Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2008
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2008 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Splash and Dash Correction Act HR 5713 Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol Act HR 5911
Client expense: $38,768 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), President of the U.S., SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. S. 3258, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2009. H.R. 5911, To Repeal Certain Incentives and Subsidies for Renewable Fuels. H.R. 384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009. S. 116, TARP Assistance for Local Governments Act of 2009. Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. S. 3258, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2009. H.R. 5911, To Repeal Certain Incentives and Subsidies for Renewable Fuels. H.R. 384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009. S. 116, TARP Assistance for Local Governments Act of 2009. Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. S. 3258, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2009. H.R. 5911, To Repeal Certain Incentives and Subsidies for Renewable Fuels. H.R. 384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009. S. 116, TARP Assistance for Local Governments Act of 2009. Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; S 6 National Energy & Environmental Security Act of 2007; S 1263 Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act; S 1381 Gasoline Pricing; S 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007; Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; House draft legislation on Alternative Fuels & Alternative Fuels Infrastructure; Renewable, Biofuels, and Hydrogen Programs; Energy Efficiency (Energy Savings Performance Contracts); DOE Hydrogen Infrastructure and Validation Program; HR 2337 The Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act; HR 2784 The National Environmental & Energy Development Act; S 1268 Domestic Offshore Energy Security Act; S 1594 Maritime Hazardous Cargo Security Act of 2007; HR 3220 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 3221 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 2830 USCG Reauthorization Act (LNG provision); Use of fuels from oil sands; S 2651 Technical Corrections to RFS; HR 5216 Wildfire Risk Reduction and Renewable Biomass Utilization Act; HR 5236 Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008 ; HR 2380 U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (LNG provisions); HR 5577 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008; HR 5533 Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008; S 2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007; HR 5146 Invest in Energy Security Act; HR 2262 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007; HR 2768 S-MINER Act; HR 5058 Chuckchi Sea Sale Suspension Act; HR 6/Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program; S 2991 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; S 3044 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; Pipeline Reauthorization Act; Law of the Sea Treaty legislation HR 802 MARPOL Implementation; HR 6251 Responsible Federal Oil & Gas Leasing Act; Diesel Tax Reduction Bill; HR 2419 Farm Bill energy/fuel/ethanol provisions; Renewable Fuel Standard; HR 6324 ethanol import tariff; S 3080 ethanol import tariff; HR 5911 Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol Act; HR 5713 Splash and Dash Correction Act; HR 6346 the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; HR 6052 the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act & Section 526 of HR 6 & Boren amendment to Sec. 526; S 1499 Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007; Energy Markets Emergency Act; HR 6238 Petroleum Product Pricing; HR 6264 Prevent excessive speculation in energy markets; S 3122 Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act; S 3129 Close the London Loophole Act; S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; HR 6334 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; S 3131 Oil Speculation Control Act; S 3134 Regulation Of Energy Commodities; S 2995 Oil Trading Transparency Act; HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act; HR 6256 Responsible Ownership of Public Lands Act; S 2958 American Energy Production Act.
Client expense: $3,194,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Gasoline pricing/ Supply; Biofuels/ Ethanol/ Triodiesel/ CVX Biofuel Research Agreements/ Galveston Biodiesel Facility/ E-85 Demonstration; US EPA Low Carbon Fuel Rulemaking; HR 2419 - Farm Bill (Commodities Futures Trading Commission energy trading oversight & energy/fuel/ethanol provisions); Intercostals UNHC Lock; Refinery Outages; RFS Implementation; Texas RFS Waiver Request; Diesel Tax Reduction Bill; Renewable Fuel Standard; HR 6324/S. 3080 ethanol import tariff; H.R.5911 - Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol Act; H.R. 5713 Splash and Dash Correction Act; E-85 mandates & requirements.
Client expense: $3,194,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. S. 3258, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2009. H.R. 5911, To Repeal Certain Incentives and Subsidies for Renewable Fuels. H.R. 384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009. S. 116, TARP Assistance for Local Governments Act of 2009. Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. S. 3258, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2009. H.R. 5911, To Repeal Certain Incentives and Subsidies for Renewable Fuels. H.R. 384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009. S. 116, TARP Assistance for Local Governments Act of 2009. Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. S. 3258, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2009. H.R. 5911, To Repeal Certain Incentives and Subsidies for Renewable Fuels. H.R. 384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009. S. 116, TARP Assistance for Local Governments Act of 2009. Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Estate Tax Repeal- HR 1586, HR 2380 Repeal of 3% Government Withholding Tax - HR 1023, S. 777 RIPE Act- HR 5911 Repeals ethanol tarriff- HR 6137 Imported Ethanol Parity Act- S. 3080
Client expense: $207,327 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Gasoline pricing/ Supply; Biofuels/ Ethanol/ Triodiesel/ Chevron Biofuel Research Agreements/ Galveston Biodiesel Facility/ E-85 Demonstration/E10+; US EPA Low Carbon Fuel Rulemaking; HR 2419 - Farm Bill (Commodities Futures Trading Commission energy trading oversight & energy/fuel/ethanol provisions); Refinery Outages - DOE Rulemaking; Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Implementation; Diesel Tax Reduction Bill; Renewable Fuel Standard; Low carbon fuel standard; HR 6324/S. 3080 ethanol import tariff; H.R.5911 - Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol Act; H.R. 5713 Splash and Dash Correction Act; E-85 mandates & requirements.
Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.CON.RES.25, expresses that renewable resources should provide 25 pct of U.S. energy by 2025. S.3729, to amend Clean Air Act to prohibit fee for gaseous emissions by livestock. S.3741, to amend Clean Air Act to prohibit regulation of certain emissions from agricultural production. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management
2008 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management
2008 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. S. 3258, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2009. H.R. 5911, To Repeal Certain Incentives and Subsidies for Renewable Fuels. Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Agriculture
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. S. 3258, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2009. H.R. 5911, To Repeal Certain Incentives and Subsidies for Renewable Fuels. Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. S. 3258, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2009. H.R. 5911, To Repeal Certain Incentives and Subsidies for Renewable Fuels. Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 HR.6134, Renewable Fuel Adjustment Act of 2008 HR. 6324, Imported Ethanol Facilitation Act S.2642, American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 HR.6137, To remove the additional tariff on ethanol HR.5911, RIPE Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Gasoline pricing/ Supply; Biofuels/ Ethanol/ Triodiesel/ CVX Biofuel Research Agreements/ Galveston Biodiesel Facility/ E-85 Demonstration/E10+; US EPA Low Carbon Fuel Rulemaking; HR 2419 - Farm Bill (Commodities Futures Trading Commission energy trading oversight & energy/fuel/ethanol provisions); Refinery Outages - DOE Rulemaking; Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Implementation; Diesel Tax Reduction Bill; Renewable Fuel Standard; HR 6324/S. 3080 ethanol import tariff; H.R.5911 - Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol Act; H.R. 5713 Splash and Dash Correction Act; E-85 mandates & requirements.
Client expense: $4,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Estate Tax Repeal- HR 1586, HR 2380 Repeal of 3% Government Withholding Tax- HR 1023, S. 777 RIPE Act- HR 5911 Repeals ethanol tarriff- HR 6137 Imported Ethanol Parity Act- S. 3080
Client expense: $258,621 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Splash and Dash Correction Act HR 5713 Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol Act HR 5911
Client expense: $38,768 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), President of the U.S., SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming hearing and solutions on oil and gas prices Rep. Peterson amendment to the fiscal 2009 Interior Appropriations Act ; lifting Congressional moratoria on oil and natural gas exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf beyond 50 miles H.R. 5911, the Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol (RIPE) Act; all sections. Interior 2009 Approps, Rep. John Peterson (R- Pa.); amendment lifting moratoria on OCS H.R. 6052, The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008; all sections
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 3221- New Direction for Energy Independence Act (energy tax provisions of economic stimulus package) H.R. 5437- American-Made Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6049- Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 5911- Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2008 H.R. 6074- the Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act of 2008 (NOPEC) H.R. 2419/ H.R. 6124- The Farm, Nutrition, and Energy Act of 2008- renewable fuels and energy tax provisions; H.R. 6052- Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 H.R. 6346- Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act H.R. 6302- American Energy Independence through Offshore Drilling Act H.R. 2784- National Environment and Energy Development Act (Peterson OCS Amendment) H.R. 6258- Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act H.R. 5146- Invest in Energy Security Act H.R. 6251- Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act S.2191/S.3036- The Lieberman-Warner (Boxer) Climate Security Act S. 3044/ S. 2991- Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 S. 2761- Recapture Excess Profits and Invest in Roads (REPAIR) Act of 2008 S. 2782- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a temporary windfall profit on crude oil and transfer the proceeds of the tax to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes S. 2822- A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exportation or importation of natural gas S. 3031- A bill to freeze the corn-based ethanol mandate S. 2958- American Energy Production Act of 2008 S. 3080- Imported Ethanol Parity Act S. 3202- A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes Energy Markets/Speculation Issue: Supporting legislative solutions to address price volatility in the energy commodities futures markets. Monitoring various relevant legislative proposals, but not yet advocating for or against any specific bills.
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3221- New Direction for Energy Independence Act (energy tax provisions of economic stimulus package) H.R. 5437- American-Made Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6049- Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 5911- Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2008 H.R. 6074- the Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act of 2008 (NOPEC) H.R. 2419/ H.R. 6124- The Farm, Nutrition, and Energy Act of 2008- renewable fuels and energy tax provisions; H.R. 6052- Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 H.R. 6346- Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act H.R. 6302- American Energy Independence through Offshore Drilling Act H.R. 2784- National Environment and Energy Development Act (Peterson OCS Amendment) H.R. 6258- Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act H.R. 5146- Invest in Energy Security Act H.R. 6251- Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act S.2191/S.3036- The Lieberman-Warner (Boxer) Climate Security Act S. 3044/ S. 2991- Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 S. 2761- Recapture Excess Profits and Invest in Roads (REPAIR) Act of 2008 S. 2782- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a temporary windfall profit on crude oil and transfer the proceeds of the tax to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes S. 2822- A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exportation or importation of natural gas S. 3031- A bill to freeze the corn-based ethanol mandate S. 2958- American Energy Production Act of 2008 S. 3080- Imported Ethanol Parity Act S. 3202- A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes Energy Markets/Speculation Issue: Supporting legislative solutions to address price volatility in the energy commodities futures markets. Monitoring various relevant legislative proposals, but not yet advocating for or against any specific bills.
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. S. 3258, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2009. H.R. 5911, To Repeal Certain Incentives and Subsidies for Renewable Fuels. Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Agriculture
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. S. 3258, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2009. H.R. 5911, To Repeal Certain Incentives and Subsidies for Renewable Fuels. Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. S. 3258, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2009. H.R. 5911, To Repeal Certain Incentives and Subsidies for Renewable Fuels. Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 HR.6134, Renewable Fuel Adjustment Act of 2008 HR. 6324, Imported Ethanol Facilitation Act S.2642, American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 HR.6137, To remove the additional tariff on ethanol HR.5911, RIPE Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; S 6 National Energy & Environmental Security Act of 2007; S 1263 Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act; S 1381 Gasoline Pricing; S 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007; Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; House draft legislation on Alternative Fuels & Alternative Fuels Infrastructure; Renewable, Biofuels, and Hydrogen Programs; Energy Efficiency (Energy Savings Performance Contracts); DOE Hydrogen Infrastructure and Validation Program; HR 2337 The Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act; HR 2784 The National Environmental & Energy Development Act; S 1268 Domestic Offshore Energy Security Act; S 1594 Maritime Hazardous Cargo Security Act of 2007; HR 3220 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 3221 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 2830 USCG Reauthorization Act (LNG provision); Use of fuels from oil sands; S 2651 Technical Corrections to RFS; HR 5216 Wildfire Risk Reduction and Renewable Biomass Utilization Act; HR 5236 Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008 ; HR 2380 U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (LNG provisions); HR 5577 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008; HR 5533 Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008; S 2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007; HR 5146 Invest in Energy Security Act; HR 2262 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007; HR 2768 S-MINER Act; HR 5058 Chuckchi Sea Sale Suspension Act; HR 6/Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program; S 2991 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; S 3044 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; Pipeline Reauthorization Act; Law of the Sea Treaty legislation HR 802 MARPOL Implementation; HR 6251 Responsible Federal Oil & Gas Leasing Act; Diesel Tax Reduction Bill; HR 2419 Farm Bill energy/fuel/ethanol provisions; Renewable Fuel Standard; HR 6324 ethanol import tariff; S 3080 ethanol import tariff; HR 5911 Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol Act; HR 5713 Splash and Dash Correction Act; HR 6346 the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; HR 6052 the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act & Section 526 of HR 6 & Boren amendment to Sec. 526; S 1499 Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007; Energy Markets Emergency Act; HR 6238 Petroleum Product Pricing; HR 6264 Prevent excessive speculation in energy markets; S 3122 Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act; S 3129 Close the London Loophole Act; S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; HR 6334 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; S 3131 Oil Speculation Control Act; S 3134 Regulation Of Energy Commodities; S 2995 Oil Trading Transparency Act; HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act; HR 6256 Responsible Ownership of Public Lands Act; S 2958 American Energy Production Act.
2008 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Gasoline pricing/ Supply; Biofuels/ Ethanol/ Triodiesel/ CVX Biofuel Research Agreements/ Galveston Biodiesel Facility/ E-85 Demonstration; US EPA Low Carbon Fuel Rulemaking; HR 2419 - Farm Bill (Commodities Futures Trading Commission energy trading oversight & energy/fuel/ethanol provisions); Intercostals UNHC Lock; Refinery Outages; RFS Implementation; Texas RFS Waiver Request; Diesel Tax Reduction Bill; Renewable Fuel Standard; HR 6324/S. 3080 ethanol import tariff; H.R.5911 - Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol Act; H.R. 5713 Splash and Dash Correction Act; E-85 mandates & requirements.
Client expense: $3,194,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Estate Tax Repeal- HR 1586, HR 2380 Repeal of 3% Government Withholding Tax- HR 1023, S. 777 RIPE Act- H.R. 5911 Repeals ethanol tarriff- H.R. 6137 Imported Ethanol Parity Act- S. 3080
Client expense: $174,542 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
| Republican |
| WI |
| Fortney Pete Stark | Democratic | CA |
| George Radanovich | Republican | CA |
| John J. Duncan, Jr. | Republican | TN |
| Joseph R. Pitts | Republican | PA |
| Kenny Marchant | Republican | TX |
| Nathan Deal | Republican | GA |
| Paul C. Broun | Republican | GA |
| Phil Gingrey | Republican | GA |
| Ted Poe | Republican | TX |
| Trent Franks | Republican | AZ |
| Virginia Foxx | Republican | NC |
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)
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: $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: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Client expense: $3,194,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), 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)