FEDERAL SCIENCE PARTNERS LLC for MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter - Report (this page) | Apr 18, 2019 | $30,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Apr 28, 2021 | $30,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Aug 26, 2021 | $30,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
S. ___ Marine Aquaculture Legislation S. 910, the National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act sponsored by Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Brian Schatz (D-HI). This bill would authorize appropriations for the Sea Grant until FY 2024; S. 877, the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act sponsored by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), which would prohibit the sale of shark fins or products containing shark fins; S. 494, the American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act, sponsored by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Ed Markey (D-MA). This bill would establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee to assist in the awarding of fisheries research and development grants by NOAA; S. 914, the Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act, sponsored by Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA). This bill would reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 and the establishment of a National Water Center; S. 906, the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, sponsored by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV). This bill Direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a transition program to facilitate the adoption of alternative fishing gear and to make grants to affected fishers through the Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program and prohibit the use of large-scale driftnet fishing not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK MARIN New | Staff Director, House Science, Space & Technology Committee |
| MEG THOMPSON | former Professional Staff Member, House and Senate Appropriations Committees |
| JOEL WIDDER | former detailee to Senate Appropriations Committee, former Deputy Director for Legislative and Public Affairs, National Science Foundation |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
FY20 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill - funding for NOAA programs related to IUU enforcement, sustainable seafood, marine debris, STEM education, marine sanctuaries, and other ocean conservation programs
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK MARIN New | Staff Director, House Science, Space & Technology Committee |
| MEG THOMPSON | Former Professional Staff Member House and Senate Appropriations Committees |
| JOEL WIDDER | Detailee to Senate Appropriations Committee, former Deputy Director for Legislative and Public Affairs, National Science Foundation |
Environment/Superfund ENV
National Park Service and EPA - reduction of plastics in the oceans and environment
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK MARIN New | Staff Director, House Science, Space & Technology Committee |
| MEG THOMPSON | former Professional Staff Member, House and Senate Appropriations Committee |
| JOEL WIDDER | Detailee for Senate Appropriations Committee, former Deputy Director for Legislative and Public Affairs, National Science Foundation |
Science/Technology SCI
S. 910, the National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act sponsored by Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Brian Schatz (D-HI). This bill would authorize appropriations for the Sea Grant until FY 2024; S. 914, the Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act, sponsored by Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA). This bill would reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 and the establishment of a National Water Center; S. ___ Marine Aquaculture Legislation - permitting, regulations, and research components climate research activities at NSF, NOAA and NASA
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK MARIN New | Staff Director, House Science, Space & Technology Committee |
| MEG THOMPSON | Former Professional Staff Member, House and Senate Appropriations Committees |
| JOEL WIDDER | former detailee Senate Appropriations Committee, former Deputy Director for Legislative and Public Affairs, National Science Foundation |
Natural Resources NAT
NOAA ocean/coastal extramural programs
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK MARIN New | Staff Director, House Science, Space & Technology Committee |
| MEG THOMPSON | Former Professional Staff Member, House and Senate Appropriations Committees |
| JOEL WIDDER | Former Detailee, Senate Appropriations Committee, former Deputy Director Legislative and Public Affairs, National Science Foundation |
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.