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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# 401105417-393
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6. House ID# 445510039
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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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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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Christine R. Mistr |
Date | 1/21/2025 2:42:21 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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
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). Issues related to permitting and maritime emissions. The Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), State - Dept of (DOS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
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Markey |
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LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf. |
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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
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.
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; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf. |
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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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
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. S. 4638 - The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA), H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA). FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63). Issues related to airport security and funding for airport personnel.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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 |
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Markey |
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LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf. |
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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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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
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. The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (H.R. 9026). The Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.8897). The Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9028).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf. |
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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 maritime fees. Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT). The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (S.4927). The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2025 (H.R.8997).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
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; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf. |
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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). 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). 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. Issues related to Port Cyber Security. Issues related to the US Coast Guard. The Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272). The FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 118-31.)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf. |
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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
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ISSUE UPDATE
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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?
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