Conduct Hill staff meeting on FL fisheries issues
Review NOAA Organic Act legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff on House (HR 3980) and review Senate draft
Provide feedback to Hill staff on the FISHES Act (HR 5103) related to MSA marine fisheries disasters; impacts of Loper-Bright Amicus
Participate/monitor NOAA CCC meeting on IRA funding for fisheries issues
Participate/monitor NOAA webinar on RFMC governance policy directive
Provide ongoing feedback & advice to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites; regular communications with Hill staff
Provide feedback to Hill staff on NOAAs whale-vessel speed rules (NP Right & Rices Whales); NOAAs Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator
Assist Client to sign a national letter to NOAA on the MSA National Standard Guideline revisions
Continue to advise Client on fishery disaster funding, legislative reforms, and status of fishery disaster declaration for impacts from Hurricane Ian; gather intel from NOAA on available fisheries disaster funding
Several communications with NOAA regional staff to address company-specific seafood inspection issues related to FL spiny lobster shipments and permits; advise Client on NOAA strategy
Duration: August 7, 2017
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present
General Issues: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries , Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace , Disaster Planning/Emergencies , Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
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Agencies lobbied since 2017: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Marine Mammal Commission, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Lobbyists
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Disclosures Filed
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3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh LLC (FKA Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh PC) lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on Oct. 16.
Original Filing: 301501775.xml
Lobbying Issues
Conduct Hill staff meeting on FL fisheries issues
Review NOAA Organic Act legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff on House (HR 3980) and review Senate draft
Provide feedback to Hill staff on the FISHES Act (HR 5103) related to MSA marine fisheries disasters; impacts of Loper-Bright Amicus
Participate/monitor NOAA CCC meeting on IRA funding for fisheries issues
Participate/monitor NOAA webinar on RFMC governance policy directive
Provide ongoing feedback & advice to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites; regular communications with Hill staff
Provide feedback to Hill staff on NOAAs whale-vessel speed rules (NP Right & Rices Whales); NOAAs Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator
Assist Client to sign a national letter to NOAA on the MSA National Standard Guideline revisions
Continue to advise Client on fishery disaster funding, legislative reforms, and status of fishery disaster declaration for impacts from Hurricane Ian; gather intel from NOAA on available fisheries disaster funding
Several communications with NOAA regional staff to address company-specific seafood inspection issues related to FL spiny lobster shipments and permits; advise Client on NOAA strategy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh LLC (FKA Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh PC) lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on July 16.
Original Filing: 301477149.xml
Lobbying Issues
Research and advise Client on draft House NOAA Organic Act; meet with House staff to discuss legislation and check-in with Senate staff on same
Provide information to Client on a number of bills including: H.R. 872 the FISH Act; draft SEAS Act - Supporting Equity for Aquaculture & Seafood Act; on the Domestic Seafood Production Act of 2023; and on the Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2023
Attend House Natural Resources Hill staff briefing on Offshore Wind; issue report to client
Attend NOAA CCC meeting in FL; discuss subsidy issues with NOAA staff; issue report to Client; initiate communications with District House staff
Ongoing communications with NOAA staff re: implementation of the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act; agency subsequently issued FAQ document which was shared with Client
Continue to advise Client on fishery disaster funding, legislative reforms, and status of fishery disaster declaration for impacts from Hurricane Ian
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh LLC (FKA Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh PC) lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on April 10.
Original Filing: 301450120.xml
Lobbying Issues
Research and advise Client on marine/oceans provisions included in the 2022 NDAA and FY2023 Omnibus bills
Provide feedback to Hill staff on potential marine/oceans issues for the 118th Congress
Attend House Natural Resources Open House & event for the new chairman; interact with staff
Ongoing reporting to Client on Administration developments of offshore wind energy on the East Coast
Participate on a Marine Mammal Commission national webinar and report to Client
Attend House Water Resources hearing and report to Client
Provide feedback to Hill staff on electronic monitoring in federal fisheries
Contact NOAA re: implementation of the Shark fin Elimination Act
Submit comments on NOAA Draft National Seafood Strategy
Advise Client on fishery disaster funding, legislative reforms, and status of fishery disaster declaration for impacts from Hurricane Ian
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Mammal Commission
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh LLC (FKA Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh PC) lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on Jan. 18.
Original Filing: 301431255.xml
Lobbying Issues
Communications with Client & Hill staff on numerous marine/oceans provisions in the 2022 NDAA including: MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; shark fin ban; VIDA, SIMP/IUU expansion
Communications with Hill and NOAA staff and advise Client on fishery disaster funding, legislative reform, and status of fishery disaster declaration for impacts from Hurricane Ian
Provide feedback to Hill staff on Senate Clean Oceans Act draft legislation
Provide Hill staff with feedback on alcohol use tolerance policy re: commercial fishing vessels
Provide Hill staff with feedback on Marine Mammal Commission-related issues
Ongoing feedback & advice to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites; provide Hill staff with questions for briefing on OSW
Participate on the NOAA/RFMC CCC webinar and report to Client
Continued efforts with Hill staff to address national ballast water management on commercial fishing vessels
Advise Client on participation in NOAAs Marine & Coastal Area Based Management Advisory Committee
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Research & advise Client on providing comments to DOL on independent contract labor designation proposed rule
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2022.
Original Filing: 301405847.xml
Lobbying Issues
Communications with Client & Hill staff on committee approval of HR 4690; provide draft amendments to staff; develop/submit national industry letter to Congress opposing approval of HR 4690
Provide feedback to Hill staff on Senate draft IUU FISH Act & derelict fishing gear legislation
Participate in BOEM stakeholder sessions on fisheries mitigation guidance
Participate on Hill staff marine resources roundtable discussion
Ongoing communications with Hill staff on MMPA, product seizure, and ocean-related amendments to national USCG/NDAA legislation
Provide feedback to Hill staff on national ballast water management provision for commercial fishing vessels
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Interior - Dept of (DOI)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on July 10, 2022.
Original Filing: 301378499.xml
Lobbying Issues
Ongoing communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress
Continue to inform Client on Administration offshore wind energy developments
Communications with Hill staff on an MMPA amendment to national USCG/NDAA legislation
Participate with Client on Hill staff marine resources roundtable discussion
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on April 18, 2022.
Original Filing: 301359557.xml
Lobbying Issues
Provide assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization (HR 4690/HR 59); including on forage fish conservation legislation (H.R. 5770; S.1484) and development of a national issue paper
Provide feedback to Hill staff on national fishery disaster reform legislation
Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client
Provide Client with information related to ROMEA staff testimony at House hearing on range of marine natural resource bills; including an MMPA amendment to the NDAA/USCG legislation
Communications with Hill staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program (SIMP) and vessel tracking requirements (AIS) contained in H.R. 3075/H.R.4521; including a national industry letter to Congress
Participate on Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on Jan. 11, 2022.
Original Filing: 301321081.xml
Lobbying Issues
Provide ongoing assistance/ input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization hearing (HR 4690/HR 59); submit hearing questions and follow-up questions for the record; help with staff/witness preparations
Communications with Hill Staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program and vessel tracking requirements contained in H.R. 3075
Ongoing communications with staff on: status of fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2923); forage fish legislation (S.1484); and marine mammal amendment to the NDAA
Monitor and participate in virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national fisheries issues and report to Client
Participate in Hill staff marine fisheries group roundtable discussion
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Commerce - Dept of (DOC) U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2021.
Original Filing: 301299941.xml
Lobbying Issues
Provide ongoing input to Hill staff on a MSA reauthorization, including a detailed review of H.R. 4690
Communications with Hill Staff on expansion of the seafood import monitoring program and vessel tracking requirements contained in H.R. 3074
Staff inquiry on status of fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2923); and a marine mammal amendment to the NDAA
Participate in NOAA Listening Session on the national 30x30 initiative contained in Executive order #14008 and the America the Beautiful Report
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Commerce - Dept of (DOC) U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Continue efforts to clarify federal assistance programs for COVID response, incl. CARES Act Section 12005 and FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations legislation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on July 9, 2021.
Original Filing: 301274642.xml
Lobbying Issues
Provide input to Hill staff on MSA reauthorization via a detailed set of comments
Support of a national letter to Commerce/Interior on the 30x30 initiative contained in Executive order #14008
Provide input to Hill staff in preparation for a House hearing on national climate change legislation (H.R. 3764)
Support efforts to address amendments related to the expansion of seafood monitoring as part of S.1260
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Commerce - Dept of (DOC) U.S. House of Representatives Interior - Dept of (DOI)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Continue efforts to clarify federal assistance programs for COVID response, incl. CARES Act Section 12005 and FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations legislation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on April 14, 2021.
Original Filing: 301252798.xml
Lobbying Issues
Provide input to Hill staff on concerns related to the MSA reauthorization; fishery disaster reform legislation; offshore wind energy development; S.303 on essential worker safety
Provide Client with key contact information to provide Commerce/Interior with concerns over the climate and 30X30 initiatives contained in Executive Order #14008
Provide Client with communications for staff for newest Member of Congress for FL-26th
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Commerce - Dept of (DOC) U.S. House of Representatives Interior - Dept of (DOI)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to restore seafood/seafood processing language to the 1st Quarter round of federal COVID assistance
Continue efforts to clarify federal assistance programs for COVID response, incl. CARES Act Section 12005 and FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations legislation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2021.
Original Filing: 301233619.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support final Senate letter to NOAA on importance of 2021 fishery surveys;
Support national industry letter to the House regarding concerns over the new 30X30 Oceans Climate bill
Lobby changes to the Senate national fishery disaster reform legislation S.2346
Assist Client to develop and submit comment to the EPA on commercial fishing vessel ballast water management rule
Engage Hill staff to oppose national shark fin ban legislation from moving at the end of the 117th Congress
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Commerce - Dept of (DOC) U.S. House of Representatives Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Advise Client to engage with Senate & USDA on the COVID-related impacts on the FL lobster industry in the STRP assistance program
Assist Client with lobbying changes to the COVID assistance legislation to include seafood products
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Lobbying Issues
Assist client with letter to USTR on FL spiny lobster trade assistance
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on Oct. 14, 2020.
Original Filing: 301209445.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support Senate letter to NOAA on importance of 2021 fishery surveys
Participate on a national webinar to monitor activities of NOAAs National Council Coordinating Committee (CCC) and provide a detailed report to the Client
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Ongoing efforts to assist Client with lobbying changes to the COVID Food Supply Safety legislation to include seafood products
Support State of FL letter to the Department of Agriculture RE: consideration of FL spiny lobster in COVID food programs
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Lobbying Issues
Assist Client with contacting the White House Office of the U.S. Trade Representative RE: status of FL spiny lobster and tariff relief with the European Union
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on July 10, 2020.
Original Filing: 301186743.xml
Lobbying Issues
Participate in White House conference call on seafood/fishing industry support (5/7)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Ongoing efforts to clarify federal assistance programs for COVID response, incl. PPP and CARES Act Section 12005 fishery disaster assistance
Support Congressional letter to House leadership to expedite fishery disaster process
Assist Client with national letters to Secretary of Agriculture & Secretary of Commerce on COVID-related seafood purchases and other industry assistance
Assist Client with national letter to Congress on COVID impacts to the seafood industry
Engage NOAA officials regarding fishery disaster allocation and disbursement process of COVID assistance
Assist Client with lobbying changes to the COVID Food Supply Safety legislation to include seafood products
Draft Senate amendment to the CARES Act to address seafood industry needs in the context of COVID Phase 4 legislation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate Agriculture - Dept of (USDA) U.S. House of Representatives Commerce - Dept of (DOC) Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) White House Office
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on April 15, 2020.
Original Filing: 301167239.xml
Lobbying Issues
Lobby staff on the national fishery disaster reform legislation (H.R. 5548); Forage Fish Act, including letter to House staff (H.R. 2236)
Provide feedback to staff on S.496/H.R. 1240
Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008; National shark letter to Congress
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Begin to check in on assistance programs for COVID response
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2020.
Original Filing: 301109327.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman
Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008
Lobby staff to adjust provisions in the national fishery disaster reform legislation (S.2236)
Provide Hill staff with requested feedback of the Descend Act (HR 5126)
Ensure that Maritime Title 45 is rewritten properly by staff in the 116th Congress
Secure changes/clarifications to Restoring Resilient Reefs Act (HR 4371) on behalf of Client; share concerns with Hill staff over Commerce Departments proposed expansion of its national coral reef program, and the FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint process
Provide feedback to staff on S.933, the Blue Globe Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2019.
Original Filing: 301071780.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support MSA reauthorization bill H.R. 3697; provide advice and strategic input on Clients participation in regional MSA listening sessions run by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman
Provide analyses to Hill staff on national aquaculture & fishery disaster reform legislation; Work with Client and Hill staff to try and identify a witness for a congressional field hearing on commercial fishing industry disaster issues
Provide feedback to staff regarding concerns over IUU provisions in NDAA legislation
Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008
Review Restoring Resilient Reefs Act for Hill staff on behalf of Client
Provide key information to Hill staff on FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary public hearing process
Try to protect the integrity of the National Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program from unhelpful legislation (H.R. 1218/S.494)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on July 18, 2019.
Original Filing: 301049264.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788/S.1008
Provide analysis of H.R. 2236, the Forage Fish Conservation Act to Client and provide to key Hill staff
Attend White House meeting to brief staff on national shark & forage fish issues and regulation reduction
Provide requested feedback to Hill staff on 2019 NOPP reauthorization legislation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives White House Office
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on April 16, 2019.
Original Filing: 301026010.xml
Lobbying Issues
Work with Hill staff on S.496/H.R. 1240 to make legislative improvements to the Young Fishermen Act of 2019
Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 (S.737/H.R. 614); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 788; assist client colleague with testimony and staff with hearing preparation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2019.
Original Filing: 301006618.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764
Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization
Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520; discuss new MSA draft with staff
Lobby Congress on S-K legislation (S.1322/H.R.214)
Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324)
Assist client with strategic and background information to interact with NOAA staff on the FL federal fishery disaster process
Interact with staff on behalf of Client regarding the current status of the mahi mahi federal fishery allocation in the South Atlantic region
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2018.
Original Filing: 300985950.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793/H.R. 1456); continue to seek support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764
Continue to support NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization
Support MSFCMA reform & H.R. 200 (as passed by the House); oppose S.1520
Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324)
Begin efforts this Qtr to express concerns about S-K Grant reform via S.1322 and H.R. 214, with the latter being the preferred alternative
Analyze House Coral Protection Act (H.R. 5996) and Coast Act (H.R. 6288); convey Client concerns at request of Hill staff
Communications with USCG staff on potential for new life raft requirements
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Status of tariff negotiations and potential impacts on U.S. seafood products, primarily FL spiny lobster; assist client with Hill communications, letter for the hearing record, and possible opportunity to testify
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on July 18, 2018.
Original Filing: 300967793.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); successful introduction & support for alternative legislation H.R. 5248 & S.2764; help Hill staff prepare for committee hearing & markup
Continue efforts to secure NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization
Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); as passed by HNR Committee; submit general comments/letter on S.1520 & MSA reform; work with staff to pursue reauthorization
Participate in Congressional staff roundtable discussion on health of the ocean economy
Continue to support Client efforts to oppose the Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324)
Analyze new House draft coral reef legislation, convey Client concerns at request of Hill staff
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Status of tariff negotiations and potential impacts on U.S. seafood products
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on April 17, 2018.
Original Filing: 300945881.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); successful introduction of alternative legislation H.R. 5248; meet with NOAA staff on shark certification program
NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization
Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); as passed by HNR Committee; submit general comments/letter on S.1520 & MSA reform
Support Client efforts with Hill staff to oppose the Honest Fishermen Act of 2017 & Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324/H.R. 3108)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Commerce - Dept of (DOC) Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Disaster Recovery/Clean up from Hurricane Irma: federal disaster declaration information/communications with Congressional offices related to recovery status, fishing gear damage/loss; assist Client with organization of Hill staff site visit
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
4th Quarter, 2017
Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and amended a lobbying report for representation of ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. in Q42017 on Jan. 16, 2018.
Original Filing: 300924037.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); development of alternative legislation ongoing; help draft letter to Secretary Ross
Provide feedback to congressional staff on Working Waterfront legislation (H.R. 1176)
Support Client efforts to oppose the Honest Fishermen Act of 2017 & Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324/H.R. 3108)
NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization/S.2194/S.2273
Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); passed by HNR Committee
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Commerce - Dept of (DOC) Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Disaster Recovery/Clean up from Hurricane Irma: federal disaster declaration; extensive communications with Congressional offices related to recovery status, fishing gear damage/loss, etc.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on Jan. 12, 2018.
Original Filing: 300923324.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); development of alternative legislation ongoing; help draft letter to Secretary Ross
Provide feedback to congressional staff on Working Waterfront legislation (H.R. 1176)
Support Client efforts to oppose the Honest Fishermen Act of 2017 & Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324/H.R. 3108)
NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization/S.2194/S.2273
Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); passed by HNR Committee
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Commerce - Dept of (DOC) Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Disaster Recovery/Clean up from Hurricane Irma: federal disaster declaration; extensive communications with Congressional offices related to recovery status, fishing gear damage/loss, etc.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
4th Quarter, 2017
Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and amended a lobbying report for representation of ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. in Q42017 on Jan. 12, 2018.
Original Filing: 300923355.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); development of alternative legislation ongoing; help draft letter to Secretary Ross
Provide feedback to congressional staff on Working Waterfront legislation (H.R. 1176)
Support Client efforts to oppose the Honest Fishermen Act of 2017 & Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324/H.R. 3108)
NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization/S.2194/S.2273
Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); passed by HNR Committee
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Commerce - Dept of (DOC) Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Disaster Recovery/Clean up from Hurricane Irma: federal disaster declaration; extensive communications with Congressional offices related to recovery status, fishing gear damage/loss, etc.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
4th Quarter, 2017
Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and amended a lobbying report for representation of ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. in Q42017 on Jan. 12, 2018.
Original Filing: 300923356.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); development of alternative legislation ongoing; help draft letter to Secretary Ross
Provide feedback to congressional staff on Working Waterfront legislation (H.R. 1176)
Support Client efforts to oppose the Honest Fishermen Act of 2017 & Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324/H.R. 3108)
NPDES Vessel Discharge exemption in USCG reauthorization/S.2194/S.2273
Support MSFCMA reform (H.R. 200); passed by HNR Committee
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Commerce - Dept of (DOC) Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Disaster Recovery/Clean up from Hurricane Irma: federal disaster declaration; extensive communications with Congressional offices related to recovery status, fishing gear damage/loss, etc.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC. . The report was filed on Jan. 23, 2018.
Original Filing: 300937959.xml
Lobbying Issues
MSA reform: support H.R. 200; oppose S. 1520/H.R. 2023 Modernizing Sportfishing Act & Red Snapper Act H.R. 3588; support specific spiny lobster ACL exemption
Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); support development of alternative legislation; draft letter to NOAA to secure data on shark fin enforcement
Engage staff to oppose the Honest Fishermen Act of 2017 & Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324/H.R. 3108)
Engage staff on draft Florida Fisheries Improvement Act of 2017
Provide edits to Congressional staff on H.R. 1276 - the Coastal Climate Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2017
Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and filed a lobbying registration on Oct. 6, 2017 to represent ELITE SKY INTERNATIONAL, INC., effective Aug. 7, 2017.
Original Filing: 300901848.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: ● MSA reform: support H.R. 200; oppose S. 1520/H.R. 2023 Modernizing Sportfishing Act & Red Snapper Act H.R. 3588; support specific spiny lobster ACL exemption
● Continue to engage Hill staff to oppose the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017 (S.793; /H.R. 1456/H.R. 3377); support development of alternative legislation; draft letter to NOAA to secure data on shark fin enforcement
● Engage staff to oppose the Honest Fishermen Act of 2017 & Young Fishermen Act of 2017 (H.R. 2079/S.1324/H.R. 3108)
● Engage staff on draft Florida Fisheries Improvement Act of 2017
● Provide edits to Congressional staff on H.R. 1276 - the Coastal Climate Act .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate