Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses and is not in the best interest of the United States.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 163, 2 Present (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H3669)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 163, 2 Present (Roll no. 295).(text: CR H3669)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3693)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Black demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3676)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 89.
Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4775, H. Con. Res. 89, and H. Con. Res. 112.
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2017 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Air and Water Quality (House and Senate) H.R. 4775/S. 2882, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 S. 3040 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R.5538 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S.3068 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H. Con. Res. 89 expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. EPA Risk Management Program - H.J. Res. 59 and S. J Res. 28 to disapprove of EPAs Final Rule entitled Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act published in the Federal Register on January 13, 2017
Client expense: $295,491 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Oppose S. 3110, Senator Cassidys bill that would expand revenue sharing from offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, which creates incentives for activity that damages our climate and coastal communities, businesses, and ecosystems. Urge Senators to oppose any nominee if the individual denies climate science or would seek to gut our bedrock environmental protections or roll back recent climate progress. Urge President Obama to include no new leases in the Gulf of Mexico in the 2017 - 2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program and immediately initiate a plan to pursue a just transition away from the fossil fuel economy and toward a clean energy economy for this region Support federal aid to the community of Flint, Michigan in response to the lead contamination Oppose H.R.712, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015, which would weaken environmental protections by undermining the federal rulemaking process. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act of 2015, which contains harmful measures undermining the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Support international climate agreement reached in Paris in December 2015. Oppose S.2533, the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Oppose H.Con.Res 89, which condemns the use of a carbon tax as a policy mechanism.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Oppose legislation to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases and which undermine the Clean Air Act. Support the Clean Air Act and oppose any attempts to weaken it. Support legislation that will promote clean energy and reduce global warming emissions. Support EPA standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions and to cut carbon pollution from new and existing sources. Oppose amendments that would delay America's investments in clean energy and efforts to tackle global warming. Support strong climate legislation that ensures meaningful investments to support international climate adaptation and spur international clean energy technology cooperation. Support safe drilling and mining practices. Support guidance for the use of diesel in hydraulic fracturing. Support inclusion of specific case studies on hydraulic fracturing in EPA program report. Oppose legislation like S.2414 that would derail carbon pollution standards. Support regulating methane in oil and gas industry. Support "Frack Pack" legislation to remove fracking exemptions from the Clean Air Act, the Resources Recovery and Conservation Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. Support tougher standards on smog. Oppose Representative Whitfield's Rate Protection Act. Support a primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone at the more protective end of the range. Support full funding in federal budget for Great Lakes programs. Oppose congressional attempts to permanently block the Administrations Clean Power Plan. Oppose amendments to undermine the Clean Water Rule. Oppose H.R. 3797, SENSE Act Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act, legislation to change the sulfur dioxide standard for waste coal plants. Oppose H.R. 4557, BRICK Act Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2016, legislation to delay implementation of standards reducing toxic air pollution from the brick manufacturing industry. Oppose H.ConRes89 which declares a carbon tax detrimental to American families. Support permanent exclusion of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans from offshore drilling
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
-Oil and Gas Tax Issues: LIFO Repeal; Section 199 repeal; Retention of MACRS; MLP Structure (H.R. 2821); Comprehensive Tax Reform; Border Adjustments -International Financial Reporting Standards -Carbon Tax (H.Con.Res. 89, S. Res. 472) -House of Representatives Tax Blueprint
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 594 - Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 896 - Regulatory Certainty Act of 2015 H.R. 897 - Zika Vector Control Act H.R. 912 - Ache Act H.R. 980 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 1029 - EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 1030 - Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 1203 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act. H.R. 1320 - Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reform Act (CLEER Act) H.R. 1327 - Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act (ORDEAL Act) H.R. 1388 - Clean Air, Strong Economies Act (CASE Act) H.R. 1644 - Supporting Transparent Regulatory and Environmental Actions in Mining Act (STREAM Act) H.R. 1732 - Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 HR 3353 - Clean Water Citizens Suits H.R. 4000 Ozone Ambient Air Quality Standard Deadline Harmonization Act H.R. 4479 - the Families of Flint Act H.R. 4557 - Blocking Regulatory Influence from Closing Kilns Act (BRICK Act) H.R. 4653 - Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act H.R. 4775 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act EPA H.R. 4797 - GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016 H.R. 4806 - CLEAR Act of 2016 H.R. 5055 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, FY17 H.R. 5303 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 H.R.5313 - Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2016 H.R. 5538 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 & amendments H.R. 6061 - No Lead in Schools Act H.J.Res.74 - Providing for Congressional Disapprovalof the final rule of the EPA relating to National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone. H.Con.Res.89 - Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act and Amendment #41 S. 612-WIIN Act S. 1140 - Federal Water Quality Protection Act S. 2072 - S. 2072: A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program under which the Administrator shall defer the designation of an area as a nonattainment area for purposes of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard if the area achieves and maintains certain standards under a voluntary early action compact plan. S. 2583 - Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act of 2016 (FUND Water Act) S. 2586 - Thorough Evaluation of State Testing to Kick-start Investigations before Damage is Suffered Act of 2016 (TEST KIDS Act) S. 2587 - Copper and Lead Evaluation and Reporting Act of 2016 (CLEAR Act) S. 2588 - Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016 (GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016) 2804 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 2821- True LEADership Act of 2016 S. 2848 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA) S. 2882 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act S. 3068 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S.J.Res 22 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Rulemaking Department of the Interior; Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; Stream Protection Rule; Final Rule; 81 FR 93066 (December 20, 2016) EPA; 40 CFR Part 423; Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule at 78 FR 34432 (June 7, 2013) Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; 33 CFR Part 328; EPA; 40 CFR Parts 110, 112, 116, et.al, Definition of Waters of the United States; Final Rule; 10 FR 37054 (June 29, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Parts 50, 51, 52, et al. National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, 79 FR 75233 (Oct. 26, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63, Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review and New Source Performance Standards, 80 FR 75177 (December 1, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Parts 87 and 1068, Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To Endanger Public Health and Welfare; Final Rule 81 FR 54422 (August 15, 2016) EPA; 40 CFR Part 60, Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Final Rule; 81 FR 59332 (August 29, 2016) EPA; 40 CFR Part 60, Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; Final Rule; 81 FR 59276 (August 29, 2016) EPA; 40 CFR Parts 51 and 52 Protection of Visibility: Amendments to Requirements for State Plans; Final Rule (December 14, 2016 - Released, January 10, 2017 published in FR) EPA; 40 CFR Part 68 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Final Rule (December 21, 2016 - Released, not yet published in FR) EPA; Lead and Copper Rule Revisions White Paper, October 2016
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 767. (consideration: CR H3669-3677)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 767 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4775, H. Con. Res. 89, and H. Con. Res. 112.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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| Bill Huizenga | Republican | MI |
| Bill Posey | Republican | FL |
| Billy Long | Republican | MO |
| Blaine Luetkemeyer | Republican | MO |
| Blake Farenthold | Republican | TX |
| Bob Gibbs | Republican | OH |
| Brett Guthrie | Republican | KY |
| Brian Babin | Republican | TX |
| Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann | Republican | TN |
| Charles W. Boustany Jr. | Republican | LA |
| Chris Collins | Republican | NY |
| Christopher H. Smith | Republican | NJ |
| Darrell Issa | Republican | CA |
| David B. McKinley | Republican | WV |
| David P. Roe | Republican | TN |
| David Rouzer | Republican | NC |
| Diane Black | Republican | TN |
| Evan H. Jenkins | Republican | WV |
| F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. | Republican | WI |
| Frank D. Lucas | Republican | OK |
| George Holding | Republican | NC |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | Republican | FL |
| H. Morgan Griffith | Republican | VA |
| Jackie Walorski | Republican | IN |
| James B. Renacci | Republican | OH |
| Jeb Hensarling | Republican | TX |
| Jeff Duncan | Republican | SC |
| Jim Bridenstine | Republican | OK |
| Jody B. Hice | Republican | GA |
| Joe Barton | Republican | TX |
| Joe Wilson | Republican | SC |
| John Abney Culberson | Republican | TX |
| John Fleming | Republican | LA |
| John J. Duncan, Jr. | Republican | TN |
| John R. Moolenaar | Republican | MI |
| John Ratcliffe | Republican | TX |
| Kenny Marchant | Republican | TX |
| Kevin Brady | Republican | TX |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Kevin Yoder | Republican | KS |
| Kristi L. Noem | Republican | SD |
| Lamar Smith | Republican | TX |
| Larry Bucshon | Republican | IN |
| Markwayne Mullin | Republican | OK |
| Marsha Blackburn | Republican | TN |
| Michael T. McCaul | Republican | TX |
| Mick Mulvaney | Republican | SC |
| Mike Bishop | Republican | MI |
| Mike Kelly | Republican | PA |
| Mike Pompeo | Republican | KS |
| Paul A. Gosar | Republican | AZ |
| Pete Olson | Republican | TX |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
| Peter J. Roskam | Republican | IL |
| Ralph Lee Abraham | Republican | LA |
| Randy Hultgren | Republican | IL |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | Republican | TX |
| Renee L. Ellmers | Republican | NC |
| Richard Hudson | Republican | NC |
| Robert E. Latta | Republican | OH |
| Roger Williams | Republican | TX |
| Ron DeSantis | Republican | FL |
| Sam Graves | Republican | MO |
| Sam Johnson | Republican | TX |
| Scott DesJarlais | Republican | TN |
| Stevan Pearce | Republican | NM |
| Steve Stivers | Republican | OH |
| Steven M. Palazzo | Republican | MS |
| Susan W. Brooks | Republican | IN |
| Thomas Massie | Republican | KY |
| Tim Murphy | Republican | PA |
| Tim Walberg | Republican | MI |
| Todd Rokita | Republican | IN |
| Todd Young | Republican | IN |
| Tom Cole | Republican | OK |
| Tom McClintock | Republican | CA |
| Tom Price | Republican | GA |
| Trent Franks | Republican | AZ |
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $19,573 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $77,176 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Oppose S. 3110, Senator Cassidys bill that would expand revenue sharing from offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, which creates incentives for activity that damages our climate and coastal communities, businesses, and ecosystems. Urge Senators to oppose any nominee if the individual denies climate science or would seek to gut our bedrock environmental protections or roll back recent climate progress. Urge President Obama to include no new leases in the Gulf of Mexico in the 2017 - 2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program and immediately initiate a plan to pursue a just transition away from the fossil fuel economy and toward a clean energy economy for this region Support federal aid to the community of Flint, Michigan in response to the lead contamination Oppose H.R.712, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015, which would weaken environmental protections by undermining the federal rulemaking process. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act of 2015, which contains harmful measures undermining the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Support international climate agreement reached in Paris in December 2015. Oppose S.2533, the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Oppose H.Con.Res 89, which condemns the use of a carbon tax as a policy mechanism.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 785, The FRAC Act-SELC supported legislation that would close the so-called Halliburton Loophole in the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that exempts fracking from protections for underground sources of drinking water. H.R. 1515, The SHARED Act-SELC supported legislation that would require testing of water sources near planned oil and gas operations before fracking begins, in order to establish baseline water quality conditions. Sen. Con Res 11, Budget Resolution-SELC opposed various amendments that would encourage offshore drilling. HR 2822, FY16 Interior/ EPA Appropriations-opposing many riders, including potential amendment on drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf. HR 2295, National Energy Security Corridors Act-opposing the legislation that curtails public input on pipeline siting reviews. HR 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, specifically opposing several hydropower provisions and opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2011, Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015, opposing those provisions that require oil drilling in the South Atlantic. S. 2012, The Energy Policy and Modernization Act, SELC opposes provisions on natural gas gathering pipelines, and supports provisions enhancing energy efficiency standards. S. 2012 piece of the report, opposing biomass provisions and additional House added provisions before conference. H. Con. Res. 89, Sentiment of Congress Against Carbon Tax, opposing the legislation as an unnecessary encumbrance on dealing with the issue of climate change. S.2012, HR 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016, opposing amendments that would treat biomass combustion for energy as carbon neutral. [S. 2012 already exists, but this is a new version.] S. 3110, American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016, opposing attempts to add revenue sharing for offshore drilling.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2042 Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 General issues related to EPA clean power plant rule Issues related to Architectural of Abundance Legislative Framework General Issues related to Renewable Fuel Reform General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 1001 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill S.Con.Res.1 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 112 Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil. H.R. 704 RFS Reform Act of 2015 S. 1584 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act H.R. 703 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act S. 156 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2015 S. 577 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 H.R. 89 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 HR 4232 Ratepayer Fairness Act of 2015 S 2384 Ratepayer Fairness Act of 2015 S. 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 HR 5180 Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
Client expense: $1,790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Air and Water Quality (House and Senate) H.R. 4775/S. 2882, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 S. 3040 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R.5538 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S.3068 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H. Con. Res. 89 expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
Client expense: $342,325 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2042 Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 General issues related to EPA clean power plant rule Issues related to Architectural of Abundance Legislative Framework General Issues related to Renewable Fuel Reform General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 1001 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill S.Con.Res.1 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 112 Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil. H.R. 704 RFS Reform Act of 2015 S. 1584 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act H.R. 703 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act S. 156 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2015 S. 577 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 H.R. 89 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 HR 4232 Ratepayer Fairness Act of 2015 S 2384 Ratepayer Fairness Act of 2015 S. 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 HR 5180 Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.Con.Res.1 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 112 Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil. Comprehensive Tax Reform, draft legislation Issues related to taxpayer privacy Issues related to possible consideration of federal transportation legislation S. 2658 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 636 America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 H.R.5053 Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act. S. 3057 Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act House Republican Tax Reform Blueprint Draft
Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Oppose legislation to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases and which undermine the Clean Air Act. Support the Clean Air Act and oppose any attempts to weaken it. Support legislation that will promote clean energy and reduce global warming emissions. Support EPA standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions and to cut carbon pollution from new and existing sources. Oppose amendments that would delay America's investments in clean energy and efforts to tackle global warming. Support strong climate legislation that ensures meaningful investments to support international climate adaptation and spur international clean energy technology cooperation. Support safe drilling and mining practices. Support guidance for the use of diesel in hydraulic fracturing. Support inclusion of specific case studies on hydraulic fracturing in EPA program report. Oppose legislation to allow the construction of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline without permits. Oppose legislation like S.2414 that would derail carbon pollution standards. Support regulating methane in oil and gas industry. Support "Frack Pack" legislation to remove fracking exemptions from the Clean Air Act, the Resources Recovery and Conservation Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. Support tougher standards on smog. Oppose Representative Whitfield's Rate Protection Act. Support a primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone at the more protective end of the range. Support full funding in federal budget for Great Lakes programs. Oppose congressional attempts to permanently block the Administrations Clean Power Plan. Oppose amendments to undermine the Clean Water Rule. Oppose H.R. 3797, SENSE Act Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act, legislation to change the sulfur dioxide standard for waste coal plants. Oppose H.R. 4557, BRICK Act Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2016, legislation to delay implementation of standards reducing toxic air pollution from the brick manufacturing industry. Oppose H.ConRes89 which declares a carbon tax detrimental to American families.
Client expense: $19,573 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
-Oil and Gas Tax Issues: LIFO Repeal; Section 199 repeal; Retention of MACRS; MLP Structure (H.R. 2821); Comprehensive Tax Reform; House Republican Blueprint -International Financial Reporting Standards -Carbon Tax (H.Con.Res. 89, S. Res. 472)
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 594 - Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 896 - Regulatory Certainty Act of 2015 H.R. 897 - Zika Vector Control Act H.R. 912 - Ache Act H.R. 980 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 1029 - EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 1030 - Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 1203 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act. H.R. 1320 - Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reform Act (CLEER Act) H.R. 1327 - Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act (ORDEAL Act) H.R. 1388 - Clean Air, Strong Economies Act (CASE Act) H.R. 1644 - Supporting Transparent Regulatory and Environmental Actions in Mining Act (STREAM Act) H.R. 1732 - Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 HR 3353 - Clean Water Citizens Suits H.R. 4000 Ozone Ambient Air Quality Standard Deadline Harmonization Act H.R. 4479 - the Families of Flint Act H.R. 4557 - Blocking Regulatory Influence from Closing Kilns Act (BRICK Act) H.R. 4653 - Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act H.R. 4775 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act EPA H.R. 4797 - GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016 H.R. 4806 - CLEAR Act of 2016 H.R. 5055 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, FY17 H.R. 5303 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 H.R.5313 - Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2016 H.R. 5538 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 & amendments H.R. 6061 - No Lead in Schools Act H.J.Res.74 - Providing for Congressional Disapprovalof the final rule of the EPA relating to National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone. H.Con.Res.89 - Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act and Amendment #41 S. 1140 - Federal Water Quality Protection Act S. 2072 - S. 2072: A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program under which the Administrator shall defer the designation of an area as a nonattainment area for purposes of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard if the area achieves and maintains certain standards under a voluntary early action compact plan. S. 2583 - Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act of 2016 (FUND Water Act) S. 2586 - Thorough Evaluation of State Testing to Kick-start Investigations before Damage is Suffered Act of 2016 (TEST KIDS Act) S. 2587 - Copper and Lead Evaluation and Reporting Act of 2016 (CLEAR Act) S. 2588 - Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016 (GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016) 2804 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 2821- True LEADership Act of 2016 S. 2848 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA) S. 2882 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act S. 3068 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S.J.Res 22 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Rulemaking Department of the Interior; Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; Stream Protection Rule; Proposed Rule; 80 FR 44436 (July 27, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Part 423; Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule at 78 FR 34432 (June 7, 2013) Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; 33 CFR Part 328; EPA; 40 CFR Parts 110, 112, 116, et.al, Definition of Waters of the United States; Final Rule; 10 FR 37054 (June 29, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Parts 50, 51, 52, et al. National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, 79 FR 75233 (Oct. 26, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63, Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review and New Source Performance Standards, 80 FR 75177 (December 1, 2015) EPA; 40 CFR Parts 87 and 1068, Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To Endanger Public Health and Welfare; Final Rule 81 FR 54422 (August 15, 2016) EPA; 40 CFR Part 60, Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Final Rule; 81 FR 59332 (August 29, 2016) EPA; 40 CFR Part 60, Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; Final Rule; 81 FR 59276 (August 29, 2016) EPA; 40 CFR Parts 51 and 52 Protection of Visibility: Amendments to Requirements for State Plans; Proposed Rule (May 4, 2016) EPA; 40 CFR Part 68 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Proposed Rule (March 14, 2016)
Client expense: $79,453 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Urge Congress to oppose the inclusion of any ideological policy riders in spending legislation to address the urgent threat of Zika, including any language that undermines safeguards protecting communities from toxic pesticides in waterways. Oppose S.764, legislation on GMO labeling Support federal aid to the community of Flint, Michigan in response to the lead contamination Urge EPA to consider our views on two upcoming rulemakings-on risk evaluation and prioritization-that the agency plans to conduct under the newly enacted Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. Oppose Senate Amendment 2996 to S.2012, which would require federal agencies to eliminate an existing public protection before offering a new one. Oppose the Denying Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act, which would prohibit states from being able to require the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Oppose H.R.712, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015, which would weaken environmental protections by undermining the federal rulemaking process. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act of 2015, which contains harmful measures undermining the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Support international climate agreement reached in Paris in December 2015. Oppose S. 2609, the Denying Americans the Right to Know Act, which would restrict consumers right to know about genetically modified organisms in their food. Oppose S.2533, the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Oppose H.Con.Res 89, which condemns the use of a carbon tax as a policy mechanism.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Urge Congress to oppose the inclusion of any ideological policy riders in spending legislation to address the urgent threat of Zika, including any language that undermines safeguards protecting communities from toxic pesticides in waterways. Oppose S.764, legislation on GMO labeling Support federal aid to the community of Flint, Michigan in response to the lead contamination Urge EPA to consider our views on two upcoming rulemakings-on risk evaluation and prioritization-that the agency plans to conduct under the newly enacted Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. Oppose Senate Amendment 2996 to S.2012, which would require federal agencies to eliminate an existing public protection before offering a new one. Oppose the Denying Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act, which would prohibit states from being able to require the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Oppose H.R.712, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015, which would weaken environmental protections by undermining the federal rulemaking process. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act of 2015, which contains harmful measures undermining the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Support international climate agreement reached in Paris in December 2015. Oppose S. 2609, the Denying Americans the Right to Know Act, which would restrict consumers right to know about genetically modified organisms in their food. Oppose S.2533, the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Oppose H.Con.Res 89, which condemns the use of a carbon tax as a policy mechanism.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2042 Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 General issues related to EPA clean power plant rule Issues related to Architectural of Abundance Legislative Framework General Issues related to Renewable Fuel Reform General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 1001 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill S.Con.Res.1 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 112 Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil. H.R. 704 RFS Reform Act of 2015 S. 1584 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act H.R. 703 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act S. 156 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2015 S. 577 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 H.R. 89 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 HR 4232 Ratepayer Fairness Act of 2015 S 2384 Ratepayer Fairness Act of 2015 S. 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 HR 5180 Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.Con.Res.1 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 112 Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil. Comprehensive Tax Reform, draft legislation Issues related to taxpayer privacy Issues related to possible consideration of federal transportation legislation S. 2658 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 636 America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 H.R.5053 Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act. S. 3057 Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act House Republican Tax Reform Blueprint Draft
Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 785, The FRAC Act-SELC supported legislation that would close the so-called Halliburton Loophole in the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that exempts fracking from protections for underground sources of drinking water. H.R. 1515, The SHARED Act-SELC supported legislation that would require testing of water sources near planned oil and gas operations before fracking begins, in order to establish baseline water quality conditions. Sen. Con Res 11, Budget Resolution-SELC opposed various amendments that would encourage offshore drilling. HR 2822, FY16 Interior/ EPA Appropriations-opposing many riders, including potential amendment on drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf. HR 2295, National Energy Security Corridors Act-opposing the legislation that curtails public input on pipeline siting reviews. HR 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, specifically opposing several hydropower provisions and opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2011, Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015, opposing those provisions that require oil drilling in the South Atlantic. S. 2012, The Energy Policy and Modernization Act, SELC opposes provisions on natural gas gathering pipelines, and supports provisions enhancing energy efficiency standards. S. 2012 piece of the report, opposing biomass provisions and additional House added provisions before conference. H. Con. Res. 89, Sentiment of Congress Against Carbon Tax, opposing the legislation as an unnecessary encumbrance on dealing with the issue of climate change. S.2012, HR 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016, opposing amendments that would treat biomass combustion for energy as carbon neutral. [S. 2012 already exists, but this is a new version.]
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Oil & Gas Tax Issues; H. Con. Res. 112/H. Con. Res. 89
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Air and Water Quality (House and Senate) H.R. 4775/S. 2882, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 S. 3040 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R.5538 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S.3068 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H. Con. Res. 89 expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
Client expense: $328,069 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
-Oil and Gas Tax Issues: LIFO Repeal; Section 199 repeal; Retention of MACRS; MLP Structure (H.R. 2821); Comprehensive Tax Reform -International Financial Reporting Standards -Carbon Tax (H.Con.Res. 89, S. Res. 472)
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Air and Water Quality (House and Senate) H.R. 4775/S. 2882, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 S. 3040 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R.5538 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S.3068 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H. Con. Res. 89 expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
Client expense: $330,154 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 785, The FRAC Act-SELC supported legislation that would close the so-called Halliburton Loophole in the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that exempts fracking from protections for underground sources of drinking water. H.R. 1515, The SHARED Act-SELC supported legislation that would require testing of water sources near planned oil and gas operations before fracking begins, in order to establish baseline water quality conditions. Sen. Con Res 11, Budget Resolution-SELC opposed various amendments that would encourage offshore drilling. HR 2822, FY16 Interior/ EPA Appropriations-opposing many riders, including potential amendment on drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf. HR 2295, National Energy Security Corridors Act-opposing the legislation that curtails public input on pipeline siting reviews. HR 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, specifically opposing several hydropower provisions and opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2011, Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015, opposing those provisions that require oil drilling in the South Atlantic. S. 2012, The Energy Policy and Modernization Act, SELC opposes provisions on natural gas gathering pipelines, and supports provisions enhancing energy efficiency standards. S. 2012 piece of the report, opposing biomass provisions and additional House added provisions before conference. H. Con. Res. 89, Sentiment of Congress Against Carbon Tax, opposing the legislation as an unnecessary encumbrance on dealing with the issue of climate change.
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
SENATE S. 1042 - COAST Anti-Drilling Act (Support) S. 1276 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (Oppose) S. 1278 - Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act (Oppose) S. 1279 - Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act (Oppose) S. 1311 - Oil Spill Deterrent Act (Suppose) S. 1324 - Affordable Reliable Energy Now Act, or ARENA (Oppose) S. 1340 - Coal Reform Act of 2015 (Support) S. 1794 - Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 (Support) S. 1803 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 (Oppose) S. 2011 - Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act (Oppose) S. 2238 - Keep it in the Ground Act of 2015 (Support) S. 2446 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2016 (Oppose) S. 2804 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 (Oppose) S. 2841 - Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act (Support) S. 3110 - American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016 (Oppose) HOUSE H.R. 0702 - To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions (Oppose) H.R. 1027 - Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015 (Support) H.R. 1734 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 (All Sections) H.R. 1977 - Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act (Support) H.R. 2042 - Ratepayer Protection Act (Oppose) H.R. 2576 - Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Oppose) H.R. 4037 - Keeping Oil and Natural Gas Flowing for Consumers Act (Oppose) H.R. 4827 - The Coal Ash Landfill Safety Act (CALSA) (Support) H.R. 5271 - The Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2014 (Support) H.Con.Res.89 - Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States Economy. (Oppose) NOT YET INTRODUCED NYI - Senate Coal Ash Bill (All Sections) NYI - Architecture of Abundance (All Sections) NYI - Energy Security Corridors Act (All Sections) NYI - Green Climate Fund Appropriations (All Sections)
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2016 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S.2012 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. made vote recommendations to benefit wildlife and habitat restoration as well as sustainable climate progress in the Energy Bill. Amendment 3830 to H.R.2028. shared a letter from 10 sportsmen and conservation groups urging support of the Cardin amendment 3830 to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Amendment 3830 would ensure that the recommendations of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are fully accounted for during the planning of water resources projects, per the Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act, which became law in 1934. This is a common sense, cost-effective way to protect our nations wildlife and improve water projects. H.R. 223 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016. encouraged authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years, authorizing funding of GLRI at $300 million annually for fiscal years 2015-2019 to improve water quality, to protect and restore habitat and species, to prevent and control invasive species, and to address other Great Lakes environmental problems. House Amendment to S. 1523 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, as amended. encouarged reauthorizing the National Estuary Program which lapsed in 2010, and maintain the funding authorization for this important program at $35 million per year while ensuring that increased amounts be directed straight to the field programs to conserve and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. H.R. 2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. supported H.R. 2901, which would allow those who are required to purchase flood insurance to choose between private insurers and the National Flood Insurance, because this market competition will create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. Amendment 3812 to H.R.2028. supported bolstering wind and other renewable energy production to reduce our dependency on carbon-intensive sources that fuel climate change and related risks to wildlife and habitat. S.2848 Water Resources Development Act. commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. H.R. 897 Zika Vector Control Act. opposed a bill that takes away critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife by protecting our streams, rivers, and lakes from direct pesticide discharges. H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act. opposed legislation would weaken and restrict the Clean Air Acts fundamental environmental protections. Requirements meant to ensure progress toward reducing smog and soot pollution would shift from a focus on public health and environmental quality to economic costs. This bill contains a host of provisions which would harm air quality standards to the detriment of American families and our nations wildlife. H.Con.Res 89 and 112. urged a NO vote on H.Con.Res. 89 and H.Con.Res. 112, resolutions which reverse our nations commitment to a safe, sustainable energy future and to reducing our vulnerability to climate change. Turning away from these goals would harm public health, infrastructure, wildlife, and natural resources, and close off economic opportunity. S.1679, H.R.2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. encouraged reforming the National Flood Insurance Policy to create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Supported Congress is Right to Keep Green Energy Riders Off the FAA Bill (H.R. 636) Meeting with Matt Shafleto discussHouse Natural Resources Meeting with Rep. Curbelo Chief of Staff and Roy Milan Schultheis to discuss Carbon Tax Meeting with Mark Truman (COS for Rep. Cramer in ND) to discuss energy issues Meeting with Senator Dan Coatess Office (Chief of Staff) to discuss FAA re-authorization(H.R. 636) Meeting with Representative John Klines Officeto discuss FAA re-authorization (H.R. 4721) Meeting with Representative Lamar Smiths Office (Chief of Staff)to discuss FAA re-authorization(H.R. 4721) Meeting with Senator Daines Office (Chief of Staff and Legislative Director)to discuss FAA re-authorization(H.R. 4721) Meeting with Senator Toomeys Office (Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, Legislative Assistant) to discuss Renewable Fuel Standard Meeting with Representative Jenkins Office (Legislative Director and Chief of Staff) to discuss Ozone Rule, EPA, and other energy related issues Meeting with Representative Joyces Office (Chief of Staff and Director of Operations) to discuss Energy issues (coal) Meeting with Representative Ross Office (Deputy Chief of Staff) to discuss Energy and Workforce Committee Meeting with Representative Newhouses Office (Chief of Staff) to discuss Natural Resources Committee Meeting with Representative Goodlattes Office (Legislative Director and Legislative Assistant) to discuss Renewable Fuel Standard Meeting with Rep. Mckinley (Chief of Staff) to discuss Energy Issues Supported NDAA AMENDMENTS 245 & 87 Supported H.R. 4775, H.Con. Res. 89 & 112
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
-Oil and Gas Tax Issues: LIFO Repeal; Section 199 repeal; Retention of MACRS; MLP Structure (H.R. 2821); Comprehensive Tax Reform -International Financial Reporting Standards -Carbon Tax (H.Con.Res. 89)
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H Con Res 89: Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; all provisions HR 1732: Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015; provisions related to Waters of the United States (WOTUS) HR 4265: Clean Air Implementation Act of 2015; provisions related to emissions S. 638: Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms Act of 2015; provisions related to National Ambient Air Quality Standards S. 751: Clean Air Strong Economies (CASE) Act; provisions related ozone S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act; provisions related to hydraulic fracturing S. 1239: A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under the Act; provisions related to renewable energy S. 1548: American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015; provisions related to climate policy S. 1601: SAFE Act; provisions related to climate policy S. 1817: Smarter Regs Act of 2015; provisions related to ozone S. 2072: A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program under which the Administrator shall defer the designation of an area as a nonattainment area for purposes of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard if the area achieves and maintains certain standards under voluntary early action compact plan; provisions related to designations timing S. 2076: Super Pollutants Act of 2015; provisions related to climate policy S. 2305: Carbon Capture Improvement Act of 2015; provisions related to climate policy S. 2399: Climate Protection and Justice Act of 2015; provisions related to climate information and revenue and funding S. 2841: Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act; provisions related to energy exploration S. 2882: Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; provisions related to energy S. 3038: Coastal Coordination Act of 2016; provisions related to offshore energy production SJR 22: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "Waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; provisions related to Waters of the United States Discussions related to BLM Proposed Venting and Flaring Rules; all provisions Discussions related to climate policy Discussions related to FY17 Interior Appropriations Bill; provisions related energy Discussions related to FY17 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill; provisions related to energy Discussions related to EPA proposed methane rules
Client expense: $2,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; H.Con.Res. 89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the U.S. economy; H.Con.Res.112 Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the Pres. Proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil; H.R. 2142 Capitalizing on American Methane Act of 2015; H.R. 2576 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act; H.R. 5289 Energy Tax Fairness Act of 2016; H.R. 5538 Amendment #7; H.R. 5538 Deppartment of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2017; S. 2882 Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; S. Res. 472 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the U.S. economy
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Green Climate Fund appropriations; SEC climate risk disclosure guidance; H.Con.Res. 89 (anti-carbon tax resolution)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Oppose legislation to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases and which undermine the Clean Air Act. Oppose legislation undermining the Clean Air Act. Support the Clean Air Act and oppose any attempts to weaken it. Support legislation that will promote clean energy and reduce global warming emissions. Support EPA standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions and to cut carbon pollution from new and existing sources. Support proposed carbon pollution standard for new power plants; submitted comments to EPA. Oppose amendments that would delay America's investments in clean energy and efforts to tackle global warming. Support strong climate legislation that ensures meaningful investments to support international climate adaptation and spur international clean energy technology cooperation. Support safe drilling and mining practices. Support guidance for the use of diesel in hydraulic fracturing. Support inclusion of specific case studies on hydraulic fracturing in EPA program report. Oppose legislation to allow the construction of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline without permits. Oppose legislation like S.2414 that would derail carbon pollution standards. Support regulating methane in oil and gas industry. Support "Frack Pack" legislation to remove fracking exemptions from the Clean Air Act, the Resources Recovery and Conservation Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. Support tougher standards on smog. Oppose Representative Whitfield's Rate Protection Act. Support the Obama Administration Clean Power Plan. Support a primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone at the more protective end of the range. Support full funding in federal budget for Great Lakes programs. Oppose congressional attempts to permanently block the Administrations Clean Power Plan. Support regulations on methane in the oil and gas industry. Oppose amendments to undermine the Clean Water Rule. Comments regarding EPA Science Advisory Board study on effects of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water sources. Oppose H.R. 3797, SENSE Act Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act, legislation to change the sulfur dioxide standard for waste coal plants. Oppose H.R. 4557, BRICK Act Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2016, legislation to delay implementation of standards reducing toxic air pollution from the brick manufacturing industry. Oppose H.ConRes89 which declares a carbon tax detrimental to American families.
Client expense: $85,206 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.Con.Res.1 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 112 Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil. Comprehensive Tax Reform, draft legislation Issues related to taxpayer privacy Issues related to possible consideration of federal transportation legislation S. 2658 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 636 America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 H.R.5053 Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act. S. 3057 Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act
Client expense: $2,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2042 Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 General issues related to EPA clean power plant rule Issues related to Architectural of Abundance Legislative Framework General Issues related to Renewable Fuel Reform General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 1001 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill S.Con.Res.1 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 112 Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil. H.R. 704 RFS Reform Act of 2015 S. 1584 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act H.R. 703 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act S. 156 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2015 S. 577 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 H.R. 89 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 HR 4232 Ratepayer Fairness Act of 2015 S 2384 Ratepayer Fairness Act of 2015 S. 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 HR 5180 Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
Client expense: $2,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Oil & Gas Tax Issues; H. Con. Res. 112/H. Con. Res. 89
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Commend DOIs decision to remove Atlantic drilling and request that the Department of Interior remove all proposed lease sales in the Arctic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico from the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Oppose Senate Amendment 2996 to S.2012, which would require federal agencies to eliminate an existing public protection before offering a new one. Oppose the Denying Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act, which would prohibit states from being able to require the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Oppose H.R.712, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015, which would weaken environmental protections by undermining the federal rulemaking process. Oppose H.R.2406, the SHARE Act of 2015, which contains harmful measures undermining the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Support international climate agreement reached in Paris in December 2015. Work to strengthen S. 697, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Oppose S. 2609, the Denying Americans the Right to Know Act, which would restrict consumers right to know about genetically modified organisms in their food. Oppose S.2533, the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Oppose H.Con.Res 89, which condemns the use of a carbon tax as a policy mechanism.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Vote YES to H. Con. Res. 89 and 112 Override Veto of H.J. Res 88
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Vote YES to H. Con. Res. 89 and 112 Override Veto of H.J. Res 88
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
-Oil and Gas Tax Issues: LIFO Repeal; Section 199 Repeal; Section 199 repeal; Retention of MACRS; MLP Structure (H.R. 2821); Comprehensive Tax Reform -International Financial Reporting Standards -Carbon Tax (H.Con.Res. 89)
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
-Oil and Gas Tax Issues: LIFO Repeal; Section 199 Repeal; Section 199 repeal; Retention of MACRS; MLP Structure (H.R. 2821); Comprehensive Tax Reform -International Financial Reporting Standards -Carbon Tax (H.Con.Res. 89)
Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.Con.Res. 89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the U.S. economy, S. 2012 Energy Policy and Modernization Act,
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 3762 Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, H.R. 4377 American Business Competiveness Act, H.R. 4518 Corporate Rate Equality and Trade Empowerment Jobs Act, H.R. 4723 Protecting Taxpayers by Recovering Improper Obamacare Subsidy Overpayments Act, H.R. 1397 Seniors Tax Simplification Act, H.R. 2842 Individual Rate Simplification Act, H.R. 2946 IncentivizeCorporate America Act, H.R. 3017 Invest in America Act, H.R. 3083 Bring Jobs Back to America Act, H.R. 3213 Fixed Asset Relief Act, H.R. 3267 Paycheck Relief Act, H.Con.Res.69 Expressing the sense of Congress that any reform or repeal of the last-in, first-out method of accounting for inventories (LIFO) would cause irreparable and unnecessary damage to United States businesses., H.R. 4581 Stop Corporate Earnings Stripping Act, H.R. 27 Tax Code Termination Act, H.Con.Res. 89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the U.S. economy, H.R. 699 Email Privacy Act, S. 356 Electronic Communications Privacy Amendments Act of 2015, S. 698 Marketplace Fairness Act, H.R.2584 Buisness Activity Tax Simplification Act, H.R. 1528 End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Rentals, S. 1261 Wireless Telecommunications Tax and Fee Collection Fairness Act, H.R. 1087 Wireless Telecommunications Tax and Fee Collection Fairness Act, Hybrid Origin Discussion Draft, H.R. 2315 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act, H.R. 2775 Remote Transactions parity Act , H.R. 1643 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act, H.R. 2775 Remote Transactions Parity Act, S. 1431 Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2016 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.Con.Res. 89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the U.S. economy, H.R. 4557 Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.Con.Res.1 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 112 Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil. Comprehensive Tax Reform, draft legislation Issues related to taxpayer privacy Issues related to possible consideration of federal transportation legislation S. 1946 Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 599 Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 S. 283 Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 H.R. 1144 Taxpayer Nondiscrimination & Protection Act of 2015 Draft legislation related to Schedule B requirements S. 942 Fair Treatment for All Gifts Act S. 2658 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 636 America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015
Client expense: $3,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2042 Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 General issues related to EPA clean power plant rule Issues related to Architectural of Abundance Legislative Framework General Issues related to Renewable Fuel Reform General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 1001 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill S.Con.Res.1 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H.Con.Res. 112 Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil. S.720 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 H.R. 704 RFS Reform Act of 2015 S. 1584 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act H.R. 703 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act S. 156 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2015 S. 577 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 H.R. 89 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 HR 4232 Ratepayer Fairness Act of 2015 S 2384 Ratepayer Fairness Act of 2015 S. 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015
Client expense: $3,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE