HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs.
HR 2670 / S 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Discussion with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy to include Coast Guard reauthorization in the bill, advocacy ti include Maritime Administration reauthorization in the bill
HR 2741 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, including offshore wind.
HR 4292 / S 2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution.
No House Companion / S 3038 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security
Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Able Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers, Customs and Border Protection administrative rulings regarding Jones Act application to OCSLA, staff briefings on the importance of the law and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions.
Ligado Order Recission - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet.
Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet.
Offshore Wind Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase.
Red Sea Shipping Attacks - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts of the attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that began in November 2023.
Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.
Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure TSP is funded at levels sufficient to begin the program and make it successful.
Duration: November 1, 2007
to
January 1, 2008
General Issues: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
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Agencies lobbied since 2007: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Y
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
1st Quarter, 2024
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22.
Original Filing: 301573329.xml
Lobbying Issues
HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs.
HR 2670 / S 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Discussion with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy to include Coast Guard reauthorization in the bill, advocacy ti include Maritime Administration reauthorization in the bill
HR 2741 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, including offshore wind.
HR 4292 / S 2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution.
No House Companion / S 3038 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security
Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Able Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers, Customs and Border Protection administrative rulings regarding Jones Act application to OCSLA, staff briefings on the importance of the law and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions.
Ligado Order Recission - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet.
Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet.
Offshore Wind Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase.
Red Sea Shipping Attacks - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts of the attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that began in November 2023.
Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.
Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure TSP is funded at levels sufficient to begin the program and make it successful.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22.
Original Filing: 301539657.xml
Lobbying Issues
HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs.
HR 2670 / S 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Discussion with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy to include Coast Guard reauthorization in the bill, advocacy ti include Maritime Administration reauthorization in the bill
HR 2741 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, including offshore wind.
HR 4292 / S 2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution.
No House Companion / S 3038 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security
Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Able Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers, Customs and Border Protection administrative rulings regarding Jones Act application to OCSLA, staff briefings on the importance of the law and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions.
Ligado Order Recission - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet.
Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet.
Offshore Wind Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase.
Red Sea Shipping Attacks - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts of the attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that began in November 2023.
Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.
Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure TSP is funded at levels sufficient to begin the program and make it successful.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2023.
Original Filing: 301503149.xml
Lobbying Issues
HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress.
HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs.
HR 2373 / No Senate Companion - Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation.
HR 2670 / S 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Discussion with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy to include Coast Guard reauthorization in the bill
HR 2741 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, including offshore wind.
HR 4024 / S 1917 - Clean Shipping Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding impact on US-Flag ships.
HR 4292 / S 2862 - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation.
HR 4367 / S 2625 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 - Advocacy for additional Coast Guard information technology infrastructure funding.
HR 4368 / S 2131 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 - Discussions with staff regarding significant cuts to the PL 480 Title II Food for Peace Program in the House version, advocacy against the House bill, advocacy for protection of PL 480 and cargo preference programs.
HR 4820 / S 2437 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 24 - Requests for full funding of the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, discussions with staff over FY 23 Tanker Security Program appropriated funding repurposing.
H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution.
No House Companion / S 3038 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security
Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers, Customs and Border Protection administrative rulings regarding Jones Act application to OCSLA, staff briefings on the importance of the law and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions.
Ligado Order Recission - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet.
Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet.
Offshore Wind Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase.
Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.
Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure TSP is funded at levels sufficient to begin the program and make it successful.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2023.
Original Filing: 301479649.xml
Lobbying Issues
HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress.
HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs.
HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 24 - Requests for full funding of the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, discussions with staff over FY 23 Tanker Security Program appropriated funding repurposing.
HR 1696 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
HR 2373 / No Senate Companion - Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisons in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation.
HR 2670 / S 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Discussion with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy to include Coast Guard reauthorization in the bill
HR 2710 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation.
HR 2741 / SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, including offshore wind.
HR 4024 / S 1917 - Clean Shipping Act of 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding impact on US-Flag ships.
HR 4292 / SENATE DRAFT - American Farmers Feed the World Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and requesting co-sponsors, advocacy in support of the legislation
H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security
Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions.
Ligado Order Recission - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet.
Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet.
Offshore Wind Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase.
Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301458360.xml
Lobbying Issues
HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress.
HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress.
HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress.
HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs.
HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 24 - Requests for full funding of the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, discussions with staff over FY 23 Tanker Security Program appropriated funding repurposing.
HR 1696 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution.
HR 874 / No Senate Companion - Federal Ship Financing Improvement Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation.
HR 1824 / No Senate Companion - Bill to enhance the safety net for farmers and ranchers, enhance soil, water, and habitat conservation, encourage beginning farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition for Americans, support agriculture research and innovation, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems, and for other purposes - Opposition to language in the bill that would elminate domestic procurement, including shipping, requirements for PL 480 Title II Food for Peace Program
HR 2373 / No Senate Companion - Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisons in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security
Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions.
Ligado Order Recission - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet.
Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet.
Offshore Wind Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase.
Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301439747.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 6728 / S. 3705 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with members and staff regarding issues with the offshore fleet and potential impacts on the offshore wind industry.
H.R. 7776 / S.A. 5499 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions, advocacy against amendments, advocacy in support of inclusion of MARAD reauthorization, Coast Guard reauthorization and Water Resources Development Act in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 2617 / S. 4659 et. al - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Advocacy on behalf of maritime program funding, including for for Maritime Security Program, MARAD, and the Tanker Security Program. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 9548 / No Senate Companion - Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation. Advocacy in support of the legisiation.
No House Companion / S. 5090 - Cargo Preference Reporting Act - Discussions with staff regarding history of reporting issues with cargo preference. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 9102 / No Senate Companion - Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions within the legislation. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security, opposition to Ukraine related waivers
Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers.
Ligado Order Recission - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet.
Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet.
Offshore Wind Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase.
Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Issues in the Fleet - Discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding sexual harassment and sexual assault on ships in the U.S.-flag fleet, and potential legislative steps to address it.
Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301409956.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Advocacy in support of the legislation.
No House Companion / S.4357 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill.
H.R. 5706 / No Senate Companion - Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 5964 / S. 3196 - Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 6728 / S. 3705 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with members and staff regarding issues with the offshore fleet and potential impacts on the offshore wind industry.
No House Companion / S. 4842 - Military to Mariners Act of 2022 - Discussion with staff regarding the provisions of the legislation.
H.R. 6865 / S. 4802 - Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding a variety of provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 7900 / S.A. 5499 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions, advocacy against amendments, advocacy in support of inclusion of MARAD reauthorization, Coast Guard reauthorization and Water Resources Development Act in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 8243 / No Senate Companion - American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding MSP and other provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 8294 / S. 4663 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime funding levels and provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation
H. Con. Res. 92 / S. Con. Res 37 / S. Con. Res 38 - Concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to Russian invasion of Ukraine, etc. - Discussions with staff regarding cargo preference and the impact a waiver would have on maritime labor, advocacy in opposition to the legislation
H.R. 9086 / No Senate Companion - Bill to exempt vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico and areas affected by Hurricane Fiona from the Jones Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 9118 / No Senate Companion - Bill to waive PVSA requirements for some ships in Alaska coastwise trade - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security, opposition to Ukraine related waivers
Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers.
Ligado Order Recission - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet.
Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet.
Offshore Wind Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase.
Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Issues in the Fleet - Discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding sexual harassment and sexual assault on ships in the U.S.-flag fleet, and potential legislative steps to address it.
Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2022.
Original Filing: 301381250.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Advocacy in support of the legislation.
No House Companion / S.4257 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill.
H.R. 5706 / No Senate Companion - Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 5964 / S. 3196 - Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 6728 / S. 3705 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with members and staff regarding issues with the offshore fleet and potential impacts on the offshore wind industry.
H.R. 6865 / Senate Draft - Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding a variety of provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 7775 / No Senate Companion - Water Resources Development Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding a variety of provisions.
H.R. 7900 / Senate Draft - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions, advocacy against amendments, advocacy in support of inclusion of H.R. 6865 within the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 8294 / Senate Draft - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime funding levels and provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation
H. Con. Res. 92 / S. Con. Res 37 / S. Con. Res 38 - Concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to Russian invasion of Ukraine, etc. - Discussions with staff regarding cargo preference and the impact a waiver would have on maritime labor, advocacy in opposition to the legislation
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security
Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development and concerns with the effects of COVID.
Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet.
Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet.
Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development, including issues regarding Customs and Border Protection guidance on OCSLA and the Jones Act in regards to off-shore wind installations.
Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Issues in the Fleet - Discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding sexual harassment and sexual assault on ships in the U.S.-flag fleet, and potential legislative steps to address it.
Supply Chain Issues - Discussions with staff and members about the on-going national issues with supply chains, the lack of relationship between those supply chain issues and the Jones Act and the U.S.-flag fleet in general, and potential legislative fixes to address it.
United States Virgin Islands Second Registry - Discussions with staff and members, advocacy in opposition to the creation of a second US-Flag registry via the Virgin Islands.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301367330.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation.
No House Companion / S.3270 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill, including the Elijah Cummings Ship American Act, advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 2471 / No Direct Senate Companion (multiple Senate bills combined) - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation
H.R. 4886 / S. 3580 - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding issues related to U.S.-flag companies that could be impacted by the legislation.
H.R. 5706 / No Senate Companion - Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 5964 / S. 3196 - Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 6728 / S. 3705 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with members and staff regarding issues with the offshore fleet and potential impacts on the offshore wind industry.
H.R. 6864 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts to U.S.-flag fleet.
H.R. 6865 / Senate Draft - Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding a variety of provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 6866 / No Senate Companion - Safer Seas Act - Discussions with staff over issues relating to the merchant marine and handling of sexual assault and sexual harassment issues aboard U.S.-flag vessels.
H.R. 7131 / No Senate Companion - Great Lakes Authority Act - Discussions with members and staff regarding the legislation.
H.R. 7171 / N Senate Companion - American LNG First Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 7344 / No Senate Companion - Ports Not Windmills Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 7456 / S. 3807 - SHIP IT Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation's Jones Act waivers.
S. 3816 / No House Companion - Marine Highway Promotion Act - Advocacy in support of the legislation.
S. 4040 / No House Companion - Ship Agent Licensure Act of 2022 - Discussion with staff regarding potential impacts on U.S.-flag fleet.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, and creating a new preference program for cargoes that may become available under the Jobs Act.
Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development and concerns with the effects of COVID.
Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet.
Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet.
Nominations - Discussions with staff regarding timing and questions for nominees for maritime related posts within the Federal government requiring Senate confirmation.
Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development, including issues regarding Customs and Border Protection guidance on OCSLA and the Jones Act in regards to off-shore wind installations.
Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Issues in the Fleet - Discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding sexual harassment and sexual assault on ships in the U.S.-flag fleet, and potential legislative steps to address it.
Supply Chain Issues - Discussions with staff and members about the on-going national issues with supply chains, the lack of relationship between those supply chain issues and the Jones Act and the U.S.-flag fleet in general, and potential legislative fixes to address it.
Tanker Security Program Authorization - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable.
United States Virgin Islands Second Registry - Discussions with staff and members, advocacy in opposition to the creation of a second US-Flag registry via the Virgin Islands.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301332546.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation.
S. 2818 / No House Companion - Cruising for Alaskas Workforce Act - Discussion with staff regarding issues in Alaska that led to the introduction of the legislation. Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
No House Companion / S. 3262 - FREIGHT Act - Discussion with staff on potential impacts with the U.S.-flag fleet.
No House Companion / S.3270 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill, including the Elijah Cummings Ship American Act, advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 3684 / S. 1931, et. al - INVEST in America Act / Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential maritime provisions relating to cargo preference be included with the legislation.
H.R. 3873 / S. 1992 - Open America's Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 4350 / S. 2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022 - Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 4886 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding issues related to U.S.-flag companies that could be impacted by the legislation.
H.R. 5059 / S. 363 - Make It in America Act - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 5886 / No Senate Companion - Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 5573 / No Senate Companion - Bill to prohibit vessels from idling or anchoring in Southern California Coastal Waters - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 5376 / No Senate Companion - Build Back Better Act - Discussion with staff regarding potential maritime related programs included in the legislation, and advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 5706 / No Senate Companion - Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 5964 / S. 3196 - Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 6028 / No Senate Companion - STOP the GRINCH Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, and creating a new preference program for cargoes that may become available under the Jobs Act.
COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues.
Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development and concerns with the effects of COVID.
Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet.
Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet.
Nominations - Discussions with staff regarding timing and questions for nominees for maritime related posts within the Federal government requiring Senate confirmation.
Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development, including issues regarding Customs and Border Protection guidance on OCSLA and the Jones Act in regards to off-shore wind installations.
Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Issues in the Fleet - Discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding sexual harassment and sexual assault on ships in the U.S.-flag fleet, and potential legislative steps to address it.
Supply Chain Issues - Discussions with staff and members about the on-going national issues with supply chains, the lack of relationship between those supply chain issues and the Jones Act and the U.S.-flag fleet in general, and potential legislative fixes to address it.
Tanker Security Program Authorization - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable.
Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 22/23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure the TSP is provided its first funding since authorization so the program can be fully implemented.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301304928.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 628 / No Senate Companion - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts on mariners from the legislation.
S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 1561 / S. 575 - Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff and members regarding the issues in the Great Lakes and advocacy in support of the legislation.
S. 1994 / No House Companion - Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
S. 1998 / No House Companion - Safeguarding American Tourism Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 2696 / S.356 - Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act / TOPS Act - Discussions with staff over potential impacts on union training schools.
S. 2784 / No House Companion - Bill to establish grant program for the maritime workforce - Discussions with staff over potential impacts on union training schools.
S. 2818 / No House Companion - Cruising for Alaskas Workforce Act - Discussion with staff regarding issues in Alaska that led to the introduction of the legislation. Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 3684 / S. 1931, et. al - INVEST in America Act / Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential maritime provisions relating to cargo preference be included with the legislation.
H.R. 3873 / S. 1992 - Open America's Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 4373 / SENATE DRAFT - Department of State, Foreign Ops and Related Programs - Advocacy in support of funding for the Title II Food for Peace program.
H.R. 4350 / S. 2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding potential changes to the Tanker Security Program within the NDAA. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 4550 / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 2022 - Discussions and advocacy with staff in support of full funding for the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, as well as other maritime funding priorities. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 4886 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding issues related to U.S.-flag companies that could be impacted by the legislation.
H.R. 5059 / S. 363 - Make It in America Act - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 5573 / No Senate Companion - Bill to prohibit vessels from idling or anchoring in Southern California Coastal Waters - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 5376 / No Senate Companion - Build Back Better Act - Discussion with staff regarding potential maritime related programs included in the legislation, and advocacy in support of the legislation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, and creating a new preference program for cargoes that may become available under the Jobs Act.
COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues.
Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center.
Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development and concerns with the effects of COVID.
Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet.
Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet.
Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development, including issues regarding Customs and Border Protection guidance on OCSLA and the Jones Act in regards to off-shore wind installations.
Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Tanker Security Program Authorization - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable.
Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure the TSP is provided its first funding since authorization so the program can be fully implemented.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301285825.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 628 / No Senate Companion - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts on mariners from the legislation.
H.R. 1561 / No Senate Companion - Bill to require Coast Guard to conduct icebreaking operations in the Great Lakes - Discussions with staff and members regarding the issues in the Great Lakes and advocacy in support of the legislation.
S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation.
S. 1994 / No House Companion - Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
S. 1998 / No House Companion - Safeguarding American Tourism Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 2696 / No Senate Companion - Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act - Discussions with staff over potential impacts on union training schools.
H.R. 3684 / SENATE DRAFT - INVEST in America Act - Discussions with staff regarding potential maritime provisions relating to cargo preference be included with the legislation.
H.R. 3873 / S. 1992 - Open America's Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 4373 / No Senate Companion - Department of State, Foreign Ops and Related Programs - Advocacy in support of funding for the Title II Food for Peace program.
WHITE HOUSE DRAFT - American Jobs Plan - Discussions with the White House on maritime related provisions to be included in the American Jobs Plan.
HOUSE DRAFT / SENATE DRAFT - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding potential changes to the Tanker Security Program within the NDAA.
HOUSE DRAFT / No Senate Companion - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 2022 - Discussions and advocacy with staff in support of full funding for the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, as well as other maritime funding priorities.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Tanker Security Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable.
Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development.
COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development and concerns with the effects of COVID.
Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet.
Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure the TSP is provided its first funding since authorization so the program can be fully implemented.
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, and creating a new preference program for cargoes that may become available under the Jobs Act.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301261719.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislation and Congressional Action:
H.R. 104 / No Senate Companion - Bill to authorize the MARAD Administrator to use certain funds to purchase duplicate Congressional Gold Medals for World War II Era Merchant Mariners - Discussions with staff over the drafting of legislation and advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 298 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 299 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2021 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 300 / No Senate Companion - Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2021 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
H.R. 628 / No Senate Companion - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts on mariners from the legislation.
H.R. 1318 / S. 593 - Alaska Tourism Recovery Act - Discussions with staff regarding the provisions of the bill and concerns with potential precedents that could be set by the legislation.
H.R. 1319 / No Direct Senate Companion - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff and advocacy in support of including maritime industry relief and COVID vaccine priority for merchant mariners. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 1561 / No Senate Companion - Bill to require Coast Guard to conduct icebreaking operations in the Great Lakes - Discussions with staff and members regarding the issues in the Great Lakes and advocacy in support of the legislation.
S. 707 / HOUSE DRAFT - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation.
WHITE HOUSE DRAFT - American Jobs Plan - Discussions with the White House on maritime related provisions to be included in the American Jobs Plan.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Tanker Security Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable.
Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development.
COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development and concerns with the effects of COVID.
Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet.
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, and creating a new preference program for cargoes that may become available under the Jobs Act.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301235710.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislation and Congressional Action:
HR 133 / No Senate Companion - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 - Advocacy in support of the legislation, which included funding for the maritime industry through the THUD Appropriations Act and the Water Resources Development Act.
HR 3829 / S.2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act - Advocacy in support of inclusion in the NDAA conference report.
HR 3409 / S.2297 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Advocacy in support of the NDAA conference report.
HR 4447 / S. 2657 - Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act - Advocacy in support of maritime provisions that were included in the NDAA conference report.
No House Companion / S. 3930 - Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act - Advocacy in support of provisions that were included in the NDAA conference report.
HR 6395 / S. 4049 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 - Advocacy in support of passage of the conference report and veto override.
HR 7515 / S. 4395 - Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020 - Advocacy in support of passage of the provisions that were included in the NDAA conference report.
HR 7575 / No Senate Companion - Water Resources Development Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the provisions that were included in the COVID/Omnibus package.
HR 8996 / No Senate Companion - Jones Act Repeal Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Offshore Wind OCSLA Proposals - On-going discussions with members regarding the inclusion of language in various bills to ensure that all American laws, including crewing and contracting, apply to off-shore wind energy development in the Outer Continental Shelf.
COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act, including opposition to the latest round of Hawaii based anti-Jones Act legislation and proposals for limitations on administrative waivers.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 21-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 21 and FY 23.
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301217745.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislation and Congressional Action:
HR 3829 / S.2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act - Continued advocacy in favor of the legislation with members in both Houses.
HR 3409 / S.2297 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Continued discussions with staff regarding progress on the bill, as it was included in the 2021 NDAA.
HR 4447 / S. 2657 - Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act - Advocacy in support of offshore wind amendments being added to the bill. Advocacy in support of final passage.
No House Companion / S. 3930 - Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act - Discussions with staff and advocacy in support of the bill being added to the 2021 FY NDAA conference report.
HR 6395/ S. 4049 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 - Advocacy in support of the Maritime Security Program and other maritime related programs in the conference report.
HR 7463 / No Senate Companion - Elijah E. Cummings Merchant Mariner Workforce Development Act - Discussions with staff and advocacy in support of the legislation.
HR 7515 / S. 4395 - Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020 - Discussions with staff and advocacy in support of legislative relief for the maritime industry from COVID-19 impacts.
HR 7575 / No Senate Companion - Water Resources Development Act - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions. Advocacy in support of final passage.
HR 8337 / No Senate Companion - Continuing Appropriations Act of 2021 and Other Extentions Act - Advocacy in support of funding for maritime related COVID-19 relief programs. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems.
Offshore Wind OCSLA Proposals - On-going discussions with members regarding the inclusion of language in various bills to ensure that all American laws, including crewing and contracting, apply to off-shore wind energy development in the Outer Continental Shelf.
COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues.
Private Ferry System COVID-19 Relief - Discussions with staff about on-going issues with New York City private ferry operators and the difficulties they are having in maintaining service during the pandemic.
Opposition to Foreign Dredging Proposals - Discussion with staff regarding on-going attempts to amend the Dredging Act and other domestic maritime legislation to allow for foreign vessel operators to enter the US domestic trades.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act, including opposition to the latest round of Hawaii based anti-Jones Act legislation and proposals for limitations on administrative waivers.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 21-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 21 and FY 23. Includes asking both House and Senate offices to sign annual Dear Colleague letter requesting full funding for MSP.
Tanker Security Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential language for a future tanker program including revisions to language in bills currently under consideration.
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301197796.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislation and Congressional Action:
HR 3829 / S.2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act - Continued discussions regarding provisions in the legislation as well as efforts to get the provision included in the 2021 FY NDAA.
HR 3409 / S.2297 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Continued discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill impacting mariners, and efforts to get the provision included in the 2021 FY NDAA.
No House Companion / S. 3930 - Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act - Discussions with staff and advocacy in support of the bill being added to the 2021 FY NDAA.
HR 6395/ S. 4049 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 - Advocacy in support of the Maritime Security Program and other maritime related programs that may appear in the bill prior to first drafts being released.
HR 6800 / No Senate Companion - The Heroes Act - Discussions with staff and advocacy in support of Maritime Security Program COVID 19 relief provisions.
HR 7464 / No Senate Companion - Bill to Amend Title 46 USC to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a merchant mariner education loan program - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the draft bill before introduction.
HR 7515 / No Senate Companion - Bill to Amend Title 46 USC to authorize maritime transportation emergency relief - Discussions with staff regarding the provisions in the bill, and advocacy efforts to get it included in the 2021 FY NDAA.
HR 7608 / SENATE DRAFT - Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding USAID and Food for Peace program funding during drafting of the bill before introduction.
HR 7616 / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding Maritime Security Program and COVID 19 relief funding, as well as other maritime related funding during drafting of the bill before introduction.
HR 7617 / SENATE DRAFT - Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2021 - Discussions with Appropriations staff regarding maritime related issues during the drafting of the bill before introduction.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues.
Private Ferry System COVID-19 Relief - Discussions with staff about on-going issues with New York City private ferry operators and the difficulties they are having in maintaining service during the pandemic.
Opposition to Foreign Dredging Proposals - Discussion with staff regarding on-going attempts to amend the Dredging Act and other domestic maritime legislation to allow for foreign vessel operators to enter the US domestic trades.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act, including opposition to the latest round of Hawaii based anti-Jones Act legislation and proposals for limitations on administrative waivers.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 21-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 21 and FY 23. Includes asking both House and Senate offices to sign annual Dear Colleague letter requesting full funding for MSP.
Tanker Security Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential language for a future tanker program.
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301175284.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislation and Congressional Action:
HR 3829 / S.2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act - Discussions regarding provisions in the legislation and efforts to attract co-sponsors.
HR 748 / S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act - Discussions with staff regarding potential maritime related provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation.
HR 3409 / S.2297 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill impacting mariners, including potential COVID-19 relief provisions.
HR 5498 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
HR 5499 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
HR 5500 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Competition Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
HR 5671 / HR 550 / S.133 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the legislation, final passage, and presidential signing. Discussions with staff and executive branch over potential signing ceremonies with recipients.
HR 6395/SENATE DRAFT - National Defense Authorization Act of 2020 - Advocacy in support of the Maritime Security Program and other maritime related programs that may appear in the bill prior to first drafts being released.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues.
Private Ferry System COVID-19 Relief - Discussions with staff about on-going issues with New York City private ferry operators and the difficulties they are having in maintaining service during the pandemic.
Opposition to Foreign Dredging Proposals - Discussion with staff regarding on-going attempts to amend the Dredging Act and other domestic maritime legislation to allow for foreign vessel operators to enter the US domestic trades.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act, including opposition to the latest round of Hawaii based anti-Jones Act legislation and proposals for limitations on administrative waivers.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 21-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 21 and FY 23. Includes asking both House and Senate offices to sign annual Dear Colleague letter requesting full funding for MSP.
Tanker Security Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential language for a future tanker program.
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Short-Sea Shipping Initiatives - Discussion with staff about potential law changes that could promote short-seas shipping, including repeal of double taxation under the Harbor Maintenance Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2020.
Original Filing: 301125401.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislation and Congressional Action:
HR 550 / S.133 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 - Requests for House and Senate members to co-sponsor the bill, and advocacy in support of passage of the legislation.
HR 1158 / S. 2474 / S. 2524 / S. 2582 / S. 2584 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 - Advocacy in support of defense funding included in the bill.
HR 1865 / S. 2520 / S. 2522 / S. 2580 / S. 2583 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 - Advocacy in support of transportation funding, foreign aid funding, and Ex-Im Bank reauthorization included in the bill.
HR 2396 / HR 2440 / No Senate Companion - Full utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation.
HR 2500 / S.1790 / S. 1417 / S. 1439 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the Maritime Security Program, Cable Security Program and Tanker Security Program provisions be included in the conference report. Advocacy in support of passage of the conference report.
HR 3829 / S.2167 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2019 - Discussions regarding provisions in the legislation and efforts to attract co-sponsors.
HR 3409 / S.2297 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill impacting mariners, including reporting requirements for 'near miss' vessel collisions and audits of cargo preference programs.
HR 5351 - Short Sea Shipping Act of 2019 - Discussions with staff regarding the drafting of this bill, advocacy in support of the legislation.
HR 5498 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2019 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
HR 5499 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2019 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
HR 5500 / No Senate Companion - Non-contiguous Shipping Competition Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act, including opposition to the latest round of Hawaii based anti-Jones Act legislation.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 20-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 20 and FY 23.
Tanker Security Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential language for a future tanker program.
Domestic LNG Tanker Fleet reconstitution - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding rejuvenating the domestic LNG tanker business.
PL-480 program, reform and funding levels - Discussions with staff and members regarding the future of the PL-480 program, opposition to proposed funding cuts from the Administration, and potential areas of cooperation between maritime and recent opponents of in-kind food aid.
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Short-Sea Shipping Initiatives - Discussion with staff about potential law changes that could promote short-seas shipping, including repeal of double taxation under the Harbor Maintenance Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2019.
Original Filing: 301073891.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislation and Congressional Action:
HR 550 / S.133 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the legislation and requests to members to co-sponsor in both houses.
HR 2425 / No Senate Companion - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act - Discussion with staff regarding legislation that would exempt certain aquaculture workers from coverage under the personal injury sections of the Jones Act. Advocacy in opposition to any part of the legislation that would remove Jones Act protections from mariners.
HR 2500 / S.1790 / S. 1417 / S. 1439 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 - Advocacy with staff in support of maritime provisions in the House version of the bill during conference negotiations.
HR 3409 / S. 2297 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill impacting mariners and the maritime industry.
H.R. 3163 / S.2520 - Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2020 - Discussions with staff regarding funding levels for maritime related programs.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 20-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 20 and FY 23.
Maritime Security Program Upgrades - Discussions with staff regarding future of the MSP, including expansions of the program to include tanker ships and an increase to the authorized amount per ship.
Domestic LNG Tanker Fleet reconstitution - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding rejuvenating the domestic LNG tanker business.
PL-480 program, reform and funding levels - Discussions with staff and members regarding the future of the PL-480 program, opposition to proposed funding cuts from the Administration, and potential areas of cooperation between maritime and recent opponents of in-kind food aid.
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Short-Sea Shipping Initiatives - Discussion with staff about potential law changes that could promote short-seas shipping, including repeal of double taxation under the Harbor Maintenance Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2019.
Original Filing: 301047099.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislation and Congressional Action:
HR 154 / No Senate Companion - Honoring our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the legislation.
HR 267 (included in HR 21 and HR 648) / No Senate Companion - Transportation & HUD Appropriations Act of 2019 - Discussions with staff and members supporting inclusion of full funding for the Maritime Security Program and support of the legislation.
HR 550 / S.133 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the legislation and requests to members to co-sponsor in both houses.
No House Companion / S.1452 - Maritime Academy Reinvestment And Training Improvements for Marine Employment Act - Discussions with staff regarding union training schools.
HR 2425 / No Senate Companion - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act - Discussion with staff regarding legislation that would exempt certain aquaculture workers from coverage under the personal injury sections of the Jones Act. Advocacy in opposition to any part of the legislation that would remove Jones Act protections from mariners.
HR 2500 / S.1790 / S. 1417 / S. 1439 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related sections; Senate bills 1417 and 1439 were included as part of the Senate NDAA; advocacy in support of the legislation.
HR 2926 / No Senate Companion - Navigation Safety Act of 2019 - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill impacting mariners.
HR 3163 / HR 3055 - Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act for FY 2020 (and subsequent minibus vehicle) - Advocacy in support of full funding of the Maritime Security Program and other THUD funded maritime programs.
HR 3409 / No Senate Companion - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill impacting mariners and the maritime industry.
HRes 454 - Law of the Sea Convention House Resolution - Advocacy in support of the resolution.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 20-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 20 and FY 23.
Maritime Security Program Upgrades - Discussions with staff regarding future of the MSP, including expansions of the program to include tanker ships and an increase to the authorized amount per ship.
Maritime Security Program Extension - Discussions with staff regarding a 10 year program extension through 2035.
Cable Ship Security Program Creation - Discussions with staff regarding the creation of an MSP-style program for cable ships.
Tanker Security Program Creation - Discussions with staff regarding the creation of an MSP-style program for Tankers.
PL-480 program, reform and funding levels - Discussions with staff and members regarding the future of the PL-480 program, opposition to proposed funding cuts from the Administration, and potential areas of cooperation between maritime and recent opponents of in-kind food aid.
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2019.
Original Filing: 301028859.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislation and Congressional Action:
HR 154 / No Senate Companion - Honoring our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the legislation.
HR 267 (included in HR 21 and HR 648) / No Senate Companion- Transportation & HUD Appropriations Act of 2019 - Discussions with staff and members supporting inclusion of full funding for the Maritime Security Program and support of the legislation.
HR 350, HR 367, HR 374, HR 421 / S.21 - Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019 and related bills - Advocacy in support of the legislation to ensure Coast Guard members were paid during the government shut down (multiple bills).
HR 550 / S.133 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 - Advocacy in support of the legislation and requests to members to co-sponsor in both houses.
HOUSE / SENATE DRAFT - National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 - Discussions with staff regarding timing, provisions concerning the merchant marine including reauthorization of the Maritime Security Program.
HOUSE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding this year's Coast Guard reauthorization bill.
HOUSE DRAFT - Aquaculture Act - Discussion with staff regarding legislation that would exempt certain aquaculture workers from coverage under the personal injury sections of the Jones Act.
HOUSE DRAFT - Maritime Trade Act - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill regarding mariner documentation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups.
MARAD Manpower shortage - Discussions with staff and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to addressing the current manpower shortage MARAD has identified in regards to military readiness and the Merchant Marine.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 20-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 20 and FY 23.
Maritime Security Program Upgrades - Discussions with staff regarding future of the MSP, including expansions of the program to include tanker ships and an increase to the authorized amount per ship.
Maritime Security Program Extension - Discussions with staff regarding a 10 year program extension through 2035.
PL-480 program, reform and funding levels - Discussions with staff and members regarding the future of the PL-480 program, opposition to proposed funding cuts from the Administration, and potential areas of cooperation between maritime and recent opponents of in-kind food aid.
Cargo Preference - On-going discussions and preparation of Congressional testimony in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301015958.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislation and Congressional Action:
H.R. 2/S. 3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of final passage of the Farm Bill.
H.R. 8/S. 3021 - America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018/Water Resources Development Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of final passage of the WRDA bill.
H.R. 154/No Senate Companion - Honoring our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding co-sponsorships and advocacy in support of passage of the legislation.
H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of its addition to the Coast Guard bill.
H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of adding the language to the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization of 2018.
H.R. 2518/S. 1129/S. 140 (final vehicle) - Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 - Advocacy for inclusion of H.R. 619/S. 89, the Voluntary Incidental Discharge Act and final passage of the legislation.
H.R. 5061/S. DRAFT - Aquaculture Improvement Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation and discussions with House and Senate staff about potential impacts to Jones Act qualified seamen.
H.R. 5789/S.2127 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act - Discussions with staff regarding co-sponsorships and advocacy in support of passage of the legislation.
H.R. 5893/S. 2916 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act - Discussions with staff regarding the crafting of the bill, and advocacy in support of passage.
HOUSE DRAFT - Maritime Trade Act - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill regarding mariner documentation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 19-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 19 and FY 23.
Maritime Security Program Upgrades - Discussions with staff regarding future of the MSP program, including expansions of the program and potential authorization and appropriation levels.
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with Ag and Foreign Affairs committee staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations.
Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 22, 2018.
Original Filing: 300996724.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislation and Congressional Action:
H.R. 2/S. 3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 - General advocacy and discussions with staff regarding cargo preference and foreign aid in the Farm Bill. Advocacy in opposition to potential amendments that would exempt the Food for Peace program from cargo preference requirements.
H.R. 8/S. 3021 - America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018/Water Resources Development Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation.
H.R. 154/No Senate Companion - Honoring our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding co-sponsorships and advocacy in support of passage of the legislation.
H.R. 302/H.R. 5869 - FAA Reauthorization Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which was amended to include the Maritime Border Security Review Act.
H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which would allow the Delta Queen to resume operations on the Mississippi River.
H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, or its inclusion in the FY 2019 spending bills or other germane legislation.
H.R. 2518/S. 1129 - Coast Guard Authorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding timing of legislative action.
H.R. 5276/S. 2551 - Food for Peace Reform Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation, which would negatively impact cargo preference for the U.S. maritime industry.
H.R. 5515/S. 2987 - John McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation.
H.R. 5789/S.2127 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act - Discussions with staff regarding co-sponsorships and advocacy in support of passage of the legislation.
H.R. 5893/S. 2916 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act - Discussions with staff regarding the crafting of the bill, and advocacy in support of passage.
H.R. 6147/S. 3023 - Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the vehicle for moving the Transportation Appropriations that include MSP funding.
H.R. 6157/S. 3159 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, including maritime related appropriations for Military Sealift Command.
H.R. 6175/S. 3508 - Maritime Safety Act of 2018/Save Our Seas Act - Discussions with staff regarding the impact of reforms included within the bill and impact on training, advocacy in support of passage.
No House Companion/S. 2717 - Maritime Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2019 - Discussions with staff regarding new version of the bill as amended.
HOUSE DRAFT - Maritime Trade Act - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill regarding mariner documentation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 19-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 19 and FY 23.
Maritime Security Program Upgrades - Discussions with staff regarding future of the MSP program, including expansions of the program and potential authorization and appropriation levels.
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with Ag and Foreign Affairs committee staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations.
Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300970046.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislation and Congressional Action:
H.R. 2/S. 3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 - General advocacy and discussions with staff regarding cargo preference and foreign aid in the Farm Bill. Advovacy in opposition to potential amendments that would exempt the Food for Peace program from cargo preference requirements.
H.R. 8/Senate Draft - Water Resources Development Act of 2018 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, as well as opposition to sand beach fill amendments that would impact domestic dredging.
H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which would allow the Delta Queen to resume operations on the Mississippi River.
H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, or its inclusion in the FY 2019 spending bills or other germane legislation.
H.R. 2518/S. 1129 - Coast Guard Authorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding timing of legislative action and potential for adding the legislation to the FY19 NDAA.
H.R. 5326 - Maritime Technical Corrections Act of 2018 - Discussions with staff about technical changes in the bill and potential for adding the legislation to the FY19 NDAA.
H.R. 5515/S. 2987 - John McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, opposition to amendments that would except Food for Peace cargo from cargo preference laws.
H.R. 5893 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act - Discussions with staff regarding the crafting of the bill, and advocacy in support of passage.
H.R. 6072/S. 3023 - Transportation/HUD Approprations Act 2019 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related program funding and advocacy in support of the legislation.
H.R. 6175 - Maritime Safety Act of 2018 - Discussions with staff regarding the impact of reforms included within the bill and impact on training.
H.R. 6264 - Puerto Rico Admission Act of 2018 - Discussions with staff to ensure Jones Act alterations are not included in the bill.
House Draft/S. 3109 - Homeland Security Approprations Act - Advocacy in support of funding for the Jones Act Division of Enforcement in the legislation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups.
Maritime Security Program Guam Issue - Discussions with staff regarding issues with domestic and international carriers competing in Guam service and implications for MSP.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 19-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 19 and FY 23.
Military to Maritime Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential for language being included in future Defense or Veterans Affairs bills that would ease the transition for service members to join the maritime industry after they've left the military.
Puerto Rico and Virginia Islands Humanitarian Relief - On-going discussions with staff regarding the status of merchant marine assistance in assisting with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, including participating in a listening session with members of Congress on the status of relief efforts in both PR and USVI.
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with Ag and Foreign Affairs committee staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations.
Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16, 2018.
Original Filing: 300945489.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 195 - Continuing Appropriations for FY 2018 - Advocacy in support of a temporary CR to keep the government funded through February 2018.
H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which would allow the Delta Queen to resume operations on the Mississippi River.
H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation as part of the Omnibus (see H.R. 1625).
No House Companion/S. 763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act - Continued discussions with Senate Commerce committee staff in regards to merchant marine related items in the bill.
H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of the bill to ensure those impacted by the government shutdown received back pay.
H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of Maritime Security Program full funding and funding for Maritime school replacement ship program in the Omnibus.
H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of funding included for disaster relief, support for creation of Joint Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans.
H.R. 2518 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff about adding the bill to the Omnibus.
S. 1894 - A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would exempt PR from the Jones Act.
S. 2551 - Food for Peace Modernization Act - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would undermine the use of in-kind food aid and would negatively impact the maritime industry.
H.R. 3852 - Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would provide a large loophole for future waivers of the Jones Act.
H.R. 3966 - Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act - Advocacy in opposition to provisions in the bill that would exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups.
Puerto Rico/Virgin Island Recovery - Discussions with staff about potential Jones Act issues in any PR/VI recovery packages. Advocacy on behalf of members in USVI.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 18 and FY 23.
Puerto Rico and Virginia Islands Humanitarian Relief - On-going discussions with staff regarding the status of merchant marine assistance in assisting with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, including participating in a listening session with members of Congress on the status of relief efforts in both PR and USVI.
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with Ag and Foreign Affairs committee staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations.
Farm Bill Food Aid Reform - Discussions with Ag committee staff about potential negative changes to Food Aid in the upcoming Farm Bill.
Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2018.
Original Filing: 300933400.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act - Review of and discussions with staff regarding tax cut proposals and impact on the maritime industry. Advocacy against removal of provisions that would have taxed foreign cruise lines for United States portions of trips.
H.R. 601/No Senate Companion - Continuing Appropriations Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation.
H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which would allow the Delta Queen to resume operations on the Mississippi River.
H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, or its inclusion in the FY 2018 spending bills.
No House Companion/S. 763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act - Discussions with Senate Commerce committee staff in regards to merchant marine related items in the bill.
H.R. 2286/S. 1186 - Domestic Maritime Centers of Excellence Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and potential impact on union training schools (was included in NDAA).
H.R. 2518 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related aspects of the bill and potential additions.
H.R. 2810/S. 1519 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 - Advocacy in support of final passage of the conference report.
S. 1894 - A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would exempt PR from the Jones Act.
H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of the bill, and discussions with staff regarding maritime related funding levels.
H.R. 3732 - Emergency Aid to American Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Jose Overseas Act - Advocacy in support of the bill, and discussions with staff about potential of Jones Act changes being added to the bill.
H.R. 3852 - Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would provide a large loophole for future waivers of the Jones Act.
H.R. 3966 - Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act - Advocacy in opposition to provisions in the bill that would exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act.
H.J. Res 123 - December Two Week CR - Advocacy in support of the legislation.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups.
Puerto Rico/Virgin Island Recovery - Discussions with staff about potential Jones Act issues in any PR/VI recovery packages. Advocacy on behalf of members in USVI.
Maritime Security Program Guam Issue - Discussions with staff regarding issues with domestic and international carriers competing in Guam service and implications for MSP.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 18 and FY 23.
Military to Maritime Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential for language being included in future Defense or Veterans Affairs bills that would ease the transition for service members to join the maritime industry after they've left the military.
Puerto Rico and Virginia Islands Humanitarian Relief - On-going discussions with staff regarding the status of merchant marine assistance in assisting with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, including participating in a listening session with members of Congress on the status of relief efforts in both PR and USVI.
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with Ag and Foreign Affairs committee staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations.
Farm Bill Food Aid Reform - Discussions with Ag committee staff about potential negative changes to Food Aid in the upcoming Farm Bill.
Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300914472.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which would allow the Delta Queen to resume operations on the Mississippi River.
H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, or its inclusion in the FY 2018 spending bills.
No House Companion/S. 763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act - Discussions with Senate Commerce committee staff in regards to merchant marine related items in the bill.
H.R. 2286/S. 1186 - Domestic Maritime Centers of Excellence Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and potential impact on union training schools.
H.R. 2518 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related aspects of the bill and potential additions.
H.R. 2810/S. 1519 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 - Advocacy in support of the Maritime Security Program, and discussions with staff about issues affecting the merchant marine that may be included in the legislation, including MSP changes related to Guam. Tracking of status of both bills following passage before conference.
S. 1894 - A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would exempt PR from the Jones Act.
H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of the bill, and discussions with staff regarding maritime related funding levels.
H.R. 3852 - Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 - Advocacy in opposition to the bill, which would provide a large loophole for future waivers of the Jones Act.
H.R. 3966 - Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act - Advocacy in opposition to provisions in the bill that would exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups. Testified before House Coast Guard subcommittee on the Jones Act and Puerto Rico
LNG and oil exports using US-flag shipping proposals - Discussions with staff regarding the potential of reserving certain cargos of LNG and crude oil exports on U.S.-Flag vessels.
Maritime Security Program Guam Issue - Discussions with staff regarding issues with domestic and international carriers competing in Guam service and implications for MSP.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 18 and FY 23.
Military to Maritime Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential for language being included in future Defense or Veterans Affairs bills that would ease the transition for service members to join the maritime industry after they've left the military.
Puerto Rico and Virginia Islands Humanitarian Relief - On-going discussions with staff regarding the status of merchant marine assistance in assisting with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, including participating in a listening session with members of Congress on the status of relief efforts in both PR and USVI.
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with Ag and Foreign Affairs committee staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations.
Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300890659.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 244 - Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017 - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which included maritime related appropriations.
H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which would allow the Delta Queen to resume operations on the Mississippi River.
H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, or its inclusion in the FY 2018 spending bills.
H.R. 1301/S. DRAFT - Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2017 - Advocacy in support of the legislation, which was included in H.R. 244.
H.R.1726/S. 1129 - Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017/Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 - Discussions with House committee staff in regards to priorities to be included in the 2018 authorization when it is finalized. Discussions with Senate committee staff on a future bill.
No House Companion/S. 763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act - Discussions with Senate Commerce committee staff in regards to merchant marine related items in the bill.
H.R. 2286/S. 1186 - Domestic Maritime Centers of Excellence Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation and potential impact on union training schools.
H.R. 2810/S. 1519 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 - Advocacy in support of the Maritime Security Program, and discussions with staff about issues affecting the merchant marine that may be included in the legislation, including MSP changes related to Guam.
H.Res.339 - Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea - Discussions with staff regarding status of UNCLOS ratification.
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Presidential Budget Request - Support for increased funding for maritime related programs as they were included in the Presidents budget request. Opposition to any significant cuts to maritime related programs as they were included in the Presidents budget request.
Vessel Access Issues - Discussions with MARAD and House and Senate staff regarding concerns with Customs procedures that are limiting mariner access to shore leave on vessels in some ports.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups.
LNG and oil exports using US-flag shipping proposals - Discussions with staff regarding the potential of reserving certain cargos of LNG and crude oil exports on U.S.-Flag vessels.
Maritime Security Program Guam Issue - Discussions with staff regarding issues with domestic and international carriers competing in Guam service and implications for MSP.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 18 and FY 23.
Military to Maritime Program - Discussions with staff regarding potential for language being included in future Defense or Veterans Affairs bills that would ease the transition for service members to join the maritime industry after they've left the military.
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations. Testified in front of House Agriculture Committee on PL-480.
Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300868997.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 154 - Honoring our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2017 - Support for the reintroduction of Honoring our WWII Merchant Mariners Act.
H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which would allow the Delta Queen to resume operations on the Mississippi River.
H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, or its inclusion in the FY 2018 spending bills.
H.R. 1301/S. DRAFT - Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2017 - Advocacy in support of maritime related programs in the DOD appropriations bill, and for MSP and other programs if this bill becomes the vehicle for an FY 2017 omnibus bill. Discussions with Senate appropriations staff on general maritime appropriations.
H.R.1726/S. DRAFT - Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017 - Discussions with House committee staff in regards to priorities to be included in the 2018 authorization when it is finalized. Discussions with Senate committee staff on a future bill.
H. DRAFT/S. 763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act - Discussions with Senate Commerce committee staff in regards to merchant marine related items in the bill.
DRAFT - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 - Advocacy in support of the Maritime Security Program, and discussions with staff about issues affecting the merchant marine that may be included in the legislation.
Senate Advice and Consent on Nominations - Support for the nominations of Elaine Chao for Secretary of Transportation and Alex Acosta for Secretary of Labor
Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas:
Presidential Budget Request - Support for increased funding for maritime related programs as they were included in the Presidents budget request. Opposition to any significant cuts to maritime related programs as they were included in the Presidents budget request.
Export-Import Bank Nominations - Support for expediting the appointment of a quorum of Export-Import Bank board members to allow the bank to function properly.
Vessel Access Issues - Discussions with MARAD and House and Senate staff regarding concerns with Customs procedures that are limiting mariner access to shore leave on vessels in some ports.
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups.
LNG and oil exports using US-flag shipping proposals - Discussions with staff regarding the potential of reserving certain cargos of LNG and crude oil exports on U.S.-Flag vessels.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 2017 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at the fully authorized level for FY 2017, including either its inclusion in the FY 2017 omnibus or continuing resolution packages.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 18 and FY 23.
King's Point (US Merchant Marine Academy) sexual harassment issues - Continuing discussions and participation in meetings with staff regarding the allegations of sexual harassment at the USMMA and potential plans to address it, as well as educating staff on current practices at union affiliated training schools.
Tonnage Tax reform - Discussion with staff regarding future tonnage tax reform to expand the program and ensure that IRS guidance and practice reflects Congressional intent in the on-going implementation of the tonnage tax.
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations.
Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300852758.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 980/S. 373 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation or its inclusion in H.R. 4909/S. 2814 National Defense Authorization Act or H.R. 2028 Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act.
H.R. 1248/S. 1717 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which would allow the Delta Queen to resume operations on the Mississippi River.
H.R. 870/S. 1774/S. 2676/S.3044 - Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act (and related legislation) - Advocacy to ensure that modifications or studies of the Jones Act were not considered as part of this legislation.
S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act - Advocacy to ensure that modifications or studies of the Jones Act were not considered as part of this legislation; advocacy in support of reserving some portion of U.S. crude exports for U.S.-Flag carriers.
H.R. 2028 - Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act - Advocacy in support of adding H.R. 980/S. 373 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act language to the bill; advocacy in support of appropriating the fully authorized funding level for the Maritime Security Program.
H.R. 4900 - Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act - Advocacy to ensure that modifications or studies of the Jones Act were not considered as part of this legislation.
H.R. 4909/S. 2814 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 - Advocacy in support of the House version of the bill, which included H.R. 980/S. 373 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act language, and advocacy in support of its being included in the final conference report.
H.R. 1567/S. 1252 - Global Food Security Act - Advocacy in support of the PL 480 Food for Peace Program; advocacy to ensure that no changes to PL 480 or to cargo preference laws were included within the Act.
H.R. 5054/S. 2956 - FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations Act - Advocacy in support of an increase in the appropriation for the PL 480 Food for Peace Program.
H.R. 5303/S. 612 - Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act - Advocacy in support of on-going waterways improvements to improve navigation on inland waterways and to support port dredging programs
H.R. 5394/S. 2844 - FY 2017 Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act - Advocacy in support of funding for Maritime Administration related programs, including training vessels for the state maritime academies and Title XI shipbuilding grants.
H.R. 5531/H.R. 5978 - Miscellaneous Maritime Transportation Amendments Act of 2016 - Advocacy in support of technical corrections included in this legislation.
DRAFT - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 - Discussions with House committee staff in regards to priorities to be included in the 2017 authorization when it is finalized.
Legislative Proposals and General Issue Areas:
Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups.
LNG and oil exports using US-flag shipping proposals - Discussions with staff regarding the potential of reserving certain cargos of LNG and crude oil exports on U.S.-Flag vessels.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 2017 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at the fully authorized level in FY 2017.
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 18 and FY 23.
King's Point (US Merchant Marine Academy) sexual harassment issues - Discussion and participation in meetings with staff regarding the allegations of sexual harassment at the USMMA and potential plans to address it, as well as educating staff on current practices at union affiliated training schools.
Tonnage Tax reform - Discussion with staff regarding future tonnage tax reform to expand the program and ensure that IRS guidance and practice reflects Congressional intent in the on-going implementation of the tonnage tax.
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations.
Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos.
National Maritime Strategy - Discussion with staff over the Maritime Administration's national maritime strategy plan.
Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2016.
Original Filing: 300829791.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 980/S. 373 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
H.R. 1248 - Delta Queen exemption legislation
S. 1774 - Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act
S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act
H.R. 4900 - Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act
H.R. 4909 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017
S. 1252 - Global Food Security Act
H.R. 5054/S. 2956 - FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations Act
H.R. 5303 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016
H.R. 5325 - FY 17 Continuing Resolution to December 2016
H.R. 5394/S. 2844 - FY 2017 Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act
H.R. 5531 - Miscellaneous Maritime Transportation Amendments Act of 2016
H.R. 5978 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Amendments Act of 2016
DRAFT - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017
Legislative Proposals and General Issue Areas:
LNG and oil exports using US-flag shipping proposals
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 2017
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23
King's Point (US Merchant Marine Academy) sexual harassment issues
Tonnage Tax reform
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues
Cargo Preference
National Maritime Strategy
Maritime regulatory issues
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2016.
Original Filing: 300812112.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 980/S. 373 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
H.R. 1248 - Delta Queen exemption legislation
S. 1774 - Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act
S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act
H.R. 4900 - Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act
H.R. 4909 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017
S. 1252 - Global Food Security Act
H.R. 5054/S. 2956 - FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations Act
H.R. 5394/S. 2844 - FY 2017 Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act
H.R. 5531 - Miscellaneous Maritime Transportation Amendments Act of 2016
DRAFT - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017
Legislative Proposals and General Issue Areas:
LNG and oil exports using US-flag shipping proposals
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 2017
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23
Tonnage Tax reform
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues
Cargo Preference
National Maritime Strategy
Maritime regulatory issues
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300800045.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 980/S. 373 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
H.R. 1248 - Delta Queen exemption legislation
S. 1774 - Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act
S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act
H.R. 4900 - Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act
H.R. 4909 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017
DRAFT - House Agriculture Appropriations Bill
DRAFT - House Transportation Appropriations Bill
DRAFT - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017
Legislative Proposals and General Issue Areas:
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 2017
Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23
Ballast Water preemption proposal
Tonnage Tax reform
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues
Cargo Preference
National Maritime Strategy
Maritime regulatory issues
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300778603.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 22 - Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act of 2015
H.R. 321/S. 143 - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Improvement Act of 2015
S. 525 - Food for Peace Reform Act of 2015
S. 819 - Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act
H.R. 597 - Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act
H.R. 702 - An Act to Adapt to Changing Crude Oil Market Conditions
H.R. 980/S. 373 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
H.R. 1288 - World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act
H.R. 1248 - Delta Queen exemption legislation
H.R. 1735/S. 1376 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2016 (vetoed)
S. 1356 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2016 (enacted)
H.R. 1987/S. 1611 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015
H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016
Legislative Proposals:
Maritime Security Program full funding
Maritime Security Program authorized funding level increase for FY 16
Maritime Security Program future funding level increase for FY 17-23
Jones Act
Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization
Ballast Water regulation
Tonnage Tax
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues
Cargo Preference
National Maritime Strategy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2015
In Q3, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2015.
Original Filing: 300754753.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 321/S. 143 - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Improvement Act of 2015
S. 525 - Food for Peace Reform Act of 2015
S. 819 - Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act
H.R. 597 - Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act
H.R. 702 - An Act to Adapt to Changing Crude Oil Market Conditions
H.R. 980/S. 373 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
H.R. 1288 - World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act
H.R. 1248 - Delta Queen exemption legislation
H.R. 1735/S. 1376 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2015
H.R. 1987/S. 1611 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015
H.R. 2577/Senate DRAFT - Transportation/Housing Urban Development Appropriations Act
H.R. 2685/S. 1558 - Defense Appropriations Act
DRAFT Agriculture Appropriations Act
Legislative Proposals:
Maritime Security Program full funding
Maritime Security Program authorized funding level increase
Jones Act
Oil export ban review
Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization
Ballast Water regulation
Tonnage Tax
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues
Cargo Preference
National Maritime Strategy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2015
In Q2, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2015.
Original Filing: 300738837.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 819 - Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act
H.R. 597 - Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act
S. 525 - Food for Peace Reform Act of 2015
H.R. 980/S. 373 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
H.R. 321/S. 143 - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Improvement Act of 2015
H.R. 1288 - World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act
H.R. 1248 - Delta Queen exemption legislation
H.R. 1735/S. 1376 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2015
H.R. 1987/S. 1611 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015
DRAFT Transportation/Housing Urban Development Appropriations Act
H.R. 2685/S. 1558 - Defense Appropriations Act
DRAFT Agriculture Appropriations Act
Legislative Proposals:
Maritime Security Program full funding
Maritime Security Program authorized funding level review
Jones Act
Oil export ban review
Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization
Ballast Water regulation
Tonnage Tax
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues
Cargo Preference
National Maritime Strategy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2015
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2015.
Original Filing: 300718944.xml
Lobbying Issues
H. Con. Res. 27 - Fiscal 2016 House Budget Resolution
S. Con. Res. 11 - Fiscal 2016 Senate Budget Resolution
S. 819 - Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act
H.R. 597 - Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act
S. 525 - Food for Peace Reform Act of 2015
H.R. 980/S. 373 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
H.R. 321/S. 143 - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Improvement Act of 2015
H.R. 1288 - World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act
H.R. 1248 - Bill to amend Title 46
DRAFT National Defense Authorization Act of 2015
DRAFT Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015
DRAFT Transportation/Housing Urban Development Appropriations Act
DRAFT Agriculture Appropriations Act
DRAFT Defense Appropriations Act
Legislative Proposals:
Maritime Security Program full funding
Maritime Security Program authorized funding level review
Jones Act
Ballast Water regulation
Tonnage Tax
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues
Cargo Preference
National Maritime Strategy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2014
In Q4, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2015.
Original Filing: 300697374.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 335 - RAMP Act
HR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors Act
HR 1960/S. Draft FY 14 National Defense Authorization Act
HR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act
HR 4005/Senate Companion - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill
HR 4745 - FY 15 Transportation Appropriations Bill
HR 4800 - Fiscal 2015 Agriculture Appropriations
HR 4923 - Fiscal 2015 Energy-Water Appropriations
S. 2709 - Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
HR 2263 - Export-Import Bank Termination Act - OPPOSE
H.J. Res. 124 - Continuing Appropriations Resultion, 2015
Legislative Proposals:
Maritime Security Program full funding
Maritime Security Program authorized funding level review
Jones Act
Ballast Water regulation
Tonnage Tax
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues
Cargo Preference
National Maritime Strategy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2014
In Q3, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 9, 2014.
Original Filing: 300674704.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 335 - RAMP Act
HR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors Act
HR 1960/S. Draft FY 14 National Defense Authorization Act
HR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act
HR 4005/Senate Companion - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill
HR 4745 - FY 15 Transportation Appropriations Bill
HR 4800 - Fiscal 2015 Agriculture Appropriations
HR 4923 - Fiscal 2015 Energy-Water Appropriations
S. 2709 - Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
HR 2263 - Export-Import Bank Termination Act - OPPOSE
H.J. Res. 124 - Continuing Appropriations Resultion, 2015
Legislative Proposals:
Maritime Security Program full funding
Maritime Security Program authorized funding level review
Jones Act
Ballast Water regulation
Tonnage Tax
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues
Cargo Preference
National Maritime Strategy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2014
In Q2, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2014.
Original Filing: 300656885.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 3080/S 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act)
HR 335 - RAMP Act
HR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors Act
HR 1960 FY 14 National Defense Authorization Act HR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act
HR 4005/Senate Companion - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill
HR 4800 - Fiscal 2015 Agriculture Appropriations
HR 4923 - Fiscal 2015 Energy-Water Appropriations
House/Senate DRAFT - FY 15 Agricultural Appropriations Bill
House/Senate DRAFT - FY 15 Transportation Appropriations Bill
House/Senate DRAFT - Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization
House/Senate DRAFT - Highway Trust Fund Fix Bill
Legislative Proposals:
Maritime Security Program full funding
Maritime Security Program authorized funding levels
Jones Act
Ballast Water regulation
Tonnage Tax
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues
Cargo Preference
Affordable Care Act Implementation
National Maritime Strategy
Senate Confirmation of Maritime Administrator
Senate Confirmation of Federal Maritime Commissioner
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 15, 2014.
Original Filing: 300636275.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 3080/S 601 - WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2013 (HR 3080- WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT)
HR 335 - RAMP ACT
HR 1678-SAVING ESSENTIAL AMERICAN SAILORS ACTHR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors Act
HR 1960 FY 14 National Defense Authorization Act
HR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act
H.R. 4005- Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill
House/Senate DRAFT - FY 15 Agricultural Appropriations Bill
House/Senate DRAFT - FY 15 Transportation Appropriations Bill
Legislative Proposals:
Maritime Security Program full funding
Maritime Security Program funding levels
Jones Act
Ballast Water regulation
Tonnage Tax
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues
Cargo Preference
Affordable Care Act Implementation
National Maritime Strategy
Appointment of Maritime Administrator
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2013
In Q4, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2014.
Original Filing: 300616719.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 3080/S 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act)
S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013
HR 335 - RAMP Act
HR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors ActHR 1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013
HR 1960 FY 14 National Defense Authorization Act
HR 1961 To amend title 46 to extend exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the boundary line
HR 2410 FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations
HR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act
House/Senate DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill
H.J. Res 59 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014
H.R. 2775 - Continuing Appropriations Act of 2014 (government shutdown resolution bill)
Legislative Proposals:
American Shipping Reinvestment act
Piracy legislation
Maritime Security Program full funding
Maritime Security Program sequestration fix
Jones Act
Ballast Water regulation
Tonnage Tax
Sequestration
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues
Cargo Preference
Affordable Care Act Implementation
National Maritime Strategy
Appointment of Maritime Administrator
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2013
In Q3, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2013.
Original Filing: 300593543.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 218 Harbor Maintenance Act
HR 3080/S 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act)
S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013
HR 335 - RAMP Act HR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors Act
HR 1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013
HR 1960 FY 14 National Defense Authorization Act
HR 1961 To amend title 46 to extend exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the boundary line
HR 1983 Food Aid Reform Act
HR 2410 FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations
HR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act
House/Senate DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill
H.J. Res 59 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014
Legislative Proposals:
American Shipping Reinvestment act
Short-Sea shipping pilot program
Piracy legislation
Maritime Security Program full funding
Jones Act
Ballast Water regulation
Tonnage Tax
Sequestration
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues
Cargo Preference
Affordable Care Act Implementation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2013
In Q3, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIW had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2013.
Original Filing: 300609436.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 218 Harbor Maintenance Act
HR 3080/S 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act)
S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013
HR 335 - RAMP Act HR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors Act
HR 1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013
HR 1960 FY 14 National Defense Authorization Act
HR 1961 To amend title 46 to extend exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the boundary line
HR 1983 Food Aid Reform Act
HR 2410 FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations
HR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act
House/Senate DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill
H.J. Res 59 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014
Legislative Proposals:
American Shipping Reinvestment act
Short-Sea shipping pilot program
Piracy legislation
Maritime Security Program full funding
Jones Act
Ballast Water regulation
Tonnage Tax
Sequestration
PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues
Cargo Preference
Affordable Care Act Implementation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2013
In Q2, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2013.
Original Filing: 300571836.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 218 Harbor Maintenance Act
House Draft/S 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013
S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013
HR 335 - RAMP Act
HR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors Act
HR 1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013
HR 1960 FY 14 National Defense Authorization Act
HR 1961 To amend title 46 to extend exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the boundary line
HR 1983 Food Aid Reform Act
HR 2410 FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations
HR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act
House/Senate DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill
Legislative Proposals - Supporting:
American Shipping Reinvestment act
Short-Sea shipping pilot program
Piracy legislation
Maritime Security Program full funding
Opposition to Jones Act waivers in Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases Opposition to Jones Act exemptions for Puerto Rico/Hawaii
Ballast Water regulation
Sequestration
Food Aid funding levels
Cargo Preference
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2013
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16, 2013.
Original Filing: 300550940.xml
Lobbying Issues
DRAFT - Farm Bill
DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill
DRAFT - WRDA Bill
HR 1161/S. 574 - DREDGE ActS. 218 Harbor Maintenance Act
HR 335 - RAMP Act - Supporting
SEAS Act reintroduction (pending) - Support, Cargo Preference fix
Legislative Proposals - Supporting:
American Shipping Reinvestment act
Short-Sea shipping pilot program
Piracy legislation
Maritime Security Program full funding
Opposition to Jones Act waivers in Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases
Opposition to Jones Act exemptions for Puerto Rico/Hawaii
Ballast Water regulation
Sequestration
Food Aid funding levels
Cargo Preference
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2012
In Q4, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2013.
Original Filing: 300544261.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 6083/S 3240 - Farm Bill
HR 4310 - FY 2013 Defense Authorization
HR 2460 - Passenger Vessel Services Act reform bill
HR 2838/S 1665 - Coast Guard Reauthorization BillHR 2840 - Vessel discharges reform bill
HR 2460 - Anti-Passenger Vessel Services act bill - oppose
HR 2360 - POWER ACT - Jones act extension bill
HR 1267 - Tonnage tax expansion act - support for expansion.
HR 1553 - Harbor Maintenance Tax Exemption for Short Sea Shipping - support for the exemption.
HR 104 - RAMP Act - Supporting
HR 6170 - SEAS Act - Support, Cargo Preference fix
Legislative Proposals - Supporting:
American Shipping Reinvestment act
Short-Sea shipping pilot program
Piracy legislation
Maritime Security Program full funding
Maritime Security Program renewal and extension
Opposition to Jones Act waivers in Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases
Ballast Water provisions in potential Senate Coast Guard Bill
Sequestration
Food Aid funding levels
Cargo Preference
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2012
In Q3, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2012.
Original Filing: 300506386.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 3606-Jumpstart Oour Business Startups Bill - opposing anti-cargo preference provisions on Ex-lm bank reauthorization amendment.
HR 2017 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill.
S 1430-Maritime Administration reauthorization billHR 6083/S 3240 - Farm Bill
HR 4310 - FY 2013 Defense Authorization
HR 3321 - America's Cup Act of 2011
HR 2460 - Passenger Vessel Services Act reform bill
HR 2838/S 1665 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill
HR 2839 - Piracy Bill
HR 2840-Vessel discharges reform bill
HR 2460-Anti-Passenger Vessel Services act bill - oppose
HR 2360 - POWER ACT - Jones act extension bill
HR 2219- Defense appropriations Bill - support for maritime related programs
HR 2212 - Agricultural Appropriations Bill - Support for PL - 480 Food for Peace Program, opposition to a variety of ammendments to defund or reduce the appropriations program.
HR 1267 - Tonnage tax expansion act - support for expansion.
HR 1553 - Harbor Maintenance Tax Exemption for Short Sea Shipping - support for the exemption.
HR 104 RAMP Act Supporting
HR 6170-SEAS Act - Support, Cargo Preference fix
Legislative Proposals - Supporting:
American Shipping Reinvestment act
Short - Sea shipping pilot program
Piracy legislation
Maritime Security Program full funding
Maritime Security Program renewal and extension
Opposition to Jones Act waivers in Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases
Ballast Water provisions in potential Senate Coast Guard Bill
Sequestration
Food Aid funding levels
Cargo Preference
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2012
In Q2, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2012.
Original Filing: 300485738.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 3606 - Jumpstart Our Business Startups bill - opposing anti-cargo preference provisions on Ex-lm bank reauthorization amendment.
HR 2017 - Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill
S 1430 - Maritime Administration reauthoization billHR 6083/S 3240 - Farm Bill
HR14//HR 4348/S 1813 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century ( Map-21) bill
HR 4310 - FY 2013 Defense Authorization
HR 3321 - America's Cup Act of 2011
HR 2460 - Passenger Vessel Services Act reform bill
HR 2838/S 1665 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill
HR 2839 - Piracy Bill
HR 2840-Vessel discharges reform bill
HR 2360 - POWER ACT - Jones act extension bill
HR 2219- Defense appropriations Bill - support for maritime related programs
HR 2212 - Agricultural Appropriations Bill - Support for PL - 480 Food for Peace Program, opposition to a variety of ammendments to defund or reduce the appropriations program.
HR 1267 - Tonnage tax expansion act - support for expansion.
HR 1553 - Harbor Maintenance Tax Exemption for Short Sea Shipping - support for the exemption.
HR 104 RAMP Act Supporting
Legislative Proposals - Supporting:
American Shipping Reinvestment act
Short - Sea shipping pilot program
Piracy legislation
Maritime Security Program full funding
Maritime Security Program renewal and extension
Opposition to Jones Act waivers in Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases
Ballast Water provisions in potential Senate Coast Guard Bill
Sequestration
Food Aid funding levels
Cargo Preference
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 13, 2012.
Original Filing: 300460216.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 3606 - Jumpstart Our Business Startups bill - opposing anti-cargo preference provisions on Ex-lm bank reauthorization amendment.
HR 2017 - Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill
S 1430 - Maritime Administration reauthoization billHR 2460 - Passenger Vessel Services Act reform bill
HR 2838 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill
HR 2839 - Piracy Bill
HR 2840-Vessel discharges reform bill
HR 2360 - POWER ACT - Jones act extension bill
HR 2219- Defense appropriations Bill - support for maritime related programs
HR 2212 - Agricultural Appropriations Bill - Support for PL - 480 Food for Peace Program, opposition to a variety of ammendments to defund or reduce the appropriations program.
HR 1267 - Tonnage tax expansion act - support for expansion.
HR 1553 - Harbor Maintenance Tax Exemption for Short Sea Shipping - support for the exemption.
HR 104 RAMP Act Supporting
Legislative Proposals - Supporting:
American Shipping Reinvestment act
Short - Sea shipping pilot program
Piracy legislation
Export - Import bank reauthorization - support for cargo preference laws (P.R. 17)
Maritime Security Program full funding
Opposition to Jones Act waivers in Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2012.
Original Filing: 300441015.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for the Jones Act, cargo preference laws and the Maritime Security program.
HR1 - Fiscal 2011 continuing Resolution Bill - Opposition proposed maritime related cuts, opposition to labor related provisions on a variety of issues, including the National Mediation Board, Davis-Beacon, PLA's and others.
H. Con Res 34 - House Budget Resolution-Opposition to propose maritime related cuts.S 1430 - Maritime Administration reauthorization bill
HR 2017- Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill
HR 2460 - Passenger Vessel Services Act reform bill
HR 2838 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill
HR 2839 - Piracy Bill
HR 2840 - Vessel discharges reform bill
HR 2360 - POWER Act - Jones act extension bill
HR 2219 - Defense appropriations Bill - support for maritime related programs
HR 2212 - Agricultural Appropriations Bill - Support for PL - 480 Food for Peace Program, opposition to a variety of ammendments to defund or reduce the appropriations program.
HR 1267 - Tonnage tax expansion act - support for expansion.
HR 1553 - Harbor Maintenance Tax Exemption for Short Sea shipping - support for the exemption.
HR 104 RAMP Act Supporting
Legislative Proposals - Supporting:
American Shipping Reinvestment act
Short - Sea shipping pilot program
Surface Trasportation reauthorization bill
Piracy legislation
Export - Import bank reauthorization - support for cargo preference laws (P.R. 17)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2011
In Q3, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 6, 2011.
Original Filing: 300411079.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for the Jones Act, cargo preference laws and the Maritime Security program.
HR 1 - Fiscal 2011 Continuing Resolution Bill - Opposition proposed maritime related cuts, opposition to labor related provisions on a variety of issues, including the National Mediation Board, Davis-Bacon, PLA's and others.
H.Con Res 34 - House Budget Resolution - Opposition to propose maritime related cuts.S 1430 - Maritime Administration reauthorization bill
HR 2017 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill
HR 2460 - Passenger Vessel Services Act reform bill
HR 2838 - Coast Guard Reauthorization bill
HR 2839 - Piracy Bill
HR 2840 - Vessel discharges reform bill
HR 2360 - POWER Act - Jones act extension bill
HR 2219- Defense Appropriations Bill - support for maritime related programs
HR 2112 - Agricultural Appropriations Bill - Support for PL - 480 Food for Peace program, oppositon to a variety of ammedments to defund or reduce the appropiations program.
HR 1267 - Tonnage tax expansion act - support for expansion.
HR 1553 - Harbor Maintenance Tax Exemption for Short - Sea shipping- support for the exemption.
HR 104 - RAMP act - suupporting
Legislative Proposals - supporting:
American Shipping Reinvestment Act
Short - Sea shipping pilot program
Surface Transportation reauthorization bill
Piracy legislation
Export - Import bank reauthorization - support for cargo preference laws (P.R. 17)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 8, 2011.
Original Filing: 300386831.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for the Jones Act, cargo preference laws and the Maritime Security program.
HR 1 - Fiscal 2011 Continuing Resolution Bill - Opposition proposed maritime related cuts, opposition to labor related provisions on a variety of issues, including the National Mediation Board, Davis-Bacon, PLA's and others.
H.Con Res 34 - House Budget Resolution - Opposition to propose maritime relataed cuts.HR 2219 - Defense Appropriations Bill - support for maritime related programs.
HR 2112- Agricultural Appropriations Bill - Support for PL-480 Food for Peace program, opposition to a variety of amendments to defund or reduce the approprations for that program.
HR 1267- Tonnage tax expansion act - support for expansion.
HR 1553 - Harbor Maintenance Tax Exemption for Short-Sea Shipping - support for the exemption.
HR 104 - RAMP act - supporting
Legislative Proposals - supporting:
American Shipping Reinvestment Act
Short-sea shiipping pilot program
Surface Transportation reauthorization bill
Piracy legilation
Export- Import bank reathorization - support for cargo preference laws ( P.R.17)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 13, 2011.
Original Filing: 300362622.xml
Lobbying Issues
Cargo Preference, Appropriations, HR 1, Jones Act, Continuing Resolutions, Maritime Security Program, Food for Peace Program, Ex-IM Bank reauthorization, American shipping and Reinvestment Act, Homeland Security Bill, Coast Guard Authorization Bill.
MAR - Marine/ Maritime/ Boating/ Fisheries - Issues relating to the House Concurrent Resolution reaffirming support for the Jones act. MAR - Issues relating to the interpretationof the Passenger Vessel Services Act as reflected in rules issued by U.S. Customs
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2011
Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU filed a lobbying registration on Feb. 24, 2011 for in-house lobbying efforts, effective Jan. 3, 2011.
Original Filing: 300358383.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Jones Act, Cargo Preference, Maritime Security Program, PL-480 Food for Peace program, American Shipping and Reinvestment Act and Harbor Maintenance Tax. .
1st Quarter, 2008
Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU in-house lobbying effort was terminated on July 22, 2008
Original Filing: 300083491.xml
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2008
Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU in-house lobbying effort was terminated on July 11, 2008
Original Filing: 300064051.xml
Lobbying Issues
MSP Appropriations Bill - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development - House & Senate 2007, Provisions relating to funding 156 million dollars, annually for 60 U.S. Commercial ships deemed Militarily useful to move US military cargo.
Belated Thank you Bill House HB23 Provisions relating to accommodate4 WWII merchant mariners veterans with a US flag and
headstone. Homeland Security Bill - House & Senate. Provisions relating to port security.
Coast Guard Authorization Bill - House & Senate. Provisions relating to ship & crew documentation.
MAR - Marine /Maritime/Boating/Fisheries - Issues relating to the House Concurrent Resolution reaffirming support for th Jones Act.
MAR - Marine /Maritime/Boating/Fisheries - Issues relating to the interpretation of the Passenger Vessel Services Act as reflected in rules issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2008
In Q1, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2008.
Original Filing: 300042856.xml
Lobbying Issues
MSP Appropriations Bill - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development - House & Senate 2007, Provisions relating to funding 156 million dollars, annually for 60 U.S. Commercial ships deemed Militarily useful to move US military cargo.
Belated Thank you Bill House HB23 Provisions relating to accommodate4 WWII merchant mariners veterans with a US flag and
headstone. Homeland Security Bill - House & Senate. Provisions relating to port security.
Coast Guard Authorization Bill - House & Senate. Provisions relating to ship & crew documentation.
MAR - Marine /Maritime/Boating/Fisheries - Issues relating to the House Concurrent Resolution reaffirming support for th Jones Act.
MAR - Marine /Maritime/Boating/Fisheries - Issues relating to the interpretation of the Passenger Vessel Services Act as reflected in rules issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
0th Quarter, 2007
In MM, Seafarers International Union of N.A. - AGLIWD/NMU had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 31, 2007.
Original Filing: 200042974.xml
Lobbying Issues
and headstone.
Homeland Security Bill - House and Senate- Provisions relating to port security.
Coast Guard Authorization Bill - House and Senate - Provisions relating to ship safety and crew documentation.
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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