Lobbying Filing Details

Total Spending

$180,000

Activities

3

Lobbyists

3

Gov't Entities

7

Filing Information
Filing UUID:
bf07f363-8985-4e25-a7d8-79d8625d74f5
Type:
Q2 - 2nd Quarter - Report
Period:
2026 - 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Date Posted:
July 16, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Income:
$180,000
Expenses:
$0
Document URL:
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Quick Info
  • Document Type: text/html
  • Posted By: Mark Ruge, Partner
Registrant
K&L GATES, LLP

Law firm

Washington, District of Columbia
Client
LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
Ohio, United States of America
Lobbying Activities (3)
Activity 1
Budget/Appropriations

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.

Lobbyists (2)
  • JAMES SARTUCCI
  • SCOTT J. GELBMAN
Government Entities (2)
  • SENATE
  • HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Activity 2
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries

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.

Lobbyists (2)
  • MARK RUGE
  • JAMES SARTUCCI
Government Entities (3)
  • SENATE
  • HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  • Federal Maritime Commission
Activity 3
Trade (domestic/foreign)

U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-built ships.

Lobbyists (1)
  • JAMES SARTUCCI
Government Entities (2)
  • SENATE
  • HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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