To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation.
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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 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 5768, HR 6238, S 3130, S 2598, S 3183.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 370A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 6341 Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act HR 3236 Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 HR 6124 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 HR 5768 CFTC Improvement Act HR 6238 To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation HR 6130 To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading HR 6264 To prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities HR 4066 Close the Enron Loophole Act HR 6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 HR 3089 No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S 154 A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities S 3131 Speculation Control Act of 2008 S 3122 Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act S 3044 Consumer-First Energy Act (provisions related to strategic petroleum reserve) S 2058 Close the Enron Loophole Act S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S 3129 Close the London Loop S 2598 Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 370A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 6341 Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act HR 3236 Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 HR 6124 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 HR 5768 CFTC Improvement Act HR 6238 To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation HR 6130 To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading HR 6264 To prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities HR 4066 Close the Enron Loophole Act HR 6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 HR 3089 No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S 154 A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities S 3131 Speculation Control Act of 2008 S 3122 Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act S 3044 Consumer-First Energy Act (provisions related to strategic petroleum reserve) S 2058 Close the Enron Loophole Act S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S 3129 Close the London Loop S 2598 Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008
2008 · fourth_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
S. 3255, Over-the-Counter Speculation Act, all sections; S. 3248, Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3185, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes, all sections; S. 3131, Oil Speculation and Control Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3081, to establish a Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force within the Department of Justice, all sections; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008, all sections; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6279, Oil Speculation Reduction Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6264, to prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities, all sections; H.R. 6238, to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation, all sections; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6130, to provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, all sections; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6372, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6377, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections.
| Democratic |
| MI |
| Barton Gordon | Democratic | TN |
| Bobby L. Rush | Democratic | IL |
| Charles A. Gonzalez | Democratic | TX |
| Charles Melancon | Democratic | LA |
| Darlene Hooley | Democratic | OR |
| Diana DeGette | Democratic | CO |
| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| Ed Whitfield | Republican | KY |
| Edolphus Towns | Democratic | NY |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Eliot L. Engel | Democratic | NY |
| Frank Pallone, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Fred Upton | Republican | MI |
| Frederick Boucher | Democratic | VA |
| G. K. Butterfield | Democratic | NC |
| Gene Green | Democratic | TX |
| Henry A. Waxman | Democratic | CA |
| Hilda Solis | Democratic | CA |
| Jane Harman | Democratic | CA |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jay Inslee | Democratic | WA |
| Jim Matheson | Democratic | UT |
| Joe Barton | Republican | TX |
| John Barrow | Democratic | GA |
| Lois Capps | Democratic | CA |
| Mark Udall | Democratic | CO |
| Mary Bono Mack | Republican | CA |
| Michael C. Burgess | Republican | TX |
| Michael F. Doyle | Democratic | PA |
| Mike Rogers | Republican | MI |
| Mike Ross | Democratic | AR |
| Steny H. Hoyer | Democratic | MD |
| Steven C. LaTourette | Republican | OH |
| Sue Wilkins Myrick | Republican | NC |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Thomas Allen | Democratic | ME |
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 - provisions relating to fuel tax and impact of aircraft emissions on climate. HR 6124, Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 - provisions relating to CFTC authorization and other energy programs. Provisions relating to energy/oil market speculation: S 3131 - Speculation Control Act of 2008; HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act; HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008; S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Market Act; S 2058 - Close the Enron Loophole Act; HR 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading; S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008; HR 6264 - To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities; HR 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act; S 3129 - Close the London Loophole Act; S 3183 - End Oil Speculation Act of 2008; HR 6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation; HR 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; and HR 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 - provisions relating to energy/oil market speculation. Provisions relating to energy price relief in the following legislation: HR 5768, CFTC Improvement Act; and S 3044, Consumer First Energy Act. S 2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Regulatory matters relating to energy issues.
Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 370A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 6341 Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act HR 3236 Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 HR 5768 CFTC Improvement Act HR 6238 To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation HR 6130 To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading HR 6264 To prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities HR 4066 Close the Enron Loophole Act HR 6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 HR 3089 No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S 154 A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities S 3131 Speculation Control Act of 2008 S 3122 Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act S 3044 Consumer-First Energy Act (provisions related to strategic petroleum reserve) S 2058 Close the Enron Loophole Act S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S 3129 Close the London Loop S 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 6355, HR 6327, HR 1356, HR 2215, HR 2698, HR 2419, HR 3236, HR 6, HR 6341, HR 6124, HR 6330, HR 5768, HR 6238, HR 6130, HR 6264, HR 4066, HR 1424, HR 2638, HR 6984, HR 6604, HR 6377, HR 3089, HR 3997, HR 6493, HR 6355, S 3268, S 3261, S 3129, S 2598, S 3183, S 3130, S 2058, S 3044, S 3122, S 3131, S 2191, S2302 Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international), Airline Demand Management, Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues, Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues, Aviation Industry Financial Issues, Civil Aviation Security Issues, Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues, Domestic and International Environmental Issues, International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations), Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international), U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues, Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters, US Visit Exit, War Risk Extension Issues, Air Cargo Security Issues, Fiscal Stimulus Bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 5768, HR 6238, S 3130, S 2598, S 3183, S 3122, S 3268
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
S. 3255, Over-the-Counter Speculation Act, all sections; S. 3248, Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3185, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes, all sections; S. 3131, Oil Speculation and Control Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3081, to establish a Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force within the Department of Justice, all sections; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008, all sections; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6279, Oil Speculation Reduction Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6264, to prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities, all sections; H.R. 6238, to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation, all sections; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6130, to provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, all sections; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6372, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6377, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 1356, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007; HR 2215, To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, and for other purposes; S.2191, Americas Climate Security Act; Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009; Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009; HR 6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008; Item 16. Specific Lobbying Issues (continued): HR 6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008; HR 2419,Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007; HR 3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; HR 2698, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009;Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009; S. 3131, Speculation Control Act of 2008; HR 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act; HR 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008; HR 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008; S. 3122, Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act; H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation; Fiscal Stimulus Bill; S. 2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act; H.R. 6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008; H.R. 6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities; H.R. 4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act; S. 3129Close the London Loophole Act; S. 2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008; S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008; HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; HR 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; HR 6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II; HR 6355Air Service Improvement Act of 2008; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; H.R. 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008; H.R. 3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007; H R 3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007; H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008; S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009; S.3268Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008; Fiscal Stimulus Bill. In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above, the following regulatory matters: Airline Service Quality Issues Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure, Cost and Capacity Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aviation Insurance (Including Government-Issued War-Risk Insurance) Civil Aviation Security Issues (Passenger and Cargo) Civil Reserve Air Fleet Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Entry and Export Facilitation Issues (Passenger and Cargo) Environmental Issues (Domestic and International) Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Aviation Negotiations) Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (Domestic and International) U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues
Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 - provisions relating to fuel tax and impact of aircraft emissions on climate. HR 6124, Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 - provisions relating to CFTC authorization and other energy programs. Provisions relating to energy/oil market speculation: S 3131 - Speculation Control Act of 2008; HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act; HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008; S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Market Act; S 2058 - Close the Enron Loophole Act; HR 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading; S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008; HR 6264 - To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities; HR 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act; S 3129 - Close the London Loophole Act; S 3183 - End Oil Speculation Act of 2008; HR 6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation; HR 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; and HR 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 - provisions relating to energy/oil market speculation. Provisions relating to energy price relief in the following legislation: HR 5768, CFTC Improvement Act; and S 3044, Consumer First Energy Act. S 2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Regulatory matters relating to energy issues.
Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Economic "stimulus" legislation; slot auctions and congestion reduction; Climate change legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environ- mental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation (passenger services issues); H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Tax Relief Act of 2007; H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Economic "stimulus" legislation; Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.1301, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights of 2007 H.R.1346 and S.1076, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2215, To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Economic "stimulus" legislation; slot auctions and congestion reduction; Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
S. 3255, Over-the-Counter Speculation Act, all sections; S. 3248, Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3185, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes, all sections; S. 3131, Oil Speculation and Control Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3081, to establish a Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force within the Department of Justice, all sections; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008, all sections; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6279, Oil Speculation Reduction Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6264, to prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities, all sections; H.R. 6238, to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation, all sections; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6130, to provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, all sections; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6372, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6377, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
H.R. 4626 (CFTC Reauthorization Act); S. 577 (Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007); S. 3122 (Policing United States Oil Commodities Market Act of 2008); S. 3130 (Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008); S. 3131 (Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008); S. 3134 (To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets and for other purposes); S. 3183 (End Oil Speculation Act of 2008); S. 3202 (Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008); H.R. 6377 (The Energy Markets Emergency Act); H.R. 6334 (Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008); H.R. 6330 (Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices (PUMP) Act of 2008); H.R. 6238 (to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products); H.R. 6264 (to prevent excessive speculation in OTC derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets); Regulation of Commodities and Energy Derivatives; H.R. 6604 (Commodity Markets Transparency Accountability Act of 2008); S. 3255 (Over-the-Counter Speculation Act); S. 3248 (Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008).
Client expense: $1,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
HR 3221-New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 2638 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act HR 3997 - Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 6049 - Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity HR 6427 - Warm in the Winter and Cool in the Summer Act HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act HR 7074 - Home Office Tax Deduction Simplification and Improvement Act of 2008 HR 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 1154 - Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2007 S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 3268 - Stop Excessive Speculation Act S 3441 Liquefied Natural Gas Import Terminal Authorization Act 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)
Client expense: $412,151 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_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 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007; Renewable fuels, renewable fuel standards, 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; HR 3220 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 3221 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 2830 USCG Reauthorization Act (LNG provision); Fuels from oil sands, shale oils, HR 6 Section 526 & repeal amendments; S 2651 Technical Corrections to Renewable Fuel Standard; 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 Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (S-MINER Act); Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Moratorium; Use it or Lose it Oil leasing legislation; HR 6515 DRILL Act; Dept. of Interior IG report on MMS RIK program; HR 7032 Energy Project Permitting; HR 6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security & Consumer Protection Act; HR 6/Public Law 110-140 Implementation of Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program (recomplete contract); 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; HR 6324 ethanol import tariff; S 3080 ethanol import tariff; HR 5713 Splash and Dash Correction Act; HR 6346 the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; HR 6052 the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act; 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; H.R. 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act; S. 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation 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; P.L. 110-246 The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (research and demonstration provisions, cellulosic ethanol); FTC -- Market Manipulation Rulemaking; Bipartisan Senate energy bill (Group of 10); S 3202 Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008.
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 · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA Reauthorization (Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues) - HR 6984, HR 6327, HR 1356 HR 2698; Economic Stimulus Proposals - purchase/installment of aircraft equipment; NY Airspace Managment Issues - S. 3150, HR 6299 War Risk Extension Issues; Exploring Options to Reduce Cost of Jet Fuel - S 3131, HR 6341, HR 6330, HR 3122, HR 5768, S 3044, HR 6238, S 2058, HR 6130, HR 6264, HR 4066, S 3129, S 3183, S 3130, S 2598, HR 6604, HR 6377, HR 3089, S 3268; Proposals relating to commercial aviation maintenance
Client expense: $1,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
All measures intended to moderate the impact of excess speculative investment on the price of oil, and to otherwise address the severe industry crisis resulting from the rapid rise in fuel costs, including: S. 3131. Speculation Control Act of 2008. H.R. 6341. Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act. H.R. 6330. Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008. S. 3122. Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act. H.R. 5768. CFTC Improvement Act. S. 3044. Consumer-First Energy Act. H.R 6238. To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation. S. 2058. Close the Enron Loophole Act. H.R. 6130. To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading. S.3130. Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008. H.R. 6264. To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.6604. Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 4066. Close the Enron Loophole Act. S. 3129. Close the London Loophole Act. S. 2598. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008. S.3268. Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008.
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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
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
HR 3221-New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 HR 2638 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 6049 - Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6427 - Warm in the Winter and Cool in the Summer Act HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act HR 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 HR 3997 - Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act HR 2638 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 3268 - Stop Excessive Speculation Act S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. S 3441 Liquefied Natural Gas Import Terminal Authorization Act 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)
Client expense: $492,951 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
H.R. 4626 (CFTC Reauthorization Act); S. 577 (Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007); S. 3122 (Policing United States Oil Commodities Market Act of 2008); S. 3130 (Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008); S. 3131 (Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008); S. 3134 (to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets and for other purposes); S. 3183 (End Oil Speculation Act of 2008); S. 3202 (Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008); H.R. 6377 (The Energy Markets Emergency Act); H.R. 6334 (Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008); H.R. 6330 (Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices (PUMP) Act of 2008); H.R. 6238 (to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products); H.R. 6264 (to prevent excessive speculation in OTC derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets); Regulation of Commodities and Energy Derivatives; H.R. 6604 (Commodity Markets Transparency Accountability Act of 2008); S. 3255 (Over-the-Counter Speculation Act); S. 3248 (Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008).
Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 370A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 6341 Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act HR 3236 Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 HR 6124 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 HR 5768 CFTC Improvement Act HR 6238 To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation HR 6130 To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading HR 6264 To prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities HR 4066 Close the Enron Loophole Act HR 6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 HR 3089 No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S 154 A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities S 3131 Speculation Control Act of 2008 S 3122 Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act S 3044 Consumer-First Energy Act (provisions related to strategic petroleum reserve) S 2058 Close the Enron Loophole Act S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S 3129 Close the London Loop S 2598 Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · third_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
S. 3255, Over-the-Counter Speculation Act, all sections; S. 3248, Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3185, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes, all sections; S. 3131, Oil Speculation and Control Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3081, to establish a Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force within the Department of Justice, all sections; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008, all sections; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6279, Oil Speculation Reduction Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6264, to prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities, all sections; H.R. 6238, to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation, all sections; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6130, to provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, all sections; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6372, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6377, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections.
Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
All measures intended to moderate the impact of excess speculative investment on the price of oil, and to otherwise address the severe industry crisis resulting from the rapid rise in fuel costs, including: S. 3131. Speculation Control Act of 2008. H.R. 6341. Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act. H.R. 6330. Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008. S. 3122. Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act. H.R. 5768. CFTC Improvement Act. S. 3044. Consumer-First Energy Act. H.R 6238. To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation. S. 2058. Close the Enron Loophole Act. H.R. 6130. To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading. S.3130. Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008. H.R. 6264. To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.6604--Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 4066. Close the Enron Loophole Act. S. 3129. Close the London Loophole Act. S. 2598. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008. S.3268--Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008.
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 370, HR 2419, HR 6341, HR 6124, HR 6330, HR 5768, HR 6238, HR 6130, HR 6264, HR 4066, S 154, S 3131, S 3122, S 3044, S 2058, S 3130, S 3129, S 2598, S 3183
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 5768, HR 6238, S 3130, S 2598, S 3183, S 3122
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 6355, HR 6327, HR 1303, HR 1356, HR 2215, HR 2881, HR 3539, HR 2698, HR 2419, HR 3236, HR 6, HR 2698, HR 1, HR 6341, HR 6124, HR 6330, HR 5, HR 5768, HR 6238, HR 6130, HR 6264, HR 4066, HR 1424, HR 2638, HR 6984, HR 6355, HR 6604, HR 6377, HR 3089, HR 3997, HR 6493, S 3261, S 3150, S 3129, S 2598, S 3183, S 3536, S 3130, S 2058, S 3044, S 3122, S 4, S 3131, S 1076, S 1300, S 2191, S 678, S2302 Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international), Airline Demand Management, Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues, Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues, Aviation Industry Financial Issues, Civil Aviation Security Issues, Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues, Domestic and International Environmental Issues, International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations), Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international), U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues, Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters, US Visit Exit, War Risk Extension Issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007 - HR 1303, S 678 Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues (FAA Reauthorization ) - HR 6984, HR 6327, HR 1356, HR 2881, HR 3539, S 1076, S 1300, HR 2698 New York Airspace Managment Issues - S. 3150 Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues War Risk Extension Issues, US Postal Service Mail Carriage - S 3536, Exploring Options to Reduce Cost of Jet Fuel - S 3131, HR 6341, HR 6330, HR 3122, HR 5768, S 3044, HR 6238, S 2058, HR 6130, HR 6264, HR 4066, S 3129, S 3183, S 3130, HR 2598, HR 6604, HR 6377, HR 3089
Client expense: $1,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 594 - To regulate over-the-counter trading of energy derivatives. H.R. 4066 - To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole, prevent price manipulation and excessive speculation in the trading of energy commodities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5768 - To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide the Commodity Futures Trading Commission authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions, and for other purposes. H.R. 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading. H.R. 6238 - To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation. H.R. 6264 - To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R. 6330 - To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the enforcement authorities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Natural Gas Act and the Federal Power Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 6334 - To provide energy price relief by authorizing greater resources and authority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 6341 - To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of energy derivatives, and for other purposes. H.R. 6349 - To provide energy price relief by authorizing greater resources and authority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 6377 - To direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to utilize all its authority, including its emergency powers, to curb immediately the role of excessive speculation in any contract market within the jurisdiction and control of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, on or through which energy futures or swaps are traded, and to eliminate excessive speculation, price distortion, sudden or unreasonable fluctuations or unwarranted changes in prices, or other unlawful activity that is causing H.R. 6604 - To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes. S. 2058 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole, prevent price manipulation and excessive speculation in the trading of energy commodities, and for other purposes. S. 2598 - A bill to increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S. 3044 - A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for their actions with regard to high energy prices, and for other purposes. S. 3122 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for the regulation of oil commodities markets, and for other purposes. S. 3129 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent price manipulation and excessive speculation and to increase transparency with respect to energy trading on foreign exchanges conducted within the United States. S. 3130 - A bill to provide energy price relief by authorizing greater resources and authority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes. S. 3131 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure the application of speculation limits to speculators in energy markets. S. 3182 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. S. 3183 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide oil and gas price relief by requiring the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take action to end excessive speculation, and for other purposes. S. 3185 - A bill to provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the enforcement authorities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Natural Gas Act and the Federal Power Act, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
S 3268, HR 6130, HR 6238, HR 6284, HR 6330, S 3129, S 3122, S 3130, S 3131
Client expense: $95,455 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 3236 - Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007. Bill covers fuel tax and impact of aircraft emissions on climate. ---------- HR 6 - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Fuel tax and impact of aircraft emissions on climate. Bills to apply limits to speculation in energy markets: S 3131 - Speculation Control Act of 2008. HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act. HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Market Act S 2058 - Close the Enron Loophole Act HR 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 HR 6264 - To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. HR 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act S 3129 - Close the London Loophole Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S 3268 - Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 ---------- HR 6124 - Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. A bill to authorize the CFTC and other energy programs. --------- Bills to provide energy price relief: HR 5768 - CFTC Improvement Act S 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act ---------- S 2598 - Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008. A bill to suspend filling the strategic petroluem reserve. ---------- HR 6238 - To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation. ---------- HR 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 ---------- HR 6377 - Energy markets Emergency Act of 2008 ---------- HR 2089 - No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS: Energy Issues
Client expense: $867,873 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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
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 · third_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 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; 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, -- HR 6 Section 526 & Boren amendment to Sec. 526; S 2651 Technical Corrections to Renewable Fuel Standard; 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; OCS Moratorium; Use it or Lose it Oil leasing legislation; HR 6515 DRILL Act; HR 7032 Energy Project Permitting; HR 6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security & Consumer Protection Act; HR 6/Public Law 110-140 Implementation of Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program (recomplete contract); 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 5713 Splash and Dash Correction Act; HR 6346 the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; HR 6052 the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act; 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; H.R. 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act; S. 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation 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; P.L. 110-246 The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (research and demonstration provisions, cellulosic ethanol); FTC -- Market Manipulation Rulemaking; Bipartisan Senate energy bill (Group of 10); S 3202 Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008; House Natural Resources Committee - Recent Interior Department Inspector General Investigations on Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Collection.
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 · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; S. 4, Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007; S. 3131Speculation Control Act of 2008; HR 6341,Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act; HR 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008; HR 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008; S. 3122, Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act; H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation; S. 2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act; H.R. 6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading; S. 3130,Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008; H.R. 6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities; H.R. 4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act; S. 3129,Close the London Loophole Act; S. 2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008; S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008; S.3536,Air Carriage of International Mail Act; HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; HR 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009;HR 6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II; HR 6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; H.R. 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008; H.R. 3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007; S. 3150, Access to Air Travel Act;H R 3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007; H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008; S.3261Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009; HR 2744Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; S. 2059Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; S.3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008.
Client expense: $1,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · third_quarter · Transportation
Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.1301, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights of 2007 H.R.1346 and S.1076, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2215, To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
HR 3221-New Direction for energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)
Client expense: $267,377 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 370, HR 2419, HR 6341, HR 6124, HR 6330, HR 5768, HR 6238, HR 6130, HR 6264, HR 4066, S 154, S 3131, S 3122, S 3044, S 2058, S 3130, S 3129, S 2598, S 3183
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
HR 3221-New Direction for energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)
Client expense: $267,377 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
HR 4626 (CFTC Reauthorization Act); S.577 (Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007); S.3122 (Policing United States Oil Commodities Market Act of 2008); S.3130 (Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008); S.3131 (Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008); S.3134 (to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets and for other purposes); S.3183 (End Oil Speculation Act of 2008); S.3202 (Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008); HR 6377 (The Energy Markets Emergency Act); HR 6334 (Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008); HR 6330 (Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices (PUMP) Act of 2008); HR 6238 (to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products); HR 6264 (to prevent excessive speculation in OTC derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets); Regulation of Commodities and Energy Derivatives.
Client expense: $1,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 5768, HR 6238, S 3130, S 2598, S 3183.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Market Speculation Legislation -- Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 (H.R. 6334), Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 (S. 3130), H.R. 6238, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 (H.R. 6330), Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act (H.R. 6341) -- discussed a made comments to congressional staff related to potential impacts of these bills on agricultural commoditiy markets.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 3221-New Direction for energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)
Client expense: $222,627 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation, Section 1(b)(2), regarding roles of agencies and Section 1(h) regarding subpoena authority. Whole Bills: S. 1499, Maritime Vessel Emissions Reduction Act; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act; S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act; H.R. 6346, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; H.R. 6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. Legislative efforts concerning potential technical corrections to renewable fuels standards legislation.
Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
The Bingaman bill--Energy Security and Market Transparency Act of 2008 HR 6284--Close the London Loophole Act HR 6264--To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. HR 6238--To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation. S. 3044--Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 S. 2995--Oil Trading Transparency Act S. 3122--Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008 S. 3183--End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 H.R. 6238--To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation H.R. 6284--Close the London Loophole Act of 2008 H.R. 6264--To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities S. 2058--Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R. 6341--Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Resolution Act S. 3248--Consumer Speculation Reform Act of 2008 H.R. 6330--Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S. 3130--Increasing Transparency and Accountability and Oil Prices Act of 2008 S. 3131--Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008 S. 3129--Close the London Loophole Act Fiscal Year 2009 Energy Water Appropriations re: oil and natural gas supply issues; Hydro issues generally in a Congressional oversight context H.R. 969--"To amend Title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes" H.R. 3220--"New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act" H.R. 3221-"Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007" H.R. 2784--"National Environment and Energy Development Act" 2005 Energy Policy Act implementation
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office