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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1908 Mt. Vernon Ave |
Address2 | PO Box 2517 |
| City | ALEXANDRIA |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22301 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 1683-12
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6. House ID# 310320000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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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| 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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Derek Miller |
Date | 1/20/2021 3:17:41 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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 133 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Port Security Grant Program for transportation infrastructure security needs and U.S. Customs and Border Protection resources and staffing for the maritime sector, including increase the number of CBP officers and support staff and requires reports that identify staff, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry also continuing a working group with Custom and Border Protection on facility and employment issues. S. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) a bill that would authorize port infrastructure development and security (Sec. 8520, $600M for Port Infrastructure Development Program grants for coastal and inland ports, Sec. 8521 DOD study on Strategic Port needs. Keep America Secure Act, a draft two-year reauthorization of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), regarding the port security grant program and CBP facilities programs. S. 4592, Set Sail Safely Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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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Leizerowski |
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Christopher |
Connor |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; S.747 and H.R. 1768, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019 to reauthorize funding for five years, S. 674, Clean Corridors Act of 2019 supports the port improvements through a grant program for electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure, S. 2302 America's Transportation Infrastructure Act, a bill that would authorize surface transportation programs. H.R. 2741, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act. H.R. 7024/S. 4046 - the Climate Smart Ports Act to create a new port emissions reduction grant program. H.R. 7034 the Climate Action Planning at Ports Act of 2020 to create a grant program to incentivize ports to create and implement climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. H.R. 2 - the Moving Forward Act to reauthorize surface transportation programs. H.R. 7095 the INVEST in America Act to reauthorize surface transportation programs. S. 3591, America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020, to establish a waterborne emissions reduction program at ports.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Energy - Dept of, 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 |
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Chapman |
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Walker |
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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. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; FY2021 Appropriations: DHS Appropriations - FEMA Port Security Grant Program funding and U.S. Customs and Border Protection funding for CBP resources and staff dedicated to ports and facility issues; Energy and Water Appropriations (H.R. 7613) - Corps of Engineers navigation program; EPA Appropriations - DERA grants and National Estuary Program funding; DOT Appropriations- BUILD grants, Maritime Administration grants, and CRISI grant program;(H.R. 7616) NOAA PORTS program; H.R. 2440, Full -Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, to enable expenditure of tax revenues previously collected and to ensure funds are used to maintain our nations' ports and harbors. H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act, this was enacted to keep workers paid and employed healthcare systems enhancements and economic stabilization. S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. This bill addresses the economic impacts of and otherwise responds to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The bill authorizes emergency loans to distressed businesses. With respect to small businesses, the bill establishes and provides funding for forgivable bridge loans; and provides additional funding for grants and technical assistance. HR 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020- This bill provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak and the Small Business Administration to respond to the coronavirus outbreak; H.R. 7612 - Interior Appropriations; H.R. 7667 - Commerce Justice Science appropriations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Federal Maritime Commission, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Small Business Administration (SBA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Walker |
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Chapman |
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Leizerowski |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Trade investigations, and impact of Chinese tariffs on agriculture, goods, cargo handling equipment, and port-related jobs, concern for Chinese tariffs. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce; Section 232 investigation into the import of mobile cranes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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 |
Cary |
Leizerowski |
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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
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Harbor Maintenance Tax reform to resolve full use of the HMTF, H.R. 7575, Water Resources Development Act of 2020, to enable expenditures of tax revenues previously collected and to ensure funds are used to maintain our nation's ports and harbors, S. 3930, the Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act reauthorize activities of MARAD; H.R. 7515 the Maritime Transportation Sector Emergency Relief Act to establish a maritime transportation emergency relief program; S. 4395, the Maritime Transportation Sector Emergency Relief Act to establish a maritime transportation emergency relief program; H.R. 7416, the Coastal and Inland Ports and Terminals Commerce Improvement Act to provide assistance to the owners and operators of certain ports and terminals; H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, to reauthorize the Maritime Administration;. S. 4049, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, to reauthorize the Maritime Administration
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Walker |
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Leizerowski |
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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
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; S.2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act, a bill that would authorize surface transportation programs, H.R. 5449- Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act authorizes funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety, and transit programs, increase multimodal funding caps on state and federal, INFRA, funding, DERA Extension.; H.R. 2 - the Moving Forward Act to reauthorize surface transportation programs. H.R. 7095 the INVEST in America Act to reauthorize surface transportation programs. S. 2302 America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 to reauthorize surface transportation programs; Water Resources Development Act legislation, to include S 3591, Americas Water Infrastructure Act and the House companion bill. S.3548, the CARES Act regarding Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, (HMTF) H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act for HMTF funding and USACE Supplemental Appropriation funding Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bills, House and Senate for HMTF and other funding, prioritization of vaccine distribution for maritime workersS.3548, the CARES Act regarding Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, (HMTF)
H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act for HMTF funding and USACE Supplemental Appropriation funding
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bills, House and Senate for HMTF and other funding
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Transportation - Dept of (DOT), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Cary |
Leizerowski |
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Evan |
Chapman |
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Christopher |
Connor |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1790, National Defense Authorization Act, a bill that would authorize port infrastructure development and security, H.R. 2500 no port provisions, S.8520, Port Infrastructure Development Program grants for coastal and inland ports, S.8521, DOD study on strategic port needs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of
responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Cary |
Leizerowski |
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Christopher |
Connor |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; S. 3548 CARES ACT, To provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. HR 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020. This bill provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. This division provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for the Small Business Administration to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. AAPA advocated for a stimulus distribution directly to ports and their infrastructure. This bill also established a budget cap adjustment for Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund expenditures.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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