Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act S. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination 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. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act S. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination 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. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas H.R. 1214 to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill
Client expense: $4,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R.1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; Entire Bill H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill H.R. 4795 Promoting New Manufacturing Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2 American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; Division A Energy and Commerce - Title II Maintaining Diverse Electricity Generation and Affordability
2014 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas H.R. 1214 to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill
Client expense: $4,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| IA |
| Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | Republican | FL |
| Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Democratic | GU |
| Steve Israel | Democratic | NY |
| Tom Cole | Republican | OK |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $4,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R.1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; Entire Bill H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill H.R. 4795 Promoting New Manufacturing Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2 American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; Division A Energy and Commerce - Title II Maintaining Diverse Electricity Generation and Affordability
Client expense: $4,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas H.R. 1214 to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill
Client expense: $2,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R.1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; Entire Bill H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill H.R. 4795 Promoting New Manufacturing Act; Entire Bill
Client expense: $2,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · first_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas H.R. 1214 to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill
Client expense: $2,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R. Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units.
Client expense: $2,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 · Transportation
H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013 (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013 (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013 (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act (alternative fuel vehicles); Advocacy related to on- and off-road (transportation) electrification.
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 · Transportation
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies..R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S. 2721/H.R.3940 Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014; H.R.3937 - To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks; H.R.3937 - To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks; H.R.3938 - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes. Protect the Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram. Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in HR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.
Client expense: $1,840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 259; H.R. 1027; H.R. 2075; H.R. 2493; H.R. 2642; H.R. 3937; H.R. 3938; H.R. 3940; S. 2721; S. 2777; Protect the Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram;
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (H.R. 1027); Open Fuel Standard Act (H.R. 2493).
Client expense: $1,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance); S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; HR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; S 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013; S 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act; H.R. 4338: Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act; S. 1767: Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 4339: Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; S. 1768: Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; H.R. 1900: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.
Client expense: $281,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination 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. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Support for Goodlatte/Welch/Costa Amendment #70 to H.R. 4800 H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination 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. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Support for Goodlatte/Welch/Costa Amendment #70 to H.R. 4800 H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Supported the following pieces of legislation: S. 1563-Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2013 Requires automakers to manufacture at least 50% of 2015 and 2016 model year automobiles and light duty trucks as dual fueled, and 90% for 2017 and subsequent model years. Requires the Department of Energy to make grants to eligible facilities for blender pump installation. Makes renewable fuel pipelines eligible for loan guarantees. H.R. 2493-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013 Requires each fleet of a manufacturer of passenger automobiles (including light-duty motor vehicles) to comprise at least 30% qualified vehicles in model year 2016, and 50% qualified vehicles in model year 2017 and each subsequent year.
Client expense: $65,167 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R.259, the "Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act" (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure) H.R.1027, the "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013" R&D for electric vehicles) H.R.2075, the "Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013" H.R.2493, the "Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013" S.2777, the "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014" H.R.2462, the "Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013", (home energy assistance, Rural Transportation Study); S.2721/H.R. 3840 Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014 H.R.3937, To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks. H.R.3938, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $1,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire BillWaxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R.1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; Entire Bill H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill H.R. 4795 Promoting New Manufacturing Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2 American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; Division A Energy and Commerce - Title II Maintaining Diverse Electricity Generation and Affordability
Client expense: $4,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire BillH.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas H.R. 1214 to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill
Client expense: $4,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 2493 - The "Open Fuel Standard Act" - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 5107 - The "Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act" - ACT for America supports this legislation.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 2493 - The "Open Fuel Standard Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation. H.R. 5107 - The "Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Transportation
Supported the following pieces of legislation: S. 1563 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2013 Requires automakers to manufacture at least 50% of 2015 and 2016 model year automobiles and light duty trucks ad dual fueled, and 90% for 2017 and subsequent model years. Requires the DoE to make grants to eligible facilities for blender pump installation. Makes renewable fuel pipelines eligible for loan guarantees. H.R. 2493 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013 Requires each fleet of a manufacturer of passenger automobiles (including light-duty motor vehicles) to comprise at least 30% qualified vehicles in model year 2016, and 50% qualified vehicles in model year 2017 and each subsequent year.
Client expense: $69,597 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 259; H.R. 1027; H.R. 2075; H.R. 2493; H.R. 2642; H.R. 4645; S. 488; S. 570; S. 638; S. 656; S. 954; S. 1230; S. 1264; S. 1859; S. 2065; S. 2322; S. 2777; Draft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE; Draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations; Draft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors; Protect the Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles;Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure);H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance); S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; HR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; S 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013; S 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act; H.R. 4338: Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act; S. 1767: Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 4339: Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; S. 1768: Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; H.R. 1900: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.
Client expense: $2,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (H.R. 1027); Open Fuel Standard Act (H.R. 2493).
Client expense: $1,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013 (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013 (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013 (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act (alternative fuel vehicles); Advocacy related to on- and off-road (transportation) electrification.
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 · Transportation
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; HR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; S 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013; S 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act; Draft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE; Draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations; Draft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors; Protect the Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram; Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in HR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R.259, the "Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act" (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure) H.R.407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013" (tax incentives for electric vehicles) H.R.1027, the "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013", R&D for electric vehicles) H.R2075, the "Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013" H.R.2493, the "Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013" S.2777, the "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014" H.R.2462, the "Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013" (home energy assistance, Rural Transportation Study); S.488, the "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013: R&D for electric vehicles); S.638, the "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013" S.954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013" (Home Energy Assistance, Rural Transportation Study): S.1230, the "Alternatives Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013", S.1264, the "Clean Vehicles Corridors Act" S.1859, the "Tax Extenders Act of 2013", (credit for electric vehicles) S.2065, the "Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act" S.570, Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 S.656, Natural Gas Energy and ALternatives Rewards (NGEAR) Act H.R.4645, the "Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Emplyees Act"; S.2322, the "MAPP-21 Reauthorization Act" (alternative fuel vehicles).
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire BillH.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas H.R. 1214 to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill
Client expense: $4,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire BillWaxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R.1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; Entire Bill H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill H.R. 4795 Promoting New Manufacturing Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2 American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; Division A Energy and Commerce - Title II Maintaining Diverse Electricity Generation and Affordability
Client expense: $4,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination 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. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Support for Goodlatte/Welch/Costa Amendment #70 to H.R. 4800 H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination 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. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination 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. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination 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. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Support for Goodlatte/Welch/Costa Amendment #70 to H.R. 4800 H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure) H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles);H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013 H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013 H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study) H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles) S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study) S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles) S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles)
Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Park Service (NPS), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013 (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (R&D for electric vehicles);H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013 (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013 (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act (alternative fuel vehicles).
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure);H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance); S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; HR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; S 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013; S 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act; H.R. 4338: Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act; S. 1767: Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 4339: Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; S. 1768: Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; H.R. 1900: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles).
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles).
Client expense: $2,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oS 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oHR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oS 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 oS 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act oDraft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE oDraft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations oDraft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram. Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: oHR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Transportation
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oS 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oHR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oS 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 oS 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act oDraft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE oDraft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations oDraft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram. Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: oHR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 259, the "Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act" (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure) H.R. 407, the "Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013" (tax incentives for electric vehicles) H.R. 1027, the "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013", R&D for electric vehicles) H.R. 2075, the "Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013"H.R. 1569, the "New Fair Deal Busting America's Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013", (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2493, the "Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013", H.R. 2462, the "Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013" (home energy assistance; Rural Transporation Study); S. 488, the "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013: (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013" S. 954, the "Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013" (Home energy assistance, Rural Transportation Study): S. 1230, the "Alternatives Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013"; S. 1264, the "Clean Vehicle Corridirs Act"; S. 1859, the "Tax Extenders Act of 2013", (credit for electric vehicles) S. 2065, the "Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act"; S. 570, Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 S. 656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act H.R. 4645, the "Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act"; S. 2322, the "MAPP-21 Reauthorization Act" (alternative fuel vehicles).
Client expense: $1,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office