119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Apr 30, 2025
SHIPS for America Act of 2025
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Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Transportation and Public Works
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY (USA) INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: GRAYROBINSON PA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to shipping and maritime. S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025, all provisions. H.R. 3151, SHIPS for America Act of 2025, all provisions.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$464,468
Spent on own lobbying
…ent - Surface Transportation Reauthorization - STOP China Act - H.R.5024 - Transit Funding Flexibility Act - H.R.8730/S.4429 - Connected Vehicle Security Act - S.1541/H.R.3151 - The SHIPS for America Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$3,080,000
Spent on own lobbying
…2026; H.R.7793 - The Dalilah Law; H.R.8417 - Keeping China Off the Rails Act; H.R.8870 - BUILD America 250 Act; S.1404 - Combating Organized Retail Crime Act; S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025; S.2104 - Reliable Rail Service Act of 2025; S. 2651 ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 S.3903 - Railway Safety Act of 2026; Freight r…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
STOLT TANKERS USA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Manufacturing
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to shipbuilding policy (H.R. 3151 and S. 1541). Issues related to the Maritime Action Plan.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NEW AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE · lobbying firm or registrant: RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Manufacturing
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to shipbuilding policy (H.R. 3151 and S. 1541).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SHELL USA, INC. (FKA SHELL OIL COMPANY) · lobbying firm or registrant: SHELL USA, INC. (FKA SHELL OIL COMPANY)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$1,140,000
Spent on own lobbying
Issues related to maritime shipping, including Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act tariffs, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and H.R. 3151/S. 1541 - Ships for America Act of 2025; Issues related to S. 2975 - PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025; Issues related to the Endangered Species Act of 1973; Issues related…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: K&L GATES, LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$110,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…at Lakes shipbuilding. Issues related to Administration waiver of the Jones Act. H.R.9911, Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act. Entire bill. H.R.3151 and S.1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025. Provisions related to commercial shipbuilding and taxes. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Yea…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CONSORTIUM OF STATE MARITIME ACADEMIES · lobbying firm or registrant: K&L GATES, LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$70,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to National Maritime Strategy including S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025, H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025 and H.R.3331 - Mariner Exam Modernization Act. Issues related to Senate MARAD reautho…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN MARITIME PARTNERSHIP · lobbying firm or registrant: K&L GATES, LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$420,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…l to amend or waive the coastwise laws. Issues related to National Maritime Strategy - no specific legislation. S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025; S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025; and H.R. 3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025. H.R.8800/S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - iss…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ARCELORMITTAL NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: ARCELORMITTAL NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS LLC AND ITS US SUBSIDIARIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$190,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ed to US commercial shipping and shipbuilding industries, including implementation of Executive Order 14269, "Returning America's Maritime Dominance." H.R.3151/S.1541, the "Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act of 2025 ("SHIPS for America Act of 2025") S.4429, the "Connected Vehic…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BP AMERICA INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: THEGROUP DC, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025 S. 5025, Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 Monitored issues related to shipbuilding
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE CAPITAL FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: INVARIANT LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ndustrial base investment, manufacturing capacity, and supply chain resilience. Monitor legislative proposals related to the defense industrial base, including S. 1541/H.R. 3151, the SHIPS for America Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$2,770,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 3151: Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act of 2025; all provisions S. 1541: Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act of 2025; all provisions General Discussions Related to MAR (no spec…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
…d Security (SHIPS) for America Act of 2025; provisions related to shipbuilding S. 1404: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act; provisions related to cargo theft S. 1541: Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act of 2025; provisions related to shipbuilding
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MARINE ENGINEERS' BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MARINE ENGINEERS' BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$300,000
Spent on own lobbying
…nt in support for Administration's Maritime Action Plan (MAP) released under Executive Order (EO) 14269: "Restoring America's Maritime Dominance" - Support for S.1541/H.R.3151 Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act (Senators Kelly, Young; Reps. Kelly, Garamendi) Support Ann…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATERFRONT EMPLOYERS · lobbying firm or registrant: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…lated to introduction and advancement of legislation expanding eligibility of Capital Construction Funds for acquisition of cargo handling equipment. H.R. 3151/S. 1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025. S.1536 Building Ships in America Act of 2025. Implementation of Executive Order: Restoring Americas Maritime Dominance (Mariti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATERFRONT EMPLOYERS · lobbying firm or registrant: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ling equipment at U.S. ports. H.R. 1968- Issues related to draft bipartisan, bicameral SHIPS Act and the full-year fiscal 2025 continuing resolution. H.R. 3151/S. 1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025. S.1536 Building Ships in America Act of 2025 Implementation of Executive Order: Restoring Americas Maritime Dominance
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SARONIC TECHNOLOGIES F/K/A SARONIC · lobbying firm or registrant: SARONIC TECHNOLOGIES F/K/A SARONIC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$550,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 3151/S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act H.R. 9921, American Shipyard Investment Act of 2026 S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 Issues related to maritime autonomous…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
WORLD SHIPPING COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to the global supply chain; Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (P.L.117-146) implementation; S.1541/H.R.3151, SHIPS for America Act of 2025; FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SEMPRA · lobbying firm or registrant: SEMPRA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Trade (domestic/foreign)
$600,000
Spent on own lobbying
…al discussions on the impact of actions related to LNG shipping General discussions regarding U.S. foreign trade zones and applicability to Section 232 tariffs S. 1541, H.R. 3151 - SHIPS for America Act - general discussions on the potential impact for LNG exports General discussions regarding potential diesel export ban
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NUCOR CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NUCOR CORPORATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Manufacturing
$740,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 3151/S. 1541 SHIPS for America Act of 2025 U.S. manufacturing strategy; domestic supply chains; national security; and job creation.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NUCOR CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NUCOR CORPORATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$740,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 3151/S. 1541 SHIPS for America Act of 2025 FY26 Defense Appropriations Bill Support ground vehicle plate development initiative; support defense funding allocation as it re…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL MARINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Issues related to the Gulf of Mexico. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2026. Issues related to the SHIPS for America Act (S.1541 and H.R.3151) and issues related to the Trump Administration's Maritime Action Plan. Issues related to the IMO on emissions and autonomous vessels.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DNV USA INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…the National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA") of 2025 (Pub.L. 119-60). Issues related to the SHIPS For America Act and Building Ships in America Act (S.1536, S.1541, H.R.3151). Issues related to the Maritime Action Plan.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$1,580,000
Spent on own lobbying
General lobbying on maritime issues as it relates to access to justice. S. 1541 SHIPS for America Act of 2025. H.R. 3151 SHIPS for America Act of 2025. H.R.4275 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. Draft legislation on dive boat safety.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing