4th Quarter - Termination

PHB PUBLIC AFFAIRS for NEW YORK SHIPPING ASSOCIATION

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.

Firm
Client
Income
$10,000
Expenses
—
Terminated
Dec 31, 2019

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
4th Quarter - Termination (this page) Jan 21, 2020 $10,000 Replaced
4th Quarter - Termination Amendment Apr 2, 2020 $10,000 Yes

What was lobbied

5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Homeland Security HOM

Customs and Border Protection staffing levels at marine terminals.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
PAUL HAROLD BEA —

Contacted: Federal Maritime Commission; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Transportation TRA

Port related infrastructure programs including the Port Infrastructure Development grant program. The subject of port related automation in the port grants legislation contained in the National Defense Authorization Act.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
PAUL HAROLD BEA —

Contacted: Federal Maritime Commission; SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR

Following Federal Maritime Commission and congressional attention to the issue of terminal and carrier practices with respect to detention and demurrage. FMC Fact Finding Investigation 28 is the specific action.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
PAUL HAROLD BEA —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Federal Maritime Commission

Budget/Appropriations BUD

For purposes of the FY 2020, Customs and Border Protection agency appropriations to increase CBP inspection hiring and the Port Infrastructure Development grant program.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
PAUL HAROLD BEA —

Contacted: SENATE; Federal Maritime Commission; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

The Multiemployer Pension Plan policy and related issues are being discussed in Congress to address insolvent plans. Marine terminal employees are covered by multiemployer plans and the companies are seeking to have plans in generally strong condition not effected by any policy change intended to address and help weak plans. HR 397 Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act and draft multiemployer pension reform legislation as released by Senator Grassley and Alexander.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
PAUL HAROLD BEA —

Contacted: SENATE; Federal Maritime Commission; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 397 (116th)

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.