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Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015
Client: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
H.R. 4870 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2015 (Title V). H.J. Res. 124 Making Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015". Re-chartering of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Ongoing discussions reference Jones Act and P.L. 480. Met with maritime industry to discuss the Maritime Security Program contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. There were non-active periods in August and September (August 4-29, 2014, September 15-30, 2014).
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
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AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS via AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 2444 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014. A Bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. Full funding was restored to the Maritime Security Program Appropriations (HR 4745). Met with maritime industry coalitions on numerous occasions regarding the issues of Cargo Prefence requirements, Piracy, Harbor Maintenance Tax, and Jones Act waivers. Attended "AOTOS" - Admiral of the Sea Award Ceremony in New York honoring a member of Congress for their support of the U.S. maritime industry. There were non-active periods in October, November and December (Election year Members spent most of the time in their Districts).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Source: Senate LDA
H.R. 4005 - "Military to Mariner" Provision in Section 309 of HR 4005 (Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Act of 2014). Met with maritime industry to discuss the Maritime Security Program contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. Constitution of Presidential Appointees to the USMMA Board of Visitors, H.R. 4144 & S. 2076 ("US Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act"). Support for the President's budget request for the Maritime Security Program. Attended the Maritime Strategy Symposium at MARAD. There were non-active periods in January, February and March (January 2-3 and January 21-24, 2014, February 18-21, 2014 and March 17-21, 2014.
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
H.R. 4745 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2015. Restoring full funding to the Maritime Security Program. H.R. 4005 - Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Act of 2014. (Section 309) Export-Import Bank Rechartering AMO registered lobbyists participated in a meeting with Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx to discuss the state of the maritime industry and various relevant policy initiatives. Attended "Salute to Congress 2014" honoring Representative Duncan Hunter. AMO registered lobbyists participated in the Congressional Sail-In, May 7, 2014. Maritime Administration National Maritime Strategy Symposium held May 6, 2014. Ongoing discussions reference Jones Act and P.L. 480. Met with maritime industry to discuss the Maritime Security Program contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. There were non-active periods in April and May (April 14-25, 2014, May 27, 2014).
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act
Client: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
H.R. 4005 - "Military to Mariner" Provision in Section 309 of HR 4005 (Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Act of 2014). Met with maritime industry to discuss the Maritime Security Program contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. Constitution of Presidential Appointees to the USMMA Board of Visitors, H.R. 4144 & S. 2076 ("US Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act"). Support for the President's budget request for the Maritime Security Program. Attended the Maritime Strategy Symposium at MARAD. There were non-active periods in January, February and March (January 2-3 and January 21-24, 2014, February 18-21, 2014 and March 17-21, 2014.
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act
Client: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
H.R. 4005 - "Military to Mariner" Provision in Section 309 of HR 4005 (Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Act of 2014). Met with maritime industry to discuss the Maritime Security Program contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. Constitution of Presidential Appointees to the USMMA Board of Visitors, H.R. 4144 & S. 2076 ("US Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act"). Support for the President's budget request for the Maritime Security Program. Attended the Maritime Strategy Symposium at MARAD. There were non-active periods in January, February and March (January 2-3 and January 21-24, 2014, February 18-21, 2014 and March 17-21, 2014.
Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
S. 2444 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014. A Bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. Full funding was restored to the Maritime Security Program Appropriations (HR 4745). Met with maritime industry coalitions on numerous occasions regarding the issues of Cargo Prefence requirements, Piracy, Harbor Maintenance Tax, and Jones Act waivers. Attended "AOTOS" - Admiral of the Sea Award Ceremony in New York honoring a member of Congress for their support of the U.S. maritime industry. There were non-active periods in October, November and December (Election year Members spent most of the time in their Districts).
To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line.
Client: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
S. 1449 - A bill amending he Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that income attributable to certain passenger cruise voyages beginning or ending the United States shall be treated as effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States.S. 1450 - A bill "to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an ad valorem excise tax on certain passenger cruise voyages, and for other purposes". H.R. 1961 - "To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating with the Boundary Line." H.J. - Res. 59 Continuing Resolution H.R. 2610 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2014. S. 1243 - Transportation/HUD Appropriations and related agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2014 and for other purposes. H.R. 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act - "A bill to amend the Food for Peace Act to reform the food assistance programs under that Act, and for other purposes. Met with maritime industry coalitions on numerous occasions regarding the issues of Cargo Preference requirements, Piracy, Harbor Maintenance Tax, and Jones Act waivers. Met with maritime industry to discuss the impact of sequestration on the Maritime Security Program. Made contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. There were non-active periods in July, August and September (July 1-5, 2013, August 5 - September 6, 2013 and September 23 - 27, 2013)).
S. 1449 - A bill amending he Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that income attributable to certain passenger cruise voyages beginning or ending the United States shall be treated as effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States.S. 1450 - A bill "to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an ad valorem excise tax on certain passenger cruise voyages, and for other purposes". H.R. 1961 - "To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating with the Boundary Line." H.J. - Res. 59 Continuing Resolution H.R. 2610 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2014. S. 1243 - Transportation/HUD Appropriations and related agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2014 and for other purposes. H.R. 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act - "A bill to amend the Food for Peace Act to reform the food assistance programs under that Act, and for other purposes. Met with maritime industry coalitions on numerous occasions regarding the issues of Cargo Preference requirements, Piracy, Harbor Maintenance Tax, and Jones Act waivers. Met with maritime industry to discuss the impact of sequestration on the Maritime Security Program. Made contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. There were non-active periods in July, August and September (July 1-5, 2013, August 5 - September 6, 2013 and September 23 - 27, 2013)).
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that income attributable to certain passenger cruise voyages beginning or ending in the United States shall be treated as effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States.
Client: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
S. 1449 - A bill amending he Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that income attributable to certain passenger cruise voyages beginning or ending the United States shall be treated as effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States.S. 1450 - A bill "to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an ad valorem excise tax on certain passenger cruise voyages, and for other purposes". H.R. 1961 - "To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating with the Boundary Line." H.J. - Res. 59 Continuing Resolution H.R. 2610 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2014. S. 1243 - Transportation/HUD Appropriations and related agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2014 and for other purposes. H.R. 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act - "A bill to amend the Food for Peace Act to reform the food assistance programs under that Act, and for other purposes. Met with maritime industry coalitions on numerous occasions regarding the issues of Cargo Preference requirements, Piracy, Harbor Maintenance Tax, and Jones Act waivers. Met with maritime industry to discuss the impact of sequestration on the Maritime Security Program. Made contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. There were non-active periods in July, August and September (July 1-5, 2013, August 5 - September 6, 2013 and September 23 - 27, 2013)).
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an ad valorem excise tax on certain passenger cruise voyages, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS · Firm: AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
S. 1449 - A bill amending he Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that income attributable to certain passenger cruise voyages beginning or ending the United States shall be treated as effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States.S. 1450 - A bill "to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an ad valorem excise tax on certain passenger cruise voyages, and for other purposes". H.R. 1961 - "To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating with the Boundary Line." H.J. - Res. 59 Continuing Resolution H.R. 2610 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2014. S. 1243 - Transportation/HUD Appropriations and related agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2014 and for other purposes. H.R. 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act - "A bill to amend the Food for Peace Act to reform the food assistance programs under that Act, and for other purposes. Met with maritime industry coalitions on numerous occasions regarding the issues of Cargo Preference requirements, Piracy, Harbor Maintenance Tax, and Jones Act waivers. Met with maritime industry to discuss the impact of sequestration on the Maritime Security Program. Made contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. There were non-active periods in July, August and September (July 1-5, 2013, August 5 - September 6, 2013 and September 23 - 27, 2013)).
S. 1449 - A bill amending he Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that income attributable to certain passenger cruise voyages beginning or ending the United States shall be treated as effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States.S. 1450 - A bill "to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an ad valorem excise tax on certain passenger cruise voyages, and for other purposes". H.R. 1961 - "To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating with the Boundary Line." H.J. - Res. 59 Continuing Resolution H.R. 2610 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2014. S. 1243 - Transportation/HUD Appropriations and related agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2014 and for other purposes. H.R. 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act - "A bill to amend the Food for Peace Act to reform the food assistance programs under that Act, and for other purposes. Met with maritime industry coalitions on numerous occasions regarding the issues of Cargo Preference requirements, Piracy, Harbor Maintenance Tax, and Jones Act waivers. Met with maritime industry to discuss the impact of sequestration on the Maritime Security Program. Made contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. There were non-active periods in July, August and September (July 1-5, 2013, August 5 - September 6, 2013 and September 23 - 27, 2013)).
AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS via AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 4870 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2015 (Title V). H.J. Res. 124 Making Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015". Re-chartering of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Ongoing discussions reference Jones Act and P.L. 480. Met with maritime industry to discuss the Maritime Security Program contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. There were non-active periods in August and September (August 4-29, 2014, September 15-30, 2014).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS via AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 4745 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2015. Restoring full funding to the Maritime Security Program. H.R. 4005 - Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Act of 2014. (Section 309) Export-Import Bank Rechartering AMO registered lobbyists participated in a meeting with Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx to discuss the state of the maritime industry and various relevant policy initiatives. Attended "Salute to Congress 2014" honoring Representative Duncan Hunter. AMO registered lobbyists participated in the Congressional Sail-In, May 7, 2014. Maritime Administration National Maritime Strategy Symposium held May 6, 2014. Ongoing discussions reference Jones Act and P.L. 480. Met with maritime industry to discuss the Maritime Security Program contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. There were non-active periods in April and May (April 14-25, 2014, May 27, 2014).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS via AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 4005 - "Military to Mariner" Provision in Section 309 of HR 4005 (Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Act of 2014). Met with maritime industry to discuss the Maritime Security Program contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. Constitution of Presidential Appointees to the USMMA Board of Visitors, H.R. 4144 & S. 2076 ("US Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act"). Support for the President's budget request for the Maritime Security Program. Attended the Maritime Strategy Symposium at MARAD. There were non-active periods in January, February and March (January 2-3 and January 21-24, 2014, February 18-21, 2014 and March 17-21, 2014.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS via AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4A
PL-480 "Food for Peace" structure and funding, is ongoing in the contexts of legislation to reauthorize agricultural programs, the President's fiscal 2014 budget proposal and developments within the U.S. Agency for International Development. Frequent contacts with House Appropriations, Agriculture and Foreign Affairs Committee members and staff. Maritime Industry also monitored developments involving the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Defense Department and Maritime Administration budgets and the Water Resources Development Act of 2014 (S.601). Met with maritime industry to discuss the impact of sequestration on PL- 480 and the Maritime Security Program - contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. Met with maritime industry coalitions on numerous occasions regarding the issues of Cargo Preference requirements, Piracy, Harbor Maintenance Tax, and Jones Act waivers. Attended "AOTOS" - Admiral of the Sea Award Ceremony in New York" honoring a member of Congress for their support of the U.S. maritime industry. Amending regulations related to recency of mariner experience for former members of the uniformed services interested in commercial employment. Discussions concerning "The Engineering Candidate Hawespipe Program", American Maritime Officers Tech Program. There were non-active periods in October, November and December (October 14 -18. 2013, November 4-11, 2013 and November 22-29, 2013, December 16-31, 2013)
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS via AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 1449 - A bill amending he Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that income attributable to certain passenger cruise voyages beginning or ending the United States shall be treated as effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States.S. 1450 - A bill "to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an ad valorem excise tax on certain passenger cruise voyages, and for other purposes". H.R. 1961 - "To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating with the Boundary Line." H.J. - Res. 59 Continuing Resolution H.R. 2610 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act 2014. S. 1243 - Transportation/HUD Appropriations and related agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2014 and for other purposes. H.R. 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act - "A bill to amend the Food for Peace Act to reform the food assistance programs under that Act, and for other purposes. Met with maritime industry coalitions on numerous occasions regarding the issues of Cargo Preference requirements, Piracy, Harbor Maintenance Tax, and Jones Act waivers. Met with maritime industry to discuss the impact of sequestration on the Maritime Security Program. Made contacts with House Appropriations Committee members and staff. There were non-active periods in July, August and September (July 1-5, 2013, August 5 - September 6, 2013 and September 23 - 27, 2013)).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)