K&L GATES, LLP for LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. H.R. 9497 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 - issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Soo Lock project, operations, maintenance and employees of Soo Lock, and Great Lakes Navigation System. Unnumbered Coast Guard authorization legislation issues related to Great Lakes icebreaking and acquisition of a Great Lakes Icebreaker. Issues related to Great Lakes shipbuilding. Issues related to Administration waiver of the Jones Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK RUGE | — |
| JAMES SARTUCCI | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R. 9310 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 9022 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 7147 - Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard Funding. Unnumbered reconciliation legislation - issues related to Great Lakes Icebreaking funding.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SCOTT J. GELBMAN | — |
| JAMES SARTUCCI | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-built ships.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMES SARTUCCI | — |
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.