Loading…
Cap and Dividend Act of 2009
Legislative Progress
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
37pct
1d open
vs 6,490 other HR bills in the 111th — cohort avg 44d
No CRS summary is available for this bill yet. The source title, actions, sponsors, and text versions below come from Congress.gov.
These links require the bill number to appear in the filing's source-reported specific issue text. Client expenses and lobbying-firm income are separate disclosure fields.
Filing registrants (50)
Bills with similar content found using semantic analysis.
Sources: Congress.gov
2022 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 5084 - Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act. H.R. 5360 - Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Act. H.R. 281 - Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act. H.R. 7946 and S. 4464 - Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act. HR 1996 and S 910 - The Secure and Fair Enforcement or SAFE Banking Act of 2021. S. 862/H.R. 2068 - The Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act. H.R. 1832 - Insurance Fairness for First Responders Act of 2019. H.R.3962/S.1625 - Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act - Issue: remote online notarization. H.R. 2474/S.664 - Protecting Workers Freedom to Organize Act. To amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Issue: independent contractor status. HR 4865/S. 3198 - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities Act. To direct the SEC to revise any rules necessary to enable issuers of index-linked annuities to use the securities offering forms that are available to other issuers of securities. Issue: index-linked annuities. S. Clarifying that the CFPB does not regulate the business of insurance. Issue: Making Diversity and Inclusion Efforts more Intentional. No bill number assigned. Potential legislation on banning short selling H.R. 1862/S. 1586 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2019. Issue: FIO reform. Discussions related to the following bills from the previous Congress: Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Draft legislation that would require notice of data security breaches. Issue: Cybersecurity and Privacy. H.R. 1523/S. 526 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act. To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to harmonize the definition of employee with the common law. Issue: employee status. S.__ Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. To amend the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act to accommodate emerging technologies. Issue: electronic signatures Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG). No bill number assigned. EO 14032 restrictions on securities related to CMICs H.R. 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. This bill authorizes FY2022 appropriations for military activities and programs of the Department of Defense (e.g., personnel; research, development, test, and evaluation; and procurement of items such as aircraft, missiles, and ammunition). It also prescribes military personnel strengths for FY2022. Issue: remote online notarization and cannabis banking. H.R. 1187 - the ESG Disclosure Simplification Act. This legislation requires the disclosure of key environmental, social, and governance metrics to shareholders of public companies. Issue: ESG. S.Con.Res.14 - Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, FY2022. The budget resolution calls for the $3.5 trillion in long-term investments to be fully offset by a combination of new tax revenues, health care savings, and long-term economic growth. In addition, the agreement would prohibit new taxes on families making less than $400,000 per year, and on small businesses and family farms. Issue: unemployment insurance. S.__ Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. This legislation aims to end the decades of harm inflicted on communities of color by removing cannabis from the federal list of controlled substances and empowering states to implement their own cannabis laws. S.2865 - Unemployment Insurance Improvement Act H.R. 3099 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2021. To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: FSOC. SEC Proposed Rule to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. Issue: ESG Issue: Economic Sanctions on Russia Issue: S&P Global Proposed Methodology And Assumptions For Insurer Risk-Based Capital Adequacy. Issue: Review of Federal Home Loan Bank system mission and membership
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 5084 - Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act. H.R. 5360 - Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Act. H.R. 281 - Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act. H.R. 7946 and S. 4464 - Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act. HR 1996 and S 910 - The Secure and Fair Enforcement or SAFE Banking Act of 2021. S. 862/H.R. 2068 - The Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act. H.R. 1832 - Insurance Fairness for First Responders Act of 2019. H.R.3962/S.1625 - Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act - Issue: remote online notarization. H.R. 2474/S.664 - Protecting Workers Freedom to Organize Act. To amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Issue: independent contractor status. HR 4865/S. 3198 - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities Act. To direct the SEC to revise any rules necessary to enable issuers of index-linked annuities to use the securities offering forms that are available to other issuers of securities. Issue: index-linked annuities. S. Clarifying that the CFPB does not regulate the business of insurance. Issue: Making Diversity and Inclusion Efforts more Intentional. No bill number assigned. Potential legislation on banning short selling H.R. 1862/S. 1586 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2019. Issue: FIO reform. Discussions related to the following bills from the previous Congress: Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Draft legislation that would require notice of data security breaches. Issue: Cybersecurity and Privacy. H.R. 1523/S. 526 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act. To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to harmonize the definition of employee with the common law. Issue: employee status. S.__ Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. To amend the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act to accommodate emerging technologies. Issue: electronic signatures Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG). No bill number assigned. EO 14032 restrictions on securities related to CMICs H.R. 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. This bill authorizes FY2022 appropriations for military activities and programs of the Department of Defense (e.g., personnel; research, development, test, and evaluation; and procurement of items such as aircraft, missiles, and ammunition). It also prescribes military personnel strengths for FY2022. Issue: remote online notarization and cannabis banking. H.R. 1187 - the ESG Disclosure Simplification Act. This legislation requires the disclosure of key environmental, social, and governance metrics to shareholders of public companies. Issue: ESG. S.Con.Res.14 - Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, FY2022. The budget resolution calls for the $3.5 trillion in long-term investments to be fully offset by a combination of new tax revenues, health care savings, and long-term economic growth. In addition, the agreement would prohibit new taxes on families making less than $400,000 per year, and on small businesses and family farms. Issue: unemployment insurance. S.__ Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. This legislation aims to end the decades of harm inflicted on communities of color by removing cannabis from the federal list of controlled substances and empowering states to implement their own cannabis laws. S.2865 - Unemployment Insurance Improvement Act H.R. 3099 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2021. To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: FSOC. SEC Proposed Rule to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. Issue: ESG Issue: Economic Sanctions on Russia Issue: S&P Global Proposed Methodology And Assumptions For Insurer Risk-Based Capital Adequacy. Issue: Review of Federal Home Loan Bank system mission and membership
2022 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 5084 - Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act. H.R. 5360 - Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Act. H.R. 281 - Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act. H.R. 7946 and S. 4464 - Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act. HR 1996 and S 910 - The Secure and Fair Enforcement or SAFE Banking Act of 2021. S. 862/H.R. 2068 - The Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act. H.R. 1832 - Insurance Fairness for First Responders Act of 2019. H.R.3962/S.1625 - Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act - Issue: remote online notarization. H.R. 2474/S.664 - Protecting Workers Freedom to Organize Act. To amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Issue: independent contractor status. HR 4865/S. 3198 - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities Act. To direct the SEC to revise any rules necessary to enable issuers of index-linked annuities to use the securities offering forms that are available to other issuers of securities. Issue: index-linked annuities. S. Clarifying that the CFPB does not regulate the business of insurance. Issue: Making Diversity and Inclusion Efforts more Intentional. No bill number assigned. Potential legislation on banning short selling H.R. 1862/S. 1586 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2019. Issue: FIO reform. Discussions related to the following bills from the previous Congress: Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Draft legislation that would require notice of data security breaches. Issue: Cybersecurity and Privacy. H.R. 1523/S. 526 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act. To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to harmonize the definition of employee with the common law. Issue: employee status. S.__ Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. To amend the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act to accommodate emerging technologies. Issue: electronic signatures Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG). No bill number assigned. EO 14032 restrictions on securities related to CMICs H.R. 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. This bill authorizes FY2022 appropriations for military activities and programs of the Department of Defense (e.g., personnel; research, development, test, and evaluation; and procurement of items such as aircraft, missiles, and ammunition). It also prescribes military personnel strengths for FY2022. Issue: remote online notarization and cannabis banking. H.R. 1187 - the ESG Disclosure Simplification Act. This legislation requires the disclosure of key environmental, social, and governance metrics to shareholders of public companies. Issue: ESG. S.Con.Res.14 - Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, FY2022. The budget resolution calls for the $3.5 trillion in long-term investments to be fully offset by a combination of new tax revenues, health care savings, and long-term economic growth. In addition, the agreement would prohibit new taxes on families making less than $400,000 per year, and on small businesses and family farms. Issue: unemployment insurance. S.__ Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. This legislation aims to end the decades of harm inflicted on communities of color by removing cannabis from the federal list of controlled substances and empowering states to implement their own cannabis laws. S.2865 - Unemployment Insurance Improvement Act H.R. 3099 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2021. To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: FSOC. SEC Proposed Rule to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. Issue: ESG Issue: Economic Sanctions on Russia Issue: S&P Global Proposed Methodology And Assumptions For Insurer Risk-Based Capital Adequacy.
2022 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 5084 - Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act. H.R. 5360 - Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Act. H.R. 281 - Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act. H.R. 7946 and S. 4464 - Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act. HR 1996 and S 910 - The Secure and Fair Enforcement or SAFE Banking Act of 2021. S. 862/H.R. 2068 - The Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act. H.R. 1832 - Insurance Fairness for First Responders Act of 2019. H.R.3962/S.1625 - Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act - Issue: remote online notarization. H.R. 2474/S.664 - Protecting Workers Freedom to Organize Act. To amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Issue: independent contractor status. HR 4865/S. 3198 - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities Act. To direct the SEC to revise any rules necessary to enable issuers of index-linked annuities to use the securities offering forms that are available to other issuers of securities. Issue: index-linked annuities. S. Clarifying that the CFPB does not regulate the business of insurance. Issue: Making Diversity and Inclusion Efforts more Intentional. No bill number assigned. Potential legislation on banning short selling H.R. 1862/S. 1586 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2019. Issue: FIO reform. Discussions related to the following bills from the previous Congress: Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Draft legislation that would require notice of data security breaches. Issue: Cybersecurity and Privacy. H.R. 1523/S. 526 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act. To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to harmonize the definition of employee with the common law. Issue: employee status. S.__ Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. To amend the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act to accommodate emerging technologies. Issue: electronic signatures Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG). No bill number assigned. EO 14032 restrictions on securities related to CMICs H.R. 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. This bill authorizes FY2022 appropriations for military activities and programs of the Department of Defense (e.g., personnel; research, development, test, and evaluation; and procurement of items such as aircraft, missiles, and ammunition). It also prescribes military personnel strengths for FY2022. Issue: remote online notarization and cannabis banking. H.R. 1187 - the ESG Disclosure Simplification Act. This legislation requires the disclosure of key environmental, social, and governance metrics to shareholders of public companies. Issue: ESG. S.Con.Res.14 - Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, FY2022. The budget resolution calls for the $3.5 trillion in long-term investments to be fully offset by a combination of new tax revenues, health care savings, and long-term economic growth. In addition, the agreement would prohibit new taxes on families making less than $400,000 per year, and on small businesses and family farms. Issue: unemployment insurance. S.__ Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. This legislation aims to end the decades of harm inflicted on communities of color by removing cannabis from the federal list of controlled substances and empowering states to implement their own cannabis laws. S.2865 - Unemployment Insurance Improvement Act H.R. 3099 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2021. To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: FSOC. SEC Proposed Rule to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. Issue: ESG Issue: Economic Sanctions on Russia Issue: S&P Global Proposed Methodology And Assumptions For Insurer Risk-Based Capital Adequacy.
2011 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 5 A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States of foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. S 433 A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes. S Res 64 related to the regulation of coal ash. S_ Bingaman discussion draft on renewable portfolio standard. S_ Kerry-Lieberman American Power Act draft. S 482 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 - To prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act. S 629 Hydropower Improvement Act - To promote the addition of new hydropower capacity. S 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009. S 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. S 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009. S 2835 A bill to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment, and for other purposes. S 2877 A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program to regulate the entry of fossil carbon into commerce in the United States to promote clean energy jobs and economic growth and avoid dangerous interference with the climate of the Earth, and for other purposes. S 3464 Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. HR 10 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011 as it relates to EPA regulations. HR 493 Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009. HR 890 American Renewable Energy Act - To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for certain electric utilities, and for other purposes. HR 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 - To prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act. HR 1310 Clean Water Protection Act - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste. HR 1862 Cap and Dividend Act of 2009. HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act.
| Democratic |
| CA |
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S 539 Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require the President to designate certain geographical areas as national renewable energy zones, and for other purposes. S 774 National Energy Security Act of 2009 - A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by diversifying energy sources for onroad transport, increasing the supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure, and for other purposes. S 807 A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S _ Bingaman discussion draft on transmission. S 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009. S 2776 Clean Energy Act of 2009. S 3322 United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation Establishment Act of 2010. S 3438 Clean Transmission for Rural Communities Act of 2010. S 3439 Clean Energy Infrastructure for Rural Communities Act of 2010. A bill to promote clean energy infrastructure for rural communities. S 3464 Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. HR 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. HR 889 Save American Energy Act. HR 890 American Renewable Energy Act. HR 1862 Cap and Dividend Act of 2009. HR 2211 National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009. HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act.
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.J.Res. 66, Resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. H.J. Res. 76, Resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. H.J. Res. 77, Resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. H.Res. 974, Resolution urging the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009. S.J. Res 26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule. Kerry-Kieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act) S.3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010". A bill to establish an energy and climate policy framework to reach measurable gains in reducing dependence on foreign oil, saving Americans money, improving energy security, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. S.2995, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010." A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. S.1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act." A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. S.2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009." A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes. S.2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act." A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program to regulate the entry of fossil carbon into commerce in the United States to promote clean energy jobs and economic growth and avoid dangerous interference with the climate of the Earth, and for other purposes. Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009." An original bill to promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. H.R.1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009." To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes. H.R.391, To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act. H.R.4572, To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases. S.3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (carbon, emissions).A bill to suspend, during the 2-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any Environmental Protection Agency action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions, and for other purposes. H.R.5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act OF 2010. To amend the Clean Air Act to require reductions in mercury emissions from electric utility steam generating units, and for other purposes. S.3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation. H.R.4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (carbon, emissions). To suspend, during the 2-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any Environmental Protection Agency action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions, and for other purposes. Electric utility industry clean air act issues in general including cost containment, allowance allocation and technology development.
Client expense: $1,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to global warming and climate change. H.R. 391, To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 594, Save Our Climate Act of 2009. H.R. 1337, Americas Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2009. H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009. H.R. 1841, Acid Rain and Mercury Control Act. H.R. 1862, Cap and Dividend Act of 2009. H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. H.R. 2846, American Energy Act. H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act. S.J.Res. 26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S. 696, Appalachia Restoration Act. S. 1191, Roadmap for Addressing Climate Change in China and India Act of 2009. S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. S. 2877, CLEAR Act. S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act. S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. Senate, Draft Climate Change Legislation, "American Power Act."
Client expense: $1,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to global warming and climate change. H.R. 391, To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 594, Save Our Climate Act of 2009. H.R. 1337, Americas Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2009. H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009. H.R. 1841, Acid Rain and Mercury Control Act. H.R. 1862, Cap and Dividend Act of 2009. H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. H.R. 2846, American Energy Act. H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act. S.J.Res. 26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S. 696, Appalachia Restoration Act. S. 1191, Roadmap for Addressing Climate Change in China and India Act of 2009. S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. S. 2877, CLEAR Act. S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act. S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. Senate, Draft Climate Change Legislation, American Power Act. Senate, Omnibus Lands Package, 2010.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010/American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213 (P.L. 111-205), American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act, H.R. 4339, H.R. 445, H.R. 1742, S. 271, S. 774, and related legislation; S. 3495, The Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S.3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010; S. 3511, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S. 3715, Charging America Forward Act; S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010; S. 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; H.R. 5442, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010, and related legislation (provisions related to electric vehicles); S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act, S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act, S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); Natural gas production incentives and restrictions; Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 589, H.R. 590, H.R. 889, H.R. 890, H.R. 1689, H.R. 1759, H.R. 1862, H.R. 2211, H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable (both economy-wide and power sector), renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, electric and gas utilities, smart grid advancement, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 679, The Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 2009; S. 1643, Cleaner Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act; Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; S. 1801/H.R. 3431, The Streamline Alternative Fuel Conversions Act, provisions related to natural gas vehicles; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, provisions related to climate adaptations; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009, provisions related to climate offsets; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act, provisions related to international climate policy and assistance; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009, provisions related to carbon capture technology prizes; H.R. 5476/S. 3079, The BuildingStar Efficiency Act of 2010, S. 3177/H.RES. 1329/H.R. 5019, The HomeStar Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, S. 3434, The HomeStar Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, S. 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010, S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act, (provisions regarding the HomeStar Rebate Program and other energy efficiency mechanisms); S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; H.R. 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; Environmental Protection Agency Clear Air Act and Clean Water Act current and proposed regulations, including ozone and particulate matter transport rule.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to tax incentives for wind, solar and other technologies, DOE carbon capture and storage loan programs, tax incentives for carbon capture and storage, transmission, and related issues); Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462; S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, long-term electricity and steam contracts, renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, combined heat and power, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 3813, Renewable Energy Promotion Act; S. 3590, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010, S. 3591, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010, S. 3859, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010; S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; DOE loan guarantees and grants for carbon captures and storage projects; EPA rulemakings regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
National Energy Security Act of 2009, S. 774; Cybersecurity Act of 2009, S. 773; Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (Lieberman-Collins-Carper), S.3480/H.R. 5548; Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009, H.R. 2165; GRID Act, H.R. 5026; National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 (Bond-Hatch), S. 3538; and related legislation including H.R. 2195 and S. 946 (provisions related to cybersecurity cost recovery); Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / transmission / renewable energy / energy efficiency legislation, including: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733; Kerry-Graham-Lieberman legislation framework (legislative proposal); The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft); Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877; American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S.548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation (provisions related to transmission planning, siting authority, cost allocation, and renewable portfolio standards); National Energy Security Act of 2009, S. 774; Cybersecurity Act of 2009, S. 773; and related legislation including H.R. 2195 and S. 946 (provisions related to requirements affecting electricity transmission).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
National Energy Security Act of 2009, S. 774; Cybersecurity Act of 2009, S. 773; Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009, H.R. 2165; GRID Act, H.R. 5026; Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (Lieberman-Collins-Carper), S.3480/H.R. 5548; National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 (Bond-Hatch), S. 3538; and related legislation including H.R. 2195 and S. 946 (provisions related to requirements affecting electricity transmission); Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / transmission / renewable energy / energy efficiency legislation, including: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733; Kerry-Graham-Lieberman legislation framework (legislative proposal); The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft); Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877; American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation, including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S.548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation (provisions related to transmission planning, siting authority, cost allocation, and renewable portfolio standards); S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
National Energy Security Act of 2009, S. 774; Cybersecurity Act of 2009, S. 773; Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009, H.R. 2165; The GRID Act, H.R. 5026; Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (Lieberman-Collins-Carper), S. 3480/H.R. 5548; National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 (Bond-Hatch), S. 3538; and related legislation including H.R. 2195 and S. 946 (provisions related to requirements affecting electricity transmission); Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / transmission / renewable energy / energy efficiency legislation, including: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733; Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal); The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft); Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877; American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S.548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation (provisions related to transmission planning, siting authority, cost allocation, and renewable portfolio standards); Powering America for Tomorrow Act, H.R. 5515 (provisions related to transmission planning); FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of electricity utilities including transmission siting and cost allocation, wholesale market competition, ISOs/RTOs, transmission access, NERC reliability standards, and interconnection.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to tax incentives for wind, solar and other technologies, DOE carbon capture and storage loan programs, tax incentives for carbon capture and storage, transmission and related issues); Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal), Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, long-term electricity and steam contracts, renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, combined heat and power, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act; S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; EPA rulemakings regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2453 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462; S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733; Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal), Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, long-term electricity and steam contracts, renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, combined heat and power, and incentives for clean energy technology); EPA rulemakings regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act; Resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and regulation of greenhouse gasses under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act, S.J. Res. 26 and related legislation including H.J. Res. 66, H.J. Res. 76, H. Res. 974, and S. Amdt. 2530 (Murkowski Amendment to amend Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010, H.R. 2996); S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / renewable energy / energy efficiency / energy tax legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R.1862 and H.R. 2998; S.1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal), Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation, including S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. Potential oil spill legislation, including Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010, H.R. 5629, Dept. of Defense Appropriations Act of 2011, S. 3800, and related legislation including H.R. 5214, H.R. 5222, H.R. 5248, H.R. 5287, H.R. 5313, H.R. 5355, H.R. 5356, H.R. 5358, H.R. 5426, H.R. 5436, H.R. 5459, H.R. 5481, H.R. 5499, H.R. 5505, H.R. 5506, H.R. 5314, H.R. 5519, H.R. 5520, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5572, H.R. 5598, H.R. 5607, H.R. 5613, H.R. 5626, H.R. 5629, H.R. 5631, H.R. 5634, H.R. 5657, H.R. 5644, S. 3306, S. 3308, S. 3309, S. 3337, S. 3345, S. 3346, S. 3343, S. 3358, S. 3375, S. 3391, S. 3405, S. 3410, S. 3443, S. 3462, S. 3472, S. 3473, S. 3464, S. 3492, S. 3497, S. 3489, S. 3514, S. 3515, S. 3516, S. 3541, S. 3542, S. 3545, provisions related to deepwater oil drilling. H.R. 2766/S. 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act), and related legislation; Renewable fuel standards, including ethanol fuels.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / renewable energy / energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal), Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), and related legislation (provisions related to standards for fuel producers, cap-and-trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, carbon offsets, carbon capture and storage, and energy efficiency); H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act, provisions related to regulation of chemical compounds on refinery facilities; Potential oil spill legislation, including Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010, H.R. 5629, Dept. of Defense Appropriations Act of 2011, S. 3800, and related legislation including H.R. 5214, H.R. 5222, H.R. 5248, H.R. 5287, H.R. 5313, H.R. 5355, H.R. 5356, H.R. 5358, H.R. 5426, H.R. 5436, H.R. 5459, H.R. 5481, H.R. 5499, H.R. 5505, H.R. 5506, H.R. 5314, H.R. 5519, H.R. 5520, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5572, H.R. 5598, H.R. 5607, H.R. 5613, H.R. 5626, H.R. 5629, H.R. 5631, H.R. 5634, H.R. 5657, H.R. 5644, S. 3306, S. 3308, S. 3309, S. 3337, S. 3345, S. 3346, S. 3343, S. 3358, S. 3375, S. 3391, S. 3405, S. 3410, S. 3443, S. 3462, S. 3472, S. 3473, S. 3464, S. 3492, S. 3497, S. 3489, S. 3514, S. 3515, S. 3516, S. 3541, S. 3542, S. 3545, provisions related to deepwater oil drilling. Renewable fuel standards, including ethanol fuels, EPA E-15 rulemaking, and EPA regulation of ozone standards.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2009 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213, American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act, H.R. 4339, H.R. 445, H.R. 1742, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774 and related legislation; Natural gas production incentives and restrictions; Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 589, H.R. 590, H.R. 889, H.R. 890, H.R. 1689, H.R. 1759, H.R. 1862, H.R. 2211, H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, electric and gas utilities, smart grid advancement, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S. 1643, Cleaner Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act; EPA rulemaking regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act, including FY 2010 Interior Appropriations, S. 2296, Murkowski Amendment, S.A. 2530, provisions related to EPA regulation of greenhouse gases; Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, provisions related to climate adaptations; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009, provisions related to climate offsets; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act, provisions related to international climate policy and assistance; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009, provisions related to carbon capture technology prizes; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions; S. 3079, BuildingStar, S. 3177, HomeStar, S. 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $31,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R.1862 - Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. H.R.2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.787 - Clean Water Restoration Act - A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States rights over waters of the United States. Water Quality issues related to the Clean Water Act. S.1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. S.2877 - Carbon limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act - climate change matters pertaining to water and electric utilities. S.J. Res 26 - A Joint Resolution disaproving a rule submitted by the EPA related to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S 3072/H.R. 4753 - Stationary Source Regulations Relay Act - issues pertaining to EPA regulation of greenhouse gases - electric utility issues related to proposed climate change legislation HR 5088 - America's Commitment to Clean Water Act. S 2995 - Clean Air Act Amendments of 2020 - provisions effecting electric utilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010/American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213 (P.L. 111-205), American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act, H.R. 4339, H.R. 445, H.R. 1742, S. 271, S. 774, and related legislation; Natural gas production incentives and restrictions; Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 589, H.R. 590, H.R. 889, H.R. 890, H.R. 1689, H.R. 1759, H.R. 1862, H.R. 2211, H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham "clean energy standard" proposal, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable (both economy-wide and power sector), renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, electric and gas utilities, smart grid advancement, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act, S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act; S. 679, The Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 2009; S. 1643, Cleaner Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act; Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; S. 1801/H.R. 3431, The Streamline Alternative Fuel Conversions Act, provisions related to natural gas vehicles; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, provisions related to climate adaptations; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009, provisions related to climate offsets; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act, provisions related to international climate policy and assistance; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009, provisions related to carbon capture technology prizes; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); H.R. 5476/S. 3079, The BuildingStar Efficiency Act of 2010, S. 3177/H.Res. 1329/H.R. 5019, The HomeStar Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, S. 3434, The HomeStar Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act, S. 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010 (provisions regarding the HomeStar Rebate Program and other energy efficiency mechanisms); S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; S.3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010; S. 3511, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S. 3495, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S. 3715, Charging America Forward Act; S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010; S. 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; H.R. 5442, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010, and related legislation (provisions related to electric and natural gas vehicles); Environmental Protection Agency Clear Air Act and Clean Water Act current and proposed regulations, including ozone and particulate matter transport rule.
Client expense: $960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 1 / PL 111-5: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Section 45 tax credit, timber tax/TREE Act, housing credits) HR 594: Save Our Climate Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 622 / S 870: Removing third party sale requirement of the Section 45 tax credit (entire bill) HR 1245 / HR 3760 / S 1230: Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1862: Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1903: Responsible Homeowners Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1993 / HR 2606 / HR 2655: First-Time Homebuyer Credit Extension Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 2543 / S 316: Timber Revitilization and Economic Enhancement Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 2619: Temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers (entire bill) HR 2626 / S1090: Renewable Energy Parity and Investment Remedy Act (entire bill) HR 3302 / S 1501: Community Forest Conservation Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 3548: Worker, Home Ownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (homebuyer tax credit) HR 3590: Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (employer and cellulosic tax credit provisions) HR 3761 / HR 3773 / S 1678: Temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers (entire bill) HR 3962: Affordable Health Care for America Act (employer and cellulosic biofuel tax credit) HR 3985: Second Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit (entire bill) HR 4066: Making permanent the alternative fuels tax credit (entire bill) HR 4213: American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (timber, alternative fuels, cellulosic fuels and Section 45 tax provisions) HR 4374: Renewable Biomass Fairness Act (entire bill) HR 4853 / Senate Amendment 4753: Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (timber REIT and renewable energy tax provisions) HR 4849: Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 (cellulosic fuel tax provision) HR 4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (employer tax provisions, cellulosic tax credit provisions) HR 5297: Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 (tall crude oil provision) HR 5372: Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat any business credit attributable to wind, solar, or biomass electricity production and investment in solar energy property as refundable to the extent the taxpayer makes new wind, solar, and other renewable energy investments (biomass provisions) HR 5623 / PL 111-98: Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 (entire bill) S 1030: Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the reduction in the credit rate for certain facilities producing electricity from renewable resources S 1796: America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 (employer tax provisions) S 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (entire bill) S 3793: Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010 (timber tax provisions) Issues: Timber Tax/TREE Act, Alternative Fuels Tax Credit, Carbon Tax, Housing Tax Credits, Section 1402(a) of Title XIV of Water Resources Development Act (Harbor Maintenance Tax), Cellulosic Biofuels Tax Credit, Home Mortgage Interest Deduction Tax Credit, Federal Investment in Real Property Tax Act Reform
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 1 / PL 111-5: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (green building) HR 232: Greenhouse Gas Registry Act (entire bill) HR 594: Save our Climate Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 695: Providing a green building certification program as a part of the Energy Star Program (entire bill) HR 1337: America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1666: Safe Markets Development Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1683: Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1759: Emission Migration Prevention with Long-term Output Yields Act (entire bill) HR 1760: Black Carbon Emissions Reduction Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1790: Forest Carbon Emission Reduction Act (entire bill) HR 1862: Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 2187: The 21st Century High Performing Public Schools Facilities Act (entire bill) HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act (entire bill) HR 2336: GREEN Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 4805 / S1660 / PL 111-169: Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (entire bills) H Res 81: Importance and Sustainability of U.S. Hardwood Industry (entire resolution) S 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (building codes) S 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (entire bill) S 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (entire bill) HR 1329 / HR 5019 / S.3177: Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (entire bill) S 3464: Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 (energy efficiency, energy standard and climate provisions) SJRes 26: Joint Resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding of the cause or continued finding for greenhouse gas emissions under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Draft Bill (no bill number): Kerry-Lieberman framework for climate & energy legislation Issues: Section 10 of River and Harbors Act, Climate Change, EPA Re-registration Eligibility Decision for Soil Fumigants, definition of green jobs and wood products industry, green building & forest certification issues; EPA final PSD GHG tailoring rule, EPA proposed rule on Boiler MACT
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R.1666: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an auction and revenue collection mechanism for a carbon market that ensures price stability with environmental integrity. H.R.1862: To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes. H.R.1683 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of greenhouse gas emission substances, and for other purposes. H.R.1337: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply. H.R. 2847: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act S. 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act S. 3714, The Coal Energy Bridge Act S.3738 : Clean Energy Technology Leadership Act of 2010 S.3855 : Clean Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2010 S. 3935: Advanced Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2010 S.A.4727: The Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2010 S.A.4753: The Reid-McConnell Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 H.R.6117: Clean Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2010 S. 3946: Small Business Paperwork Relief Act S. 3578: Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act H.R. 5141: Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act H.R. 4853: Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010
Client expense: $809,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 5 A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. S 433 A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes. S Res 64 related to the regulation of coal ash. S_ Bingaman discussion draft on renewable portfolio standard. S_ Kerry-Lieberman American Power Act draft. S 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009. S 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. S 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009. S 2835 A bill to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment, and for other purposes. S 2877 A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program to regulate the entry of fossil carbon into commerce in the United States to promote clean energy jobs and economic growth and avoid dangerous interference with the climate of the Earth, and for other purposes. S 3464 Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. HR 493 Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009. HR 890 American Renewable Energy Act - To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for certain electric utilities, and for other purposes. HR 1310 Clean Water Protection Act - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste. HR 1862 Cap and Dividend Act of 2009. HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S 539 Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require the President to designate certain geographical areas as national renewable energy zones, and for other purposes. S 774 National Energy Security Act of 2009 - A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by diversifying energy sources for onroad transport, increasing the supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure, and for other purposes. S 807 A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S _ Bingaman discussion draft on transmission. S 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009. S 2776 Clean Energy Act of 2009. S 3322 United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation Establishment Act of 2010. S 3438 Clean Transmission for Rural Communities Act of 2010. S 3439 Clean Energy Infrastructure for Rural Communities Act of 2010. A bill to promote clean energy infrastructure for rural communities. S 3464 Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. HR 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. HR 889 Save American Energy Act. HR 890 American Renewable Energy Act. HR 1862 Cap and Dividend Act of 2009. HR 2211 National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009. HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to global warming and climate change. H.R. 391, To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 594, Save Our Climate Act of 2009. H.R. 1337, Americas Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2009. H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009. H.R. 1841, Acid Rain and Mercury Control Act. H.R. 1862, Cap and Dividend Act of 2009. H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. H.R. 2846, American Energy Act. H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act. S.J.Res. 26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S. 696, Appalachia Restoration Act. S. 1191, Roadmap for Addressing Climate Change in China and India Act of 2009. S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. S. 2877, CLEAR Act. S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act. S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. Senate, Draft Climate Change Legislation, American Power Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Utilities
National Energy Security Act of 2009, S. 774; Cybersecurity Act of 2009, S. 773; Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009, H.R. 2165; The GRID Act, H.R. 5026; Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (Lieberman-Collins-Carper), S. 3480/H.R. 5548; National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 (Bond-Hatch), S. 3538; and related legislation including H.R. 2195 and S. 946 (provisions related to requirements affecting electricity transmission); Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / transmission / renewable energy / energy efficiency legislation, including: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733; Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal); The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft); Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877; American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S.548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation (provisions related to transmission planning, siting authority, cost allocation, and renewable portfolio standards); Powering America for Tomorrow Act, H.R. 5515 (provisions related to transmission planning); FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of electricity utilities including transmission siting and cost allocation, wholesale market competition, ISOs/RTOs, transmission access, NERC reliability standards, and interconnection.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
National Energy Security Act of 2009, S. 774; Cybersecurity Act of 2009, S. 773; Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009, H.R. 2165; GRID Act, H.R. 5026; Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (Lieberman-Collins-Carper), S.3480/H.R. 5548; National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 (Bond-Hatch), S. 3538; and related legislation including H.R. 2195 and S. 946 (provisions related to requirements affecting electricity transmission); Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / transmission / renewable energy / energy efficiency legislation, including: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733; Kerry-Graham-Lieberman legislation framework (legislative proposal); The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft); Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877; American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation, including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S.548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation (provisions related to transmission planning, siting authority, cost allocation, and renewable portfolio standards); S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
National Energy Security Act of 2009, S. 774; Cybersecurity Act of 2009, S. 773; Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (Lieberman-Collins-Carper), S.3480/H.R. 5548; Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009, H.R. 2165; GRID Act, H.R. 5026; National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 (Bond-Hatch), S. 3538; and related legislation including H.R. 2195 and S. 946 (provisions related to cybersecurity cost recovery); Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / transmission / renewable energy / energy efficiency legislation, including: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733; Kerry-Graham-Lieberman legislation framework (legislative proposal); The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft); Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877; American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S.548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation (provisions related to transmission planning, siting authority, cost allocation, and renewable portfolio standards); National Energy Security Act of 2009, S. 774; Cybersecurity Act of 2009, S. 773; and related legislation including H.R. 2195 and S. 946 (provisions related to requirements affecting electricity transmission).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to tax incentives for wind, solar and other technologies, DOE carbon capture and storage loan programs, tax incentives for carbon capture and storage, transmission, and related issues); Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462; S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, long-term electricity and steam contracts, renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, combined heat and power, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 3813, Renewable Energy Promotion Act; S. 3590, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010, S. 3591, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010, S. 3859, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010; S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; DOE loan guarantees and grants for carbon captures and storage projects; EPA rulemakings regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / renewable energy / energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal), Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), and related legislation (provisions related to standards for fuel producers, cap-and-trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, carbon offsets, carbon capture and storage, and energy efficiency); H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act, provisions related to regulation of chemical compounds on refinery facilities; Potential oil spill legislation, including Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010, H.R. 5629, Dept. of Defense Appropriations Act of 2011, S. 3800, and related legislation including H.R. 5214, H.R. 5222, H.R. 5248, H.R. 5287, H.R. 5313, H.R. 5355, H.R. 5356, H.R. 5358, H.R. 5426, H.R. 5436, H.R. 5459, H.R. 5481, H.R. 5499, H.R. 5505, H.R. 5506, H.R. 5314, H.R. 5519, H.R. 5520, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5572, H.R. 5598, H.R. 5607, H.R. 5613, H.R. 5626, H.R. 5629, H.R. 5631, H.R. 5634, H.R. 5657, H.R. 5644, S. 3306, S. 3308, S. 3309, S. 3337, S. 3345, S. 3346, S. 3343, S. 3358, S. 3375, S. 3391, S. 3405, S. 3410, S. 3443, S. 3462, S. 3472, S. 3473, S. 3464, S. 3492, S. 3497, S. 3489, S. 3514, S. 3515, S. 3516, S. 3541, S. 3542, S. 3545, provisions related to deepwater oil drilling. Renewable fuel standards, including ethanol fuels, EPA E-15 rulemaking, and EPA regulation of ozone standards.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / renewable energy / energy efficiency / energy tax legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R.1862 and H.R. 2998; S.1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal), Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation, including S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. Potential oil spill legislation, including Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010, H.R. 5629, Dept. of Defense Appropriations Act of 2011, S. 3800, and related legislation including H.R. 5214, H.R. 5222, H.R. 5248, H.R. 5287, H.R. 5313, H.R. 5355, H.R. 5356, H.R. 5358, H.R. 5426, H.R. 5436, H.R. 5459, H.R. 5481, H.R. 5499, H.R. 5505, H.R. 5506, H.R. 5314, H.R. 5519, H.R. 5520, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5572, H.R. 5598, H.R. 5607, H.R. 5613, H.R. 5626, H.R. 5629, H.R. 5631, H.R. 5634, H.R. 5657, H.R. 5644, S. 3306, S. 3308, S. 3309, S. 3337, S. 3345, S. 3346, S. 3343, S. 3358, S. 3375, S. 3391, S. 3405, S. 3410, S. 3443, S. 3462, S. 3472, S. 3473, S. 3464, S. 3492, S. 3497, S. 3489, S. 3514, S. 3515, S. 3516, S. 3541, S. 3542, S. 3545, provisions related to deepwater oil drilling. H.R. 2766/S. 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act), and related legislation; Renewable fuel standards, including ethanol fuels.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to tax incentives for wind, solar and other technologies, DOE carbon capture and storage loan programs, tax incentives for carbon capture and storage, transmission and related issues); Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal), Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, long-term electricity and steam contracts, renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, combined heat and power, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act; S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; EPA rulemakings regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2453 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462; S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733; Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal), Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, long-term electricity and steam contracts, renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, combined heat and power, and incentives for clean energy technology); EPA rulemakings regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act; Resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and regulation of greenhouse gasses under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act, S.J. Res. 26 and related legislation including H.J. Res. 66, H.J. Res. 76, H. Res. 974, and S. Amdt. 2530 (Murkowski Amendment to amend Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010, H.R. 2996); S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010/American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213 (P.L. 111-205), American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act, H.R. 4339, H.R. 445, H.R. 1742, S. 271, S. 774, and related legislation; S. 3495, The Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S.3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010; S. 3511, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S. 3715, Charging America Forward Act; S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010; S. 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; H.R. 5442, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010, and related legislation (provisions related to electric vehicles); S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act, S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act, S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); Natural gas production incentives and restrictions; Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 589, H.R. 590, H.R. 889, H.R. 890, H.R. 1689, H.R. 1759, H.R. 1862, H.R. 2211, H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable (both economy-wide and power sector), renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, electric and gas utilities, smart grid advancement, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 679, The Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 2009; S. 1643, Cleaner Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act; Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; S. 1801/H.R. 3431, The Streamline Alternative Fuel Conversions Act, provisions related to natural gas vehicles; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, provisions related to climate adaptations; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009, provisions related to climate offsets; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act, provisions related to international climate policy and assistance; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009, provisions related to carbon capture technology prizes; H.R. 5476/S. 3079, The BuildingStar Efficiency Act of 2010, S. 3177/H.RES. 1329/H.R. 5019, The HomeStar Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, S. 3434, The HomeStar Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, S. 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010, S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act, (provisions regarding the HomeStar Rebate Program and other energy efficiency mechanisms); S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; H.R. 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; Environmental Protection Agency Clear Air Act and Clean Water Act current and proposed regulations, including ozone and particulate matter transport rule.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010/American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213 (P.L. 111-205), American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act, H.R. 4339, H.R. 445, H.R. 1742, S. 271, S. 774, and related legislation; Natural gas production incentives and restrictions; Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 589, H.R. 590, H.R. 889, H.R. 890, H.R. 1689, H.R. 1759, H.R. 1862, H.R. 2211, H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham "clean energy standard" proposal, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable (both economy-wide and power sector), renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, electric and gas utilities, smart grid advancement, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act, S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act; S. 679, The Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 2009; S. 1643, Cleaner Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act; Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; S. 1801/H.R. 3431, The Streamline Alternative Fuel Conversions Act, provisions related to natural gas vehicles; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, provisions related to climate adaptations; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009, provisions related to climate offsets; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act, provisions related to international climate policy and assistance; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009, provisions related to carbon capture technology prizes; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); H.R. 5476/S. 3079, The BuildingStar Efficiency Act of 2010, S. 3177/H.Res. 1329/H.R. 5019, The HomeStar Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, S. 3434, The HomeStar Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act, S. 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010 (provisions regarding the HomeStar Rebate Program and other energy efficiency mechanisms); S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; S.3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010; S. 3511, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S. 3495, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S. 3715, Charging America Forward Act; S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010; S. 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; H.R. 5442, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010, and related legislation (provisions related to electric and natural gas vehicles); Environmental Protection Agency Clear Air Act and Clean Water Act current and proposed regulations, including ozone and particulate matter transport rule.
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 1 / PL 111-5: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Section 45 tax credit, timber tax/TREE Act, housing credits) HR 594: Save Our Climate Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 622 / S 870: Removing third party sale requirement of the Section 45 tax credit (entire bill) HR 1245 / HR 3760 / S 1230: Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1862: Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1903: Responsible Homeowners Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1993 / HR 2606 / HR 2655: First-Time Homebuyer Credit Extension Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 2543 / S 316: Timber Revitilization and Economic Enhancement Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 2619: Temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers (entire bill) HR 2626 / S1090: Renewable Energy Parity and Investment Remedy Act (entire bill) HR 3302 / S 1501: Community Forest Conservation Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 3548: Worker, Home Ownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (homebuyer tax credit) HR 3590: Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (employer and cellulosic tax credit provisions) HR 3761 / HR 3773 / S 1678: Temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers (entire bill) HR 3962: Affordable Health Care for America Act (employer and cellulosic biofuel tax credit) HR 3985: Second Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit (entire bill) HR 4066: Making permanent the alternative fuels tax credit (entire bill) HR 4213: American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (timber, alternative fuels, cellulosic fuels and Section 45 tax provisions) HR 4374: Renewable Biomass Fairness Act (entire bill) HR 4849: Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 (cellulosic fuel tax provision) HR 4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (employer tax provisions, cellulosic tax credit provisions) HR 5297: Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 (tall crude oil provision) HR 5372: Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat any business credit attributable to wind, solar, or biomass electricity production and investment in solar energy property as refundable to the extent the taxpayer makes new wind, solar, and other renewable energy investments (biomass provisions) HR 5623 / PL 111-98: Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 (entire bill) S 1030: Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the reduction in the credit rate for certain facilities producing electricity from renewable resources S 1796: America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 (employer tax provisions) S 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (entire bill) S 3793: Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010 (timber tax provisions) Issues: Timber Tax/TREE Act, Alternative Fuels Tax Credit, Carbon Tax, Housing Tax Credits, Section 1402(a) of Title XIV of Water Resources Development Act (Harbor Maintenance Tax), Cellulosic Biofuels Tax Credit.
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 1 / PL 111-5: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (green building) HR 232: Greenhouse Gas Registry Act (entire bill) HR 594: Save our Climate Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 695: Providing a green building certification program as a part of the Energy Star Program (entire bill) HR 1337: America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1666: Safe Markets Development Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1683: Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1759: Emission Migration Prevention with Long-term Output Yields Act (entire bill) HR 1760: Black Carbon Emissions Reduction Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1790: Forest Carbon Emission Reduction Act (entire bill) HR 1862: Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 2187: The 21st Century High Performing Public Schools Facilities Act (entire bill) HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act (entire bill) HR 2336: GREEN Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 4805 / S1660 / PL 111-169: Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (entire bills) H Res 81: Importance and Sustainability of U.S. Hardwood Industry (entire resolution) S 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (building codes) S 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (entire bill) S 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (entire bill) HR 1329 / HR 5019 / S.3177: Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (entire bill) S 3464: Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 (energy efficiency, energy standard and climate provisions) SJRes 26: Joint Resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding of the cause or continued finding for greenhouse gas emissions under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Draft Bill (no bill number): Kerry-Lieberman framework for climate & energy legislation Issues: Section 10 of River and Harbors Act, Climate Change, EPA Re-registration Eligibility Decision for Soil Fumigants, definition of green jobs and wood products industry, green building & forest certification issues; EPA final PSD GHG tailoring rule, EPA proposed rule on Boiler MACT
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to global warming and climate change. H.R. 391, To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 594, Save Our Climate Act of 2009. H.R. 1337, Americas Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2009. H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009. H.R. 1841, Acid Rain and Mercury Control Act. H.R. 1862, Cap and Dividend Act of 2009. H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. H.R. 2846, American Energy Act. H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act. S.J.Res. 26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S. 696, Appalachia Restoration Act. S. 1191, Roadmap for Addressing Climate Change in China and India Act of 2009. S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. S. 2877, CLEAR Act. S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act. S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. Senate, Draft Climate Change Legislation, "American Power Act."
Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 1862 - Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities; HR 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Climate change matters relating to electric water utilities; S 787 - Clean Water Restoration Act - a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States rights over waters of the United States; Environmental issues pertaining to the Navajo Generation Station; Water Quality issues related to the Clean Water Act; S 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - provisions pertaining to electric utilities; S 2877 - Carbon limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act - climate change matters pertaining to water and electric utilities; SJ Res 26 - A Joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the EPA related to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; S 3072/HR 4753 - Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act - issues pertaining to electric utilities; Issues pertaining to EPA regulation of greenhouse gases; Electric utility issues related to proposed energy and climate change legislation; HR 5088 - America's Commitment to Clean Water Act; S 2995 - Clean Air Act Amendments of 2020 - provisions effecting electric utilities.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S,787, "Clean Water Restoration Act". A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States. H.J.Res. 66, Resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. H.J. Res. 76, Resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. H.J. Res. 77, Resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. H.Res. 974, Resolution urging the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009. S.J. Res 26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule. Kerry-Kieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act) S.3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010". A bill to establish an energy and climate policy framework to reach measurable gains in reducing dependence on foreign oil, saving Americans money, improving energy security, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. S.2995, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010." A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. S.1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act." A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. S.2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009." A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes. S.2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act." A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program to regulate the entry of fossil carbon into commerce in the United States to promote clean energy jobs and economic growth and avoid dangerous interference with the climate of the Earth, and for other purposes. Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009." An original bill to promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. S.1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act." A bill to establish an integrated Federal program that protects, restores, and conserves natural resources by responding to the threats and effects of climate change, and for other purposes. S.1622, "Clean Air Protection Act." A bill to limit the applicability of a certain judicial ruling to sources regulated under section 202 of the Clean Air Act. H.R.1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009." To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes. H.R.391, To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act. H.R.4572, To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases. H.R.5088, America's Commitment to Clean Water Act. To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address clean water jurisdictional issues. Electric utility industry clean air act issues in general including cost containment, allowance allocation and technology development.
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2009 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213, American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act, H.R. 4339, H.R. 445, H.R. 1742, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774 and related legislation; Natural gas production incentives and restrictions; Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 589, H.R. 590, H.R. 889, H.R. 890, H.R. 1689, H.R. 1759, H.R. 1862, H.R. 2211, H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, electric and gas utilities, smart grid advancement, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S. 1643, Cleaner Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act; EPA rulemaking regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act, including FY 2010 Interior Appropriations, S. 2296, Murkowski Amendment, S.A. 2530, provisions related to EPA regulation of greenhouse gases; Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, provisions related to climate adaptations; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009, provisions related to climate offsets; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act, provisions related to international climate policy and assistance; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009, provisions related to carbon capture technology prizes; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions; S. 3079, BuildingStar, S. 3177, HomeStar, S. 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $31,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R.1862 - Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. H.R.2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.787 - Clean Water Restoration Act - A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States rights over waters of the United States. Water Quality issues related to the Clean Water Act. S.1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. S.2877 - Carbon limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act - climate change matters pertaining to water and electric utilities. S.J. Res 26 - A Joint Resolution disaproving a rule submitted by the EPA related to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S 3072/H.R. 4753 - Stationary Source Regulations Relay Act - issues pertaining to EPA regulation of greenhouse gases - electric utility issues related to proposed climate change legislation HR 5088 - America's Commitment to Clean Water Act. S 2995 - Clean Air Act Amendments of 2020 - provisions effecting electric utilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman Bill). HR 594 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content. S 967 the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization Act of 2009, a bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to create a petroleum product reserve, and for other purposes. HR 1862 To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes. HR 2326 To promote the national security and stability of the United States economy by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign oil, and for other purposes. HR 2631 To reduce the price of gasoline by allowing offshore drilling, eliminating federal obstacles to constructing refineries and providing incentives for investment in refineries, suspending federal fuel taxes when gasoline prices reach benchmark amount, and promoting free trade. HR 2998 To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. S 774 A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by diversifying energy sources for onroad transport, increasing the supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure, and for other purposes. S 807 A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S 1462 A bill to promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. HR 1787 To amend the Clean Air Act regarding transportation fuels and establishment of a low carbon fuel standard. HR 2283 To amend the Clean Air Act to permit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive the lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements for renewable fuel production, and for other purposes. S 943 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to permit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive the lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements for renewable fuel production, and for other purposes. S 1095 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to convert the renewable fuel standard into a low-carbon fuel standard, and for other purposes. S 1733 A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. HJRes 76 - Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. SJRes 26 - A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S 3072 - Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act. EPA - Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)-2. S 3472 - Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010 - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to make the party responsible for an offshore facility, except a deepwater port, from which oil is discharged into or upon navigable waters or adjoining shorelines liable for all discharge removal costs and damages for each incident (under current law such party is liable for the total of all removal costs plus $75 million). S 3305 - Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010 - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to increase the liability of the party responsible for an offshore facility, except a deepwater port, from which oil is discharged into or upon navigable waters or adjoining shorelines to the total of all discharge removal costs plus $10 billion (currently, $75 million) for each incident. HR 5214 - Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act of 2010 - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to: (1) increase the liability of the party responsible for an offshore facility, except a deepwater port, from which oil is discharged into or upon navigable waters or adjoining shorelines to the total of all discharge removal costs plus $10 billion (currently, $75 million) for each incident; and (2) direct the President to promulgate regulations to allow advance payments from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to states and localities to prepare for and mitigate substantial threats from the discharge of oil. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate: (1) the $1 billion per incident limitation on expenditures from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for cleanup of oil spills: and (2) restrictions on the borrowing authority of such Trust Fund. S 3497 - Oil Spill Prevention and Mitigation Improvement Act of 2010 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior, in the case of each lease issued or renewed after enactment of this Act, to require the incorporation into the lease of a peer-reviewed response plan describing the means and timeline for containment and termination of an ongoing discharge of oil at the depth at which the exploration, development, or production authorized under the lease is to take place.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman Bill). HR 594 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content. S 967 the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization Act of 2009, a bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to create a petroleum product reserve, and for other purposes. HR 1862 To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes. HR 2326 To promote the national security and stability of the United States economy by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign oil, and for other purposes. HR 2631 To reduce the price of gasoline by allowing offshore drilling, eliminating federal obstacles to constructing refineries and providing incentives for investment in refineries, suspending federal fuel taxes when gasoline prices reach benchmark amount, and promoting free trade. HR 2998 To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. S 774 A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by diversifying energy sources for onroad transport, increasing the supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure, and for other purposes. S 807 A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S 1462 A bill to promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. HR 1787 To amend the Clean Air Act regarding transportation fuels and establishment of a low carbon fuel standard. HR 2283 To amend the Clean Air Act to permit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive the lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements for renewable fuel production, and for other purposes. S 943 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to permit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive the lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements for renewable fuel production, and for other purposes. S 1095 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to convert the renewable fuel standard into a low-carbon fuel standard, and for other purposes. S 1733 A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. HJRes 76 - Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. SJRes 26 - A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S 3072 - Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act. EPA - Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)-2. S 3472 - Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010 - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to make the party responsible for an offshore facility, except a deepwater port, from which oil is discharged into or upon navigable waters or adjoining shorelines liable for all discharge removal costs and damages for each incident (under current law such party is liable for the total of all removal costs plus $75 million). S 3305 - Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010 - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to increase the liability of the party responsible for an offshore facility, except a deepwater port, from which oil is discharged into or upon navigable waters or adjoining shorelines to the total of all discharge removal costs plus $10 billion (currently, $75 million) for each incident. HR 5214 - Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act of 2010 - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to: (1) increase the liability of the party responsible for an offshore facility, except a deepwater port, from which oil is discharged into or upon navigable waters or adjoining shorelines to the total of all discharge removal costs plus $10 billion (currently, $75 million) for each incident; and (2) direct the President to promulgate regulations to allow advance payments from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to states and localities to prepare for and mitigate substantial threats from the discharge of oil. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate: (1) the $1 billion per incident limitation on expenditures from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for cleanup of oil spills: and (2) restrictions on the borrowing authority of such Trust Fund. S 3497 - Oil Spill Prevention and Mitigation Improvement Act of 2010 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior, in the case of each lease issued or renewed after enactment of this Act, to require the incorporation into the lease of a peer-reviewed response plan describing the means and timeline for containment and termination of an ongoing discharge of oil at the depth at which the exploration, development, or production authorized under the lease is to take place.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 232 - To provide for the creation of a Federal greenhouse gas registry, and for other purposes. HR 391 - To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes. HR 594 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content. HR 609 - To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes. HR 1329 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to support efforts by States and eligible local and regional entities to develop and implement plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, and for other purposes. S 724 - A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to temporarily prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from considering global climate change as a natural or manmade factor in determining whether a species is a threatened or endangered species, and for other purposes. HR 1862 To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes. HR 2998 To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. HR 1787 To amend the Clean Air Act regarding transportation fuels and establishment of a low carbon fuel standard. HR 2283 To amend the Clean Air Act to permit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive the lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements for renewable fuel production, and for other purposes. S 943 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to permit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive the lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements for renewable fuel production, and for other purposes. S 1095 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to convert the renewable fuel standard into a low-carbon fuel standard, and for other purposes. S 1733 A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. SJRes 26 - A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. EPA Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)-2. S 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman Bill). S 3472 - Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010 - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to make the party responsible for an offshore facility, except a deepwater port, from which oil is discharged into or upon navigable waters or adjoining shorelines liable for all discharge removal costs and damages for each incident (under current law such party is liable for the total of all removal costs plus $75 million). S 3305 - Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010 - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to increase the liability of the party responsible for an offshore facility, except a deepwater port, from which oil is discharged into or upon navigable waters or adjoining shorelines to the total of all discharge removal costs plus $10 billion (currently, $75 million) for each incident. HR 5214 - Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act of 2010 - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to: (1) increase the liability of the party responsible for an offshore facility, except a deepwater port, from which oil is discharged into or upon navigable waters or adjoining shorelines to the total of all discharge removal costs plus $10 billion (currently, $75 million) for each incident; and (2) direct the President to promulgate regulations to allow advance payments from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to states and localities to prepare for and mitigate substantial threats from the discharge of oil. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate: (1) the $1 billion per incident limitation on expenditures from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for cleanup of oil spills: and (2) restrictions on the borrowing authority of such Trust Fund. S 3497 - Oil Spill Prevention and Mitigation Improvement Act of 2010 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior, in the case of each lease issued or renewed after enactment of this Act, to require the incorporation into the lease of a peer-reviewed response plan describing the means and timeline for containment and termination of an ongoing discharge of oil at the depth at which the exploration, development, or production authorized under the lease is to take place. S 3509 - Safer Oil and Gas Production Research and Development Act of 2010. S 3164 - Polluter Pays Restoration Act. S 3125 - Superfund Polluter Pays Act. S 3209 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 - Bill to reform the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). HR 5820 - Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R.1666: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an auction and revenue collection mechanism for a carbon market that ensures price stability with environmental integrity. H.R.1862: To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes. H.R.1683 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of greenhouse gas emission substances, and for other purposes. H.R.1337: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply. H.R. 2847: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act S. 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act S. 3714, The Coal Energy Bridge Act S.3738 : Clean Energy Technology Leadership Act of 2010 S.3855 : Clean Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2010 H.R.6117 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the issuance of new clean renewable energy bonds and to terminate eligibility of governmental bodies to issue such bonds, and for other purposes. S. 3935: Advanced Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2010
Client expense: $947,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 5 A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. S 433 A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes. S Res 64 related to the regulation of coal ash. S_ Bingaman discussion draft on renewable portfolio standard. S_ Kerry-Lieberman American Power Act draft. S 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009. S 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. S 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009. S 2835 A bill to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment, and for other purposes. S 2877 A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program to regulate the entry of fossil carbon into commerce in the United States to promote clean energy jobs and economic growth and avoid dangerous interference with the climate of the Earth, and for other purposes. S 3464 Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. HR 493 Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009. HR 890 American Renewable Energy Act - To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for certain electric utilities, and for other purposes. HR 1310 Clean Water Protection Act - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste. HR 1862 Cap and Dividend Act of 2009. HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act.
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S 539 Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require the President to designate certain geographical areas as national renewable energy zones, and for other purposes. S 774 National Energy Security Act of 2009 - A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by diversifying energy sources for onroad transport, increasing the supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure, and for other purposes. S 807 A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S _ Bingaman discussion draft on transmission. S 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009. S 2776 Clean Energy Act of 2009. S 3322 United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation Establishment Act of 2010. S 3438 Clean Transmission for Rural Communities Act of 2010. S 3439 Clean Energy Infrastructure for Rural Communities Act of 2010. A bill to promote clean energy infrastructure for rural communities. S 3464 Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. HR 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. HR 889 Save American Energy Act. HR 890 American Renewable Energy Act. HR 1862 Cap and Dividend Act of 2009. HR 2211 National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009. HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act.
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE