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Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008
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2008 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
America's Climate Security Act, S. 2191. All provisions. Lobbied Senate. Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008, H.R. 5575. All provisions. Lobbied House Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Acto of 2008, S 2821. All provisions. Lobbied Senate. Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act. H.R. 5351. All provisions. Lobbied House.
Client expense: $442,945 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419 - Farm Bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776 - renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351 - tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575 - coal generation emissions; S. 577 - oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191 - climate change; S. 2555 - state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642 - renewable energy; S. 2821 - clean energy production incentives; S. 2991 / S. 3044 - market speculation; S. 2995 - oil trading; S. 3122 - energy commodities regulation; S. 3130 - energy prices; S. 3131 - energy markets; S. 3183 - CFTC authority on speculation; S. 3185 - energy prices; S. 3202 - gas prices; S. 3205 - CFTC authority; S. 3248 - commodity markets; S. 3255 - CFTC large trade oversight; H.R. 6130 - futures markets; H.R. 6238 - CFTC oversight; H.R. 6264 - commodities markets; H.R. 6330 - energy commodities; H.R. 6334 - CFTC oversight and energy prices; H.R. 6349 - energy prices; H.R. 6377 - CFTC authority for energy markets.
Client expense: $920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. S. 3345, Future Fuels Act of 2008. S. 3689, Economic Recovery Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 4986, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. H.R. 6566, American Energy Act. H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008. Economic Stimulus Draft Legislation for 111th Congress. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to global warming and climate change. S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007. S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 485, Global Warming Reduction Act. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act of 2007. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2144, Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Study Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008. H.R. 547, Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 620, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007. H.R. 906, Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007. H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2069, Save our Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2635, Carbon Neutral Government Act. H.R. 3416, America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act. H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act. H.R. 6316, Climate MATTERS Act of 2008. H.R. 6877, Greenhouse Gas Registry Act. Draft Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Legislation. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Legislation H.R. 370 Coal to Liquids Fuel Promotion Act H.R. 969 Bill to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard H.R. 1590 Safe Climate Act H.R. 2337 Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 H.R. 2635 Carbon-Neutral Government Act H.R. 2847 Green Jobs Act of 2007 H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (July) H.R. 3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 S. 154 Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007 S. 155 Coal to Liquids Fuel Promotion Act S. 309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S. 357 Ten in Ten Fuel Economy Act S. 1297 Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007 S. 1321 Energy Savings Act of 2006 S. 1419 The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S. 2191 Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 H.R. 5575 Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008 H.R. 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American H.R. 6316 Climate MATTERS Act of 2008 H.R.6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 S. 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R. 6052 Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act of 2008 H.R. 2638 Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2009 and Continuing Resolution H.R. 6049 Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 H.R. 6515 Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act of 2008 H.R. 6899 Comprehensive Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 H.R. 7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Rulemakings DOE; Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers; Proposed Rule; 71 FR 59204 (October 6, 2006)
Client expense: $50,089 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to global warming and climate change. S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007. S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 485, Global Warming Reduction Act. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act of 2007. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2144, Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Study Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008. H.R. 547, Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 620, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007. H.R. 906, Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007. H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2069, Save our Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2635, Carbon Neutral Government Act. H.R. 3416, America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act. H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act. H.R. 6316, Climate MATTERS Act of 2008. H.R. 6877, Greenhouse Gas Registry Act. Dingell-Boucher Draft Climate Change Legislation. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: $1,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. S. 3345, Future Fuels Act of 2008. S. 3689, Economic Recovery Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 4986, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. H.R. 6566, American Energy Act. H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008. Economic Stimulus Draft Legislation for 111th Congress. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. H.J.RES.88, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to reinsert trade title. H.R.5768, to amend the CEA, giving CFTC authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. H.R.5813, to amend PL110-196 to extend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.5957, to reduce subsidies for agricultural commodity programs. H.R.6051, to amend PL110-196, to extend 1002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.6124, to continue USDA programs through FY2012. H.R.6130, to study effects of speculation in futures markets for various fuels. H.R.6264, to prevent excessive market speculation for certain energy commodities. H.R.6284, to amend the CEA to prevent excessive energy commodity speculation. H.R.6334, to provide energy price relief by increasing resources of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R.6341, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide regulation of energy derivatives. H.R.6349, to to provide energy price relief by increasing Commodity Futures Trading Commission resources. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to raise benefits of supplemental nutrition assistance program. H.R.6377, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. S.2691, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance oil trading transparency. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to regulate oil commodities markets. S.3129, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to curb energy market manipulation and excessive speculation. S.3130, to provide energy price relief through greater authority for Commodity Futures Trading Commission. S.3131, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to relieve any excessive energy market speculation. S.3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities by traded on regulated markets. S.3183, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have energy price relief through action by CFTC. S.3205, to direct Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. H.R.6432, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding generic new animal drugs. H.R.6598, to amend U.S. Code to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.6793, to help local farmers to grow food to be sold locally and for other purposes. H.R.6849, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to help alleviate ban on certain payments. H.R.6921, to provide more oversight, transparency to commodity futures markets. H.R.6976, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.7202, to provide disaster aid to producers who suffered 2008 crop year losses via natural disaster. S.3248, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify treatment of limits on certain commodity purchases. S.3251, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 1974 Trade Act to authorized assistance payments. S.3255, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide more energy, ag contract oversight. S.3267, to amend Federal Meat, Poultry and Egg Products Inspection Acts and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.3337, to implement conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. S.3404, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to promote U.S. beef. S.3435, to allow CRP participants to participate in feed use program. S.3538, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to allow certain farm payments. S.3577, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation. S.3588, to provide grants to hospitals and others to acquire local nutritious agricultural products. S.3644, to provide crop disaster assistance to producers suffering 2008 crop year losses from natural disaster. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to markets. S. 3671, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have limits on certain transactions and more. S.3709, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to expand Rural Energy for America. S. 3714, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure more market coverage by regulated exchanges. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419- Farm Bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776- renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351- tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575- coal generation emissions; S. 577- oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191- climate change; S. 2555- state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642- renewable energy; S. 2821- clean energy production incentives; S. 2991/S.3044--market speculaton; S. 2995--oil trading; S. 3122--energy commodities regulation; S. 3130--energy prices; S. 3131--energy markets; continued . . . S. 3183--CFTC authority on speculation; S. 3185--energy prices; S. 3202--gas prices; S. 3205--CFTC authority; S. 3248--commodity markets; S. 3255--CFTC large trade oversight; H.R. 6130--futures markets; H.R. 6238--CFTC oversight; H.R. 6264--commodities markets; H.R. 6330--energy commodities; H.R. 6334--CFTC oversight and energy prices; H.R. 6349--energy prices; H.R. 6377--CFTC authority for energy markets; S. 3335, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6049, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6346, Energy Speculation Act; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency; H.R. 6899, Comprehensive Energy Act; H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy Job Creation Act; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act; S. 3036, Climate Security Act of 2008; H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action & Protection Act; H.R. 6316, Climate Market, Auction, Trust & Trade Act; S. 3714 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act; S. 3577 Prevent Excessive Seculation Act
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. H.J.RES.88, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to reinsert trade title. H.R.5768, to amend the CEA, giving CFTC authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. H.R.5813, to amend PL110-196 to extend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.5957, to reduce subsidies for agricultural commodity programs. H.R.6051, to amend PL110-196, to extend 1002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.6124, to continue USDA programs through FY2012. H.R.6130, to study effects of speculation in futures markets for various fuels. H.R.6264, to prevent excessive market speculation for certain energy commodities. H.R.6284, to amend the CEA to prevent excessive energy commodity speculation. H.R.6334, to provide energy price relief by increasing resources of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R.6341, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide regulation of energy derivatives. H.R.6349, to to provide energy price relief by increasing Commodity Futures Trading Commission resources. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to raise benefits of supplemental nutrition assistance program. H.R.6377, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. S.2691, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance oil trading transparency. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to regulate oil commodities markets. S.3129, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to curb energy market manipulation and excessive speculation. S.3130, to provide energy price relief through greater authority for Commodity Futures Trading Commission. S.3131, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to relieve any excessive energy market speculation. S.3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities by traded on regulated markets. S.3183, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have energy price relief through action by CFTC. S.3205, to direct Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. H.R.6432, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding generic new animal drugs. H.R.6598, to amend U.S. Code to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.6793, to help local farmers to grow food to be sold locally and for other purposes. H.R.6849, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to help alleviate ban on certain payments. H.R.6921, to provide more oversight, transparency to commodity futures markets. H.R.6976, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.7202, to provide disaster aid to producers who suffered 2008 crop year losses via natural disaster. S.3248, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify treatment of limits on certain commodity purchases. S.3251, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 1974 Trade Act to authorized assistance payments. S.3255, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide more energy, ag contract oversight. S.3267, to amend Federal Meat, Poultry and Egg Products Inspection Acts and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.3337, to implement conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. S.3404, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to promote U.S. beef. S.3435, to allow CRP participants to participate in feed use program. S.3538, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to allow certain farm payments. S.3577, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation. S.3588, to provide grants to hospitals and others to acquire local nutritious agricultural products. S.3644, to provide crop disaster assistance to producers suffering 2008 crop year losses from natural disaster. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. S. 3345, Future Fuels Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 4986, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. H.R. 6566, American Energy Act. H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
2008 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to global warming and climate change. S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007. S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 485, Global Warming Reduction Act. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act of 2007. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2144, Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Study Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008. H.R. 547, Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 620, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007. H.R. 906, Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007. H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2069, Save our Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2635, Carbon Neutral Government Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 3416, America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act. H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act. H.R. 6316, Climate MATTERS Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: $1,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to global warming and climate change. S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007. S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 485, Global Warming Reduction Act. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act of 2007. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2144, Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Study Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008. H.R. 547, Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 620, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007. H.R. 906, Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007. H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2069, Save our Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2635, Carbon Neutral Government Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 3416, America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act. H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act. H.R. 6316, Climate MATTERS Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. S. 3345, Future Fuels Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 4986, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. H.R. 6566, American Energy Act. H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
2008 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. H.J.RES.88, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to reinsert trade title. H.R.5768, to amend the CEA, giving CFTC authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. H.R.5813, to amend PL110-196 to extend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.5957, to reduce subsidies for agricultural commodity programs. H.R.6051, to amend PL110-196, to extend 1002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.6124, to continue USDA programs through FY2012. H.R.6130, to study effects of speculation in futures markets for various fuels. H.R.6264, to prevent excessive market speculation for certain energy commodities. H.R.6284, to amend the CEA to prevent excessive energy commodity speculation. H.R.6334, to provide energy price relief by increasing resources of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R.6341, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide regulation of energy derivatives. H.R.6349, to to provide energy price relief by increasing Commodity Futures Trading Commission resources. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to raise benefits of supplemental nutrition assistance program. H.R.6377, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. S.2691, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance oil trading transparency. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to regulate oil commodities markets. S.3129, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to curb energy market manipulation and excessive speculation. S.3130, to provide energy price relief through greater authority for Commodity Futures Trading Commission. S.3131, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to relieve any excessive energy market speculation. S.3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities by traded on regulated markets. S.3183, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have energy price relief through action by CFTC. S.3205, to direct Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. H.R.6432, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding generic new animal drugs. H.R.6598, to amend U.S. Code to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.6793, to help local farmers to grow food to be sold locally and for other purposes. H.R.6849, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to help alleviate ban on certain payments. H.R.6921, to provide more oversight, transparency to commodity futures markets. H.R.6976, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.7202, to provide disaster aid to producers who suffered 2008 crop year losses via natural disaster. S.3248, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify treatment of limits on certain commodity purchases. S.3251, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 1974 Trade Act to authorized assistance payments. S.3255, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide more energy, ag contract oversight. S.3267, to amend Federal Meat, Poultry and Egg Products Inspection Acts and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.3337, to implement conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. S.3404, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to promote U.S. beef. S.3435, to allow CRP participants to participate in feed use program. S.3538, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to allow certain farm payments. S.3577, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation. S.3588, to provide grants to hospitals and others to acquire local nutritious agricultural products. S.3644, to provide crop disaster assistance to producers suffering 2008 crop year losses from natural disaster. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Legislation H.R. 370 Coal to Liquids Fuel Promotion Act H.R. 969 Bill to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard H.R. 1590 Safe Climate Act H.R. 2337 Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 H.R. 2635 Carbon-Neutral Government Act H.R. 2847 Green Jobs Act of 2007 H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (July) H.R. 3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 S. 154 Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007 S. 155 Coal to Liquids Fuel Promotion Act S. 309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S. 357 Ten in Ten Fuel Economy Act S. 1297 Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007 S. 1321 Energy Savings Act of 2006 S. 1419 The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S. 2191 Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 H.R. 5575 Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008 H.R. 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American H.R. 6316 Climate MATTERS Act of 2008 H.R.6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 S. 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R. 6052 Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act of 2008 H.R. 2638 Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2009 and Continuing Resolution H.R. 6049 Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 H.R. 6515 Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act of 2008 H.R. 6899 Comprehensive Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 H.R. 7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Rulemakings DOE; Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers; Proposed Rule; 71 FR 59204 (October 6, 2006)
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419- Farm Bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776- renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351- tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575- coal generation emissions; S. 577- oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191- climate change; S. 2555- state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642- renewable energy; S. 2821- clean energy production incentives; S. 2991/S.3044--market speculaton; S. 2995--oil trading; S. 3122--energy commodities regulation; S. 3130--energy prices; S. 3131--energy markets; continued . . . S. 3183--CFTC authority on speculation; S. 3185--energy prices; S. 3202--gas prices; S. 3205--CFTC authority; S. 3248--commodity markets; S. 3255--CFTC large trade oversight; H.R. 6130--futures markets; H.R. 6238--CFTC oversight; H.R. 6264--commodities markets; H.R. 6330--energy commodities; H.R. 6334--CFTC oversight and energy prices; H.R. 6349--energy prices; H.R. 6377--CFTC authority for energy markets; S. 3335, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6049, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6346, Energy Speculation Act; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency; H.R. 6899, Comprehensive Energy Act; H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy Job Creation Act; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act; S. 3036, Climate Security Act of 2008; H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action & Protection Act; H.R. 6316, Climate Market, Auction, Trust & Trade Act
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
America's Climate Security Act. S 2191. Lobbied on all provisions. Urged strengthening bill to reduce emissions faster and deeper, to auction more of the pollution permits sooner, to provide more international adaptation assistance, and to strengthen and better focus aid to low and middle income households. Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 5575. FCNL lobbied in support of this bill. Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008. S. 2821. FCNL lobbied in support of this bill. Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act. H.R. 5351. FCNL lobbied in support of this bill.
Client expense: $442,945 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007. S. 987, Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
2008 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to global warming and climate change. S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007. S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 485, Global Warming Reduction Act. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act of 2007. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2144, Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Study Act of 2007. S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008. H.R. 547, Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 620, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007. H.R. 906, Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007. H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2069, Save our Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2635, Carbon Neutral Government Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: $1,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007. S. 987, Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
2008 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to global warming and climate change. S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007. S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 485, Global Warming Reduction Act. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act of 2007. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2144, Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Study Act of 2007. S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008. H.R. 547, Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 620, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007. H.R. 906, Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007. H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2069, Save our Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2635, Carbon Neutral Government Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $300,000
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Legislation H.R. 370 Coal to Liquids Fuel Promotion Act H.R. 969 Bill to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard H.R. 1590 Safe Climate Act Legislation H.R. 2337 Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 H.R. 2635 Carbon-Neutral Government Act H.R. 2847 Green Jobs Act of 2007 H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (July) H.R. 3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 S. 154 Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007 S. 155 Coal to Liquids Fuel Promotion Act S. 309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S. 357 Ten in Ten Fuel Economy Act S. 1297 Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007 S. 1321 Energy Savings Act of 2006 S. 1419 The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S. 2191 Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 H.R. 5575 Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008 H.R. 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American H.R. 6316 Climate MATTERS Act of 2008 H.R.6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 S. 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R. 6052 Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act of 2008 Rulemakings DOE; Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers; Proposed Rule; 71 FR 59204 (October 6, 2006)
Client expense: $168,437 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HOUSE H.R. 6 - CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 (All Sections especially Appropriations Funding for the Green Jobs Act) H.R. 1590 - Safe Climate Act (All Sections) H.R. 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 (Sections: Coal to Liquids (CTL), Rural Utility Services (RUS)) HOUSE (continued) H.R. 5058 - Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (AK OCS) (aka: Markey Polar Bear Seas Protection Bill) (All Sections) H.R. 5140 - Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act (aka: Economic Stimulus Package) (Sections: Title 1, Sub Title C (aka: RE & EE Tax Incentives); S. Amdt. 3983) H.R. 5351 - Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 (All Sections) H.R. 5560 - Right to Clean Vehicles Act (All Sections) H.R. 5575 - Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008 (All Sections) H.R. 5588 - Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (aka: Markey Polar Bears Seas Protection BillUpdated) (All Sections) H.R. 5658 - Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Sections: Coal to Liquids (CTL) Section 526) H.R. 6049 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 (All Sections especially Clean Energy Incentives) H.R. 6186 - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (All Sections) H.R. 6316 - Climate Market, Auction, Trust & Trade Emissions Reduction System Act of 2008 (Climate MATTERS Act) (All Sections) H. Conf. Res. 0312 - Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 (All Sections) SENATE S. 2191 - America's Climate Security Act (aka: Lieberman-Warner) (All Sections) S. 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act (aka: Boxer Bill) (All Sections) S. 2642 - American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (All Sections) S. 2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 (All Sections) S. 2958 - American Energy Production Act of 2008 (All Sections) S. 3001 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Sections: Coal to Liquids (CTL) Section 526) S. 3036 - (same as S.2191) Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (All Sections) S. 3044 - Consumer-First Energy Act Of 2008 (All Sections) S. 3125 - Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 (All Sections especially Clean Energy Incentives NYI (Not Yet Introduced) Interior Appropriations (Sections: Offshore Drilling) Coal and Energy Policy (All Sections) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) (All Sections) Domestic Climate Bill (Doggett-Markey) (All Sections) Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (All Sections especially parts related to H.R. 6)
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419- Farm Bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776- renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351- tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575- coal generation emissions; S. 577- oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191- climate change; S. 2555- state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642- renewable energy; S. 2821- clean energy production incentives; S. 2991/S.3044--market speculaton; S. 2995--oil trading; S. 3122--energy commodities regulation; S. 3130--energy prices; S. 3131--energy markets; continued . . . S. 3183--CFTC authority on speculation; S. 3185--energy prices; S. 3202--gas prices; S. 3205--CFTC authority; S. 3248--commodity markets; S. 3255--CFTC large trade oversight; H.R. 6130--futures markets; H.R. 6238--CFTC oversight; H.R. 6264--commodities markets; H.R. 6330--energy commodities; H.R. 6334--CFTC oversight and energy prices; H.R. 6349--energy prices; H.R. 6377--CFTC authority for energy markets.
Client expense: $920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. H.J.RES.88, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to reinsert trade title. H.R.5768, to amend the CEA, giving CFTC authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. H.R.5813, to amend PL110-196 to extend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.5957, to reduce subsidies for agricultural commodity programs. H.R.6051, to amend PL110-196, to extend 1002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.6124, to continue USDA programs through FY2012. H.R.6130, to study effects of speculation in futures markets for various fuels. H.R.6264, to prevent excessive market speculation for certain energy commodities. H.R.6284, to amend the CEA to prevent excessive energy commodity speculation. H.R.6334, to provide energy price relief by increasing resources of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R.6341, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide regulation of energy derivatives. H.R.6349, to to provide energy price relief by increasing Commodity Futures Trading Commission resources. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to raise benefits of supplemental nutrition assistance program. H.R.6377, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. S.2691, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance oil trading transparency. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to regulate oil commodities markets. S.3129, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to curb energy market manipulation and excessive speculation. S.3130, to provide energy price relief through greater authority for Commodity Futures Trading Commission. S.3131, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to relieve any excessive energy market speculation. S.3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities by traded on regulated markets. S.3183, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have energy price relief through action by CFTC. S.3205, to direct Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.
2008 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 5575 To require new coal-fired electric generating units to use state-of-the-art control technology to capture and permanently sequester carbon dioxide emissions and for other purposes; S 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; S. 2191 To direct the Administration of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases; S. 2423 Emission Allowance Market Transparency Act of 2007; HR 1855, S.1473 Madera Water Supply Enhancement Act S. 2643 Mercury Emissions Control Act
Client expense: $406,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419 - farm bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776 - renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351 - tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575 - coal generation emissions; S. 577 - oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191 - climate change; S. 2555 - state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642 - renewable energy; S. 2821 - clean energy production incentives
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to global warming and climate change. S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007. S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 485, Global Warming Reduction Act. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act of 2007. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2144, Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Study Act of 2007. S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 620, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007. H.R. 906, Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007. H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2069, Save our Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2635, Carbon Neutral Government Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $190,000
2008 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007. S. 987, Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
2008 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to global warming and climate change. S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007. S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 485, Global Warming Reduction Act. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act of 2007. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2144, Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Study Act of 2007. S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 620, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007. H.R. 906, Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007. H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2069, Save our Climate Act of 2007. H.R. 2635, Carbon Neutral Government Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: $1,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007. S. 987, Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
2008 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Legislation H.R. 370 Coal to Liquids Fuel Promotion Act H.R. 969 Bill to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard Legislation H.R. 1590 Safe Climate Act H.R. 2337 Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 H.R. 2635 Carbon-Neutral Government Act H.R. 2847 Green Jobs Act of 2007 H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (July) H.R. 3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 S. 154 Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007 S. 155 Coal to Liquids Fuel Promotion Act S. 309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S. 357 Ten in Ten Fuel Economy Act S. 1297 Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007 S. 1321 Energy Savings Act of 2006 S. 1419 The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 H.R. 5575 Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008 H.R. 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American Rulemakings DOE; Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers; Proposed Rule; 71 FR 59204 (October 6, 2006)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2008 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008, lobbied the House of Representatives via grassroots S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act, lobbied the Senate via grassroots H.CON.RES.266, Water for the World Resolution, lobbied the House of Representatives directly H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, lobbied the Senate directly on sections pertaining to promotion of coal-to-liquids industry H.R. 2593, the Borderlands Conservation and Security Act of 2007, lobbied the House of Representatives directly
Client expense: $817,198 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.
| Democratic |
| NY |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Howard L. Berman | Democratic | CA |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Jim McDermott | Democratic | WA |
| Keith Ellison | Democratic | MN |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | TX |
| Lois Capps | Democratic | CA |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Paul Hodes | Democratic | NH |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $1,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $97,258 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $1,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $300,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $222,773 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $190,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)