EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2014
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act HR 6094: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012 H.R. 1214: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 H.R.1461: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 S. 696: Safe Chemicals Act H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. P.L. 113-6: Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full Year Appropriations Act of 2013 S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 S. 780: PARTS Act H.R. 1663: PARTS Act S.1355: A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes. S. 2171: Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S.1647 Drive Act, a six year surface transportation reauthorization bill
Client expense: $1,110,188 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client expense: $1,110,188 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client expense: $1,033,088 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act HR 6094: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012 H.R. 1214: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 H.R.1461: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 S. 696: Safe Chemicals Act H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. P.L. 113-6: Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full Year Appropriations Act of 2013 S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 S. 780: PARTS Act H.R. 1663: PARTS Act S.1355: A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes. S. 2171: Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S.1647 Drive Act, a six year surface transportation reauthorization bill
Client expense: $1,033,088 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act HR 6094: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012 H.R. 1214: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 H.R.1461: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 S. 696: Safe Chemicals Act H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. P.L. 113-6: Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full Year Appropriations Act of 2013 S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 S. 780: PARTS Act H.R. 1663: PARTS Act S.1355: A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes. S. 2171: Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S.1647 Drive Act, a six year surface transportation reauthorization bill
Client expense: $1,027,364 · Firm income: Not reported
| Republican |
| CA |
| David Schweikert | Republican | AZ |
| Don Young | Republican | AK |
| Joe Barton | Republican | TX |
| John Kline | Republican | MN |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Lamar Smith | Republican | TX |
| Louie Gohmert | Republican | TX |
| Lynn A. Westmoreland | Republican | GA |
| Michele Bachmann | Republican | MN |
| Paul C. Broun | Republican | GA |
| Ralph M. Hall | Republican | TX |
| Rob Bishop | Republican | UT |
| Steve Daines | Republican | MT |
| Steve Stockman | Republican | TX |
| Tom Price | Republican | GA |
| Trent Franks | Republican | AZ |
| Vicky Hartzler | Republican | MO |
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client expense: $1,027,364 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act HR 6094: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012 H.R. 1214: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 H.R.1461: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 S. 696: Safe Chemicals Act H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. P.L. 113-6: Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full Year Appropriations Act of 2013 S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 S. 780: PARTS Act H.R. 1663: PARTS Act S.1355: A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes. S. 2171: Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S.1647 Drive Act, a six year surface transportation reauthorization bill
Client expense: $1,027,364 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client expense: $1,027,364 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Automotive Industry
Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act HR 6094: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012 H.R. 1214: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 H.R.1461: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 S. 696: Safe Chemicals Act H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. P.L. 113-6: Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full Year Appropriations Act of 2013 S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 S. 780: PARTS Act H.R. 1663: PARTS Act S.1355: A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes. S. 2171: Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014
Client expense: $1,047,446 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client expense: $1,047,446 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Discussion draft legislation providing for economic and energy analysis of EPA regulations E.O. 13563, Retrospective regulatory reviews EPA "Sue and Settle" rulemakings Federal Prison Industry Reform H.R. 1003, to improve CFTC cost-benefit assessment of rulemaking H.R. 1321, S. 97, Small Business Paperwork Relief Act H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 2542, Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act H.R. 2804, Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency (ALERRT) Act H.R. 3865, Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act H.R. 4012, the "Secret Science Reform Act of 2014" Regulatory Reform Regulatory Reform - Independent Regulatory Agencies S. 1029, H.R. 2122, Regulatory Accountability Act S. 1173, Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2013 S. 1390, Regulatory Improvement Act of 2013 S. 1397, Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2013 S. 1472, Strengthening Congressional Oversight of Regulatory Actions for Efficiency S. 191, Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2013 S. 2153, National Regulatory Budget Act of 2014 S. 791, Follow the Money Act of 2013 S.J. Res. 19, amendment to the Constitution on political speech SEC Petition on Corporate Political Disclosure
Client expense: $3,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Regulatory Reform, Accountability and Transparency: H.R. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act, Supported House passage. H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Reform Act, Supported House passage. EPA's Proposed Regulations on Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Existing Power Plants, submitted comments opposed to the proposed rule. EPA and U.S. Army of Engineer's "Waters Rule," submitted comments opposed to the proposed regulation. Energy Affordability and Development: S.2280, A Bill to Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, Supported Senate passage. H.R. 5814, Lifting the Ban on Crude Oil Exports, Support. Alaska LNG Project, submitted comments to the Department of Energy in support of project approval. Continued to voice support for LNG exports Access to Capital: H.R. 4200, Small Business Investment Companies Advisors Relief Act, Supported House passage. H.R. 4569, Disclosure Modernization and Simplification Act, Supported House passage. Equity Crowdfunding: Continued to encourage final JOBS Act rules (Title III) from the SEC on equity and debt-based crowdfunding. Health Care Reform and Affordability: HHS's Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Rule, submitted comments in support of the Medicare Part D program, urging no changes to undermine choice and affordability for consumers. Continued to advocate on compliance and regulatory relief regarding the Affordable Care Act - individual and employer mandate, HRA limitations, and restoring 40 hours as full-time. Telecommunications, Technology and Investment: Net Neutrality and Broadband Access/Affordability: Submitted ex parte filings outlining concerns and opposition to Title II regulation of the Internet and its impact on small business and access to broadband. General advocacy on the issue of net neutrality expressing opposition to public-utility style regulation of the broadband Internet. Tax Reform and Relief: Tax Extenders: Supported temporary extension of small business Section 179 expensing, R&D tax credit, business expensing. Internet Taxation: Continued to voice support for Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act in House and Senate. Tax Reform: Voiced support for fundamental tax reform.
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
H.J.Res. 130 -NSBA supports. H.R. 4 - Jobs for America Act -NSBA supports . H.R. 2 - American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act -NSBA supports sections of the bill. H.R. 25 - Fair Tax Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. H.R. 375 - Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 - NSBA supports. H.R. 688 - Credit Union Small Business Jobs Creation Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. H.R. 701 - Bill amends a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 -NSBA supports. H.R. 763 - The Jobs and Premium Protection Act -NSBA supports. H.R. 1002 - Fair Access to Credit Scores Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. H.R. 1062 - SEC Regulatory Accountability Act -NSBA supports. H.R. 1072 - Freedom from Government Competition Act -NSBA supports. H.R. 1120 - Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act -NSBA supports. H.R. 1127 - Rebuild American Manufacturing Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. H.R. 1219 - Gulf Fisheries Fairness Act -NSBA supports. H.R. 1240 - Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development (CREED) Act of 2013-NSBA supports. H.R. 1321 - Small Business Paperwork Relief Act -NSBA supports. H.R. 1422 - EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. H.R. 1557 - Plain Writing Act for Regulations for 2013 -NSBA supports. H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act -NSBA supports. H.R. 1772 - The Legal Workforce Act -NSBA opposes. H.R. 1773 - The Agricultural Guestworker Act -NSBA supports. H.R. 1909 - Export Coordination Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. H.R. 1916 - TRADE (Transparent Rules Allow Direct Exporting) for Small Businesses and Jobs Act - NSBA supports. H.R. 1926 - State Trade Coordination Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. H.R. 2131 - The Supplying Knowledge Based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas Act -NSBA supports. H.R. 2263 - Export-Import Bank Termination Act -NSBA opposes. H.R. 2274 - Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. H.R. 2419 - Small Business Credit Card Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. H.R. 2429 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. H.R. 2582 - PATENT Jobs Act -NSBA supports. H.R. 2775 - Continuing Appropriations Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. H.R. 3522 - Employee Health Care Protection Act of 2013-NSBA supports. H.R. 3826 - Electricity Security and Affordability Act -NSBA supports. H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. H.R. 3979 - 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) -NSBA supports portions of the bill. H.R. 4012 - Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. H.R. 4093 - Greater Opportunities for Small Business Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. H.R. 4429 -Permanent Active Financing Exception Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. H.R. 4438 - American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. H.R. 4453 - S Corporation Permanent Tax Relief Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. H.R. 4454 - Permanent S Corporation Charitable Contributions Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. H.R. 4457 - Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. H.R. 4464 - Permanent CFC Look-Through Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. H.R. 4795 - Promoting New Manufacturing Act -NSBA supports. H.R. 5034 - Stop the EPA Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. H.R. 5154 - Open Government Technology Work to More Businesses Act -NSBA supports. H.R. 5184 - National Regulatory Budget Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. H.R. 5599 - Small Business Loan Simplification Act -NSBA supports. H.R. 5682 - Keystone XL Pipeline -NSBA supports. H.R. 5771 - Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014-NSBA supports. S. 63 - Made in America Manufacturing Act -NSBA supports. S. 196 - Assuring Contracting Equity Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. S. 289 - Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development (CREED) Act of 2013-NSBA supports. S. 310 - Startup Act 3.0 -NSBA supports. S. 320 - Closing Regulatory Loopholes Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. S. 450 - Financial Regulatory Responsibility Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. S. 471 - Fair Access to Credit Scores Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. S. 544 - Rebuild American Manufacturing Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. S. 603 - The Jobs and Premium Protection Act -NSBA supports. S. 718 - Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. S. 749 - 15-Year Depreciation bill -NSBA supports. S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competiveness Act - Bill would promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, and for other purposes. NSBA supports. S. 807 - Plain Writing Act for Regulations for 2013 -NSBA supports. S. 1102 - Export-Import Bank Termination Act -NSBA opposes. S.1179 - Small Business Export Growth Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. S. 1183 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. S. 1342 - Small Business Investment Promotion Act -NSBA supports. S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. S. 1392 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 -NSBA supports. S. 1498 - Small Business Tax Fairness Act -NSBA supports. S. 1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. S. 1905 - Electricity Security and Affordability Act -NSBA supports. S. 2146 - Patent Fee Integrity Act -NSBA supports. S. 2153 - National Regulatory Fairness Act -NSBA supports. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act -NSBA supports. S. 2262 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act -NSBA supports. S. 2280 - Keystone XL Pipeline -NSBA supports. S. 2685 - USA FREEDOM Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. S. 2693 - Womens Small Business Ownership Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. S. 2709 - Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 -NSBA supports. NSBA urges lawmakers to support policies that make financing more accessible to small businesses. From ensuring small businesses are protected from deceptive credit card practices to funding and improving SBAs various lending programs. NSBA has tirelessly advocated on topics ranging from reducing the federal deficit to comprehensive tax reform and allowing the self-employed to fully deduct the cost of their health insurance. NSBA works on health care cost and quality issues, and actively push for medical liability reforms as well as pension reform. NSBA has led the charge against unfair and burdensome efforts by regulators and organized labor to stymie small businesses ability to grow and prosper. An outspoken opponent of mandatory E-Verify, NSBA also advocates against overreaching efforts to dictate the employer-employee relationship from myriad special interest groups. NSBA is a tireless advocate against unfair, unnecessary and disproportionately burdensome regulations. Leading efforts to bolster the SBA Office of Advocacy, NSBA has, for years, worked toward broad process improvements to simplify and streamline the federal regulatory process as well as the U.S. litigation system. NSBA embraces policies that promote entrepreneurial growth and environmental efficiency. NSBA has been outspoken on the need for fairness, transparency and reliability in the federal contracting. Small businesses infuse the federal marketplace with innovation, efficiency and quality, and ought to play a key role in providing goods and services to the federal government. NSBA provide critical and unique small-business perspective on key issues such as trade imbalances, international regulations and export finance programs such as those offered through the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Continue to oppose waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age. Monitored HR 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act Monitored HR 550, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Supported HR 875, requiring a comprehensive assessment of scientific/technical research implication of use of mid-level ethanol blends Monitored HR 1415, the Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act Monitored HR 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act Monitored HR 1461, to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard Supported HR 1462, to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard and to prohibit introduction of E15 gasoline to the marketplace Monitored HR 1524, requiring 85% domestic content in green tech purchased by federal agencies or with federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits Monitored HR 1569, to amend the Internal Revenue Service code to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate tax rate Monitored HR 1582, to prohibit the EPA Administrator from promulgating finals energy-related rules that cost over $1 billion and will cause adverse effects on the economy Monitored HR 2162, the Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act Monitored HR 2267, the American Fuel Protection Act Monitored HR 2445, the CAFE Standards Repeal Act Monitored HR 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act Monitored HR 2502, the Renewable Energy Parity Act Monitored HR 3727, the Keep the EPA Honest Act Monitored HR 3758, the Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act Supported HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored S 107, to prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions Monitored S 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act Monitored S 332, the Climate Protection Act Supported S 344, prohibiting the EPA Administrator from approving gasoline with greater than 10 percent volume ethanol Monitored S 389, the Freedom Fuels Act Monitored S 802, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act Monitored S 830, the EPA Fair Play Act Monitored S 906, Changing How America Reduces Greenhouse Emissions (CHARGE) Act Monitored S 1100, the North American Alternative Fuels Act Monitored S 1195, the Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1563, the Biofuels Market Expansion Act Monitored S 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act Supported S 1807, the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act Monitored S 1853, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2, the "American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act"; H.R. 6, the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; H.R. 267, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013; H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 367, the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act"; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 580, the Expedited LNG for American Allies Act; H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 678, the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1211, the FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014; H.R. 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Reform Act of 2013; H.R. 1465, the "Storage Technology for Renewable and Green Energy (STORAGE) 2013 Act "; H.R. 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013; H.R. 1582, the Energy Consumer Relief Act; H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 1900, the "Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act"; H.R. 2122, the Regulatory Accountability Act; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013" (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2542, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013; H.R. 2576, To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify requirements relating to the availability of pipeline safety regulatory documents, and for other purposes.; H.R. 2641, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 2804, the "All Economic Regulations are Transparent Act" (ALERT Act); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3760, the Export American Natural Gas Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 3985, the Expand Act; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4092, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act; H.R. 4315, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act; H.R. 4316, the Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act; H.R. 4317, the State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act; H.R. 4318, the Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4419, the "Sage-Grouse and Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Act"; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4801, directs the Department of Energy to report on using thermal insulation to save energy and water with water heating devices; H.R. 4874, the Searching for and Cutting Regulations That are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act of 2014 (SCRUB Act); H.R. 5072, the "American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act," to establish federal RES and EERs; H.R. 5205, the Northern Nevada Land Conservation and Economic Development Act; H.R. 5301, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act; H.R. 5335, the "Marine and Hydrokinectic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2014"; S. 15, the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act"; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 157, the Denali National Park Improvement Act; S. 192, the Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 306, the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act; S. 362, the Geothermal Exploration and Technology Act of 2013; S. 363, the Geothermal Production Expansion Act; S. 545, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 714, the "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act"; S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 763, the The Underground Gas Storage Facility Safety Act; S. 974, the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1029, the Regulatory Accountability Act; S. 1030, the Storage Technology for Renewable and Green Energy (STORAGE) 2013 Act; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1397, the Federal Permitting Improvement Act; S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 1767, the Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act of 2013; S. 1768, the Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2084, the Community Protection Act; S. 2112, the Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2189, the Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives Act; S. 2198, the Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act; S. 2379, the Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014; S. 2440, the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014; S. 2479, the "Moapa Band of Paiutes Land Conveyance Act"; S. 2480, the Nevada Native Nations Land Act; S. 2494, The Natural Gas Export Promotion Act of 2014; S. 2613, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; S. 2620, the Grid Reliability Act of 2014; S. 2727, the Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014; S. 2776, A bill to establish a Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Acceleration Fund to promote the establishment of not fewer than 10 commercial-scale carbon capture and sequestration units in the United States during the next 10 years, and for other purposes.; S. 2823, the "North American Infrastructure Act"; S. 2901, to provide rebates for purchase and installation of photovoltaic systems; S. 2971, the "Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014"; Advocacy related to natural gas supply and related issues; Advocacy related to transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Advocacy related to public/tribal lands renewables project siting, leasing, permitting, and management issues generally; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act H.R. 4, Jobs for America Act H.R. 888, General Duty Clause Clarification Act of 2013 H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2014 H.R. 2641, Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2013 H.R. 3189, Water Rights Protection Act H.R. 3826 / S. 1905, Electricity Security and Affordability Act H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, including provisions relating to potential amendment regarding liquefied natural gas (LNG) export determinations H.R. 4957 / S. 2526, Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms Act of 2014 H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 5300, EPA Regulatory Domestic Benefit Act of 2014 H.R. 5505 / S. 2833, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act S. 1397, Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2013 S. 2161, EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014 S. 2533, Agency PAYGO for Greenhouse Gases Act Potential legislation on EPAs regulation of ozone Proposed regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing power plants (79 Fed. Reg. 1,430-1,519, January 8, 2014) (79 Fed. Reg. 34,829-34,958, June 18, 2014) Nomination hearing for Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, United States Department of Justice Various issues relating to the Clean Water Act (P.L. 92-500); environment and energy policy; proposed EPA definition of Waters of the United States for Clean Water Act jurisdiction; EPAs review of the national ambient air quality standards for ozone; EPAs use of whole-economy modeling in the rulemaking process, including the formation of a Science Advisory Board panel
Client expense: $21,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act H.R. 4, Jobs for America Act H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015, including provisions relating to procurement policy, Buy America, inversion contracting matters, and contractor blacklisting H.R. 148, Disclosure of Information on Spending on Campaigns Leads to Open and Secure Elections Act of 2013 (DISCLOSE) Act H.R. 367 / S. 15, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013 H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act H.R. 1232, Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, including provisions relating to IT procurement policy H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2014 H.R. 1493 / S. 714, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013 H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013, including provisions relating to H. Amdt. 447 H.R. 1638, Census Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 1900, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 2098, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2013 H.R. 2122 / S. 1029, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013, including provisions relating to principles of regulatory cost-benefit analysis, data quality, peer review, public comment period, risk assessment, and valuation of cost and benefits H.R. 2542, Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 H.R. 2641, Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2014 H.R. 2728, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R. 2804, Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency Act of 2014 H.R. 2850, EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study Improvement Act H.R. 2886, Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013 H.R. 2916, Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 3301, North American Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 3863, Sound Regulation Act of 2014 H.R. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014, including provisions relating to regulatory economic analysis of health and climate benefits H.R. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014 H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, including provisions relating to procurement policy, inversion contracting matters, and contractor blacklisting H.R. 4957 / S. 2526, Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms Act of 2014 H.R. 5016, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015, including provisions relating to procurement policy, inversion contracting matters, and contractor blacklisting H.R. 5300, EPA Regulatory Domestic Benefit Act of 2014 H.R. 5505 / S. 2833, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act S. 19, To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 662, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 S. 766, A bill to amend section 520 of the Housing Act of 1949 to revise the census data and population requirements for areas to be considered as rural areas for purposes of such Act S. 1397, Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2013, including provisions relating to economic impact of existing permitting rules and practices S. 1420, Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2013 S. 2153, National Regulatory Budget Act of 2014 S. 2161, EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014 S. 2516, Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2014 S. 2533, Agency PAYGO for Greenhouse Gases Act S. J. Res. 19, A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections S. Res. 562, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that performance-based contracts for energy savings are a budget-neutral means to support the Federal Government in reducing its energy consumption without increasing spending while simultaneously supporting United States based jobs and economic development Nomination of Mr. Gilberto de Jesus, Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration Proposed regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing power plants (79 Fed. Reg. 1,430-1,519, January 8, 2014) (79 Fed. Reg. 34,829-34,958, June 18, 2014) Various issues relating to IRS proposed 501(c)(4) organizations rule and its implementation; EPA's use of whole-economy modeling in the rulemaking process, including the formation of a Science Advisory Board panel; oversight of the claimed benefits and costs of environmental regulations by EPA; Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review; Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, including provisions relating to regulatory analysis and agency compliance with requirements; formulation and use of social cost of carbon in environmental and energy related rulemakings, including cost-benefit analyses; potential environmental regulations on hydraulic fracturing; oversight of the impact of federal regulations on employment in the U.S; the Judgment Fund; citizen suits; regulatory reform, including permit streamlining and government transparency in rulemakings; modernizing environmental regulation and permitting; adoption of voluntary safety standards for recreational off-highway vehicles
Client expense: $21,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act H.R. 4, Jobs for America Act H.R. 367, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013 H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013 H.R. 761, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013 H.R. 888, General Duty Clause Clarification Act of 2013 H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2014, including provisions relating to regulatory costs and benefits H.R. 1493 / S. 714, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013 H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013, including provisions relating to H. Amdt. 447 H.R. 1900, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 2122 / S. 1029, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 H.R. 2641, Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2013 H.R. 2728, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R. 2886, Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013 H.R. 2916, Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 3301, North American Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 3826 / S. 1905, Electricity Security and Affordability Act H.R. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 H.R. 4315 / S. 2635, 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316, Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317, State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318, Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319, Common Sense in Species Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014 H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, including provisions relating to potential amendment regarding liquefied natural gas (LNG) export determinations H.R. 4957 / S. 2526, Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms Act of 2014 H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 5171, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 5300, EPA Regulatory Domestic Benefit Act of 2014 H.R. 5314, Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme Weather Patterns Assuring Resilience (PREPARE) Act of 2014 H.R. 5505 / S. 2833, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act S. 19, A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 491, Brownfields Utilization, Investment, and Local Development Act of 2013 S. 1397, Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2013 S. 2161, EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014 S. 2533, Agency PAYGO for Greenhouse Gases Act Proposed regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing power plants (79 Fed. Reg. 1,430-1,519, January 8, 2014) (79 Fed. Reg. 34,829-34,958, June 18, 2014) Proposed regulations on national ambient air quality standards for ozone (79 Fed. Reg. 75,233-75,411, December 17, 2014) Proposed regulations on the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act (79 Fed. Reg. 22,187-22,274, April 21, 2014) Various issues relating to Food Safety Modernization Act (P.L. 111-203); Endangered Species Act (P.L. 93-205); definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act (P.L. 92-500) and (P.L. 95-217); the EPA's Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment; role of economy wide modeling in U.S. EPA analysis of air regulations; EPA's review of the 2008 ozone national ambient air quality standards; EPA's use of whole-economy modeling in the rulemaking process, including the formation of a Science Advisory Board panel; oversight of the claimed benefits and costs of environmental regulations by the EPA; formulation and use of social cost of carbon in environmental and energy related rulemakings, including cost-benefit analysis; oversight of the impact of federal regulations on employment in the U.S.; regulatory reform, including permit streamlining and government transparency in rulemakings; potential environmental regulations on hydraulic fracturing; modernizing environmental regulation and permitting; Superfund policy; environment and energy policy; mining policy
Client expense: $21,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Discussion draft legislation providing for economic and energy analysis of EPA regulations E.O. 13563, Retrospective regulatory reviews EPA "Sue and Settle" rulemakings Federal Prison Industry Reform H.R. 1003, to improve CFTC cost-benefit assessment of rulemaking H.R. 1321, S. 97, Small Business Paperwork Relief Act H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 2542, Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act H.R. 2804, Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency (ALERRT) Act H.R. 3865, Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act H.R. 4012, the "Secret Science Reform Act of 2014" Regulatory Reform Regulatory Reform - Independent Regulatory Agencies S. 1029, H.R. 2122, Regulatory Accountability Act S. 1173, Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2013 S. 1390, Regulatory Improvement Act of 2013 S. 1397, Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2013 S. 1472, Strengthening Congressional Oversight of Regulatory Actions for Efficiency S. 191, Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2013 S. 2153, National Regulatory Budget Act of 2014 S. 791, Follow the Money Act of 2013 S.J. Res. 19, amendment to the Constitution on political speech SEC Petition on Corporate Political Disclosure
Client expense: $3,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
EPA Non-Hazardous Secondary Material Regulation EPA Tailoring Rule, Biomass Deferral EPA Clean Air Act Regulations (general)/EPA "Clean Power Plan" EPA's GHG NSPS rule for Electric Generating Units EPA's Boiler MACT regulations EPA's Ozone NAAQS Rule EPA/Army Corps Waters of the U.S. rule HR 5078, Waters of the U.S. Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 HR 5665, the Clear the Air with Congress Act of 2014 S 2833/HR 5505, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act HR 4, the Jobs for America Act HR 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 HR 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 20014 HR 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act HR 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for FY 2015
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client expense: $1,033,681 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act HR 6094: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012H.R. 1214: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 H.R.1461: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 S. 696: Safe Chemicals Act H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. P.L. 113-6: Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full Year Appropriations Act of 2013 S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 S. 780: PARTS Act H.R. 1663: PARTS Act S.1355: A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes. S. 2171: Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014
Client expense: $1,033,681 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Support for H.R.20, the Government by the People Act, and S. 2023, the Fair Elections Now Act, that would would raise the voices of everyday people in our political system, while combating the influence of concentrated money in politics. Oppose efforts to undermine national environmental laws and regulations through trade negotiations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).Support S.J. Res. 19, H.J. Res 20, HJ Res 119, an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Oppose H.R.1422, the so-called EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act, which would undermine the ability of the EPAs Science Advisory Board to provide independent scientific advice to the agency. Oppose H.R. 4012, the so-called Secret Science Reform Act of 2014, which would cripple the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use the best available science in setting critical public health safeguards. Oppose H.R. 4795, the so-called Promoting New Manufacturing Act, which would attack clean air protections by exempting newly permitted industrial facilities from air quality standards.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R. 875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes.H.R. 1422 - The EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013. H.R. 4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards H.R.5107 -- Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act of 2014 S. 344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 696 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act Tier 3 Regulations Chemicals in Commerce Act Proposed Rulemaking to Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Tier 3 Regulations H.R. 724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R. 875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes.H.R. 1422 - The EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013. H.R. 4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards. Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 601 Water Resources Development Act; opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3080 Water Resources and Development Act -in the House) - lobbying against weakening of nepa requirements HR 2218, the coal ash legislation. (goes in CAW section.) Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY 2014 Appropriations (no number yet) S 1470/HR 2937 Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act (oppose NEPA limitations) HR 1175 Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (support for provisions that protect public health from impacts of fracking.) HR 2825 To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. (support for provisions requiring greater oversight of some wastes.) HR 1877 Clean Water SRF Bill (support legislation that re-authorizes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) S 1135/HR 1921 FRAC Act (support legislation that requires disclosure of fluids used during hydraulic fracturing) H.J. Res 59: joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. (opposing any provisions that would undermine EPAs ability to regulate carbon pollution) HR. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act, opposing the legislation in its entirety as the bill would prevent administrative action on climate change. H.R. 2824, opposing legislation that overturns stream buffer zone protections in its entirety H.R. 5171 FY 2015 Interior/ EPA Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 4923 FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine the Army Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. S. _____ FY 2015 Appropriations Amendments, amendments to various appropriations proposals that would undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5077, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2094, Vessel Incidental Discharge, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5609 HR 935, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014, opposing provisions regarding applications of pesticides in waters of the United States. HR 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs, opposing provisions that weaken the Clean Air Act. HR 4, Jobs for America Act, opposing regulatory reform provisions. S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2363, Bipartisan Sportsmens Act of 2014, opposing provisions that undermine EPA and Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. HR. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act, opposing provisions that weaken regulatory oversight.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 3080/S601, Water Resources Reform Development Act of 2014, to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act, including specific provisions relating to the implementation of U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers programs, authorizations for various ecosystem restoration projects, disscuss a real estate valuation issue on the Willamette Ecosystem restoration project; H.R. 2208, North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act, to extend the authorization of apprpriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2017; H.R. 4742, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act; H.R. 985, Stop Asian Carp Act, to require the Secretary of the Army to study the feasibility of the hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins; H.R. 644, Delaware River Basin Conservation Act of 2013, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to build on and help coordinate funding for restoration and protection efforts of the 4-State Delaware River Basin region, and for other purposes; S.1153, The Invasive Fish and Wildlife Act, to establish an improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife. Authorizes any person, entity, or the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to propose the regulation of nonnative wildlife tax. Requires the Director to determine whether the proposal should be approved within 180 days; S. 2824, Florida Fisheries Improvement Act, a bill to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to promote sustainable conservation and management for the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic fisheries and the communities that rely on them, and for other purposes; H.R.1422, Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2014, to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes, add new peer-review requirements to the US Environmental Protection Agencys Science Advisory Board (SAB); H.R. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014, to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible, adjustments to science disclosure procedures; H.R. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act, to promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, makes revisions to the air permitting process and would excuse manufacturers from complying with new National Ambient Air Quality Standards until Environmental Protection Agency issues implementation guidelines or regulations; H.R.83, Conslidated and Further Continuing Approporiations Act, 2015, making consolidate appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes, omnibus spending bill, specifically expressed support for increased funding of LWCF within the bill; [no bill number] National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration implementation of Habitat Conservation and Restoration programs; [no bill number] National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration implementation of fisheries management programs; [no bill number] implementation of the RESTORE Act to provide funding for Gulf restoration and mitigation activities; [no bill number] Discuss mututal work being done to provide flood and coastal storm resilency; [no bill number] Feinstein California Drought Bill, engaged to prevent introduction of legislation harmful to conservation of migratory birds, anadromous fish, and health of the Delta ecosystem;
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
H.R. 322, Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting Protection Act (Toxic Substances Control Act Provisions); H.R. 527, Helium Stewardship Act of 2013; H.R. 888, General Duty Clarification Act of 2013; H.R. 1287, Sound Science Act of 2013; H.R. 2248, Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2013, H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013; H.R. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; H.R. 4159, America Competes Reauthorization Act of 2014 (Nanotechnology Provisions); H.R. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act; H.R. 4895, Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2014; H.R. 5033, Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2014; S. 696, Safe Chemicals Act of 2013; S. 783, Helium Stewardship Act of 2013; S. 814, Protecting Communities from Chemical Explosions Act of 2013; S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act; S. 1124, BPA in Food Packaging Right to Know Act; S. 1468, Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2013; S. 1781, General Duty Clarification Act of 2013; S. 1853, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013; S. 1961, Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014; S. 2006, National Rare Earth Cooperative Act of 2014; S. 2120, A bill to regulate children's products that contain phthalates; S. 2363, Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2014; S. 2572, Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2014; S. 2613, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; S. 2656, Protecting America's Families from Toxic Chemicals Act of 2014; S. 2811, Children and Firefighters Protection Act of 2014; S. 2833, CASE Act; S. 2879, Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2014; S. 2902, Microbead Free Waters Act of 2014; Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science FY 2015; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations FY 2015 (National Toxicology Program within HHS, Report on Carcinogens); Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 (GSA and Green Building Policies, Phthalates, CHAP and CPSC); Interior Appropriations FY 2015 including EPA Funding and EPA programs; Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Modernization and Reform; Chemicals in Commerce Act (House Discussion Draft); TSCA Inventory Update Rule; T-TIP, MTB and Trade Promotion Authority; Access to Federally Funded Research Data; Chemical Safety Board; Confidential Business Information Disclosures under TSCA; Design for the Environment; EPA's Integrated Risk Information System (including Assessments on Dioxin, Formaldehyde and Hexavalent Chromium) and Good Science; EPA Science Advisory Board Reform; Asbestos; Bisphenol A; CPSC Phthalates CHAP; Crystalline Silica; EPEAT Environmental Assessment Tool; Flame Retardants; Foam Food Service; Formaldehyde; Helium; Hexavalent Chromium; Mercury; Nanotechnology; Polystyrene foodservice; Rare Earths; Styrene; Federal Government Use of Green Building Standards, Including "LEED"; Improving Federal Agency Chemical Risk Assessments; Regulatory Reform; Significant New Use Rules; Vinyl Industry Related Issues
Client expense: $2,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 4012/HR 1422 - secret science bill, science advisory board bill
Client expense: $207,700 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Continue to oppose waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age. Monitored HR 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act Monitored HR 550, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Supported HR 875, requiring a comprehensive assessment of scientific/technical research implication of use of mid-level ethanol blends Monitored HR 1415, the Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act Monitored HR 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act Monitored HR 1461, to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard Supported HR 1462, to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard and to prohibit introduction of E15 gasoline to the marketplace Monitored HR 1524, requiring 85% domestic content in green tech purchased by federal agencies or with federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits Monitored HR 1569, to amend the Internal Revenue Service code to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate tax rate Monitored HR 1582, to prohibit the EPA Administrator from promulgating finals energy-related rules that cost over $1 billion and will cause adverse effects on the economy Monitored HR 2162, the Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act Monitored HR 2267, the American Fuel Protection Act Monitored HR 2445, the CAFE Standards Repeal Act Monitored HR 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act Monitored HR 2502, the Renewable Energy Parity Act Monitored HR 3727, the Keep the EPA Honest Act Monitored HR 3758, the Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act Supported HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored S 107, to prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions Monitored S 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act Monitored S 332, the Climate Protection Act Supported S 344, prohibiting the EPA Administrator from approving gasoline with greater than 10 percent volume ethanol Monitored S 389, the Freedom Fuels Act Monitored S 802, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act Monitored S 830, the EPA Fair Play Act Monitored S 906, Changing How America Reduces Greenhouse Emissions (CHARGE) Act Monitored S 1100, the North American Alternative Fuels Act Monitored S 1195, the Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1563, the Biofuels Market Expansion Act Monitored S 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act Supported S 1807, the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act Monitored S 1853, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · third_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
H.R. 322, Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting Protection Act (Toxic Substances Control Act Provisions); H.R. 527, Helium Stewardship Act of 2013; H.R. 888, General Duty Clarification Act of 2013; H.R. 1287, Sound Science Act of 2013; H.R. 2248, Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2013, H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013; H.R. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; H.R. 4159, America Competes Reauthorization Act of 2014 (Nanotechnology Provisions); H.R. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act; H.R. 4895, Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2014; H.R. 5033, Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2014; S. 696, Safe Chemicals Act of 2013; S. 783, Helium Stewardship Act of 2013; S. 814, Protecting Communities from Chemical Explosions Act of 2013; S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act; S. 1124, BPA in Food Packaging Right to Know Act; S. 1468, Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2013; S. 1781, General Duty Clarification Act of 2013; S. 1853, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013; S. 1961, Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014; S. 2006, National Rare Earth Cooperative Act of 2014; S. 2120, A bill to regulate children's products that contain phthalates; S. 2363, Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2014; S. 2572, Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2014; S. 2613, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; S. 2656, Protecting America's Families from Toxic Chemicals Act of 2014; S. 2811, Children and Firefighters Protection Act of 2014; S. 2833, CASE Act; S. 2879, Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2014; S. 2902, Microbead Free Waters Act of 2014; Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science FY 2015; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations FY 2015 (National Toxicology Program within HHS, Report on Carcinogens); Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 (GSA and Green Building Policies, Phthalates, CHAP and CPSC); Interior Appropriations FY 2015 (EPA Funding); Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Modernization and Reform; Chemicals in Commerce Act (House Discussion Draft); TSCA Inventory Update Rule; T-TIP, MTB and Trade Promotion Authority; Access to Federally Funded Research Data; Chemical Safety Board; Confidential Business Information Disclosures under TSCA; Design for the Environment; EPA's Integrated Risk Information System (including Assessments on Dioxin, Formaldehyde and Hexavalent Chromium) and Good Science; EPA Science Advisory Board Reform; Asbestos; Bisphenol A; CPSC Phthalates CHAP; Crystalline Silica; EPEAT Environmental Assessment Tool; Flame Retardants; Formaldehyde; Helium; Hexavalent Chromium; Mercury; Nanotechnology; Polystyrene foodservice; Rare Earths; Styrene; Federal Government Use of Green Building Standards, Including "LEED"; Improving Federal Agency Chemical Risk Assessments; Regulatory Reform; Vinyl Industry Related Issues
Client expense: $3,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Tier 3 Regulations H.R. 724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R. 875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes.H.R. 1422 - The EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013. H.R. 4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards. Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards
Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R. 875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes.H.R. 1422 - The EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013. H.R. 4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards H.R.5107 -- Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act of 2014 S. 344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 696 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act Tier 3 Regulations Chemicals in Commerce Act Proposed Rulemaking to Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program
Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Discussion draft legislation providing for economic and energy analysis of EPA regulations EPA "Sue and Settle" rulemakings H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 2804, Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency (ALERRT) ActH.R. 3865, Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act Regulatory Reform Regulatory Reform - Independent Regulatory Agencies S. 1029, H.R. 2122, Regulatory Accountability Act S. 1173, Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2013 S. 1472, Strengthening Congressional Oversight of Regulatory Actions for Efficiency S. 191, Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2013 S. 2153, National Regulatory Budget Act of 2014 S. 791, Follow the Money Act of 2013 S.J. Res. 19, amendment to the Constitution on political speech SEC Petition on Corporate Political Disclosure
Client expense: $4,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 6, the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; H.R. 267, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013; H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 367, the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act"; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 580, the Expedited LNG for American Allies Act; H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 678, the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1211, the FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014; H.R. 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Reform Act of 2013; H.R. 1465, the "Storage Technology for Renewable and Green Energy (STORAGE) 2013 Act "; H.R. 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013; H.R. 1582, the Energy Consumer Relief Act; H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 1900, the "Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act"; H.R. 2122, the Regulatory Accountability Act; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013" (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2542, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013; H.R. 2576, To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify requirements relating to the availability of pipeline safety regulatory documents, and for other purposes.; H.R. 2641, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 2804, the "All Economic Regulations are Transparent Act" (ALERT Act); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3760, the Export American Natural Gas Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 3985, the Expand Act; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4092, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act; H.R. 4315, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act; H.R. 4316, the Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act; H.R. 4317, the State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act; H.R. 4318, the Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4419, the "Sage-Grouse and Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Act"; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4801, directs the Department of Energy to report on using thermal insulation to save energy and water with water heating devices; H.R. 4874, the Searching for and Cutting Regulations That are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act of 2014 (SCRUB Act); H.R. 5072, the "American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act," to establish federal RES and EERs; H.R. 5205, the Northern Nevada Land Conservation and Economic Development Act; H.R. 5301, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act; H.R. 5335, the "Marine and Hydrokinectic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2014"; S. 15, the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act"; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 157, the Denali National Park Improvement Act; S. 192, the Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 306, the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act; S. 362, the Geothermal Exploration and Technology Act of 2013; S. 363, the Geothermal Production Expansion Act; S. 545, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 714, the "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act"; S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 763, the The Underground Gas Storage Facility Safety Act; S. 974, the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1029, the Regulatory Accountability Act; S. 1030, the Storage Technology for Renewable and Green Energy (STORAGE) 2013 Act; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1397, the Federal Permitting Improvement Act; S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 1767, the Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act of 2013; S. 1768, the Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2084, the Community Protection Act; S. 2112, the Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2189, the Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives Act; S. 2198, the Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act; S. 2379, the Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014; S. 2440, the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014; S. 2479, the "Moapa Band of Paiutes Land Conveyance Act"; S. 2480, the Nevada Native Nations Land Act; S. 2494, The Natural Gas Export Promotion Act of 2014; S. 2613, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; S. 2620, the Grid Reliability Act of 2014; S. 2727, the Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014; S. 2776, A bill to establish a Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Acceleration Fund to promote the establishment of not fewer than 10 commercial-scale carbon capture and sequestration units in the United States during the next 10 years, and for other purposes.; S. 2823, the "North American Infrastructure Act"; S. 2901, to provide rebates for purchase and installation of photovoltaic systems; Advocacy related to natural gas supply and related issues; Advocacy related to transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Advocacy related to public/tribal lands renewables project siting, leasing, permitting, and management issues generally; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Air Act Regulatory Issues H.R. 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Act of 2013 H.R. 3826, Energy Security and Affordability Act Clean Water Act Regulations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act HR 6094: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012H.R. 1214: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 H.R.1461: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 S. 696: Safe Chemicals Act H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. P.L. 113-6: Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full Year Appropriations Act of 2013 S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 S. 780: PARTS Act H.R. 1663: PARTS Act S.1355: A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes. S. 2171: Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014
Client expense: $1,092,665 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client expense: $1,092,665 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Continue to oppose waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age. Monitored HR 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act Monitored HR 550, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Supported HR 875, requiring a comprehensive assessment of scientific/technical research implication of use of mid-level ethanol blends Monitored HR 1415, the Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act Monitored HR 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act Monitored HR 1461, to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard Supported HR 1462, to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard and to prohibit introduction of E15 gasoline to the marketplace Monitored HR 1524, requiring 85% domestic content in green tech purchased by federal agencies or with federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits Monitored HR 1569, to amend the Internal Revenue Service code to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate tax rate Monitored HR 1582, to prohibit the EPA Administrator from promulgating finals energy-related rules that cost over $1 billion and will cause adverse effects on the economy Monitored HR 2162, the Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act Monitored HR 2267, the American Fuel Protection Act Monitored HR 2445, the CAFE Standards Repeal Act Monitored HR 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act Monitored HR 2502, the Renewable Energy Parity Act Monitored HR 3727, the Keep the EPA Honest Act Monitored HR 3758, the Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act Supported HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored S 107, to prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions Monitored S 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act Monitored S 332, the Climate Protection Act Supported S 344, prohibiting the EPA Administrator from approving gasoline with greater than 10 percent volume ethanol Monitored S 389, the Freedom Fuels Act Monitored S 802, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act Monitored S 830, the EPA Fair Play Act Monitored S 906, Changing How America Reduces Greenhouse Emissions (CHARGE) Act Monitored S 1100, the North American Alternative Fuels Act Monitored S 1195, the Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1563, the Biofuels Market Expansion Act Monitored S 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act Supported S 1807, the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act Monitored S 1853, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Tier 3 Regulations H.R. 724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R. 875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes.H.R. 1422 - The EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013. H.R. 4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards. Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards
Client expense: $1,699,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R. 875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes.H.R. 1422 - The EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013. H.R. 4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards S. 344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 696 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act Tier 3 Regulations Chemicals in Commerce Act
Client expense: $1,699,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
H.R. 322, Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting Protection Act (Toxic Substances Control Act Provisions); H.R. 527, Helium Stewardship Act of 2013; H.R. 888, General Duty Clarification Act of 2013; H.R. 1287, Sound Science Act of 2013;H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013; H.R. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; H.R. 4159, America Competes Reauthorization Act of 2014 (Nanotechnology Provisions); H.R. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act; H.R. 4895, Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2014; H.R. 5033, Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2014; S. 696, Safe Chemicals Act of 2013; S. 783, Helium Stewardship Act of 2013; S. 814, Protecting Communities from Chemical Explosions Act of 2013; S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act; S. 1468, Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2013; S. 1781, General Duty Clarification Act of 2013; S. 1853, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013; S. 1961, Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014; S. 2006, National Rare Earth Cooperative Act of 2014; S. 2120, A bill to regulate children's products that contain phthalates; S. 2363, Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2014; S. 2572, Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2014; Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science FY 2015; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations FY 2015 (National Toxicology Program within HHS, Report on Carcinogens); Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 (GSA and Green Building Policies, Phthalates CHAP and CPSC); Interior Appropriations FY 2015 (EPA Funding); Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Modernization and Reform; Chemicals in Commerce Act (House Discussion Draft); TSCA Inventory Update Rule; T-TIP, MTB and Trade Promotion Authority; Access to Federally Funded Research Data; Chemical Safety Board; Confidential Business Information Disclosures under TSCA; Design for the Environment; EPA's Integrated Risk Information System (including Assessments on Dioxin, Formaldehyde and Hexavalent Chromium) and Good Science; EPA Science Advisory Board Reform; Asbestos; Bisphenol A; CPSC Phthalates CHAP; Crystalline Silica; EPEAT Environmental Assessment Tool; Flame Retardants; Formaldehyde; Helium; Hexavalent Chromium; Mercury; Nanotechnology; Rare Earths; Styrene; Federal Government Use of Green Building Standards, Including "LEED"; Improving Federal Agency Chemical Risk Assessments; Regulatory Reform; Vinyl Industry Related Issues
Client expense: $2,974,703 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act HR 6094: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012H.R. 1214: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 H.R.1461: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 S. 696: Safe Chemicals Act H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. P.L. 113-6: Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full Year Appropriations Act of 2013 S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 S. 780: PARTS Act H.R. 1663: PARTS Act S.1355: A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes. S. 2171: Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014
Client expense: $1,231,362 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client expense: $1,231,362 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Automotive Industry
Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act HR 6094: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012H.R. 1214: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 H.R.1461: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 S. 696: Safe Chemicals Act H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. P.L. 113-6: Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full Year Appropriations Act of 2013 S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 S. 780: PARTS Act H.R. 1663: PARTS Act S.1355: A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes. S. 2171: Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014
Client expense: $1,149,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client expense: $1,149,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Air Act Regulatory Issues H.R. 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Act of 2013 H.R. 3826, Energy Security and Affordability Act H.R. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014Clean Water Act Regulations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Air Act Regulatory Issues H.R. 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Act of 2013 H.R. 3826, Energy Security and Affordability Act H.R. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 Clean Water Act Regulations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Air Act Regulatory Issues H.R. 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Act of 2013 H.R. 3826, Energy Security and Affordability Act Clean Water Act Regulations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1422: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S. 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client expense: $1,149,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office