Fuel Economy Reform Act

H.R. 1506, "Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act"; H.R. 5437, "The American Made Energy Act"; H.R. 2784, "The NEED Act"; H.R. 2643, 2764, "Interior Appropriations Act"

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

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

Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506), all provisions; The American Made Energy Act (HR 5437), all provisions; The NEED Act (HR 2784), all provisions; Interior Appropriations Act (HR 2643, 2764), all provisions; Increased Research and Development of Natural Gas Technologies (S 1751, HR 2641), all provisions; To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes (HR 362), all provisions; Climate Security Act, (S 2191 and S 3036), all provisions related to natural gas utilities; Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 (S.1177), all provisions; Chemical Facility Safety (HR 5577), all provisions related to natural gas storage; Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 (S 280), all provisions; A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes (S 1766), all provisions; A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes (S 3036), all provisions; To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate (HR 1590), all provisions; To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes (HR 6186), all provisions; A bill to reduce gas prices by promoting domestic energy production, alternative energy, and conservation, and for other purposes (S 3669), all provisions; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.7324 and S 3258), all provisions; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (S.3001), all provisions related to energy; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (H.R.5658), all provisions related to energy; To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes (HR 4189), all provisions; To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes (HR 4929 and S 2531), all provisions; To amend the USEC Privatization Act to provide an extension of the period during which individuals may bring a suit for certain violations of employee protection provisions under such Act (HR 1393), all provisions; A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to enter into cooperative agreements with private entities to share the cost of obtaining construction and operating licenses for certain types of recycling facilities, and for other purposes (S 3215), all provisions; International Clean Energy Technologies Deployment and Global Energy Markets Investment Act of 2007 (S 2155), all provisions; Main Street U.S.A. Energy Security Act of 2008 (HR 6001), all provisions; American Energy Independence Act (HR 6161), all provisions; Nuclear Used Fuel Prize Act of 2008 (HR 5942), all provisions; $150 Barrel Energy Extortion Act of 2008 (HR 6207), all provisions; Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (H.R.6899), all provisions; Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 (S 3268), all provisions related to energy commodities; 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act (S 3233), all provisions; Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008 (S 2730), all provisions; Pathway to Nuclear Power Act (HR 7086), all provisions; Apollo Energy Independence Act of 2008 (HR 6385), all provisions; United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation Establishment Act of 2008 (S 3661), all provisions; United States-Russian Federation Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Act of 2008 (HR 6574), all provisions; United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act (HR 7081 and S 3548), all provisions; Copper Theft Prevention Act (HR 6831); Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Act of 2007 (HR 5577), all provisions; Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008 (HR 5533), all provisions; Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act (S 3186), all provisions; Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act (HR 4059), all provisions related to transmission siting; Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act (HR 6401), all provisions related to transmission siting and permits; United States Climate Action Now Act (HR 6739), all provisions; Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (HR 6899), all provisions; Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act (S 2076), all provisions; To encourage greater energy efficiency in building codes (HR 6729), all provisions; Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 (S 1766), all provisions; The Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007(HR 2421 and S 1870), all provisions; Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 (S 280), all provisions; Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 (S 317), all provisions; Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 (S 1177), all provisions; America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S 2191), all provisions; Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act (S 309), all provisions; Safe Climate Act of 2007 (HR 1590), all provisions; Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S 3036), all provisions; Boxer Substitute Amendment to S.3036--Senate Amendment 4825, all provisions; Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (HR 6186), all provisions; Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (HR 21), all provisions related to water issues; National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007(S 1387), all provisions; Greenhouse Gas Registry Act (HR 6877), all provisions Dingell-Boucher climate change discussion draft, all provisions; Endangered species all issues generally; Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 (HR 6049), all provisions; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 (HR 6049), all provisions; House Amendment and Senate Amendment to H.R. 6049; Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2008 (HR 6899), all provisions; Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HR 3221), energy tax provisions that were added to this bill in the Senate; Senate Amendment to H.R. 3221, to amend IRC of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency in order to prevent a downturn in these sectors that would result from a lapse in the tax law; Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 (S 3125), all provisions; Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 (S 3335), all provisions; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act (HR 7060), all provisions; Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Senate amendment to HR 1424), all provisions; Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008 (S 3208), all provisions; Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008; Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act (HR 6258), all provisions; Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007 (HR 3776), all provisions; Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007 (HR 3775), all provisions; Future Fuels Act of 2008 (S 3345), all provisions; Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008 (S 3233), all provisions; Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (HR 1424 and HR 3997), all provisions;

Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1419, energy efficiency package H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 S. 1263, H.R. 1252, H.R. 6346, Federal Price Gouging Protection Act Energy Security for American Competitiveness H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act H.R. 969, H.R. 322, Mandatory Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) Alternative fuels H.R. 1506, H.R. 2927, S. 357, to set Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Blue Dog Energy Principles Nuclear energy permitting and licensing Strengthen DOE Industrial Technology Program (ITP) H.R. 3775, Industrial Energy Efficiency R&D Act H.R. 5351, H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act H.R. 5437, American Made Energy Act H.R. 6506, American Energy Act Gang of 10 energy proposal H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act Oil Shale; Section 526 and general Minerals Management Service, five year plan H.R. 7081, US-India Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement International Clean Energy issues Continuing Resolution allowing bans for energy development on OCS to expire Dingell/Boucher Climate Change Act

Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Issues related to biodiesel fuels, renewable energy, solar energy, CAFE standards, energy independence H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 2927 CAFE Standards H.R. 1506 Fuel Economy Reform Act S. 357 Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act H.R. 550 Securing America's Energy Independence Act of 2007 S. 590 Securing America's Energy Independence Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Energy bill and other energy relating issues concerning AGA including energy bill issues and LIHEAP; Legislation to encourage increased supply of natural gas; Increased Research and Development of Natural Gas Technologies (S 1751, HR 2641); Interior Appropriations Act (HR 2643, 2764); The NEED Act (HR 2784); The American Made Energy Act (HR 5437); Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506);

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.Con.Res. 312 - Budget resolution FY2009 Bill establishes the congressional budget for the Federal Government for fiscal year 2009, and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. NSBA supported certain sections and amendments of the resolution. H.R. 25 - Fair Tax Act or 2007 Legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and enacting a national sales tax. NSBA supported. H. R. 731 - National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act of 2007 Bill would require the SBA to establish a program providing regulatory-compliance assistance to small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 1023 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 A bill to repeal a provision designed to increase federal tax revenue by $7 billion over ten years. Repeal the new mandatory 3 percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supports. H.R. 1112 - Stealth Tax Relief Extension Act of 2007 The legislation increases the exemption from the alternative minimum tax for individual taxpayers in 2007 and extends through 2007 the allowance of certain nonrefundable tax credits against alternative minimum tax liability. NSBA supported. H.R. 1332 Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2007 Bill would improve the access to capital programs of the SBA. NSBA supported. H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Bill addressed the expiration of popular tax provisions such as the AMT patch, research and development tax credits and various other credits and deductions designed to encourage renewable energies. NSBA supported. H.R. 1506 Fuel Economy Reform Act Measure would increase fuel economy standards for automobiles. NSBA supported. H.R. 1542 Healthy Families Act Bill to expand the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to require that employers with 15 or more employees provide up to 7 paid sick-leave days to their employees. NSBA opposed. H.R. 1677 Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 Bill gives IRS the right to deny information to tax preparers and lenders who might be contemplating predatory refund anticipation loans (RALs). It also includes provisions on the earned income tax credit and individual retirement accounts. NSBA supported. H.R. 1873 Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act of 2007 Bill would improve federal procurement opportunities for small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 2205/S. 1010 Retirement Security for Life Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage guaranteed lifetime income payments from annuities and similar payments of life insurance proceeds at dates later than death by excluding from income a portion of such payments. NSBA supports retirement options for its employees, but NSBA has remained largely neutral on this proposal. H.R. 2380 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 To make permanent the repeal of the estate tax after 2010. NSBA supported H.R. 2419 - Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 Bill includes tax incentives for farms, energy and conservation initiatives. NSBA opposed certain revenue-offsets in the bill. H.R. 2727 Small Business SOX Compliance Extension Act It would extend the current exemption by at least one year for small businesses to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls reporting requirements. NSBA supported. H.R. 3163 - The Healthy Americans Act Broad health care reform that includes an individual mandate, creation of state Health Help Agencies, subsidies for low-income individuals and changes tax-treatment of health care and health insurance expenditures. NSBA supported sections of the bill. H.R. 3170 Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2007 The bill permanently reduces the capital gains tax to 15 percent and the estate tax exemption will be $3.5 million in 2009 and will increase $250,000 per year until it reaches $5 million 2015. NSBA supported. H.R. 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act The bill provides economic aid to the housing industry and amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. NSBA opposed certain revenue-offsets in the bill. H.R. 3548 - Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3567 - the Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007 Bill would expand the ability of venture capital-owned businesses to participate in small-business programs. NSBA opposed. H.R. 3660 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2007 Would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supported. H.R. 4008 - Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 Bill provides technical corrections to the definition of willful noncompliance in regard to unintentional violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. NSBA supported. H.R. 4458 - the Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act Bill seeks to improve the Regulatory Flexibility Act and reduce the regulatory burden borne by Americas small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 5140 - Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 Bill provides economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. NSBA supported. H.R. 5244 - The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. NSBA supported. H.R. 5351 - Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act Bill would extend a range of renewable energy tax incentives NSBA supported. H.R. 5402 - Climate Change Center and Clearinghouse Act of 2007 Bill would charge the SBA and EPA to co-chair an interagency working group across federal agencies and establish a clearinghouse of climate-change related information for small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 5719 - Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, and assist low-income taxpayers. NSBA supported certain provisions of the measure. H.R. 5819 SBIR STTR Reauthorization Act Bill would reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. NSBA supported. H.R. 6049 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring tax provisions, and provide individual income tax relief. NSBA supported. H.R. 6210 Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. NSBA supported certain sections of the bill. H.R. 6214 Home Office Deduction Standardization Act of 2008 It amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer who uses a residence to conduct a trade or business a standard tax deduction equal to the lesser of $1,500 or the taxpayer's gross trade or business income derived from the business use of such residence. NSBA supported. H.R. 6275 - Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 Bill provides individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax. NSBA supported bill, but opposed offsets. H.R. 6499 Sensible Tax Act of 2008 Beginning in 2009, the legislation would permanently exclude the first $2 million ($4 million for a couple) of an estates value from being subject to any tax and subsequently be adjusted for inflation. The measure would ensure that the surviving spouse is entitled to the $2 million to which the deceased spouse was entitled. NSBA supported. H.R. 6582 - Small Business CHOICE Act of 2008 To encourage the development of small business cooperatives for healthcare options to improve coverage for employees (CHOICE) including through a small business CHOICE tax credit. NSBA supports elements of this legislation to the extent it addresses rising health care cost and insurance availability for small business owners. However, NSBA maintains reservations about the use of cooperatives to achieve this. H.R. 6601 Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2008 Bill creates a standard home office deduction, removes cell phones from listed property, allows nonresident aliens to be S corporation shareholders, increases the deduction for business meals and entertainment for qualified small businesses, and reduces the recovery period for depreciation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment. NSBA supported. H.R. 6633 - Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 To evaluate and extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation and to ensure the protection of Social Security beneficiaries. NSBA supports the employment of legal employees, but remains cautious of mandating a system such as E-verify on small businesses owners due to burdensome administrative task, unwarranted penalties and historical technical errors with the E-verify system. H.R. 6983 - Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 Would require health plans that offer mental health benefits to cover the same mental health and addiction disorders that are included in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). NSBA opposed. H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 Bill includes an extension of individual and business tax provisions and energy tax incentives. NSBA supported. H.R. 7074 Home Office Tax Deduction Simplification Act Bill brings clarity to the process of claiming the tax deduction for a home office and directs the Secretary of Treasury to establish an optional standard deduction. NSBA supported. S.Con.Res. 70 - Bill establishes the congressional budget for the Federal Government for fiscal year 2009, and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. NSBA supported certain sections and amendments of the resolution. S. 55 - Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 The measure repeals the alternative minimum tax on individuals. NSBA supported. S. 102 A bill to extend and expand relief from the alternative minimum tax and to repeal the extension of the lower rates for capital gains and dividends for 2009 and 2010. The legislation increases the exemption from the alternative minimum tax for individual taxpayers in 2007 and extends through 2007 the allowance of certain nonrefundable tax credits against alternative minimum tax liability. NSBA supported. S. 334 The Healthy Americans Act Broad health care reform that includes an individual mandate, creation of state Health Help Agencies, subsidies for low-income individuals and changes tax-treatment of health care and health insurance expenditures. NSBA supported sections of the bill S.558 Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 Legislation would require insurance companies to offer the same level of financial coverage for mental health care as they do for other medical care. NSBA opposed S. 777 Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 A bill to repeal a provision designed to increase federal tax revenue by $7 billion over ten years. Repeal the new mandatory 3 percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supports. S. 910 Healthy Families Act Bill to expand the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to require that employers with 15 or more employees provide up to 7 paid sick-leave days to their employees. NSBA opposed S. 1145 - The Patent Reform Act of 2007 Bill would provide comprehensive reform the U.S. patent system. NSBA opposed. S. 1395 - Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. NSBA supported. S. 1617- Fuel Reduction using Electrons to End Dependence On the Mid-East (FREEDOM) Act Bill would provide incentives for the purchase of plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. NSBA supported. S. 1681 Family Medical Leave Insurance Act Legislation to create a fund that would provide up to eight weeks of paid family leave. Mandates employees and employers to fund the plan through payroll taxes. NSBA opposed. S. 1783 - Ten Steps to Transform Health Care in America Act A bill to provide 10 steps to transform health care in America. NSBA supports this legislation to the extent it offers a comprehensive perspective to reforming the health care system to make insurance more affordable for small business owners. However, NSBA opposes the across state line pooling which is included in this proposal. S. 1932 Bill would increase the expenditures for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. NSBA supported. S. 2291- Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 2239 Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2007 Would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supports. S. 2394 - Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 Bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify, modernize, and improve public notice of and access to tax lien information by providing for a national, Internet accessible, filing system for Federal tax liens, and would also repeal the three percent withholding requirement. NSBA supports sections of this bill. S. 2612 - The Small Business Lending Stimulus Act of 2008, Bill would authorize additional funding for SBA lending program and cut borrowing and lending fees. NSBA supported. S. 2636 - Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Bill provides housing reform and includes and extension of the net operating loss carryback rules to allow some money-losing businesses to get refunds of taxes paid during profitable years. NSBA supported. S. 2795 Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. NSBA supported certain sections of the bill. S. 2886 - Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend expiring provisions relating to the alternative minimum tax, individual and business taxpayers, energy conservation, and tax administration. NSBA supported. S. 2902 SBA Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2008 Bill would reauthorize various parts of the Small Business Administration. NSBA supported. S. 3371 Home Office Deduction Simplification and Improvement Act of 2008 Bill brings clarity to the process of claiming the tax deduction for a home office and directs the Secretary of Treasury to establish an optional standard deduction. NSBA supported. S. 3406 ADA Amendments Act A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. NSBA supports the intent of the ADA, but raised concerns over the potential for additional burdensome regulations being put on small businesses. S. 3408 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008 A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for the conduct of comparative effectiveness research and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a Comparative Effectiveness Research Trust Fund, and for other purposes. NSBA supports this legislation as a cornerstone to the framework of value-based purchasing and price transparency to consumer of health care services. S. 3554 - Affordable Coverage for Small Employers Act of 2008 A bill to provide employees of small employers with access to quality, affordable health insurance coverage. NSBA supports this legislation to the extent it offers a comprehensive low-income subsidies and tax incentive available to make insurance more affordable for small business owners.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of

S. 1419, energy efficiency package H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 S. 1263, H.R. 1252, H.R. 6346, Federal Price Gouging Protection Act H.R. 2335, Federal Energy Price Protection Act Energy Security for American Competitiveness H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act H.R. 969, H.R. 322, Mandatory Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) Alternative fuels H.R. 1506, H.R. 6, H.R. 2927, S. 357, to set Corporate Averate Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Blue Dog Energy Principles Nuclear permitting and licensing Strengthen DOE Industrial Technology Program (ITP) Reid Energy substitute re. gas prices H.R. 3775, Industrial Energy Efficiency R&D Act H.R. 3221, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007 H.R. 5351, H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act H.R. 5437, American Made Energy Act H.R. 6078, the GREEN Act Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Barton/Upton Energy Plan S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act H.R. 6251, Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act Carbon Tax S. 2730, re. clean energy S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act H.R. 6709, National Conservation, Environment and Energy Security Act H.R. 6506, American Energy Act H.R. 3416, America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act Gang of 10 energy proposal H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 6545, National Energy Security Intelligence Act Sustainability Oil Shale: Sec. 526 and general Minerals Management Service

Client expense: $1,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Issues related to biodiesel fuels, renewable energy, solar energy, CAFE standards, energy independence H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 2927 CAFE Standards H.R. 1506 Fuel Economy Reform Act S. 357 Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act H.R. 550 Securing America's Energy Independence Act of 2007 S. 590 Securing America's Energy Independence Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation to encourage increased supply of natural gas: Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506), The American Made Energy Act (HR 5437), The NEED Act (HR 2784), Interior Appropriations Act (HR 2643, 2764 Increases Research and Development of Natural Gas Technologies (S 1751, HR 2641)

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 1506 - Fuel Economy Reform Act S. 6 - To enhance the security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. S. 183 - Improved Passenger Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2007 S. 357 - To improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and for other purposes. S. 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 875 - SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution From Vehicles

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1419, energy efficiency package H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 S. 1263, H.R. 1252, H.R. 6346, Federal Price Gouging Protection Act H.R. 2335, Federal Energy Price Protection Act Energy Security for American Competitiveness H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act H.R. 969, H.R. 322, Mandatory Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) Alternative fuels H.R. 1506, H.R. 6, H.R. 2927, S. 357, to set Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Blue Dog Energy Principles Nuclear Permitting and Licensing Energy efficiency (general) Energy education Strengthen DOE Industrial Technology Program (ITP) Reid energy substitute re. gas prices H.R. 3775, Industrial Energy Efficiency R&D Act H.R. 3221, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007 H.R. 5351, H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act H.R. 5437, American Made Energy Act H.R. 6078, the GREEN Act S. 2958, S.A. 4720, Energy Amendment to S. 2284, Flood Insurance bill Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Barton/Upton Energy Plan S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act H.R. 6251, Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act Carbon tax

Client expense: $2,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 1419, energy efficiency package H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 S. 1263, H.R. 1252, H.R. 6346, Federal Price Gouging Protection Act H.R. 2335, Federal Energy Price Protection Act Energy Security for American Competitiveness H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act H.R. 969, H.R. 322, Mandatory Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) Alternative fuels H.R. 1506, H.R. 6, H.R. 2927, S. 357, to set Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Blue Dog Energy Principles Nuclear Permitting and Licensing Energy efficiency (general) Energy education Strengthen DOE Industrial Technology Program (ITP) Reid energy substitute re. gas prices H.R. 3775, Industrial Energy Efficiency R&D Act H.R. 3221, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007 H.R. 5351, H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act H.R. 5437, American Made Energy Act H.R. 6078, the GREEN Act S. 2958, S.A. 4720, Energy Amendment to S. 2284, Flood Insurance bill Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Barton/Upton Energy Plan S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act H.R. 6251, Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act Carbon tax

Client expense: $2,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Legislation to encourage increased supply of natural gas: Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506), The American Made Energy Act (HR 5437), The NEED Act (HR 2784), Interior Appropriations Act (HR 2643, 2764 Increases Research and Development of Natural Gas Technologies (S 1751, HR 2641)

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

S. 1419, energy efficiency package H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 S. 1263, H.R. 1252, H.R. 6346, Federal Price Gouging Protection Act H.R. 2335, Federal Energy Price Protection Act Energy Security for American Competitiveness H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act H.R. 969, H.R. 322, Mandatory Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) Alternative fuels H.R. 1506, H.R. 6, H.R. 2927, S. 357, to set Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Blue Dog Energy Principles Nuclear Permitting and Licensing Energy efficiency (general) Energy education Strengthen DOE Industrial Technology Program (ITP) Reid energy substitute re. gas prices H.R. 3775, Industrial Energy Efficiency R&D Act H.R. 3221, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007 H.R. 5351, H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act H.R. 5437, American Made Energy Act H.R. 6078, the GREEN Act S. 2958, S.A. 4720, Energy Amendment to S. 2284, Flood Insurance bill Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Barton/Upton Energy Plan S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act H.R. 6251, Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act Carbon tax

Client expense: $2,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1506 - Fuel Economy Reform Act S. 6 - To enhance the security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. S. 183 - Improved Passenger Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2007. S. 357 - To improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and for other purposes. S. 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 875 - SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution From Vehicles.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to biodiesel fuels, renewable energy, solar energy, CAFE standards, energy independence H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 2927 CAFE Standards H.R. 1506 Fuel Economy Reform Act S. 357 Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act H.R. 550 Securing America's Energy Independence Act of 2007 S. 590 Securing America's Energy Independence Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.Con.Res. 312 - Budget resolution FY2009 Bill establishes the congressional budget for the Federal Government for fiscal year 2009, and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. NSBA supported certain sections and amendments of the resolution. H.R. 25 - Fair Tax Act or 2007 Legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and enacting a national sales tax. NSBA supported. H.R. 1023 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 A bill to repeal a provision designed to increase federal tax revenue by $7 billion over ten years. Repeal the new mandatory 3 percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supports. H.R. 1112 - Stealth Tax Relief Extension Act of 2007 The legislation increases the exemption from the alternative minimum tax for individual taxpayers in 2007 and extends through 2007 the allowance of certain nonrefundable tax credits against alternative minimum tax liability. NSBA supported. H.R. 1332 Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2007 Bill would improve the access to capital programs of the SBA. NSBA supported. H.R. 1424 Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 Would require health plans that offer mental health benefits to cover the same mental health and addiction disorders that are included in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). NSBA opposed. H.R. 1506 Fuel Economy Reform Act Measure would increase fuel economy standards for automobiles. NSBA supported. H.R. 1542 Healthy Families Act Bill to expand the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to require that employers with 15 or more employees provide up to 7 paid sick-leave days to their employees. NSBA opposed. H.R. 1677 Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 Bill gives IRS the right to deny information to tax preparers and lenders who might be contemplating predatory refund anticipation loans (RALs). It also includes provisions on the earned income tax credit and individual retirement accounts. NSBA supported. H.R. 1873 Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act of 2007 Bill would improve federal procurement opportunities for small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 2380 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 To make permanent the repeal of the estate tax after 2010. NSBA supported. H.R. 2419 - Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 Bill includes tax incentives for farms, energy and conservation initiatives. NSBA opposed certain revenue-offsets in the bill. H.R. 2727 Small Business SOX Compliance Extension Act It would extend the current exemption by at least one year for small businesses to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls reporting requirements. NSBA supported. H.R. 3163 - The Healthy Americans Act Broad health care reform that includes an individual mandate, creation of state Health Help Agencies, subsidies for low-income individuals and changes tax-treatment of health care and health insurance expenditures. NSBA supported sections of the bill. H.R. 3170 Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2007 The bill permanently reduces the capital gains tax to 15 percent and the estate tax exemption will be $3.5 million in 2009 and will increase $250,000 per year until it reaches $5 million 2015. NSBA supported. H.R. 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act The bill provides economic aid to the housing industry and amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. NSBA opposed certain revenue-offsets in the bill. H.R. 3548 - Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3567 - the Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007 Bill would expand the ability of venture capital-owned businesses to participate in small-business programs. NSBA opposed. H.R. 3660 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2007 Would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supported. H.R. 4008 - Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 Bill provides technical corrections to the definition of willful noncompliance in regard to unintentional violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. NSBA supported. H.R. 4458 - the Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act Bill seeks to improve the Regulatory Flexibility Act and reduce the regulatory burden borne by Americas small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 5140 - Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 Bill provides economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. NSBA supported. H.R. 5244 - The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. NSBA supported. H.R. 5351 - Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act Bill would extend a range of renewable energy tax incentives NSBA supported. H.R. 5402 - Climate Change Center and Clearinghouse Act of 2007 Bill would charge the SBA and EPA to co-chair an interagency working group across federal agencies and establish a clearinghouse of climate-change related information for small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 5719 - Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, and assist low-income taxpayers. NSBA supported certain provisions of the measure. H.R. 5819 SBIR STTR Reauthorization Act Bill would reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. NSBA supported. H.R. 6049 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring tax provisions, and provide individual income tax relief. NSBA supported. H.R. 6210 - Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. NSBA supported certain sections of the bill. H.R. 6214 Home Office Deduction Standardization Act of 2008 It amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer who uses a residence to conduct a trade or business a standard tax deduction equal to the lesser of $1,500 or the taxpayer's gross trade or business income derived from the business use of such residence. NSBA supported. H.R. 6275 - Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 Bill provides individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax. NSBA supported bill, but opposed offsets. S.Con.Res. 70 - Bill establishes the congressional budget for the Federal Government for fiscal year 2009, and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. NSBA supported certain sections and amendments of the resolution. S. 55 - Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 The measure repeals the alternative minimum tax on individuals. NSBA supported. S. 102 A bill to extend and expand relief from the alternative minimum tax and to repeal the extension of the lower rates for capital gains and dividends for 2009 and 2010. The legislation increases the exemption from the alternative minimum tax for individual taxpayers in 2007 and extends through 2007 the allowance of certain nonrefundable tax credits against alternative minimum tax liability. NSBA supported. S. 334 The Healthy Americans Act Broad health care reform that includes an individual mandate, creation of state Health Help Agencies, subsidies for low-income individuals and changes tax-treatment of health care and health insurance expenditures. NSBA supported sections of the bill. S.558 Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 Legislation would require insurance companies to offer the same level of financial coverage for mental health care as they do for other medical care. NSBA opposed. S. 777 Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 A bill to repeal a provision designed to increase federal tax revenue by $7 billion over ten years. Repeal the new mandatory 3 percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supports. S. 910 Healthy Families Act Bill to expand the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to require that employers with 15 or more employees provide up to 7 paid sick-leave days to their employees. NSBA opposed. S. 1145 - The Patent Reform Act of 2007 Bill would provide comprehensive reform the U.S. patent system. NSBA opposed. S. 1395 - Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. NSBA supported. S. 1617- Fuel Reduction using Electrons to End Dependence On the Mid-East (FREEDOM) Act Bill would provide incentives for the purchase of plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. NSBA supported. S. 1681 Family Medical Leave Insurance Act Legislation to create a fund that would provide up to eight weeks of paid family leave. Mandates employees and employers to fund the plan through payroll taxes. NSBA opposed. S. 1932 Bill would increase the expenditures for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. NSBA supported. S. 2291- Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 2239 Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2007 Would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supports. S. 2394 - Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 Bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify, modernize, and improve public notice of and access to tax lien information by providing for a national, Internet accessible, filing system for Federal tax liens, and would also repeal the three percent withholding requirement. NSBA supports sections of this bill. S. 2612 - The Small Business Lending Stimulus Act of 2008, Bill would authorize additional funding for SBA lending program and cut borrowing and lending fees. NSBA supported. S. 2636 - Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Bill provides housing reform and includes and extension of the net operating loss carryback rules to allow some money-losing businesses to get refunds of taxes paid during profitable years. NSBA supported. S. 2795 Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. NSBA supported certain sections of the bill. S. 2886 - Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend expiring provisions relating to the alternative minimum tax, individual and business taxpayers, energy conservation, and tax administration. NSBA supported. S. 2902 SBA Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2008 Bill would reauthorize various parts of the Small Business Administration. NSBA supported.

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of

S. 1419, energy efficiency package H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 S. 1263, H.R. 1252, Federal Price Gouging Protection Act H.R. 2335, Federal Energy Price Protection Act Energy Security for American Competitiveness H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act H.R. 969, H.R. 322, Mandatory Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) Alternative fuels H.R. 1506, H.R. 6, H.R. 2927, S. 357, to set Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Blue Dog Energy Principles H.R. 1506, the Fuel Economy Reform Act Nuclear Permitting and Licensing Energy efficiency (general) Energy education Strengthen DOE Industrial Technology Program (ITP) Reid energy substitute H.R. 3775, Industrial Energy Efficiency R&D Act H.R. 3776, creating DOE energy storage technology program H.R. 3221, New Direction for Energy Indpendence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007 H.R. 5351, H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act H.R. 5437, American Made Energy Act

Client expense: $2,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1419, energy efficiency package H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 S. 1263, H.R. 1252, Federal Price Gouging Protection Act H.R. 2335, Federal Energy Price Protection Act Energy Security for American Competitiveness H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act H.R. 969, H.R. 322, Mandatory Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) Alternative fuels H.R. 1506, H.R. 6, H.R. 2927, S. 357, to set Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Blue Dog Energy Principles H.R. 1506, the Fuel Economy Reform Act Nuclear Permitting and Licensing Energy efficiency (general) Energy education Strengthen DOE Industrial Technology Program (ITP) Reid energy substitute H.R. 3775, Industrial Energy Efficiency R&D Act H.R. 3776, creating DOE energy storage technology program H.R. 3221, New Direction for Energy Indpendence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007 H.R. 5351, H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act H.R. 5437, American Made Energy Act

Client expense: $2,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), 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), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Issues related to biodiesel fuels, renewable energy, solar energy, CAFE standards, energy independence H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 2927 CAFE Standards H.R. 1506 Fuel Economy Reform Act S. 357 Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act H.R. 550 Securing America's Energy Independence Act of 2007 S. 590 Securing America's Energy Independence Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.Con.Res. 312 - Budget resolution FY2009 Bill establishes the congressional budget for the Federal Government for fiscal year 2009, and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. NSBA supported certain sections and amendments of the resolution. H.R. 25 - Fair Tax Act or 2007 Legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and enacting a national sales tax. NSBA supported. H.R. 1023 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 A bill to repeal a provision designed to increase federal tax revenue by $7 billion over ten years. Repeal the new mandatory 3 percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supports. H.R. 1112 - Stealth Tax Relief Extension Act of 2007 The legislation increases the exemption from the alternative minimum tax for individual taxpayers in 2007 and extends through 2007 the allowance of certain nonrefundable tax credits against alternative minimum tax liability. NSBA supported. H.R. 1332 Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2007 Bill would improve the access to capital programs of the SBA. NSBA supported. H.R. 1424 Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 Would require health plans that offer mental health benefits to cover the same mental health and addiction disorders that are included in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). NSBA opposed. H.R. 1506 Fuel Economy Reform Act Measure would increase fuel economy standards for automobiles. NSBA supported. H.R. 1542 Healthy Families Act Bill to expand the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to require that employers with 15 or more employees provide up to 7 paid sick-leave days to their employees. NSBA opposed. H.R. 1645 - Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007 Broad reform language to overhaul the current immigration system in the U.S. NSBA supported House version of Title III concerning employer verification and enforcement. H.R. 1677 Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 Bill gives IRS the right to deny information to tax preparers and lenders who might be contemplating predatory refund anticipation loans (RALs). It also includes provisions on the earned income tax credit and individual retirement accounts. NSBA supported. H.R. 1873 Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act of 2007 Bill would improve federal procurement opportunities for small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 2380 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 To make permanent the repeal of the estate tax after 2010. NSBA supported. H.R. 2419 - Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 Bill includes tax incentives for farms, energy and conservation initiatives. NSBA opposed certain revenue-offsets in the bill. H.R. 2727 Small Business SOX Compliance Extension Act It would extend the current exemption by at least one year for small businesses to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls reporting requirements. NSBA supported. H.R. 3163 - The Healthy Americans Act Broad health care reform that includes an individual mandate, creation of state Health Help Agencies, subsidies for low-income individuals and changes tax-treatment of health care and health insurance expenditures. NSBA supported sections of the bill. H.R. 3170 Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2007 The bill permanently reduces the capital gains tax to 15 percent and the estate tax exemption will be $3.5 million in 2009 and will increase $250,000 per year until it reaches $5 million 2015. NSBA supported. H.R. 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act The bill provides economic aid to the housing industry and amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. NSBA supported. H.R. 3548 - Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3567- The Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007 Bill would expand the ability of venture capital-owned businesses to participate in small-business programs. NSBA opposed. H.R. 3660 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2007 Would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supported. H.R. 4008 - Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 Bill provides technical corrections to the definition of willful noncompliance in regard to unintentional violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. NSBA supported. H.R. 4458 - The Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act Bill seeks to improve the Regulatory Flexibility Act and reduce the regulatory burden borne by Americas small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 5140 - Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 Bill provides economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. NSBA supported. H.R. 5244 - The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. NSBA supported. H.R. 5351- Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act Bill would extend a range of renewable energy tax incentives NSBA supported. H.R. 5402 - Climate Change Center and Clearinghouse Act of 2007 Bill would charge the SBA and EPA to co-chair an interagency working group across federal agencies and establish a clearinghouse of climate-change related information for small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 5719 - Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, and assist low-income taxpayers. NSBA supported certain provisions of the measure. S.Con.Res. 70 - Bill establishes the congressional budget for the Federal Government for fiscal year 2009, and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. NSBA supported certain sections and amendments of the resolution. S. 55 - Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 The measure repeals the alternative minimum tax on individuals. NSBA supported. S. 102 A bill to extend and expand relief from the alternative minimum tax and to repeal the extension of the lower rates for capital gains and dividends for 2009 and 2010. The legislation increases the exemption from the alternative minimum tax for individual taxpayers in 2007 and extends through 2007 the allowance of certain nonrefundable tax credits against alternative minimum tax liability. NSBA supported. S. 334 The Healthy Americans Act Broad health care reform that includes an individual mandate, creation of state Health Help Agencies, subsidies for low-income individuals and changes tax-treatment of health care and health insurance expenditures. NSBA supported sections of the bill S.558 Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 Legislation would require insurance companies to offer the same level of financial coverage for mental health care as they do for other medical care. NSBA opposed S. 777 Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 A bill to repeal a provision designed to increase federal tax revenue by $7 billion over ten years. Repeal the new mandatory 3 percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supports. S. 910 Healthy Families Act Bill to expand the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to require that employers with 15 or more employees provide up to 7 paid sick-leave days to their employees. NSBA opposed S. 1041- Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 Bill would eliminate workplace union petition and elections process by allowing employees to sign off on a check card to indicate their support of unionization. NSBA opposed S. 1145 - The Patent Reform Act of 2007 Bill would provide comprehensive reform the U.S. patent system. NSBA opposed. S. 1395 - Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act Bill would prohibit or reform various credit-card practices. NSBA supported. S. 1617- Fuel Reduction using Electrons to End Dependence On the Mid-East (FREEDOM) Act Bill would provide incentives for the purchase of plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. NSBA supported. S. 1681 Family Medical Leave Insurance Act Legislation to create a fund that would provide up to eight weeks of paid family leave. Mandates employees and employers to fund the plan through payroll taxes. NSBA opposed. S. 1932 Bill would increase the expenditures for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. NSBA supported. S. 2291- Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 2239 Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2007 Would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supports. S. 2394 - Good Government Contractor Act of 2007 Bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify, modernize, and improve public notice of and access to tax lien information by providing for a national, Internet accessible, filing system for Federal tax liens, and would also repeal the three percent withholding requirement. NSBA supports sections of this bill. S. 2612 - The Small Business Lending Stimulus Act of 2008 Bill would authorize additional funding for SBA lending program and cut borrowing and lending fees. NSBA supported. S. 2636 - Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Bill provides housing reform and includes and extension of the net operating loss carryback rules to allow some money-losing businesses to get refunds of taxes paid during profitable years. NSBA supported.

Client expense: $74,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Legislation to encourage increased supply of natural gas: Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506), The American Made Energy Act (HR 5437), The NEED Act (HR 2784). Research and Development of Natural Gas Technologies (S 1751, HR 2641)

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 1506 - Fuel Economy Reform Act S. 6 - To enhance the security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. S. 183 - Improved Passenger Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2007. S. 357 - To improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and for other purposes. S. 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 875 - SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution From Vehicles.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1506 - Fuel Economy Reform Act H.R. 2927 - To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles, and for other purposes. S. 6 - To enhance the security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. S. 183 - Improved Passenger Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2007. S. 357 - To improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and for other purposes. S. 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 875 - SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution From Vehicles.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6 - CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 H.R. 1506 - Fuel Economy Reform Act H.R. 2927 - To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles, and for other purposes. S. 6 - To enhance the security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. S. 183 - Improved Passenger Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2007. S. 357 - To improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and for other purposes. S. 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 875 - SAFE Energy Act of 2007. H.R. 2927 - To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Biofuels, Fuel economy (H.R. 3220, H.R 1506)

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Biofuels, Fuel economy (H.R. 3220, H.R 1506)

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Biofuels, Fuel economy (H.R. 3220, H.R 1506)

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007; S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 6, Clean Energy Act of 2007; S. 1118, Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007; S. 183, Improved Passenger Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2007 - increasing domestic oil production, strengthening vehicle fuel economy standards and expanding availability of alternative fuels.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED

H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007; S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 6, Clean Energy Act of 2007; S. 1118, Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007; S. 183, Improved Passenger Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2007 - increasing domestic oil production, strengthening vehicle fuel economy standards and expanding availability of alternative fuels.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED

H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007; S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 6, Clean Energy Act of 2007; S. 1118, Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007; S. 183, Improved Passenger Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2007 - increasing domestic oil production, strengthening vehicle fuel economy standards and expanding availability of alternative fuels.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED

S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 6, Clean Energy Act of 2007; S. 1118, Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007; S. 183, Improved Passenger Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2007 - comprehensive energy legislation, increasing domestic oil production, strengthening vehicle fuel economy standards and expanding availability of alternative fuels.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED

S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 6, Clean Energy Act of 2007; S. 1118, Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007; S. 183, Improved Passenger Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2007 - comprehensive energy legislation, increasing domestic oil production, strengthening vehicle fuel economy standards and expanding availability of alternative fuels.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED

S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 6, Clean Energy Act of 2007; S. 1118, Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007; S. 183, Improved Passenger Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2007 - comprehensive energy legislation, increasing domestic oil production, strengthening vehicle fuel economy standards and expanding availability of alternative fuels.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED

* Legislation that would modify current Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, including H.R. 6, H.R. 1506, and H.R. 2927, and administrative action that would affect greenhouse gas tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks. Legislation that would modify current Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, including H.R. 6, H.R. 1506, and H.R. 2927, and administrative action that would affect greenhouse gas tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks. Legislation that would modify current Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, including H.R. 6, H.R. 1506, and H.R. 2927, and administrative action that would affect greenhouse gas tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks. Legislation that would modify current Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, including H.R. 6, H.R. 1506, and H.R. 2927, and administrative action that would affect greenhouse gas tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks. Legislation that would modify current Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, including H.R. 6, H.R. 1506, and H.R. 2927, and administrative action that would affect greenhouse gas tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $1,800,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), UNDETERMINED

Efforts to advance energy-efficiency provisions to address energy prices, oil security, climate change, transportation and other issues -Energy Independence and Security Act (HR 6)- to provide for energy security and independence; Senate, House -To estblish efficiency resource standards for retail electricity and natural gas distributors, and for other purposes (HR 2529-Markey): House -Federal Building Renewal and Energy Savings Act of 2007 (HR 1434, HR 2528): House, Senate -Carbon Neutral Government Act of 2007 (HR 2635): House -Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 (S 992): Senate -BRIGHT Energy Savings Act of 2007 (HR 1705): House -Zero-Emissions Building Act of 2007 (S 1059): Senate -CAFE (S 875, S. 1118, HR 1506, S 767, S 768, S 357, S 1073): House, Senate -EXTEND Act (S 822, HR 1385): House, Senate -Energy tax provision (SA 1704 to HR 6): Senate -Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (HR 2776): House -Buildings for the 21st Century Act, GREEN Buildings Act (HR 539, S 1207): House, Senate -To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the residential energy efficiency property tax credit (HR 778): House -Super-Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007 (HR 2137, S 1525): House, Senate -Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 (S 280): Senate -National Energy Efficiency Standards for Incandescent Lamps (S 2017): Senate -Farm Bill Extension Act (S 2419): Senate -Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act (S 309): Senate -Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007 (S 485): Senate -America's Climate Security Act (S 219): Senate -Safe Climate Act of 2007 (HR 1590): House -Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 (S 317): Senate -New Direction for Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (HR 3221): House

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, UNDETERMINED

H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act, corporate average fuel economy standards; H.R. 2927, To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles, and for other purposes, corporate average fuel economy standards; H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, energy efficiency, corporate average fuel economy standards, biofuels; H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007, energy efficiency, renewable electricity standards, regional appliance standards; corporate average fuel economy standards; biofuels; renewable electricity standards; H.R. 3059, To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, and for other purposes, corporate average fuel economy standards

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED

H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act, corporate average fuel economy standards; H.R. 2927, To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles, and for other purposes, corporate average fuel economy standards; H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, energy efficiency, corporate average fuel economy standards, biofuels; H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007, energy efficiency, renewable electricity standards, regional appliance standards; corporate average fuel economy standards; biofuels; renewable electricity standards; H.R. 3059, To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, and for other purposes, corporate average fuel economy standards

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED

National EnergyPolicy Legislation; Energy Effiency (HR 6), Energy Production Legislation/Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506)

Client expense: $211,508 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED

National Energy Policy Legislation; Energy Effiency (HR 6), Energy Production Legislation/Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR1506)

Client expense: $404,508 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act, corporate average fuel economy standards; H.R. 2927, To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles, and for other purposes, corporate average fuel economy standards; H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, energy efficiency, corporate average fuel economy standards, biofuels;

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Legislation that would modify current Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, including H.R. 6, H.R. 1506, and H.R. 2927.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues concerning provisions of Senate and House Climate Change bills, S. 280, S. 309, S. 317, S. 1766, S. 2191, and H.R. 1590. Issues concerning provisions of Energy Legislation, particularly H.R. 1506, H.R. 2927, and H.R. 6.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

H.R. 6, "Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007", CAFE title (Title I in final bill); H.R. 1506, "Fuel Economy Reform Act"; H.R. 2927, "To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles, and for other purposes"; S. 357, "Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act"; S. 1419; "Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007", Title V, CAFE standards.

Client expense: $1,395,505 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE

Corporate Average Fuel Economy - CAFE (S. 307) (HR 1506, HR 2927, HR 3059) HR 6 - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)