K&L GATES, LLP for CONSORTIUM OF STATE MARITIME ACADEMIES
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R. 9170 and unnumbered Senate Bill - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 - issues related to funding for maritime academies including the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAURIE PURPURO | — |
| MARK RUGE | — |
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
Issues related to National Maritime Strategy including S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025, H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 and H.R.3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act. Issues related to Senate MARAD reauthorization bill and State Maritime Academies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAURIE PURPURO | — |
| MARK RUGE | — |
Defense DEF
H.R. 8800/S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027 - issues related to state maritime academies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAURIE PURPURO | — |
| MARK RUGE | — |
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.