K&L GATES, LLP for LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Soo Lock project, operations and maintenance of Soo Lock, and Great Lakes Navigation System - no specific legislation. S. 524 and H.R. 427, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - Great Lakes icebreaking, vessel traffic services, staffing and coordination, and pilotage issues. Issues related to United States Coast Guard enforcement of international vessel safety requirements.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK RUGE | — |
| JAMES SARTUCCI | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R.4553, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK RUGE | — |
| JAMES SARTUCCI | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-build ships.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NATHANIEL BOLIN New | — |
| DARRELL CONNER | — |
| MARK RUGE | — |
| JAMES SARTUCCI | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.