INGOLF ESDERS

1.HR 1232/S 553, National Right to Work Act 2.HR 3151/S 1541, Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity Act 3.HR 4016, FY 2026 National Defense Authorization 4.Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act 5. H.R. 252 Securing Our Ports Act 2025 6. H.R. 2390 Maritime Supply Chain Security Act

1. HR 1232/S 553 - National Right to Work Act 2. HR 3151/S 1541 - Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security Act 3. HR 4016 - FY 2026 National Defense Appropriations Act 4. HR 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (provision preventing states from regulating artificial intelligence) 5. H.R. 1701 - Strategic Ports Reporting Act 6. H.R. 2390 - Maritime Supply Chain Security Act 7. S. 1678 - Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act of 2025

1.HR-1232/S-553, National Right to Work Act 2.Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act 3.Marine Terminal Operator Capital Construction Fund 4.Port Infrastructure Development Program funding 5. H.R. 252, Securing Our Ports Act of 2025 6. S. 1238, Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act

1.S. 2113, Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2023 2.FY 2025, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act 3.FY 2025, National Defense Authorization Act 4.HR 9911, Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act 5.Zero Emission Cargo Handling Equipment 6.FY 2024 Water Resources Development Act

1.S. 2113, Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act 2.FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act 3.FY 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act 4.Clean Ports Program 5.Taft-Hartley Act 6.USMX-ILA Master Contract Negotiations/Strike updates 7. HR 4366 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 8. S. 4114 Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act

1.S. 2113, Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act 2.FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act 3.FY 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act 4.Clean Ports Program 5.Taft-Hartley Act 6.USMX-ILA Master Contract Negotiations/Strike updates

1.S. 2113, Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2023 2.FY 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act 3.FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act 4.U.S. Trade Enforcement 5.FY 2024 Water Resources Development Act

1.S. 2113, Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2023 2.HR 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 3.Mega program and Port Infrastructure Development Program grant awards 4.Unloading and loading of offshore wind development components 5.Francis Scott Key Bridge allision

1.HR 1836 - Ocean Shipping reform Act 2.HR 4820/S 2437 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act 3.HR 2670/S 2226 - FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act 4.S 2113 Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act 5.HR 4993 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act

1.HR 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act 2.HR 4820/S2437 - FY 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act 3.HR 2670/S2226 - FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act 4.H.R. 4293 - American Farmers Feed the World Act 5.S. 2113 - Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act

1. S. 647 - Hydrogen Ports Act of 2023 2. Ocean Carrier Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023 3. FY 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act 4. FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act 5. S. 2113 Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act

1.S. 647 - Hydrogen Ports Act of 2023 2.H.R. 1696 - Ocean Carrier Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023 3.FY 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act (Port Infrastructure Development Program) 4.Maritime Transportation Data Initiative 5.Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW)

1.H.R. 5886 - Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act 2.H.R. 7396/S. 3912 - Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act 3.S. 3111 - Hydrogen Ports Act 4.National Defense Authorization Act 5.Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriation Act (FY 2023)

1.H.R. 5886 - Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act 2.H.R. 7396/S. 3912 - Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns 3.S. 3111 - Hydrogen for Ports Act 4.S. 4136 - Water Resources Development Act 5.Surface Transportation Reauthorization 6.Marine Terminal Data Initiative, Emergency Data Order 7.Freight Logistics Optimization Works

1. S. 3580 - Ocean Shipping Reform Act 2. H.R. 5886 - Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act 3. S. 3912 - Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act 4. S. 4137/H.R. 7776 - Water Resources Development Act 5. Freight Logistics Optimization Works 6. U.S. offshore wind initiatives 7. Container chassis inspections

1. H.R. 4996, S. 3580 - Ocean Shipping Reform Act 2. H.R. 5886 - Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act 3. S. 3262 - Facilitating Relief for Efficient Intermodal Gateways to Handle Transportation Act 4. S. 3912 - Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act 5. H.R. 3114 - Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act

1. H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act 3. H.R. 4350, S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act 4. H.R. 5886, Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act 4. Port supply chain issues

1. H.R. 3114, Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act 2. H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 3. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act 4. Port supply chain logistics issues 5. Chassis roadability inspections

1. H.R. 3114, Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act 2. H.R. 2554/S. 1105, Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancement (CRUISE) Act 3. H.R. 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) 4. Port infrastructure investments 5. FY 2022 THUD Appropriations

1.H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act 2.American Jobs Plan (Port Infrastructure Development) 3.H.R. 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act 4.H.R. 7515/S. 4395, Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act 5.Port Worker Vaccinations

1.H.R. 6800, HEROES Act 2.H.R. 2, Invest in America Act 3.H.R. 7515/S. 4395 Maritime Transportation System Relief Act 4.S. 3884 Essential Transportation Employee Safety Act 5.S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act 6. S. 1811/H.R. 7575, Water Resources Development Act

1. H.R. 6800, HEROES Act 2. H.R. 2, Invest in America Act 3. H.R. 7515, S. 4395, Maritime Transportation System Relief Act 4. S. 3884, Essential Transportation Employee Safety Act 5. S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act 6. S. 1811/H.R. 7575, Water Resources Development Act

1. H.R. 6800, HEROES Act 2. H.R. 2, Invest in America Act 3. H.R. 7515, S. 4395, Maritime Transportation System Relief Act 4. S. 3884, Essential Transportation Employee Safety Act 5. S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act 6. S. 1811/H.R. 7575, Water Resources Development Act

1.H.R. 6800, HEROES Act 2.H.R. 2, Invest in America Act 3.H.R. 7515, S. 4395 Maritime Transportation System Relief Act 4.S. 3884 Essential Transportation Employee Safety Act 5.Maritime Authorization Act

1. H.R. 2851, Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act 2. S. 2468, Workers Right to Training Act 3. H.R. 6800, HEROES Act 4. H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act 5. H.R. 7025, Climate Smart Ports Act 6. S. 3884, Essential Transportation Employees Act

1. H.R. 2440, Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act 2. H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize Act 3. H.R. 2851, Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act 4. S. 2468, Workers Right to Training Act 5. S. 3548/H.R. 748, CARES Act

1. H.R. 3163/S. 2520, FY 2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations 2. H.R. 2440, Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act 3. H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize Act 4. H.R. 2500/S. 1790, National Defense Authorizations Act 5. H.R. 2851, Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks

1. H.R. 3163/S. 2520, FY 2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations 2. S. 1439, Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act 3. H.R. 2440, Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act 4. H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize Act 5. H.R. 2500/S. 1790, National Defense Authorizations Act 6. H.R. 2851, Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks

1. H.R. 1, Disclose Act 2. S. 525, National Right to Work Act 3. FY 2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations 4. S. 1439, Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act 5. H.R. 2440, Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act 6. H.R. 397, Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act

1. H.R. 1, Disclose Act 2. H.R. 648, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 3. S. 525, National Right to Work Act 4. FY 2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations 5. Port Automation 6. Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund reform

S. 702, Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act S. 545/H.R. 785, National Right to Work Act H.R. 2723/S. 1774, Employee Rights Act S. 2800, America's Water Infrastructure Act S. 3273, Port Operations, Research, and Technology Act S. 140, Coast Guard Authorization Act

S. 702, Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act S. 545/H.R. 785, National Right to Work Act H.R. 2723/S. 1774, Employee Rights Act S. 2800, America's Water Infrastructure Act S. 3272, Ports Act

S. 702, Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act S. 545/H.R. 785, National Right to Work Act H.R. 4997, Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act H.R. 2723/S. 1774, Employee Rights Act H.R. 8/S. 2585, Water Resources Development Act H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act reform

S. 702, Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act S. 545/H.R. 785, National Right to Work Act H.R. 4997, Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act H.R. 2723/S. 1774, Employee Rights Act S. 1192, Coast Guard Authorization Act Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act reform proposals

S. 702, Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act S. 168, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S. 1119/H.R. 2593, FMC Reauthorization Act S. 545/H.R. 785, National Right to Work Act U.S. Jones Act, Puerto Rico Exemption

S. 702, Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act (PLUS Act) H.R. 3551, Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Act H.R. 2593/S. 1119, FMC Reauthorization Act H.R. 785/S. 545, National Right to Work Act H.R. 2825, Homeland Security Act

H.R. 785, National Right to Work Act S. 702, Prevent Labor Union Slowdowns Act (PLUS Act) S. 168, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor Border Adjustment Tax Homeland Security Reauthorization Act - Sec. 587 recurrent TWIC holder background checks

H.R. 785, National Right to Work Act S. 702, Prevent Labor Union Slowdowns Act (PLUS Act) S. 168, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor

S. 1519, Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 H.R. 3433, Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 S. 1630, Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2015 H.R. 3932, Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major Incidents, Closures, or Slowdowns Act of 2015 S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 Implementation of the FAST Act's Port Performance Freight Statistics program

S. 1519, Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 H.R. 3433, Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 S. 1630, Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2015 H.R. 3932, Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major Incidents, Closures, or Slowdowns Act of 2015 S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 Implementation of the FAST Act's Port Performance Freight Statistics program Tradepoint Atlantic--Baltimore, Maryland Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor

S. 1519, Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 H.R. 3433, Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 S. 1630, Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2015 H.R. 3932, Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major Incidents, Closures, or Slowdowns Act of 2015 S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 H.R. 5303, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 Implementation of the FAST Act's freight statistics working group program IMO-SOLAS container weight verification regulations

S. 1519, The Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 H.R. 3433, The Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 S. 1630, The Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2015 H.R. 3932, The Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major Incidents, Closures, or Slowdowns Act of 2015 FAST Act-Port Performance Freight Statistics Working Group

S. 1519, The Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 H.R. 3433, The Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 S. 1630, The Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2015 H.R. 3932, The Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major Incidents, Closures, or Slowdowns Act of 2015 H.R. 22, The Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act of 2015, amendment requiring the reporting and collection of port performance statistics

Lobbied in opposition to S. 1298, The Port Performance Act of 2015. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1519, The Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3433, The Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1630, The Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2015. Lobbied in support of container seal inspections.

Lobbied in opposition to Trade Promotion Authority (Fast Track). Lobbied in opposition to S. 1298, The Port Performance Act of 2015. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1519, The Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1630, The Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2015. Lobbied in support of container seal inspections.

S. 2094/H.R. 5609, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Lobbied in support of a single universal ballast discharge standard. Lobbied in opposition to reorganizing port labor/management under the Railway Labor Act. Lobbied in opposition to Amendments 445(Sen. Gardner to prevent economic disruptions at US seaports) and 407 (Sen. Fisher to investigate service disruptions at West Coast ports) to the Senate Concurrent Budget Resolution. Lobbied in opposition to Trade Promotion Authority (Fast Track) and Trans-Pacific Partnership. Lobbied in opposition to amending the US Build requirement under the Jones Act. Lobbied in opposition to the utilization of Florida residents to load USMC military cargo at Joint Base Charleston, SC.

S. 1509/H.R. 4108 Maritime Goods Movement Act: Lobbied in support of taxing US bound cargo diverted through Canadian and Mexican ports. S. 2421 Food For Peace Reform Act: Lobbied in support of maintaining the current requirements of the Food for Peace (PL-480) program. H.R. 3202 Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act: Lobbied in support of TWIC program review. S. 2094/H.R. 5609 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act: Lobbied in support of a single universal ballast discharge standard.

S. 1509/H.R. 4108 Maritime Goods Movement Act: Lobbied in support of taxing US bound cargo diverted through Canadian and Mexican ports. S. 2421 Food For Peace Reform Act: Lobbied in support of maintaining the current requirements of the Food for Peace (PL-480) program. H.R. 3202 Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act: Lobbied in support of TWIC program review. S. 2094/H.R. 5609 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act: Lobbied in support of a single universal ballast discharge standard.

S. 2094 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act: Lobbied in support of a single universal ballast water discharge standard. S. 1509/H.R. 4108 Maritime Goods Movement Act: Lobbied in support of taxing U.S. bound cargo diverted through Canadian and Mexican ports.S. 2421 Food for Peach Reform Act: Lobbied in support of maintaining the current requirements of the Food for Peace (PL-480) program. H.R. 3202 Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act: Lobbied in support of TWIC program review. S. 601/H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act: Lobbied in support of water infrastructure authorizations.

S.601/H.R. 3080 Water Resources and Development Act: Lobbied for passage of conference legislation. S. 1509/H.R. 4107 Maritime Goods Movement Act of the 21st Century: Lobbied in support of legislation to discourage diversion of U.S. bound cargo through Canadian and Mexican ports.Lobbied in support of various port infrastructure projects. Lobbied congressional staff on matters related to contracts concerning the handling of military cargo.

Lobbied Congressional members and staff on issues related to hiring rules implemented the Waterfront Commission of the Port of New York Harbor.

S.601/H.R. 3080 (Water Resources and Development Act) - Lobbied in support of issues related to the Water Resources Development Act. Lobbied in support of legislation authorizing the U.S. Corps of Engineers Civil Works Programs, including harbor and channel maintenance projects.Lobbied Congressional members and staff in support of various port infrastructure projects. Lobbied the Federal Maritime Commission on issues related to the proposed P3 Network vessel sharing agreement. Lobbied Congressional members and staff on matters related to the handling of military cargo.

Lobbied Congress in support of appropriations for maritime infrastructure projects.

Lobbied with respect to matters related to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program (TWIC).

S.601/H.R. 3080 (Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013) - Lobbied in support of legislation authorizing the US Army Corps of Engineers's civil works programs, including harbor and channel maintenance projects. Lobbied on matters related to the handling of military cargo.

S.601 and WRDA (introduction pending): Lobbied in support of legislation authorizing the US Army Corps of Engineers's civil works programs, including harbor and channel maintenance projectsLobbied on matters related to the handling of military cargo.

Lobbied Congress in support of appropriations for maritime infrastructure projects.

Lobbied with respect to matters related to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program.

HR 335/ S 218 Realize America's Promise Act (RAMP): Lobbied in support of legislation that requires the total budgeted expenditures from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund equal the level of receipts plus interest credited to the Fund for the fiscal year. The legislation also restricts the use of expenditures to harbor maintenance programs.Lobbied members of both houses in support of appropriations for maritime infrastructure projects.

S.601 Water Resources Development Act: Lobbied in support of legislation that provides for the conservation and development of water and related resources and authorizes the US Army Corps of Engineers to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors within the United States.Lobbied House of Representatives in support of legislation that would provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources and authorizes the US Army Corps of Engineers to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors within the United States.

H.R. 4251/H.R. 3173 - Smart Port Security Act - Lobbied U.S. House of Representatives in support of certain port security programs.

H.R. 1533 - Short Sea Shipping Act - Lobbied U.S. House of Representatives in support of legislation that would eliminate the double taxation of cargo/freight shipped within domestic waterways. Lobbied U.S. House of Representatives on matters related to military cargo handling.

H.R.109 Restore America's Maritime Promise Act (RAMP): Lobbied in support of legislation to require revenue collected from the Harbor Maintenance Act to be used for its intended purpose Lobbied U.S. House of Representatives in support of appropriations of maritime infrastructre projects.

H.R. 4251/H.R. 3173 - Smart Port Security Act - Lobbied U.S. House of Representatives in support of reforms to certain port security programs.

H.R. 109 - Restore Americas Maritime Promise Act (RAMP): Lobbied in support of legislation to require revenue collected from the Harbor Maintenance Act to be used for its intended purpose. Lobbied US House of Representatives in support of appropriations of maritime infrastructure projects.

H.R. 1533 - Short Sea Shipping Act - Lobbied US House of Representatives in support of legislation that would eliminate the double taxation of cargo/freight shipped within domestic waterways. Lobbied US House of Representatives on matters related to military cargo handling.

H.R. 4251/H.R. 3173 - Smart Port Security Act: Lobbied in support of legislation reform the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, including enrollment, activation, issuance and renewal of Transportation Worker Identification Credentials. Lobbied covered members of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the initiatives announced by U.S. Customs and Border Control to cosolidate Container Examination Stations.

H.R.104 - Restore America's Maritime Promise Act (RAMP): Lobbied in support of legislation to require revenue collected from the Harbor Maintenance Act to be used for its intended purpose.

Short Sea Shipping Act (HR 1533) - Lobbied in support of and co-sponsored legislation to eliminate the double taxation of cargo/freight shipped within domestic waterways Restore America's Maritime Promise Act (HR 104) - Lobbied in support of and co-sponsored legislation that would require revenues collected under the Harbor Maintenance Act to be used for their intended purpose. Harbor Maintenance Tax Act (S. 412) - Lobbied in support of and co-sponsored legislation that would require the total budget from the harbor maintence programs to equal the annual level of receipts plus interest credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for the fiscal year. Commercial Vessel Discharge Reform Act (HR 2828) - Lobbied in support of legislation to establish a uniform standard for vessel ballast water discharge. Lobbied in support of federal funds for the Delaware River Deepening Project Lobbied in support of increased funding for the US Corps of Engineers Federal Navigation channel operations and maintenance dredging projects.

Short Sea Shipping Act of 2011 (H.R. 1533) Lobbied in support of and co-sponsored legislation to eliminate double taxation of cargo/freight shipped within domestic waterways. RAMP Act (H.R. 104) Lobbied in support of an co-sponsored legislation that would require revenue received from the Harbor Maintenance Tax to be used for its intended purpose. Harbor Maintenance Tax Act (HMT) of 2011 (S.412) Lobbied in support of and co-sponsored legislation that would require the total budget for expenditures from harbor maintenance programs to equal the level of annual receipts plus any interest credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for that fiscal year. Commercial Vessel Discharge Reform Act of 2011 (H.R. 2838) Lobbied in support of and co-sponsored legislation that establishes a uniform standard for vessel ballast water discharge. The ILA also lobbied in support of increased funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers federal navigation channel operation and maintenance projects.

Short Sea Shipping Act of 2011 (H.R.1533) - Lobbied in support of and co-sponsored legislation to eliminate double taxation of cargo/freight shipped within domestic waterways RAMP Act (H.R. 104) - Lobbied in support of and co-sponsored legislation that would require revenue received from the Harbor Maintenance Tax to be used for its intended purpose. Harbor Maintenance Tax Act (HMT) of 2011 (S.412) - Lobbied in support of and co-sponsored legislation that would require the total budget for expenditures from harbor maintenance programs to equal the level of annual receipts plus any interest credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for that fiscal year. Commercial Vessel Discharge Reform Act of 2011 (H.R. 2840) - Lobbied in support of and co-sponsored legislation that establishes a uniform standard for vessel ballast water discharge. In addition to the foregoing legislation, the International Longshoremen's Association also lobbied in support of increases to the federal funds available for the US Army Corps of Engineers' federal navigation channel operation and maintenance projects.

H.R. 1533 - Short Sea Shipping Act of 2010 - Lobbied in support of bill to eliminate double taxation of waterfront commerce. H.R. 104-RAMP Act - Lobbied in support of legislation to require proceeds from Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund to be used for intended purpose(s). S.412 Harbor Maintenance Act of 2011 Lobbied in support of legislation which would require the total budget resources for expenditures from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for harbor maintenance programs to equal the level of receipts plus interest credited to such Fund for that fiscal year. S. 669 Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act of 2011 Lobbied in opposition to reforms to federally administered worker compensation system for workers in the longshore, shipbuilding, marine construction and other industries. Discussions with congressional/agency staff regarding (1) the harmonization of Aviation, TWIC and Hazmat background checks and (2) issues relating to ballast water treatment system standards.

H.R. 3486 - Short Sea Shipping Act of 2010 - Lobbied in support of bill to eliminate double taxation of waterborne commerce H.R.104 -RAMP Act - Lobbied in support of legislation to require proceeds from Harbor Maintenance Turst Fund to be used for intended purpose(s). S. 412 - Harbor Maintenance Act of 2011 - Lobbied in support of legislation which would require the total budget resources for expenditures from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for harbor maintenance programs to equal the level of receipts plus interest credited to such Fund for that fiscal year. S. 669 - Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act of 2011 - Lobbied in opposition to reforms to federally administered worker compensation system for workers in the longshore, shipbuilding, marine construction and other industries. In addition, we have had discussions with congressional/agency staff regarding the harmonization of Aviation, TWIC and Hazmat background checks and ballast water treament system standards.

H.R. 3486 - Lobbied in support of the Short Sea Shipping Act of 2010 to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exempt cargo shipped between U.S. Ports and certain Canadian ports from the Harbor Maintenance Tax.

H.R. 3486 - Lobbied in support of the Short Sea Shipping Act of 2010 to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exempt cargo shipped between U.S. Ports and certain Canadian ports from the Harbor Maintenance Tax. H.R. 5300 - Lobbied in support and co-sponsorship of the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act to establish and enforce procedures to ensure the prompt release of accurate federal criminal background records and information exchanged for employment and security reasons. H.R. 3619 - Lobbied to include Section 1123 of the House Passed Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 and 2011 that are related to port security background checks, escorting, TWIC Card mailing and expedited appeals and waivers in the final House/Senate conference bill. Lobbied for support of an expedited resolution and federal funding for the Bayonne Bridge vessel height restriction issue. Lobbied in support of the Port of NY/NJ federal funding request for maintenance and deep dredging projects. Lobbied in support of the Port of Miami federal funding request for deep dredging project.

H.R. 3486 - Lobbied in support of the Short Sea Shipping Act of 2010 amending the Internal Revenue Code to exempt cargo shipped between U.S. Ports and certain Canadian ports from the Harbor Maintenance Tax. H.R. 5300 - Lobbied in support and cosponsorship of the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act to establishe and enforce procedures to ensure the prompt release of accurate federal criminal background records and information exchanged for employment and security reasons. H.R. 3619 - Lobbied to Include Section 1123 of the House Passed Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 and 2011 that are related to port security background checks, escorting, TWIC card mailing and expedited appeals and waivers in the final House/Senate conference bill. Lobbied for support of an expedited resolution and federal funding for the Bayonne Bridge vessel height restriction issue. Lobbied in support of the Port of NY/NJ federal funding request for maintenance and deep dredging projects. Lobbied in support of the Port of Miami federal funding request for deep dredging project.

H.R. 3486 - Lobbied in support of the Short Sea Shipping Act of 2010 amending the Internal Revenue Code to exempt cargo shipped between U.S. Ports and certain Canadian ports from the Harbor Maintenance Tax. H.R. 5300 - Lobbied in support and cosponsorship of the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act to establishe and enforce procedures to ensure the prompt release of accurate federal criminal background records and information exchanged for employment and security reasons. H.R. 3619 - Lobbied to Include Section 1123 of the House Passed Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 and 2011 that are related to port security background checks, escorting, TWIC card mailing and expedited appeals and waivers in the final House/Senate conference bill. Lobbied for support of an expedited resolution and federal funding for the Bayonne Bridge vessel height restriction issue. Lobbied in support of the Port of NY/NJ federal funding request for maintenance and deep dredging projects. Lobbied in support of the Port of Miami federal funding request for deep dredging project.

H.R. 3486 - Lobbied in support of the Short Sea Shipping Act of 2010 amending the Internal Revenue Code to exempt cargo shipped between U.S. Ports and certain Canadian ports from the Harbor Maintenance Tax. H.R. 5300 - Lobbied in support and cosponsorship of the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act to establishe and enforce procedures to ensure the prompt release of accurate federal criminal background records and information exchanged for employment and security reasons. H.R. 3619 - Lobbied to Include Section 1123 of the House Passed Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 and 2011 that are related to port security background checks, escorting, TWIC card mailing and expedited appeals and waivers in the final House/Senate conference bill. Lobbied for support of an expedited resolution and federal funding for the Bayonne Bridge vessel height restriction issue. Lobbied in support of the Port of NY/NJ federal funding request for maintenance and deep dredging projects. Lobbied in support of the Port of Miami federal funding request for deep dredging project.

H.R. 3486 - Lobbied in support of the Short Sea Shipping Act of 2010 amending the Internal Revenue Code to exempt cargo shipped between U.S. Ports and certain Canadian ports from the Harbor Maintenance Tax. H.R. 5300 - Lobbied in support and cosponsorship of the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act to establishe and enforce procedures to ensure the prompt release of accurate federal criminal background records and information exchanged for employment and security reasons. H.R. 3619 - Lobbied to Include Section 1123 of the House Passed Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 and 2011 that are related to port security background checks, escorting, TWIC card mailing and expedited appeals and waivers in the final House/Senate conference bill. Lobbied for support of an expedited resolution and federal funding for the Bayonne Bridge vessel height restriction issue. Lobbied in support of the Port of NY/NJ federal funding request for maintenance and deep dredging projects. Lobbied in support of the Port of Miami federal funding request for deep dredging project.

H.R. 3486 - Lobbied in support of the Short Sea Shipping Act of 2010 amending the Internal Revenue Code to exempt cargo shipped between U.S. Ports and certain Canadian ports from the Harbor Maintenance Tax. H.R. 5300 - Lobbied in support and cosponsorship of the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act to establishe and enforce procedures to ensure the prompt release of accurate federal criminal background records and information exchanged for employment and security reasons. H.R. 3619 - Lobbied to Include Section 1123 of the House Passed Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 and 2011 that are related to port security background checks, escorting, TWIC card mailing and expedited appeals and waivers in the final House/Senate conference bill. Lobbied for support of an expedited resolution and federal funding for the Bayonne Bridge vessel height restriction issue. Lobbied in support of the Port of NY/NJ federal funding request for maintenance and deep dredging projects. Lobbied in support of the Port of Miami federal funding request for deep dredging project.

H.R. 3486 - Lobbied in support of the Short Sea Shipping Act of 2010 amending the Internal Revenue Code to exempt cargo shipped between U.S. Ports and certain Canadian ports from the Harbor Maintenance Tax. H.R. 5300 - Lobbied in support and cosponsorship of the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act to establishe and enforce procedures to ensure the prompt release of accurate federal criminal background records and information exchanged for employment and security reasons. H.R. 3619 - Lobbied to Include Section 1123 of the House Passed Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 and 2011 that are related to port security background checks, escorting, TWIC card mailing and expedited appeals and waivers in the final House/Senate conference bill. Lobbied for support of an expedited resolution and federal funding for the Bayonne Bridge vessel height restriction issue. Lobbied in support of the Port of NY/NJ federal funding request for maintenance and deep dredging projects. Lobbied in support of the Port of Miami federal funding request for deep dredging project.

H.R. 3486 - Short Sea Shipping Act - Lobbied in support of legislation amending the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the the harbor maintenance tax cargo (other than bulk cargo) loaded at: (1) a port in the US mainland and unloaded at another such port after transport solely by coastal route or river or unloaded at a port in Canada located within the Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System; or (2) such a port in Canada and unloaded at a port in the mainland United States Lobbied members of the US House of Representatives to secure funding for Bayonne Bridge Project. Briefed congressional staff on the impact of the Delaware River Deepening Projects on longshore jobs within the Port of Wilmington and the Port of Philadelphia as well as the lawsuit filed by the States of New Jersey and Delaware seeking to halt the project. Lobbied in support of increased federal funding for the port of NY and NJ harbor maintenance and deepening projects Discussed the reintroduction of legislation to improve the reliability and accurace of criminal background checks by the FBI for employment screening purposes

H.R. 3486 - Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009: exempts certain cargo from the harbor maintenance tax. S.551 - Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009: exempts certain cargo from the harbor maintenance tax H.R.3590 - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: lobbied for the inclusion of longshore work as a "high-risk" occupations S.560 - Employee Free Choice Act: Legislation that amends the National Labor Relations Act to require the National Labor Relations Board to certify a bargaining representative without directing an election if a majority of the bargaining unit employees have authorized designation of the representative (card-check) and there is no other individual or labor organization currently certified or recognized as the exclusive representative of any employees in the unit.

H.R.1/S.1 - Legislation to create jobs, restore economic growth, and strengthen America's middle class through measures that modernize the nation's infrastructure, enhance America's energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable healthcare, provide tax relief, protect those in greatest need, and, or, other purposes. H.R. 1409-S.560 - Legislation that amends the National Labor Relations Act to require the National Labor Relations Board to certify a bargaining representative without directing an election if a majority of the bargaining unit employees have authorized designation of the representative (card-check) and there is no other individual or labor organization currently certified or recognized as the exclusive representative of any employees in the unit. H.R. 528/H.R.639/ S. 551 - Legislation that amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax. H.R. 2200 - TSA Authorization Act of 2009 - Lobbied regarding the preemption of state regulations pertaining to employee background checks. H.R. 2355 - Movement Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of amendment to exempt certain shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax. H.R. 3486 - Short Sea Shipping Act - Lobbied in support of exemption of certain commercial and bulk cargo from the Harbor Maintenance Tax S. 1390 - National Defense Authorization Act, Sec. 55602 Short Sea Shipping Grant Program (U.S. Senate) - lobbied in support of grants for public facilities designed for short sea shipping operations. Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "Fairness & Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act." (H.R. 7033) Lobbied in support of a proposed tax credit for shippers who utilize vessels to transport freight. Also lobbied Congressional and Committee staff on issues related to Transportation Worker Identification Cards (TWIC) related to escort provision in current law; delay in issuing credentials at various ports that have become compliant with TIWC program; and ILA participation on federal advisory and local security committees.

H.R.1/S.1 - Legislation to create jobs, restore economic growth, and strengthen America's middle class through measures that modernize the nation's infrastructure, enhance America's energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable healthcare, provide tax relief, protect those in greatest need, and, or, other purposes H.R. 1409-S.560 - Legislation that amends the National Labor Relations Act to require the National Labor Relations Board to certify a bargaining representative without directing an election if a majority of the bargaining unit employees have authorized designation of the representative (card-check) and there is no other individual or labor organization currently certified or recognized as the exclusive representative of any employees in the unit. H.R. 528/H.R.639/ S. 551 - Legislation that amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax. H.R. 2200 - TSA Authorization Act of 2009 - Lobbied regarding the preemption of state regulations pertaining to employee background checks. H.R. 2355 - Movement Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of amendment to exempt certain shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Lobbied the reintroduction of the "Fairness & Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act." (H.R. 7033) Also lobbied Congressional and Committee staff on issues related to Transportation Worker Identification Cards (TWIC) related to escort provision in current law; delay in issuing credentials at various ports that have become compliant with TIWC program; and ILA participation on federal advisory and local security committees.

H.R.1/S.1 - Legislation to create jobs, restore economic growth, and strengthen America's middle class through measures that modernize the nation's infrastructure, enhance America's energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable healthcare, provide tax relief, protect those in greatest need, and or other purposes. H.R.1409/S. 560 - Legislation that amends the National Labor Relations Act to require the National Labor Relations Board to certify a bargaining representative without directing an election if a majority of the bargaining unit employees have authorized designation of the representative (card-check) and there is no other individual or labor organization currenty certified or recognized as the exclusive representative of any of the employees in the unit. H.R. 528/H.R. 639/ S. 551 - Legislation that amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Also lobbied Congressional and Committee staff on issues related to Transportation Worker Identification Cards (TWIC) related to escort provision in current law; delay in issuing credentials at various ports that have become compliant with the TWIC program; and ILA participation on federal advisory and local security committees.

H.R. 800-Employee Free Choice Act. Legislation and amending the NLRA to require the NLRB to certify a bargaining representative without directing an election if a majority of the bargaining unit employees have authorized designation of the representative and there is no other individual or labor organization currently certified or recognized as the exclusive representative of any employees in the unit. S. 3199-Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act. Legislation that amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt certain shipping from the harbor maintenance tax. H.R. 1499-Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act. Legislation that amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the harbor maintenance tax cargo contained in intermodal cargo containers and loaded by crane on a vessel, or cargo loaded on a vessel by means of wheeled technology, that is (1) loaded at a U.S. port and unloaded at another U.S. port or a port in Canada or located in Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System; or (2) loaded at a port in Canada located in the Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System and unloaded at a U.S. port. Also lobbied Congressional and Committee staff on issues related to Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) compliance, which is being implemented at various U.S. ports.

S. 3199-A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax: lobbied in opposition to the amendment of New York tax laws for purpose of short sea shipping. HR 6707-Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act: hearing requiremnet on effects of mergers between commercial and cargo rail carriers. S.3174-Port Authority of New York/New Jersey Port Security Task Force Implementation Act: port security enhancements. HR 7002-Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2008: imposition of fee on containers to be utilized for infrastructure development. HR 2830-Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008: Federal TWIC preemption, seasonal/casual employment, ballast water discharge management. HR 1499-Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007: exemption of certain commercial cargo from Harbor Maintenance Tax. Lobbied staff members from the Maryland House and Senate delgations re: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District's dredging activity and fund allocation.

HR 2830-Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008: Federal TWIC preemption, seasonal/casual employment, ballast water discharge management. HR 1499-Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007: exemption of certain commercial cargo frmo Harbor Maintenance Tax.

HR 2830-Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007: Federal TWIC preemption; ballast water discharge management. HR 3610-Good and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007: restricting food imports to specific ports of entry. HR 981-Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007. HR 1499-Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007: exemption of certain commercial cargo from Harbor Maintenance Tax. HR 1-Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007: DHS standards for container security devices.

H.R. 800 - Employee Free Choice Act. Legislation amending the NLRA to require the NLRB to certify a bargaining representative without directing an election if a majority of the bargaining unit employees have authorized designation of the representative and there is no other individual or labor organization currently certified or recognized as the exclusive representative of any employees in the unit. S. 3199 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act. Legislation that amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt certain shipping from the harbor maintenance tax. H.R. 1499 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act. Legislation that amennds the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the harbor maintenance tax cargo contained in intermodal cargo containers and loaded by crane on a vessel, or cargo loaded on a vessel by means of wheeled technology , that is (1) loaded at a U.S. port and unloaded at another U.S. port or a port in Canada or located in Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System; or (2) loaded at a port in Canada located in the Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System and unloaded at a U.S. port. Also lobbied Congressional and Committee staff on issues related to Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) compliance, which is being implemented at various U.S. ports.

S. 3199 - A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax: lobbied in opposition to the amendment of New York tax laws for purpose of short sea shipping. HR 6707 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act: hearing requirement on effects of mergers between commercial and cargo rail carriers. S.3174 - Port Authority of New York/New Jersey Port Security Task Force Implementation Act: port security enhancements. HR 7002 - Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2008: imposition of fee on containers to be utilized for infrastructure development. HR 2830 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008: Federal TWIC preemption, seasonal/casual employment, ballast water discharge management. HR 1499 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007: exemption of certain commercial cargo from Harbor Maintenance Tax. Lobbied staff members from the Maryland House and Senate delegations re: U.S. Army Corps of Engingeers, Philadelphia District's dredging activity and fund allocation.

HR 2830 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008: Federal TWIC preemption, seasonal/casual employment, ballast water discharge management HR 1499 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007: exemption of certain commercial cargo from Harbor Maintenance Tax

HR 2830 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007: Federal TWIC preemption; ballast water discharge management. HR 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007: restricting food imports to specific ports of entry. HR 981 - Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007. HR1499 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007: exemption of certain commercial cargo from Harbor Maintenance Tax. HR 1 - Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007: DHS standards for container security devices.

HR 2830 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007: Federal TWIC preemption; ballast water discharge management. HR 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007: restricting food imports to specific ports of entry. HR 981 - Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007. HR 1499 - Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007: exemption of certain commercial cargo from Harbor Maintenance Tax. HR 1 - Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007: DHS standards for container security devices.

HR981and S1683 Great Lakes Short Sea Shipping Enhancement Act of 2007, promoted the development of short sea shipping; HR 1499 Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007, promoted the development of short sea shipping; HR 1701 Blue Water Highway Act of 2007, promoted the development of short sea shipping; HR 2701 Transportation Energy Security and Climate Mitigation Act of 2007, promoted the development of short sea shipping; HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and

911 Recommendations Implementation Act, background checks and cargo screening; Employee Free Choice Act, general; Water Resources Development Act, federal navigation projects; Safe Port Act, worker training appropriations; Short Sea Shipping, harbor maintenance tax; and Ballast Water Treatment, national federal standard.

Safe Port Act, Transportation Workers' Identity Card (TWIC), Port Safety, Port Worker Training; Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), minimum wage; Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA), proposed amendments; social security and pension reform; lobbying reform. Roadability and Safety of Intermodal Equipment; Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA), Appropriations for Harbor Dredging and Harbor Maintenance; DOT-MARAD Short Sea Shipping Initiative; U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization, TWIC Appeals Provision;

The ILA's lobbying activity is primarily focused on matters related to organized labor, general employment and the maritime industry

Port Security Act, Transport Workers Identity Card (TWIC); Roadability and Safety of Intermodal Equipment, Intermodal Chassis Safety; Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA); Appropriations for Harbor Dredging and Harbor Maintenance; Maritime Advisory Committeee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH); DOT-MARAD Short Sea Shipping Initiative; Appropirations for Army Corps of Engineers - Enegery and Water Committee

Port Security Act, Transport Workers Identity Card (TWIC); Roadability and Safety of Intermodal Equipment, Intermodal Chassis Safety; Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA); Appropriations for Harbor Dredging and Harbor Maintenance; Maritime Advisory Committeee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH); DOT-MARAD Short Sea Shipping Initiative; Appropirations for Army Corps of Engineers - Enegery and Water Committee

Port Security Act, Transport Workers Identity Card (TWIC); Roadability and Safety of Intermodal Equipment, Intermodal Chassis Safety; Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA); Appropriations for Harbor Dredging and Harbor Maintenance; Maritime Advisory Committeee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH); DOT-MARAD Short Sea Shipping Initiative; Appropriations for Army Corps of Engineers - Energy and Water Committee

Legislation (Dredging, Port Security Act) OSHA (Vertical Tandem Lifts)

Ocean Shipping Reform Act; Intermodal Equipment Act (H.R. 1863; S. 1776); Occupational Safety & Health Administration (VTL's); DOT (SEA-21); Customs (Port Security)

Ocean Shipping Reform Act; Intermodal Equipment Act (H.R. 1863; S. 1776); Occupational Safety & Health Administration (VTL's); DOT (SEA-21); Customs (Port Security)

Port Security Act DOL (LMRDA Union Reporting Obligation) HR 1329 DOT (FMCSA Roadability)

Legislation (Dredging, Alien Seamen, Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, Security Act)

OSHA (Powered Industrial Truck Standard) Legislation (TTD Port Security Act) Port Day on the Hill (Appropriations, Water Resources Development Act, Dredging)