mr JOHN BOWERS jr

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 - 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 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 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 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 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.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.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 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 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. 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 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.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 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. 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 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.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 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 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.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. 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. 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.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 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. 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. 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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-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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

President's Commission on Seaport Security Ocean Shipping Reform Act - Antitrust Immunity Water Resources Development Act Dredging Harbor Services Fund HR 1947; HR 1260

President's Commission on Seaport Security Ocean Shipping Reform Act - Antitrust Immunity Water Resources Development Act Dredging Harbor Services Fund HR 1947; HR 1260