Ocean Laws: 2020 in Review

2020 was unprecedented in a lot of ways – and this includes the flurry of ocean and environment-related bills becoming law as we closed out the year and the 116th Congress. Below is a non-exhaustive list of bills we tracked this year that have (or are imminently expected to) become law: Looking ahead at 2021 […]
ESP Advisors Expands
We’re pleased to announce two new additions to the family as our firm and capacities continue to grow. Sarah Brenholt has a background in political science and University administrative support, and has spent the last three years helping to build the Stronger America Through Seafood coalition. Sarah is a policy whiz, seasoned federal advocate, and […]
What’s in the “Omnironabus”?

The Omnironabus (COVID relief + appropriations + energy package + WRDA) was signed into law by the President this week, despite his request for $2,000 in direct payments rather than the $600 in the bill. H.R. 133, the Omnironabus (as we call it) which includes all 12 appropriations bills, COVID relief, the biggest energy package […]