AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS for AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
What was lobbied
One issue area, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
S. 2444 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014. A Bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. Full funding was restored to the Maritime Security Program Appropriations (HR 4745). Met with maritime industry coalitions on numerous occasions regarding the issues of Cargo Prefence requirements, Piracy, Harbor Maintenance Tax, and Jones Act waivers. Attended "AOTOS" - Admiral of the Sea Award Ceremony in New York honoring a member of Congress for their support of the U.S. maritime industry. There were non-active periods in October, November and December (Election year Members spent most of the time in their Districts).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS J BETHEL | National President |
| PAULETTE BROWN | Administration Assistant/Legislation |
| JOHN DECROSTA | Director of Political Affairs |
| J MICHAEL MURPHY | National Vice President Government Relations |
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.