Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009
Legislative Progress
Introduced
January 9, 2009
Latest Action
September 10, 2009
Primary Sponsor
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.Republican(WI)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
95pct
244d open
vs 6,490 other HR bills in the 111th — cohort avg 44d
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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 · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including tax incentives for energy infrastructure (including bonus depreciation, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies)); American Jobs and Closing Loopholes Act of 2010/American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213 (P.L. 111-205), and related legislation, provisions related to natural gas vehicle and other energy incentives; S. 320, including smart meter accelerated depreciation and related provisions; Tax provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including S. 1637, S. 1639, and related legislation regarding tax incentives for energy infrastructure, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies; S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 and related tax legislation, provisions related to capital gains and dividend tax treatment in budget resolution; S. 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including S.1350, The Fueling America Act, S. 3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act, S. 3715, Charging America Forward Act, S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010, H.R. 455, H.R. 1792, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774, S. 1408, H.R. 3367, H.R. 445 and related legislation; S. 1643 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives encouraging installation of natural gas technologies; S. 306/H.R. 1158 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives supporting biogas production; Legislative proposal to provide for additional stimulus funding, provisions related to bonus depreciation for energy projects; H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, provisions related to timing of pension liability; H.R. 4411, provisions related to depreciation schedules of utility property; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (NAT GAS Act); H.R. 4149, provisions related to renewable integration credit; S. 567, provisions related to the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-312) and related legislation (including S. 3793, S. 3513, S. 3663, and H.R. 5893), provisions related to energy industry; Budget Resolution FY 2010, S. Con. Res. 13, provisions related to dividend tax rates; S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualifies hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, provisions related to tax credits; S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010, provisions related to tax credits for EVs and energy efficiency; H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Reathorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, provisions related to dividend tax rate extension, bonus depreciation/expensing, and energy efficiency tax incentives; and, H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act, provisions related to bonus depreciation.
2010 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 445/S. 679, Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009 HR 3246, Advanced Vehicles Technology Act of 2009 S. 2843, A bill to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including tax incentives for energy infrastructure (including bonus depreciation, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies)); American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213, provisions related to natural gas vehicle incentives; S. 320, including smart meter accelerated depreciation and related provisions; Tax provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including S. 1637, S. 1639, and related legislation regarding tax incentives for energy infrastructure, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies; S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 and related tax legislation, provisions related to capital gains and dividend tax treatment in budget resolution; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including H.R. 455, H.R. 1792, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774, S. 1408, H.R. 3367, H.R. 445, and related legislation; S. 1643 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives encouraging installation of natural gas technologies; S. 306/H.R. 1158 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives supporting biogas production; Legislative proposal to provide for additional stimulus funding, provisions related to bonus depreciation for energy projects; H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, provisions related to timing of pension liability; H.R. 4411, provisions related to depreciation schedules of utility property; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $31,500
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.
| Democratic |
| OR |
| Gary C. Peters | Democratic | MI |
| Judy Biggert | Republican | IL |
| Lamar Smith | Republican | TX |
| Mario Diaz-Balart | Republican | FL |
| Vernon Ehlers | Republican | MI |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $31,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including tax incentives for energy infrastructure (including bonus deprecation, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies)); American Jobs and Closing Loopholes Act of 2010/American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213 (P.L. 111-205), provisions related to natural gas vehicle incentives; S. 320, including smart meter accelerated depreciation and related provisions; Tax provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including S. 1637, S. 1639, and related legislation regarding tax incentives for energy infrastructure, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies; S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 and related tax legislation, provisions related to capital gains and dividend tax treatment in budget resolution; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including S.1350, The Fueling America Act, H.R. 455, H.R. 1792, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774, S. 1408, H.R. 3367, H.R. 445 and related legislation; S. 1643 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives encouraging installation of natural gas technologies; S. 306/H.R. 1158 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives supporting biogas production; Legislative proposal to provide for additional stimulus funding, provisions related to bonus depreciation for energy projects; H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, provisions related to timing of pension liability; H.R. 4411, provisions related to depreciation schedules of utility property; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (NAT GAS Act), S. 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; H.R. 4149, provisions related to renewable integration credit; S. 567, provisions related to the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Budget Resolution FY 2010/S. Con. Res. 13, provisions related to dividend tax rates; S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualifies hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, provisions related to tax credits; S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010, provisions related to tax credits for EVs and energy efficiency; H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Reathorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, provisions related to dividend tax rate extension, bonus depreciation/expensing, and energy efficiency tax incentives; and, H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act, provisions related to bonus depreciation.
Client expense: $960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 · Utilities
See addendum. nuclear waste storage -- H.Res.1466, a resolution of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Energy to produce certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the potential use of Yucca Mountain as a high level nuclear waste repository. rail competition -- H.R.233, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 R&D for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles -- H.R.445, the Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009 cyber security -- H.R.2165, the Bulk Power System Protection Act cyber security -- H.R.2195, the Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act electricity transmission -- H.R.2211, the National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009 LIHEAP funding; loan guarantees -- H.R.2346, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 chemical security -- H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act LIHEAP funding; loan guarantees -- H.R. 3082, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 advanced vehicle R&D -- H.R. 3246, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 OTC derivatives -- H.R.4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 tax extenders -- H.R.4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 H.R.4753, the Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act energy efficiency -- H.R.4785, the Rural Energy Savings Program Act tax incentives (dividend income tax relief, bonus depreciation, energy tax extenders) -- H.R.4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 bonus depreciation -- H.R.5297, the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 electric transportation -- H.R.5442, the Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 pole attachments & utility spectrum -- FCC National Broadband Plan rail competition -- S.146, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 natural gas regulation -- S.672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009 cyber security -- S. 773, the Cyber Security Act of 2009"; cyber security -- S.946, the Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act clean coal R&D -- S.1134, the Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2010 Army Corps of Engineers funding -- S.1436, an original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes electricity transmission -- S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 clean energy technology funding -- S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 Clean Air Act legislation -- S.2995, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 energy efficiency -- S.3079, the Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 energy efficiency -- S. 3177, the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 renewable energy -- S.3381, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass, and for other purposes energy efficiency -- S.3396, the Supply Star Act of 2010 energy security -- S.3535, the Next Generation Energy Security Act of 2010 clean coal technology -- S.3590, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010 clean coal technology -- S.3591, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010 renewable electricity standared -- S.3813, the Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 pole attachments & utility spectrum -- FCC National Broadband Plan
Client expense: $4,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 445/S 679 Heavy Duty Hybrid Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009 HR 3246 Advanced Vehicles Technology Act of 2009 S 2843 A bill to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy
Client expense: $187,668 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S 146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009. HR 233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - To amend the Federal Antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. HR 445 To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Government procurement policy and accounting procedures; Employee Free Choice Act (HR 1409, S. 560); legislation for hybrid and electric vehicles (HR 445, S. 679)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Marines, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Tax Extenders (HR 4213 "American Jobs & Closing Loopholes Act", HR 3367 "Heavy Duty Hybrid Truck Incentives"). R&D Legislation (S679 "Heavy-duty Hybrid Vehicle Research", HR445 " Heavy-duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development & Demonstration Act"), S. 3442 "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act", HR 5442 "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act", S 3495 "Promotion of Electric Vehicle Act",
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Tax Extenders (HR 4213 "American Jobs & Closing Loopholes Act", HR 3367 "Heavy Duty Hybrid Truck Incentives"). R&D Legislation (S679 "Heavy-duty Hybrid Vehicle Research", HR445 " Heavy-duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development & Demonstration Act"), S. 3442 "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act", HR 5442 "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act", S 3495 "Promotion of Electric Vehicle Act",
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including tax incentives for energy infrastructure (including bonus depreciation, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies)); American Jobs and Closing Loopholes Act of 2010/American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213 (P.L. 111-205), and related legislation, provisions related to natural gas vehicle and other energy incentives; S. 320, including smart meter accelerated depreciation and related provisions; Tax provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including S. 1637, S. 1639, and related legislation regarding tax incentives for energy infrastructure, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies; S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 and related tax legislation, provisions related to capital gains and dividend tax treatment in budget resolution; S. 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including S.1350, The Fueling America Act, S. 3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act, S. 3715, Charging America Forward Act, S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010, H.R. 455, H.R. 1792, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774, S. 1408, H.R. 3367, H.R. 445 and related legislation; S. 1643 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives encouraging installation of natural gas technologies; S. 306/H.R. 1158 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives supporting biogas production; Legislative proposal to provide for additional stimulus funding, provisions related to bonus depreciation for energy projects; H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, provisions related to timing of pension liability; H.R. 4411, provisions related to depreciation schedules of utility property; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (NAT GAS Act); H.R. 4149, provisions related to renewable integration credit; S. 567, provisions related to the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010, S. 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act of 2010, S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010, H.R. 5893, Investing in American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010; Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010 (House discussion draft), provisions related to energy industry; Budget Resolution FY 2010, S. Con. Res. 13, provisions related to dividend tax rates; S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualifies hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, provisions related to tax credits.
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; 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
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including tax incentives for energy infrastructure (including bonus deprecation, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies)); American Jobs and Closing Loopholes Act of 2010/American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213 (P.L. 111-205), provisions related to natural gas vehicle incentives; S. 320, including smart meter accelerated depreciation and related provisions; Tax provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including S. 1637, S. 1639, and related legislation regarding tax incentives for energy infrastructure, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies; S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 and related tax legislation, provisions related to capital gains and dividend tax treatment in budget resolution; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including S.1350, The Fueling America Act, H.R. 455, H.R. 1792, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774, S. 1408, H.R. 3367, H.R. 445 and related legislation; S. 1643 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives encouraging installation of natural gas technologies; S. 306/H.R. 1158 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives supporting biogas production; Legislative proposal to provide for additional stimulus funding, provisions related to bonus depreciation for energy projects; H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, provisions related to timing of pension liability; H.R. 4411, provisions related to depreciation schedules of utility property; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (NAT GAS Act), S. 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; H.R. 4149, provisions related to renewable integration credit; S. 567, provisions related to the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010, S. 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act of 2010, H.R. 5893, Investing in American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010; Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010 (House discussion draft), provisions related to energy industry; Budget Resolution FY 2010/S. Con. Res. 13, provisions related to dividend tax rates; S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualifies hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, provisions related to tax credits.
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Utilities
See addendum. nuclear waste storage -- H.Res.1466, a resolution of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Energy to produce certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the potential use of Yucca Mountain as a high level nuclear waste repository. rail competition -- H.R.233, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 R&D for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles -- H.R.445, the Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009 cyber security -- H.R.2165, the Bulk Power System Protection Act cyber security -- H.R.2195, the Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act electricity transmission -- H.R.2211, the National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009 LIHEAP funding; loan guarantees -- H.R.2346, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 chemical security -- H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act advanced vehicle R&D -- H.R. 3246, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 OTC derivatives -- H.R.4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 tax extenders -- H.R.4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 H.R.4753, the Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act energy efficiency -- H.R.4785, the Rural Energy Savings Program Act bonus depreciation -- H.R.5297, the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 electric transportation -- H.R.5442, the Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 pole attachments & utility spectrum -- FCC National Broadband Plan rail competition -- S.146, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 natural gas regulation -- S.672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009 cyber security -- S. 773, the Cyber Security Act of 2009"; cyber security -- S.946, the Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act clean coal R&D -- S.1134, the Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2010 Army Corps of Engineers funding -- S.1436, an original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes electricity transmission -- S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 clean energy technology funding -- S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 Clean Air Act legislation -- S.2995, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 energy efficiency -- S.3079, the Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 energy efficiency -- S. 3177, the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 renewable energy -- S.3381, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass, and for other purposes energy efficiency -- S.3396, the Supply Star Act of 2010 energy security -- S.3535, the Next Generation Energy Security Act of 2010 clean coal technology -- S.3590, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010 clean coal technology -- S.3591, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010 renewable electricity standared -- S.3813, the Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 pole attachments & utility spectrum -- FCC National Broadband Plan
Client expense: $2,920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), 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 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 · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including tax incentives for energy infrastructure (including bonus depreciation, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies)); American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213, provisions related to natural gas vehicle incentives; S. 320, including smart meter accelerated depreciation and related provisions; Tax provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including S. 1637, S. 1639, and related legislation regarding tax incentives for energy infrastructure, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies; S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 and related tax legislation, provisions related to capital gains and dividend tax treatment in budget resolution; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including H.R. 455, H.R. 1792, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774, S. 1408, H.R. 3367, H.R. 445, and related legislation; S. 1643 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives encouraging installation of natural gas technologies; S. 306/H.R. 1158 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives supporting biogas production; Legislative proposal to provide for additional stimulus funding, provisions related to bonus depreciation for energy projects; H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, provisions related to timing of pension liability; H.R. 4411, provisions related to depreciation schedules of utility property; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $31,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 445/S 679 Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research Development and Demonstration Act of 2009 HR 3246 Advanced Vehicles Technology Act of 2009 S 2843 A bill to provide for a program of research development demonstration and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy
Client expense: $164,750 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2010 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 445/S. 679, Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009 HR 3246, Advanced Vehicles Technology Act of 2009 S. 2843, A bill to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Transportation
S 146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009. HR 233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - To amend the Federal Antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. HR 445 To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Motor Vehicle Safety Act (H.R. 5381, S. 3302); Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 4678, S. 2181); Toxic Chemicals Safety Act (H.R. 5820); Rare Earths Supply Technology and Resources Transformation (S. 3521); Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057, S. 3181); Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R.2378, S. 1027); Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration (H.R. 445, S. 679); Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act (S. 3464); Advanced Vehicle Technology Act (H.R.3246, S. 2843); Promoting Electric Vehicles Act (H.R. 5442, S. 3495);
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Tax Extenders (HR 4213 "American Jobs & Closing Loopholes Act", HR 3367 "Heavy Duty Hybrid Truck Incentives"). R&D Legislation (S679 "Heavy-duty Hybrid Vehicle Research", HR445 " Heavy-duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development & Demonstration Act"), S. 3442 "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act", HR 5442 "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act", S 3495 "Promotion of Electric Vehicle Act",
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Government procurement policy and accounting procedures; Employee Free Choice Act (HR 1409, S. 560); legislation for hybrid and electric vehicles (HR 445, S. 679)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Marines, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Tax Extenders (HR 4213 "American Jobs & Closing Loopholes Act, HR 3367 "Heavy Duty Hybrid Truck Incentives). R&D Legislation (S679 "Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research", HR 445 "Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research Development & Demonstration Act)", S3442 "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act", HR 5442 Electric Vehicle Deployment Act", S3495 "Promotion of Electric Vehicle Act",
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_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, 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), 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. 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); 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 (provisions regarding the HomeStar Rebate Program and other energy efficiency mechanisms); S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; 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, H.R. 5442, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 (provisions related to electric vehicles); H.R. 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act. .
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including tax incentives for energy infrastructure (including bonus depreciation, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies)); American Jobs and Closing Loopholes Act of 2010/American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213, provisions related to natural gas vehicle and other energy incentives; S. 320, including smart meter accelerated depreciation and related provisions; Tax provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including S. 1637, S. 1639, and related legislation regarding tax incentives for energy infrastructure, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies; S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 and related tax legislation, provisions related to capital gains and dividend tax treatment in budget resolution; S. 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including S.1350, The Fueling America Act, H.R. 455, H.R. 1792, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774, S. 1408, H.R. 3367, H.R. 445 and related legislation; S. 1643 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives encouraging installation of natural gas technologies; S. 306/H.R. 1158 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives supporting biogas production; Legislative proposal to provide for additional stimulus funding, provisions related to bonus depreciation for energy projects; H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, provisions related to timing of pension liability; H.R. 4411, provisions related to depreciation schedules of utility property; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (NAT GAS Act); H.R. 4149, provisions related to renewable integration credit; S. 567, provisions related to the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Budget Resolution FY 2010, S. Con. Res. 13, provisions related to dividend tax rates.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including tax incentives for energy infrastructure (including bonus deprecation, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies)); American Jobs and Closing Loopholes Act of 2010/American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213, provisions related to natural gas vehicle incentives; S. 320, including smart meter accelerated depreciation and related provisions; Tax provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including S. 1637, S. 1639, and related legislation regarding tax incentives for energy infrastructure, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies; S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 and related tax legislation, provisions related to capital gains and dividend tax treatment in budget resolution; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including S.1350, The Fueling America Act, H.R. 455, H.R. 1792, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774, S. 1408, H.R. 3367, H.R. 445 and related legislation; S. 1643 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives encouraging installation of natural gas technologies; S. 306/H.R. 1158 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives supporting biogas production; Legislative proposal to provide for additional stimulus funding, provisions related to bonus depreciation for energy projects; H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, provisions related to timing of pension liability; H.R. 4411, provisions related to depreciation schedules of utility property; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (NAT GAS Act); H.R. 4149, provisions related to renewable integration credit; S. 567, provisions related to the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Budget Resolution FY 2010/S. Con. Res. 13, provisions related to dividend tax rates.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_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, 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), 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. 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); 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 (provisions regarding the HomeStar Rebate Program and other energy efficiency mechanisms); S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; 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; H.R. 5442, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010, and related legislation (provisions related to electric vehicles).
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 445/S. 679 Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research Development and Demonstration Act of 2009 HR 3246 Advacned Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 S. 2843, a bill to provide for a program of researchm development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehcile technologies in the Department of Energy
Client expense: $117,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 445/S. 679, Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009 HR 3246, Advanced Vehicles Technology Act of 2009 S. 2843, A bill to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 445/S. 679, Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009 HR 3246, Advanced Vehicles Technology Act of 2009 S. 2843, A bill to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including tax incentives for energy infrastructure (including bonus depreciation, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies)); American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213, provisions related to natural gas vehicle incentives; S. 320, including smart meter accelerated depreciation and related provisions; Tax provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including S. 1637, S. 1639, and related legislation regarding tax incentives for energy infrastructure, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies; S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 and related tax legislation, provisions related to capital gains and dividend tax treatment in budget resolution; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including H.R. 455, H.R. 1792, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774, S. 1408, H.R. 3367, H.R. 445, and related legislation; S. 1643 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives encouraging installation of natural gas technologies; S. 306/H.R. 1158 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives supporting biogas production; Legislative proposal to provide for additional stimulus funding, provisions related to bonus depreciation for energy projects; H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, provisions related to timing of pension liability; H.R. 4411, provisions related to depreciation schedules of utility property; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $31,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_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 · second_quarter · Utilities
See addendum. climate change -- H.J.Res.66, a resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause and contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act climate change -- H.J. Res76 and 77, a resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the "cause and contributes" findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. nuclear waste storage -- H.Res.1466, a resolution of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Energy to produce certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the potential use of Yucca Mountain as a high level nuclear waste repository. rail competition -- H.R.233, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 R&D for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles -- H.R.445, the Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009 coal ash regulation -- H.R.493, the Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009 bankruptcy -- H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 national energy efficiency standard -- H.R.889, the Save American Energy Act climate change H.R.1862, the Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 cyber security -- H.R.2165, the Bulk Power System Protection Act cyber security -- H.R.2195, the Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act electricity transmission -- H.R.2211, the National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009 LIHEAP funding; loan guarantees -- H.R.2346, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 climate change -- H.R.2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act bonus depreciation -- H.R.2847, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act chemical security -- H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act advanced vehicle R&D -- H.R. 3246, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 OTC derivatives -- H.R.3795, the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 OTC derivatives -- H.R.4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 tax extenders -- H.R.4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 bonus depreciation -- H.R.4691, the Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R.4753, the Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act energy efficiency -- H.R.4785, the Rural Energy Savings Program Act retiree drug subsidy repeal -- H.R.4872, the Reconciliation Act of 2010 bonus depreciation -- H.R.5297, the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 electric transportation -- H.R.5442, the Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 pole attachments & utility spectrum -- FCC National Broadband Plan climate change -- S.J. Res 26, a resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the "cause and contributes" findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. energy technology funding -- S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 rail competition -- S.146, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 national renewable energy zones -- S.539, the Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act natural gas regulation -- S.672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009 cyber security -- S. 773, the Cyber Security Act of 2009"; clean water act -- S.787, The Clean Water Restoration Act cyber security -- S.946, the Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act clean coal R&D -- S.1134, the Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2010 Army Corps of Engineers funding -- S.1436, an original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes renewable electricity standard -- S1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 electricity transmission -- S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 clean energy technology funding -- S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 climate change -- S.1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 climate change -- S.2744, the Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009 climate change -- S.2877, the Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act Clean Air Act legislation -- S.2995, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 renewable energy standard -- S. 3021, the Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010 energy efficiency -- S.3059, the National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010 energy efficiency -- S.3079, the Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 energy efficiency -- S. 3177, the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 OTC derivatives -- S.3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 renewable energy -- S.3381, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass, and for other purposes energy efficiency -- S.3396, the Supply Star Act of 2010 energy security -- S.3535, the Next Generation Energy Security Act of 2010 pole attachments & utility spectrum -- FCC National Broadband Plan
Client expense: $2,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Transportation
S 146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009. HR 233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - To amend the Federal Antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. HR 445 To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Government procurement policy and accounting procedures; Employee Free Choice Act (HR 1409, S. 560); legislation for hybrid and electric vehicles (HR 445, S. 679).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Marines, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Tax Extenders (HR 4213 "American Jobs & Closing Loopholes Act", HR 3367 "Heavy Duty Hybrid Truck Incentives"). R&D Legislation (S679 "Heavy-duty Hybrid Vehicle Research", HR445 " Heavy-duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development & Demonstration Act"), S. 3442 "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act", HR 5442 "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act", S 3495 "Promotion of Electric Vehicle Act",
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including tax incentives for energy infrastructure (including bonus depreciation, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies)); American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213, provisions related to natural gas vehicle incentives; S. 320, including smart meter accelerated depreciation and related provisions; Tax provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including S. 1637, S. 1639, and related legislation regarding tax incentives for energy infrastructure, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies; S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 and related tax legislation, provisions related to capital gains and dividend tax treatment in budget resolution; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including H.R. 455, H.R. 1792, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774, S. 1408, H.R. 3367, H.R. 445, and related legislation; S. 1643 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives encouraging installation of natural gas technologies; S. 306/H.R. 1158 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives supporting biogas production; Legislative proposal to provide for additional stimulus funding, provisions related to bonus depreciation for energy projects; H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, provisions related to timing of pension liability; H.R. 4411, provisions related to depreciation schedules of utility property; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $32,991
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_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: $32,991
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 445/S. 679 Heavy Duty Hybrid Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009 HR 3246 Advanced Vehicles Technology Act of 2009 S. 2843, a bill to provide for a program of research, development, demonstation and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy
Client expense: $250,714 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including tax incentives for energy infrastructure (including bonus depreciation, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies)); American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213, provisions related to natural gas vehicle incentives; S. 320, including smart meter accelerated depreciation and related provisions; Tax provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including S. 1637, S. 1639, and related legislation regarding tax incentives for energy infrastructure, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies; S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 and related tax legislation, provisions related to capital gains and dividend tax treatment in budget resolution; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including H.R. 455, H.R. 1792, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774, S. 1408, H.R. 3367, H.R. 445, and related legislation; S. 1643 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives encouraging installation of natural gas technologies; S. 306/H.R. 1158 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives supporting biogas production; Legislative proposal to provide for additional stimulus funding, provisions related to bonus depreciation for energy projects; H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, provisions related to timing of pension liability; H.R. 4411, provisions related to depreciation schedules of utility property; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_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; 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: $60,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_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 H.R. 4339, American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act, H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2009 (Tax Extenders), 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. 890, H.R. 1689, H.R. 1759, H.R. 1862, 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); Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; S. 1643, Cleaner Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act; H.R. 889, provisions related to energy efficiency resource standards; H.R. 2211, provisions related to clean energy transmission grids; S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, provisions related to climate adaptation; 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 Act; S. 3079, BuildingStar, S. 3177, HomeStar, S. 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010.
Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including tax incentives for energy infrastructure (including bonus deprecation, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies)); American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213, provisions related to natural gas vehicle incentives; S. 320, including smart meter accelerated depreciation and related provisions; Tax provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including S. 1637, S. 1639, and related legislation regarding incentives for energy infrastructure, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies; S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 and related tax legislation, provisions related to capital gains and dividend tax treatment in budget resolution; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including H.R. 455, H.R. 1792, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774, S. 1408, H.R. 3367, H.R. 445, and related legislation; S. 1643 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives for oil to natural gas fueled appliance conversion; S. 306/H.R. 1158 and related legislation, incentives for production of renewable natural gas; Legislative proposal to provide for additional stimulus funding, provisions related to bonus depreciation for energy projects; H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, provisions related to timing of pension liability; H.R. 4411, provisions related to depreciation schedules of utility property; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act; S. 567, A bill to repeal the sunset of the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; S. Con. Res. 13, Budget Resolution FY 2010, provisions related to lower rates of taxation on dividends.
Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Utilities
See addendum. climate change -- H.J. Res 76 and 77, a resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the "cause and contributes" findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. rail competition -- H.R.233, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 R&D for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles -- H.R.445, the Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009 coal ash regulation -- H.R.493, the Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009 bankruptcy -- H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 national energy efficiency standard -- H.R.889, the Save American Energy Act climate change H.R.1862, the Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 cyber security -- H.R.2165, the Bulk Power System Protection Act cyber security -- H.R.2195, the Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act electricity transmission -- H.R.2211, the National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009 LIHEAP funding; loan guarantees -- H.R.2346, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 climate change -- H.R.2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act bonus depreciation -- H.R.2847, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act chemical security -- H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act advanced vehicle R&D -- H.R. 3246, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 OTC derivatives -- H.R.3795, the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 OTC derivatives -- H.R.4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Bonus depreciation -- H.R.4691, the Temporary Extension Act of 2010 retiree drug subsidy repeal -- H.R.4872, the Reconciliation Act of 2010 pole attachments & utility spectrum -- FCC National Broadband Plan climate change -- S.J. Res 26, a resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the "cause and contributes" findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. energy technology funding -- S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 rail competition -- S.146, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 national renewable energy zones -- S.539, the Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act natural gas regulation -- S.672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009 cyber security -- S. 773, the Cyber Security Act of 2009"; clean water act -- S.787, The Clean Water Restoration Act cyber security -- S.946, the Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act clean coal R&D -- S.1134, the Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2010 Army Corps of Engineers funding -- S.1436, an original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes renewable electricity standard -- S1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 electricity transmission -- S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 clean energy technology funding -- S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 climate change -- S.1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 climate change -- S.2877, the Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act Clean Air Act legislation -- S.2995, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 renewable energy standard -- S. 3021, the Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010 energy efficiency -- S.3059, the National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010 energy efficiency -- S.3079, the Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 energy efficiency -- S. 3177, the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 OTC derivatives -- S.3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 retiree drug subsidy repeal -- H.R.4872, the Reconciliation Act of 2010 pole attachments & utility spectrum -- FCC National Broadband Plan
Client expense: $3,680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Transportation
S 146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. HR 233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - To amend the Federal Antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. HR 445 To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 445/S. 679, Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009 HR 3246, Advanced Vehicles Technology Act of 2009 S. 2843, A bill to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE