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. Issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Soo Lock project, operations and maintenance of Soo Lock, Soo Lock employee compensation, and Great Lakes Navigation System - no specific legislation. S. 524 and H.R. 427, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - Great Lakes icebreaking, vessel traffic services, staffing and coordination, and pilotage issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK RUGE | — |
| JAMES SARTUCCI | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.Con.Res.14, concurrent resolution on the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 - issued related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RYAN CARNEY | — |
| MARK RUGE | — |
| JAMES SARTUCCI | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-build ships.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NATHANIEL BOLIN New | — |
| DARRELL CONNER | — |
| MARK RUGE | — |
| 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.