
General support for the Coast Guard including increased topline funding. Supported passage of the Omnibus Bill and the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Opposition to a year-long Continuing Resolution.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
General advocacy in support of the United States Coast Guard, including the passage of the Howard Coble Coast Guard Authorization bill and greater overall funding for the USCG.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE