INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION for INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
One issue area, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
H.R. 3486 - Lobbied in support of the Short Sea Shipping Act of 2010 to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exempt cargo shipped between U.S. Ports and certain Canadian ports from the Harbor Maintenance Tax. H.R. 5300 - Lobbied in support and co-sponsorship of the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act to establish and enforce procedures to ensure the prompt release of accurate federal criminal background records and information exchanged for employment and security reasons. H.R. 3619 - Lobbied to include Section 1123 of the House Passed Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 and 2011 that are related to port security background checks, escorting, TWIC Card mailing and expedited appeals and waivers in the final House/Senate conference bill. Lobbied for support of an expedited resolution and federal funding for the Bayonne Bridge vessel height restriction issue. Lobbied in support of the Port of NY/NJ federal funding request for maintenance and deep dredging projects. Lobbied in support of the Port of Miami federal funding request for deep dredging project.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN MICHAEL BOWERS | — |
| INGOLF ESDERS | — |
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