K&L GATES, LLP for MATSON NAVIGATION
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers - no specific legislation. Matters pertaining to coastwise laws - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI) - no specific legislation. Issues related to National Maritime Strategy - no specific legislation. Issues related to port equipment - no specific legislation. S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025; S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025; and H.R. 3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DARRELL CONNER | — |
| MARK RUGE | — |
| ELLE MARIE STUART BURNS | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
S. 549 - Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act - entire bill. Issues related to the tonnage tax and National Maritime Strategy - no specific legislation. H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - issues related to maritime.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LEONARD BICKWIT | — |
| RYAN CARNEY New | Chief of Staff, Rep. Tom MacArthur; Chief of Staff, Rep. Bryan Steil; Staff Director, House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth; Senior Advisor, Committee on House Administration |
| DARRELL CONNER | — |
| MICHAEL WILLIAM EVANS | — |
| BRIAN HOPKINS | — |
| ELLE MARIE STUART BURNS | — |
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.