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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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| Address1 | 440 First Street, NW, Suite 550 |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401105417-48
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6. House ID# 445510007
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2025 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Christine R. Mistr |
Date | 4/21/2025 11:22:58 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R.2617- P.L. 117-328), Issues related to the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding program. H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-42). H.R.2882 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-47). Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Activities. The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (P.L. 119-4). Items related to Energy and Water appropriations for fiscal year 2026. Issues related to Department of Transportation and Department of Energy Funding programs to be included in Fiscal Year 2026. Distribution of funding through Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations language. Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations language for Energy and Water and related agencies and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development related legislation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jeff |
Markey |
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LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings.
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Robert |
Chamberlin |
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Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committtee.
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Samuel |
Whitehorn |
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Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee.
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David |
Marten |
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Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck. |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Harbor Maintenance Tax. Issues related to maritime fees. Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R.2617 - P.L. 117-328)concerning issues related to Energy and Water appropriations. Issues related to the De Minimis Threshold. Issues related to duties on imported goods, implementation of Trade Agreements and other measures related to national trade policy. Issues related to collection of the Harbor Maintenance Fee. Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations language for Energy and Water, and Transportation Housing and Urban Development related legislation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jeff |
Markey |
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LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings.
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Robert |
Chamberlin |
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Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committtee.
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Samuel |
Whitehorn |
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Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee.
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David |
Marten |
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Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck. |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility. 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). Port Maintenance permitting issues. Issues related to Port security. Issues related to Port Cyber Security. Issues related to the US Coast Guard. Issues related to domestic shipbuilding incentives. S.524 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. Issues related to Coast Guard Environmental Impact Statements.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jeff |
Markey |
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LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings.
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Robert |
Chamberlin |
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Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committtee.
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Samuel |
Whitehorn |
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Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee.
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David |
Marten |
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Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck. |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to DOT discretionary grant programs. Issues related to Freight Mobility. Issues related to port congestion. Issues related to Transportation appropriations. Issues related to the De Minimis Threshold. Issues related to trade. Implementation of the H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-42). Issues related to domestic shipbuilding incentives. Issues related to Section 301 investigations into Shipbuilding practices of other nations. Issues related to maritime cargo diversion. Issues related tariffs and other trade instruments, as well as their potential impacts.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jeff |
Markey |
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LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings.
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Robert |
Chamberlin |
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Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committtee.
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Samuel |
Whitehorn |
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Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee.
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David |
Marten |
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Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck. |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of multiple provisions related to harbor maintenance and dredging in WRDA 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). 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 permitting and maritime emissions. Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations language for Energy and Water and related agencies legislation. Issues related to the implementation of programs included in the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jeff |
Markey |
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LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings. |
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Samuel |
Whitehorn |
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Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
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Robert |
Chamberlin |
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Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
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David |
Marten |
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Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck. |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |