Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".

S. 5038; CARB Act - Provisions related to eliminate CARB waivers. H.J. Res. 42; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment" - provisions related to energy conservation programs that decrease innovation and consumer choice in commerce. S.J. Res. 4;A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters". and the in support of broader consumer choice in appliances that may utilize gas-fired furnaces or appliances. H.J. Res. 24; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency- provisions related to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing" and the negative implications of last-minute regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerator and freezer walk-in units, also negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses. H.J. Res. 75; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" - provisions related to the negative implications of last-minutes regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers, and the negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses. H.R. 651; Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025 - provisions in it that direct the Congress to sell spectrum to raise funds for the government Issues related to energy development, natural resources and hispanic outreach. Issues related to stopping energy tax credits from going to countries of concerned. Issues related to the Congressional Review Act and ways to claw back Bidens offshore leasing ban. Issues related to the Conservation & Landscape Health Rule promulgated by the Bureau of Land Management that nixes the multiple-use aspect of Federal Lands primarily managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the Western United States by prioritizing conservation as a multiple-use. Conservation is not one of the Congressionally defined multiple-uses as established under FLPMA. Issues related to national security and the concern of energy prices and shortages in the future. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily place energy standards for refrigeration units to levels where the technology is neither feasible nor possible, thus limiting choice in consumer appliances, and further increasing costs. MK Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that penalize productivity activity within oil and gas sectors through the collection of arbitrary fees. Issues related to the loss of consumer choice in gas-powered appliances by the Deparment of Energy rulemaking on home appliances. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that arbitrarily hurt state approved plans that do not consider all factors for those plans. Issues related to the benefits of diverse sources of energy without preferential government intervention in the electric utility generation mix. Issues related to the benefits to a productive outer continental shelf leasing program for energy purposes. Issues related to the need of free marketplace commerce for the U.S. trucking fleet without government mandated electric vehicles. Issues related to the benefits of utilization of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for national security and energy needs. Issues related to the prioritizing electric or pipeline infrastructure under the purview of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Issues related to the needs for state-based solutions to energy, mineral, and resource needs to manage remote areas of Alaska in conjunction with the Federal Government. Issues related to the need to reverse Federal Government mandates that inhibit voluntary participatory market activities in commerce, energy, and housing. Issues related to waivers on new electric vehicles in California and efforts to eliminate the internal combustion engine.

Client expense: $305,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Congressional Review Act - EPA Management Rule - H.J.Res 38, S.J. Res. 14 H.J.Res.24 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers". H.J.Res.75 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" H.R. 2883 / S. 1395 - No Time to Waste Act S. 835 - Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act of 2025

Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

Manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries and lithium-ion batteries House action on electric vehicles Proposals related to U.S. manufacturing DOE appliance rule (H.J.Res. 42) DOE energy conservation rule (H.J.Res. 20) Legislation related to refrigerator/freezer rules (H.J.Res. 24) Legislation related to energy conservation standards (H.J.Res. 75) Proposals related to energy efficiency of home appliances, including dryers Proposal on homeowner energy efficiency tax credit; proposals related to electricity and appliances EU tariffs Energy Star program Nomination to Dept. of Energy and Dept. of Commerce

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Congressional Review Act - EPA Management Rule - H.J.Res 38, S.J. Res. 14 H.J.Res.24 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers". H.J.Res.75 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" H.R. 2883 / S. 1395 - No Time to Waste Act S. 835 - Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act of 2025

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

Congressional Review Act - EPA Management Rule - H.J.Res 38, S.J. Res. 14 H.J.Res.24 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers". H.J.Res.75 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" H.R. 2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025 H.R. 2883 / S. 1395 - No Time to Waste Act S. 835 - Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act of 2025

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

Urged the Senate to oppose the nomination of James Danly for Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy. Urged Congress to reinstate Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Urged the Department of Energy to oppose locating AI/data centers and fossil or small modular nuclear reactors on federal lands. Urged Congress to support Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding in FY26. Urged Congress to oppose the nomination of Tristan Abbey to Administrator of Energy Information Administration (EIA). Urged Congress to oppose coal provisions in Senate & House budget reconciliation bills. Urged Congress to oppose mandated leasing for offshore oil and gas drilling in the House & Senate budget Reconciliation bill. Urged Congress to oppose onshore oil and gas provisions in the House & Senate budget Reconciliation bill. Urged Congress to oppose liquified natural gas and gas infrastructure provisions within the House Committee on Energy & Commerce budget reconciliation bill. Urged Congress to oppose H.J.Res.24 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers". Urged Congress to oppose H.J.Res.75 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers". Urged Congress to oppose S.J.Res.4 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".

Manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries and lithium-ion batteries (H.R. 973) Bill related to U.S. manufacturing (H.R. 1721) DOE appliance rule (H.J.Res. 42) DOE energy conservation rule (H.J.Res. 20) Legislation related to refrigerator/freezer rules (H.J.Res. 24) Legislation related to energy conservation standards (H.J.Res. 75) Proposals related to energy efficiency of home appliances, including dryers Energy Star program Proposals related to California EV requirements (H.J.Res. 87, H.J.Res. 88, H.J.Res. 89) Proposal related to CPSC operations (H.R. 1770) National Manufacturing Advisory Council Act (S. 433); proposal related to routers (S. 244) Nomination to EPA

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Proposals related to electric vehicle batteries and lithium-ion batteries Proposals related to energy efficiency of home appliances DOE appliance rule (H.J.Res. 42) DOE energy conservation rule (H.J.Res. 20) Legislation related to refrigerator/freezer rules (H.J.Res. 24) Legislation related to energy conservation standards (H.J.Res. 75) Energy Star program Funding of energy programs Nomination to FERC

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.J. Res 20 House Joint Resolution (Final Rule Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters) S.J. Res 4 Senate Joint Resolution (Final Rule Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters) H.J. Res 24 House Joint Resolution (Final Rule Walk-In Coolers and Freezers) H.J. Res 42 House Joint Resolution (Final Rule Certification, Compliance and Enforcement) P.L. 94-163 Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 P.L. 100-12 National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 5038; CARB Act - Provisions related to eliminate CARB waivers. H.J. Res. 42; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment" - provisions related to energy conservation programs that decrease innovation and consumer choice in commerce. S.J. Res. 4;A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters". and the in support of broader consumer choice in appliances that may utilize gas-fired furnaces or appliances. H.J. Res. 24; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency- provisions related to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing" and the negative implications of last-minute regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerator and freezer walk-in units, also negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses. H.J. Res. 75; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" - provisions related to the negative implications of last-minutes regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers, and the negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses. H.R. 651; Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025 - provisions in it that direct the Congress to sell spectrum to raise funds for the government Issues related to energy development, natural resources and hispanic outreach. Issues related to stopping energy tax credits from going to countries of concerned. Issues related to the Congressional Review Act and ways to claw back Bidens offshore leasing ban. Issues related to the Conservation & Landscape Health Rule promulgated by the Bureau of Land Management that nixes the multiple-use aspect of Federal Lands primarily managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the Western United States by prioritizing conservation as a multiple-use. Conservation is not one of the Congressionally defined multiple-uses as established under FLPMA. Issues related to national security and the concern of energy prices and shortages in the future. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily place energy standards for refrigeration units to levels where the technology is neither feasible nor possible, thus limiting choice in consumer appliances, and further increasing costs. MK Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that penalize productivity activity within oil and gas sectors through the collection of arbitrary fees. Issues related to the loss of consumer choice in gas-powered appliances by the Deparment of Energy rulemaking on home appliances. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that arbitrarily hurt state approved plans that do not consider all factors for those plans. Issues related to the benefits of diverse sources of energy without preferential government intervention in the electric utility generation mix. Issues related to the benefits to a productive outer continental shelf leasing program for energy purposes. Issues related to the need of free marketplace commerce for the U.S. trucking fleet without government mandated electric vehicles. Issues related to the benefits of utilization of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for national security and energy needs. Issues related to the prioritizing electric or pipeline infrastructure under the purview of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Issues related to the needs for state-based solutions to energy, mineral, and resource needs to manage remote areas of Alaska in conjunction with the Federal Government. Issues related to the need to reverse Federal Government mandates that inhibit voluntary participatory market activities in commerce, energy, and housing. Issues related to waivers on new electric vehicles in California and efforts to eliminate the internal combustion engine.

Manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries and lithium-ion batteries Electric vehicle grants; electric vehicle charger program DOE appliance rule (H.J.Res. 42) Legislation related to refrigerator/freezer rules (H.J.Res. 24, H.J.Res. 75) Manufacturing related to artificial intelligence Proposals related to energy efficiency of home appliances, including dryers; Energy Star program EPA technology transitions rule and legislation (S.J.Res. 14, H.J.Res. 38) FTC nominations

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Electric vehicles; electric vehicle charging station program Proposals related to electric vehicle batteries and lithium-ion batteries Bills related to energy efficiency of home appliances Energy conservation rules related to refrigerator/freezers (H.J.Res. 24, H.J.Res. 75) Funding of energy programs Nominations to the Dept. of Energy and Energy Council

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to California Clean Air Act waivers; Issues related to permitting and regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; Issues related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act; Issues related to appliance efficiency; issues related to prescribed burning; HR 1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2025; S1072 Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; HR 313 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; S 143 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; HR 471 Fix Our Forests; HJ Res 15/SJ Res 4 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment"; HR 903 To amend the Clean Air Act to establish a grant program for supporting local communities in detecting, preparing for, communicating about, or mitigating the environmental and public health impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat, and for other purposes.; HR 903/S 341 Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act; S 541 Eliminating Lavish Incentives to Electric Vehicles Act; HR 1449 Energy Resilient Communities Act; HJ Res 35/SJ Res 12 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; S 711 Transportation Freedom Act; HR 1651 To nullify the final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule"; HR 1415/S 623 No Industrial Restrictions In Secret (No IRIS) Act; SJ Res 31/HJ Res 79 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".; HR 2140 DERA Act 2025; S 1072 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency titled "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; HJ Res 24 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; HJ Res 75 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; HJ Res 61/SJ Res 24 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; HJ Res 20 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters"; HJ Res 30/SJ Res 14 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020"; S 1166 Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act

Congressional Review Act - EPA Management Rule - H.J.Res 38, S.J. Res. 14 H.J.Res.24 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers". H.J.Res.75 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" H.R. 2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025

Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.J. Res 20 House Joint Resolution (Final Rule Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters) S.J. Res 4 Senate Joint Resolution (Final Rule Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters) H.J. Res 24 House Joint Resolution (Final Rule Walk-In Coolers and Freezers) H.J. Res 42 House Joint Resolution (Final Rule Certification, Compliance and Enforcement)

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 5038; CARB Act - Provisions related to eliminate CARB waivers. H.J. Res. 42; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment" - provisions related to energy conservation programs that decrease innovation and consumer choice in commerce. S.J. Res. 4;A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters". and the in support of broader consumer choice in appliances that may utilize gas-fired furnaces or appliances. H.J. Res. 24; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency- provisions related to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing" and the negative implications of last-minute regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerator and freezer walk-in units, also negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses. H.J. Res. 75; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" - provisions related to the negative implications of last-minutes regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers, and the negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses. H.R. 651; Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025 - provisions in it that direct the Congress to sell spectrum to raise funds for the government Issues related to energy development, natural resources and hispanic outreach. Issues related to stopping energy tax credits from going to countries of concerned. Issues related to the Congressional Review Act and ways to claw back Bidens offshore leasing ban. Issues related to the Conservation & Landscape Health Rule promulgated by the Bureau of Land Management that nixes the multiple-use aspect of Federal Lands primarily managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the Western United States by prioritizing conservation as a multiple-use. Conservation is not one of the Congressionally defined multiple-uses as established under FLPMA. Issues related to national security and the concern of energy prices and shortages in the future. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily place energy standards for refrigeration units to levels where the technology is neither feasible nor possible, thus limiting choice in consumer appliances, and further increasing costs. MK Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that penalize productivity activity within oil and gas sectors through the collection of arbitrary fees. Issues related to the loss of consumer choice in gas-powered appliances by the Deparment of Energy rulemaking on home appliances. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that arbitrarily hurt state approved plans that do not consider all factors for those plans. Issues related to the benefits of diverse sources of energy without preferential government intervention in the electric utility generation mix. Issues related to the benefits to a productive outer continental shelf leasing program for energy purposes. Issues related to the need of free marketplace commerce for the U.S. trucking fleet without government mandated electric vehicles. Issues related to the benefits of utilization of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for national security and energy needs. Issues related to the prioritizing electric or pipeline infrastructure under the purview of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Issues related to the needs for state-based solutions to energy, mineral, and resource needs to manage remote areas of Alaska in conjunction with the Federal Government. Issues related to the need to reverse Federal Government mandates that inhibit voluntary participatory market activities in commerce, energy, and housing. Issues related to waivers on new electric vehicles in California and efforts to eliminate the internal combustion engine.

Tax Relief and Reform Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017: Expressed support for extending/making permanent expiring provisions of the TCJA, including: individual tax rates, 20% small business deduction, restoring immediate R&D expensing, and 100% bonus depreciation. Continue to express opposition to raising taxes on small businesses, C-corps and individual taxpayers, carried interest, capital gains and tax increases that would undermine investment and capital availability. Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2025: Support House and Senate legislation to make permanent the 20% deduction for small- and family-owned businesses (Section 199A). American Innovation and Jobs Act of 2025: Support legislation in the House and Senate to restore immediate R&D expensing. Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025: Support House and Senate legislation to fully repeal the death tax. U.S. Budget Resolution and the Framework for Tax Permanency: Supported House and Senate passage of the budget resolution, the Full Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, and Senate Amendment to H.Con.Res. 14, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Access to Capital Accredited Investor Definition: Expressed support for efforts in the Congress to modernize the standard. U.S. House Financial Services Request for Comments on Access to Capital Proposals: Provided comments and support for legislative initiatives in the U.S. House to boost capital formation and access for entrepreneurs and small businesses, including: Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act, Investment Opportunity Expansion Act, Accredited Investor Definition Review Act, Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2025, Improving Disclosures for Investors Act of 2025, Unlocking Capital for Small Businesses Act of 2025, Middle Market IPO Underwriting Cost Act, Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act of 2025, Helping Startups Continue to Grow Act, Small Entrepreneurs Empowerment and Development (SEED) Act of 2025, Risk Disclosure and Investor Attestation Act, Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2025, Improving Crowdfunding Opportunities Act, and the Amendment for Crowdfunding Capital Enhancement and Small-business Support (ACCESS) Act of 2025. Small Business Technological Advancement Act (SBTAA): Support the Senate legislation. Regulation and Regulatory Reform Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Filing Mandate: Continued to express support for the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act to repeal the BOI reporting mandate. Advocated and expressed support for the U.S. Treasury Department to extend the deadline for filing, to scale back or exempt U.S. businesses from filing the report, and to not unduly penalize small businesses that were not aware of mandate. Support announced efforts by the U.S. Treasury and Interim Final Rule to apply the mandate to foreign businesses only. Privacy Framework: Continue to support a federal framework governing privacy rules for the United States. Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolutions: H.J. Res 42: Supported the resolution of disapproval of Department of Energy rule relating to Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment. IRSs DeFi Rule and H.J. Res. 25: Supported the House and Senate resolution to invalidate the Internal Revenue Services (IRSs) Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales rule. CFPB and S.J.Res.28: Supported House and Senate passage of the resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule - Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications. CFPB and S.J. RES. 18: Supported House and Senate passage of the resolution to nullify the CFPB rule - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions DOE and H.J. Res 24: Support the resolution to nullify the Department of Energys (DOEs) energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. DOE and H.J. Res. 75: Support the resolution to repeal the Department of Energys (DOEs) energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators and freezers. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Pre-Merger Notification Rule: Called for a CRA to overturn the FTC rulemaking. PROVE It Act: Support House and Senate legislation on the PROVE It Act to strengthen regulatory accountability and transparency for small businesses. Modern Worker Empowerment Act: Support this legislation in the House. Modern Worker Security Act: Support this legislation in the House. Faster Labor Contracts Act, S. 844: Oppose this Senate legislation. Midnight Rules Relief Act: Supported House passage. OSHA Heat Rule: Filed joint comments on OSHAs Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Proposed Rule, and urged the agency to withdraw the proposed rule. CMS Rule on GLP-1s: Supported the rule (CMS-4208-P) being proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). AI Action Plan: Submitted comments to the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) National Coordination Office (NCO) at the National Science Foundation (NSF), on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on the importance of formulating a national artificial intelligence (AI) Action Plan. Trade Policy and Global Markets Special 301 Report: Urged Congress to review and take action on the Trade Representatives (USTR) consistent failure to leverage the Special 301 Report to hold foreign intellectual property thieves accountable. Digital Trade: Urged USTR Jamieson Greer to embrace a course of action on digital trade rules that would advance U.S. leadership and support American economic strength. Affordable Health Coverage Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): Support efforts in the House and Senate to expand and improve the accounts. Telehealth and HSAs: Urged both the House and Senate to make permanent the telehealth provision that provides employers the flexibility to offer their employees with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA) access to telehealth services pre-deductible. IP Rights and Protections Expressed concerns about a slate of bills being considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee including: S. 1040, a bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping; S. 1041, a bill to amend Title 35 of the U.S. Code to address infringement of patents that claim biological products; S. 1097, the Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025; and S. 1096, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act. USPTO Comments on WIPO Treaty: Expressed concern about the treatys mandatory patent disclosure requirements (PDRs) and their harm to the small businesses and startups that are the backbone of American innovation and economic growth. The RESTORE Patent Rights Act: Support House and Senate legislation. Trump Administration Nominations - Leadership Votes Kelly Loeffler, SBA Administration: Supported the nomination and confirmation of Ms. Loffler. Dr. Casey Mulligans Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Supported the nomination and confirmation of Dr. Mulligan. Former U.S. Billy Long for IRS Commissioner: Support the nomination and confirmation of Mr. Long. Paul Atkins as Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Supported the nomination and confirmation of Mr. Atkins. Mike Johnson for Speaker: Supported. Presidential Executive Orders and Memorandums MAKING AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN BY EMPOWERING PATIENTS WITH CLEAR, ACCURATE, AND ACTIONABLE HEALTHCARE PRICING INFORMATION: SBE Council issued supportive statements on the Executive Order. National Energy Dominance Council EO: Issued supportive statements on the EO. Establishing the United States Investment Accelerator EO: Issued a supportive statement on the EO. Defending Americas Innovators Memorandum: Issued supportive statements on aspects of the memorandum. Government Accountability H.R. 1156, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act: Supported this bill to extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting and recouping stolen COVID-19 unemployment insurance (UI) funds.

Urged the U.S. Senate to oppose the confirmation of Chris Wright to Secretary of the Department of Energy. Urged the U.S. House of Representatives to oppose H.J.Res.24 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers". Urged Congress to oppose H.J.Res.75 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers". Urged the U.S. Senate to oppose S.714 - Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025. Urged Congress to oppose S.544 - Mining Regulatory Clarity Act and H.R. 1366 - Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025. Urged the U.S. Senate to support S.859 - Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025. Urged the Department of Energy to immediately incorporate its liquified natural gas study findings into the public interest determinations for all pending liquified natural gas export proposals to reflect the devastating economic and environmental impacts of such exports. Urged the Department of Energy to deny export authorizations for new liquefied natural gas exports that will raise energy prices on American families and businesses. Urged the U.S. House of Representatives to support H.R.381 - LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025. Urged the U.S. Senate to support S.J.Res.10 - A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.

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