Lobbying Relationship

Client

Port of Seattle

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Lobbying firm

ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

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  • Implementation of multiple provisions related to harbor maintenance and dredging in WRRDA 2014 (P.L. 113-121). Water Resources Development Act (P.L. 116-260) implementation. Issues related to maritime fees. Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Green Corridors. Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R.2617 - P.L. 117-328) concerning issues related to Energy and Water and Interior appropriations. James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7900 - P.L. 117-263) concerning the Water Resources Development Act of 2022. Issues related to alternative fuels and maritime decarbonization efforts. Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Issues related offshore wind energy opportunities for maritime ports. H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-42). H.R.2882 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-47)
  • Freight Mobility Issues. DOT discretionary grant programs. Issues related U.S. De Minimis policy. Issues related to port congestion. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R.2617 - P.L. 117-328) concerning issues related to Transportation appropriations.
  • Aviation security issues. TSA staffing. Airport Improvement Program grant eligibility. Issues related to aviation noise. Federal grant opportunities. Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117- 169). Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R.2617 - P.L. 117-328) concerning issues related to Transportation appropriations. Issues related to the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization, issues concerning Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Issues related to Cyber Security. Issues related to Engagement with local stakeholders on Aviation Pollution. Issues related to use of land use near airports. FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S.1939), The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935). H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-42). H.R.2882 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-47). Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117- 169). Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Activities.
  • H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-42). H.R.2882 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-47). Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117- 169). Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Activities.
  • Issues related to maritime fees. Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT).
  • Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility. Issues related to Coast Guard Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement. Issues related to port congestion. Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to Marine Highways. Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Issues related to Green Shipping Corridors. Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R.2617 - P.L. 117-328) concerning issues related to Transportation, Energy and Water, and Interior appropriations. Port Maintenance permitting issues. Implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). Issues related to policy inclusions for the Water Resources and Development Act of 2024. Maritime Administration (MARAD) Reauthorization of 2024. Issues related to Port Security. Issues related to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 7659) and related senate language.

Duration: to

General Issues: Clean Air & Water (Quality), Transportation, Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines, Budget/Appropriations, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries, Miscellaneous Tariff Bills

Spending: about $990,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2020: House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), State - Dept of (DOS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Executive Office of the President (EOP)

Bills mentioned

S.3591: America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

Sponsor: John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)

H.R.7613: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021

Sponsor: Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio)

H.R.7575: Water Resources Development Act of 2020

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

H.R.7616: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: David E. Price (D-N.C.)

H.R.6800: The Heroes Act

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2: Moving Forward Act

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

S.4049: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Sponsor: James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

H.R.6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for...

Sponsor: Adam Smith (D-Wash.)

S.4623: Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

H.R.8337: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.8406: The Heroes Act

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.7515: Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

H.R.1319: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

S.216: Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

H.R.501: Climate Smart Ports Act

Sponsor: Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.)

H.R.1512: CLEAN Future Act

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

H.R.3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

S.2016: Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

S.2263: Sustainable Skies Act

Sponsor: Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

H.R.3440: Sustainable Skies Act

Sponsor: Brad Schneider (D-Ill.)

S.316: Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

H.R.5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

S.2605: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.6987: To establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and...

Sponsor: Rick Larsen (D-Wash.)

H.R.8255: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

Sponsor: Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio)

H.R.8262: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Chellie Pingree (D-Maine)

H.R.8294: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: David E. Price (D-N.C.)

S.4357: Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

H.R.7900: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Sponsor: Adam Smith (D-Wash.)

S.4660: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.4686: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

H.R.7776: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

S.4137: Water Resources Development Act of 2022

Sponsor: Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.)

S.4670: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)

S.4543: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Sponsor: Jack Reed (D-R.I.)

H.R.6885: Healthcare Ownership Transparency Act

Sponsor: Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.)

S.4802: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

H.R.8243: American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022

Sponsor: John Garamendi (D-Calif.)

S.3850: Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2022

Sponsor: Gary Peters (D-Mich.)

H.R.8336: Clean Shipping Act of 2022

Sponsor: Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.)

H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

Sponsor: Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.)

H.R.2617: Choices for Stranded Passengers Act of 2023

Sponsor: Katie Porter (D-Calif.)

S.1939: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

H.R.3935: Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act

Sponsor: Sam Graves (R-Mo.)

H.R.7900: EPA Accountability to Farm Country Act

Sponsor: Brad Finstad (R-Minn.)

H.R.4366: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

Sponsor: John Carter (R-Texas)

H.R.2882: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

Sponsor: Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.)

H.R.7659: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024

Sponsor: Sam Graves (R-Mo.)

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Lobbyists

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Lobbyist Covered positions?
Jeff Markey LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf.
Samuel Whitehorn Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee.
Robert Chamberlin Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
David Marten Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck.

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Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate

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