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Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act
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Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act This bill revises a variety of programs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings, industry, the federal government, and certain appliances, including by: requiring states and Indian tribes to measure their compliance with certain residential and commercial building energy codes; requiring the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide grants for establishing building training and assessment centers at institutions of higher education; requiring DOE to establish a process to recognize schools for implementing energy efficient and renewable energy projects; directing DOE to carry out an industry-government partnership program to research, develop, and demonstrate new sustainable manufacturing and industrial technologies and processes; establishing a Supply Star program within DOE to identify and promote practices, recognize companies, and recognize products that use highly efficient supply chains that conserve energy, water, and other resources; requiring DOE to establish rebate programs concerning energy efficient electric motors or transformers; revising requirements concerning the energy performance of federal buildings, certification under the Energy Star Program, certification of green buildings, and energy efficiency in federal real estate transactions and programs; and requiring the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a demonstration program for energy and water conservation improvements at multifamily residential units.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Congress.gov source codes: H11100, H11100-A
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Support for stimulus/recovery funding public facility retrofits, energy efficiency grants, energy efficiency tax incentives, and other provisions including infrastructure investments to be included in COVID response legislation. Provisions to be included in bills such as the American Energy Innovation Act (S 2657), Moving Forward Act (HR2) and for Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (formerly S.385 and H.R. 1443); Energy and Natural Resources Act (formerly S. 1460); energy efficiency program budget and appropriations, including DOE-EERE, ENERGY STAR, and national labs/R&D; energy efficiency tax incentives and reform; appliance and equipment standards; building energy codes; energy efficiency related infrastructure investments and policy; Weatherization Assistance Program; State Energy Program; federal systems efficiency policy; energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts; federal building and military installation energy management and policy; transportation-sector energy efficiency policy and investments; electric vehicle tax incentives, including S. 1094. Support for pandemic-related stimulus provisions including funding to stimulate economic activity in energy efficiency sector.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385/H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. DOE: rulemakings on residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers. EPA: proposed changes to ENERGY STAR program coverage for potential new specification for grid-connected water heating equipment. H.R. 8267/S. 4584, legislation to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Policy Development, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Support for stimulus/recovery funding public facility retrofits, energy efficiency grants, energy efficiency tax incentives, and other provisions including infrastructure investments to be included in COVID response legislation. Provisions to be included in bills such as the American Energy Innovation Act (S 2657), Moving Forward Act (HR2) and for Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (formerly S.385 and H.R. 1443); Energy and Natural Resources Act (formerly S. 1460); energy efficiency program budget and appropriations, including DOE-EERE, ENERGY STAR, and national labs/R&D; energy efficiency tax incentives and reform; appliance and equipment standards; building energy codes; energy efficiency related infrastructure investments and policy; Weatherization Assistance Program; State Energy Program; federal systems efficiency policy; energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts; federal building and military installation energy management and policy; transportation-sector energy efficiency policy and investments; electric vehicle tax incentives, including S. 1094. Support for pandemic-related stimulus provisions including funding to stimulate economic activity in energy efficiency sector.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385/H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. DOE: rulemakings on residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers. EPA: proposed changes to ENERGY STAR program coverage for potential new specification for grid-connected water heating equipment. H.R. 8267/S. 4584, legislation to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Policy Development, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Support for stimulus/recovery funding public facility retrofits, energy efficiency grants, energy efficiency tax incentives, and other provisions including infrastructure investments to be included in COVID response legislation. Provisions to be included in the American Energy Innovation Act (S 2657) and for Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (formerly S.385 and H.R. 1443); Energy and Natural Resources Act (formerly S. 1460); energy efficiency program budget and appropriations, including DOE-EERE, ENERGY STAR, and national labs/R&D; energy efficiency tax incentives and reform; appliance and equipment standards; building energy codes; energy efficiency related infrastructure investments and policy; Weatherization Assistance Program; State Energy Program; federal systems efficiency policy; energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts; federal building and military installation energy management and policy; transportation-sector energy efficiency policy and investments; electric vehicle tax incentives, including S. 1094. Support for pandemic-related stimulus provisions including funding to stimulate economic activity in energy efficiency sector.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
| House |
| Referred to |
| March 9, 2017 |
| Financial Services Committee | House | Referred to | March 9, 2017 |
| Budget Committee | House | Referred to | March 9, 2017 |
| Democratic |
| PA |
| Michael F. Doyle | Democratic | PA |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385/H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. DOE: rulemakings on residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers. EPA: proposed changes to ENERGY STAR program coverage for potential new specification for grid-connected water heating equipment.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Policy Development, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Support for: Provisions to be included in the American Energy Innovation Act (S 2657) and for Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (formerly S.385 and H.R. 1443); Energy and Natural Resources Act (formerly S. 1460); energy efficiency program budget and appropriations, including DOE-EERE, ENERGY STAR, and national labs/R&D; energy efficiency tax incentives and reform; appliance and equipment standards; building energy codes; energy efficiency related infrastructure investments and policy; Weatherization Assistance Program; State Energy Program; federal systems efficiency policy; energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts; federal building and military installation energy management and policy; transportation-sector energy efficiency policy and investments; electric vehicle tax incentives, including S. 1094. Support for pandemic-related stimulus provisions including funding to stimulate economic activity in energy efficiency sector.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385/H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. DOE: rulemakings on residential and commercial water heating equipment and residential water heaters. EPA: proposed changes to ENERGY STAR program coverage for potential new specification for grid-connected water heating equipment.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Policy Development, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Support for: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (formerly S.385 and H.R. 1443); Energy and Natural Resources Act (formerly S. 1460); energy efficiency program budget and appropriations, including DOE-EERE, ENERGY STAR, and national labs/R&D; energy efficiency tax incentives and reform; appliance and equipment standards; building energy codes; energy efficiency related infrastructure investments and policy; Weatherization Assistance Program; State Energy Program; federal systems efficiency policy; energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts; federal building and military installation energy management and policy; federal building fossil fuel use and Sec. 433 repeal; transportation-sector energy efficiency policy and investments; electric vehicle tax incentives, including S. 1094.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Support for: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (formerly S.385 and H.R. 1443); Energy and Natural Resources Act (formerly S. 1460); energy efficiency program budget and appropriations, including DOE-EERE, ENERGY STAR, and national labs/R&D; energy efficiency tax incentives and reform; appliance and equipment standards; building energy codes; energy efficiency related infrastructure investments and policy; Weatherization Assistance Program; State Energy Program; federal systems efficiency policy; energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts; federal building and military installation energy management and policy; transportation-sector energy efficiency policy and investments; electric vehicle tax incentives, including S. 1094.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385/H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. DOE: rulemakings on residential and commercial water heating equipment and residential water heaters. EPA: proposed changes to ENERGY STAR program coverage for potential new specification for grid-connected water heating equipment.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Policy Development, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Support for: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (formerly S.385 and H.R. 1443); Energy and Natural Resources Act (formerly S. 1460); energy efficiency program budget and appropriations, including DOE-EERE, ENERGY STAR, and national labs/R&D; energy efficiency tax incentives and reform; appliance and equipment standards; building energy codes; energy efficiency related infrastructure investments and policy; Weatherization Assistance Program; State Energy Program; federal systems efficiency policy; energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts; federal building and military installation energy management and policy; federal building fossil fuel use and Sec. 433 repeal; transportation-sector energy efficiency policy and investments; electric vehicle tax incentives, including S. 1094.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385/H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. DOE: rulemakings on residential and commercial water heating equipment and residential water heaters. EPA: proposed changes to ENERGY STAR program coverage for potential new specification for grid-connected water heating equipment.
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Policy Development, SENATE
2019 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Support for: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (formerly S.385 and H.R. 1443); Energy and Natural Resources Act (formerly S. 1460); energy efficiency program budget and appropriations, including DOE-EERE, ENERGY STAR, and national labs/R&D; energy efficiency tax incentives and reform; appliance and equipment standards; building energy codes; energy efficiency related infrastructure investments and policy; Weatherization Assistance Program; State Energy Program; federal systems efficiency policy; energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts; federal building and military installation energy management and policy; federal building fossil fuel use and Sec. 433 repeal; transportation-sector energy efficiency policy and investments; electric vehicle tax incentives, including S. 1094.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385/H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. DOE: rulemakings on residential and commercial water heating equipment and residential water heaters. EPA: proposed changes to ENERGY STAR program coverage for potential new specification for grid-connected water heating equipment. S. 1460 Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017; Energy Star program reform; and EPCA Modernization.
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Policy Development, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to energy efficiency in commercial and residential buildings, and advanced building controls (no pending legislation) Issues related to industrial technologies (no pending legislation) Issues related to carbon capture and sequestration technologies (no pending legislation) Issues related to nuclear power (no pending legislation) Issues related to Department of Energy wind technology programs (no pending legislation) Issues related to renewable energy (no pending legislation) Issues related to Smart Grid (no pending legislation) Issues related to natural gas Issues related to energy savings performance contracts S.385/H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.190/H.R. 511, Power and Security Systems (PASS) Act Department of Energy appropriations S. 1460 Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2019 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Support for: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (formerly S.385 and H.R. 1443); Energy and Natural Resources Act (formerly S. 1460); energy efficiency program budget and appropriations, including DOE-EERE, ENERGY STAR, and national labs/R&D; energy efficiency tax incentives and reform; appliance and equipment standards; building energy codes; energy efficiency related infrastructure investments and policy; Weatherization Assistance Program; State Energy Program; federal systems efficiency policy; energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts; federal building and military installation energy management and policy; federal building fossil fuel use and Sec. 433 repeal; transportation-sector energy efficiency policy and investments; electric vehicle tax incentives, including S. 1094.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385/H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. DOE: rulemakings on residential and commercial water heating equipment and residential water heaters. EPA: proposed changes to ENERGY STAR program coverage for potential new specification for grid-connected water heating equipment. S. 1460 Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017; Energy Star program reform; and EPCA Modernization.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Policy Development, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 338, A bill to promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce; H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017; H.R. 1563, Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017; H.R. 2568, Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act; H.R. 2910, The Promoting Intragency Coordination of Natural Gas Pipelines Act; H.R. 3143, Capitalizing on American Storage Potential (CASP) Act; H.R. 4239, SECURE American Energy Act; S. 316, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; S. 385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017; S. 452, ORDEAL Act of 2017; S. 1075, Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act; S. 1337, Capitalizing on American Storage Potential (CASP) Act; S. 1340, Appalachian Energy and Infrastructure Revitalization Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; Alternative Fuel Policy; Automotive Plastics; CAFE Standards; Energy Efficiency (Including Transportation, Automotive, Building); Energy Recovery; FY 2018 Appropriations of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Green Building Policy; Natural Gas Policy; Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE)Vehicles Rule
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; H.R. 6992, Protecting and securing chemical facilities from terrorist attacks Act of 2018; S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 338, A bill to promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce; H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017; H.R. 1563, Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017; H.R. 2568, Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act; H.R. 2910, The Promoting Intragency Coordination of Natural Gas Pipelines Act; H.R. 3143, Capitalizing on American Storage Potential (CASP) Act; H.R. 4239, SECURE American Energy Act; S. 316, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; S. 385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017; S. 452, ORDEAL Act of 2017; S. 1075, Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act; S. 1337, Capitalizing on American Storage Potential (CASP) Act; S. 1340, Appalachian Energy and Infrastructure Revitalization Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; Alternative Fuel Policy; Automotive Plastics; CAFE Standards; Energy Efficiency (Including Transportation, Automotive, Building); Energy Recovery; FY 2018 Appropriations of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Green Building Policy; Natural Gas Policy; Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE)Vehicles Rule
Client expense: $2,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $2,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 338, A bill to promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce; H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017; H.R. 1563, Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017; H.R. 2568, Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act; H.R. 2910, The Promoting Intragency Coordination of Natural Gas Pipelines Act; H.R. 3143, Capitalizing on American Storage Potential (CASP) Act; H.R. 4239, SECURE American Energy Act; S. 316, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; S. 385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017; S. 452, ORDEAL Act of 2017; S. 1075, Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act; S. 1337, Capitalizing on American Storage Potential (CASP) Act; S. 1340, Appalachian Energy and Infrastructure Revitalization Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; Alternative Fuel Policy; Automotive Plastics; CAFE Standards; Energy Efficiency (Including Transportation, Automotive, Building); Energy Recovery; FY 2018 Appropriations of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Green Building Policy; Natural Gas Policy; Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE)Vehicles Rule
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; H.R. 6992, Protecting and securing chemical facilities from terrorist attacks Act of 2018; S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $2,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 338, A bill to promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce; H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017; H.R. 1563, Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017; H.R. 2568, Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act; H.R. 2910, The Promoting Intragency Coordination of Natural Gas Pipelines Act; H.R. 3143, Capitalizing on American Storage Potential (CASP) Act; H.R. 4239, SECURE American Energy Act; S. 316, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; S. 385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017; S. 452, ORDEAL Act of 2017; S. 1075, Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act; S. 1337, Capitalizing on American Storage Potential (CASP) Act; S. 1340, Appalachian Energy and Infrastructure Revitalization Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; Alternative Fuel Policy; Automotive Plastics; CAFE Standards; Energy Efficiency (Including Transportation, Automotive, Building); Energy Recovery; FY 2018 Appropriations of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Green Building Policy; Natural Gas Policy; Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE)Vehicles Rule
Client expense: $2,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 338, A bill to promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce; H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017; H.R. 1563, Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017; H.R. 2568, Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act; H.R. 2910, The Promoting Intragency Coordination of Natural Gas Pipelines Act; H.R. 3143, Capitalizing on American Storage Potential (CASP) Act; H.R. 4239, SECURE American Energy Act; S. 316, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; S. 385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017; S. 452, ORDEAL Act of 2017; S. 1075, Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act; S. 1337, Capitalizing on American Storage Potential (CASP) Act; S. 1340, Appalachian Energy and Infrastructure Revitalization Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; Alternative Fuel Policy; Automotive Plastics; CAFE Standards; Energy Efficiency (Including Transportation, Automotive, Building); Energy Recovery; FY 2018 Appropriations of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Green Building Policy; Natural Gas Policy
Client expense: $3,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements
Client expense: $3,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including: ozone and particulate matter transport; Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS); Coal Ash; and other matters relating to greenhouse gases and upstream and downstream natural gas impacts and emissions, including methane. Legislation relating to energy efficiency, energy performance requirement for federal buildings, grid-enabled water heaters, building energy codes, information technologies, and data centers, including: S. 385/H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017; H.R. 723/S.239, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017; and S. 2142/H.R. 6949, CHP Support Act. Federal policy relating to climate change, including a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade/cap and dividend program. Legislation relating to liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, including H.R. 5175, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act. Federal policy relating to Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards. Mid-Term Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2015-0827; FRL-9976-61-OAR). Proposed EPA Rulemaking relating to Emissions Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Existing Electric Utility Generating Units; Revisions to Emission Guideline Implementing Regulations; Regulations to New Source Review Program (known as the Affordable Clean Energy Rule, EPA-HQ-OAR-2017-0355; FRL-9982-OAR) pursuant to Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act. Legislation relating to offshore wind development and deployment, including: H.R. 5291, Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act; and H.R. 6665, Offshore Wind for Territories Act. Discussion draft of legislation to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide for a leasing program for offshore renewable energy, and for other purposes. Federal policy regarding offshore wind development and deployment.
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
David Gilbert, Jackie Carney -- House, Senate H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; S. 3676, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2018; S. 3677, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships; S. 512, Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act; H.R. 1320, Nuclear Utilization of Keynote Energy Act; S. 3422, Nuclear Energy Leadership Act H.R. 5905, Department of Energy Science and Innovation Act of 2018 H.R. 6140, Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act H.R. 6141, To require the Secretary of Energy to develop a report on a pilot program to site, construct, and operate micro-reactors at critical national security locations, and for other purposes. H. Res. 260, Sense of the House in support of IAEA S. 239, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 H.R. 723, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 S. 385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act DAVID BROWN (House, Senate, Exec Office of President, National Economic Council, National Security Council, Dept of Energy) S. 97, Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017 S. 512, Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act S. 3422, Nuclear Energy Leadership Act H.R. 590, Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act of 2017 H.R. 1320, Nuclear Utilization of Keynote Energy Act H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017 H.R. 6140, Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act Proposals to compensate Nuclear Power Plants for climate, resilience, and national security benefits. FirstEnergy Petition for Relief Under Federal Power Act Section 202(c) Nuclear Fuel Cycle Issues Katherine Ott - House, Senate S. 512, Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (moved from MISC) H.R. 1320, Nuclear Utilization of Keynote Energy Act (moved from MISC) Fleet electrification EPA Clean School Bus Program Clean Cities Program Draft legislation for UESCs and ESPCs CAFE standards and GHG emissions
Client expense: $995,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to energy efficiency in commercial and residential buildings, and advanced building controls (no pending legislation) Issues related to industrial technologies (no pending legislation) Issues related to carbon capture and sequestration technologies (no pending legislation) Issues related to nuclear power (no pending legislation) Issues related to Department of Energy wind technology programs (no pending legislation) Issues related to renewable energy (no pending legislation) Issues related to Smart Grid (no pending legislation) Issues related to natural gas Issues related to energy savings performance contracts S.385/H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.190/H.R. 511, Power and Security Systems (PASS) Act Department of Energy appropriations S. 1460 Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017
Client expense: $1,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Support for: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitive Act, S. 385 and H.R. 1443; Energy and Natural Resources Act, S. 1460; energy efficiency program budget and appropriations; ENERGY STAR budget and appropriations and reform proposal; national labs and research and development authorizations and appropriations, including H.R. 3681, the ARPA-E Reauthorization Act of 2017; tax reform and incentives; appliance and equipment standards; building energy codes; infrastructure investments; Weatherization Assistance Program; State Energy Program, SAVE Act and residential financing; SBA financing programs; federal policy systems efficiency proposals; energy savings performance and utility energy service contracts; green banks and green bonds; federal building and military installation energy management; federal building fossil fuel use and Sec. 433 repeal; transportation sector energy efficiency proposals; and S. 2257, the IMPACT for Energy Act.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Lobbied in support of including repeal and replacement of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in S. 385 and H.R. 1443. Lobbied in support of various rebate programs in S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Lobbied on the need for a permanent repository for nuclear waste, including the development of Yucca Mountain. Discussed the Administration's efforts to use the Defense Production Act to support nuclear and coal-fired power plants.
Client expense: $188,618 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385/ H.R. 1443 Energy Savings and Industrial Competiveness Act, S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (ENRA)
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385/ H.R. 1443 Energy Savings and Industrial Competiveness Act; S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (ENRA)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Reliability Standards. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing, research and development, cyber resources and education, threats and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. H.R.723/S.239 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017. Issues related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and hydroelectric facilities. H.R. 3050: Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. H.R. 5174 Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Providing the DOE the authority for the new Assistant Secretary of CESER. Issues related to process of planning. H.R.1443/S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 1460 - The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways. S. 1851 - The Advancing Grid Storage Act. To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, demonstration and deployment program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes. Issues related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R. 3043 - Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017. Legislation modifies the definition of renewable energy under the Energy Policy Act to include hydropower, provides the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with discretion to extend the period of preliminary permits, and extends time limits for construction of hydropower facilities. S. 1337 - Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the Department of Energy's existing loan guarantee program to any strategic energy infrastructure project that is a regional project which supports a more effective energy market performance and that has the potential to significantly contribute to the economic resilience of the region in which the project is located. H.R. 1109, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act to reform Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. S. 2776 -Updating Purchase Obligations to Deploy Affordable Resources to Energy Markets Under PURPA Act HR 5240 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act calls for DOE to carry out a program, utilizing existing efforts when possible, to accomplish training, information sharing, technical assistance, etc. with consideration of different sizes and regions. HR 5239 Cyber Sense Creates a program for DOE assessing products for cybersecurity for the BES. S. 2444 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2018 Seeks to improve electric cybersecurity via programs to develop advanced cybersecurity applications & technologies as well as advance the security of field devices & third-party control systems, component testing for cyber resilience program, research/modeling/technical assistance for all hazard security and resilience (references EMPs & GMDs) as well as E-ISAC modeling and engagement, including a review of current structure. S. 2991 Promoting Cybersecurity for Rural Electric Utilities Act to clarify approvable uses for RUS loans. Issues related to energy use in federal buildings (sec. 433) Issues related to the Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization. S. 3295/H.R. 6584 All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2018 (To improve energy performance in Federal buildings, and for other purposes.)
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 385 / H.R. 1443) Energy Cost & Access, including Outer Continental Shelf (no specific bill) Alternative Fuel Tax Parity (no specific bill) Hydraulic Fracturing (no specific bill)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2786, the amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria and process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility; H.R. 2872, Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act; H.R. 2880, Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act; H.R. 3043, Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; H.R. 5610, the BEST Act; H.R. 5959, the Natural Gas Parity Act; H.R. 6854, the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act; S.79 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Passes The Senate; S. 239, H.R. 723 - Energy Savings through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 S. 385, H.R. 1443 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S. 724, to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals; S. 1180, Clean Energy Grid Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; S. 3449, the CARS Act; S.3676, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2018; S.3677, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships;
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1460 - Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (ENRA); Regarding all provisions. S. 385, H.R. 1443 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; Regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to energy efficiency, power distribution and safety, renewable energy and vehicle technology Energy/Grid Security Issues related to vehicle research and development / DOE Vehicle Technology Program Issues related to advanced energy management systems, micro-grids and grid security Issues military circuit breakers, military vehicle research & development and additive manufacturing S.385 / HR 1443 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.1460 Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 S. 1904 Smart cities and communities
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 3144, a bill to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes H.R. 3895, Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017 H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act H.R. 4813, Wireless Internet Focus on Innovation in Spectrum Technology for Unlicensed Deployment Act S. 385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (ENRA) S. 1875, the Flexible Grid Infrastructure Act S.1904, Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017 S. 2445, Grid Modernization Act S. 2447, Smart Building Acceleration Act S. 2449, 21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2018 Draft legislation related to Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) standards Draft legislation related to natural gas vehicles - issues concerning infrastructure development and fuel tax parity Draft legislation related to electric vehicle deployment and related infrastructure. Issues related to pole attachments, copper retirement, and wireless spectrum issues as they relate to utilities.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Support H.R. 1443/S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 512 A bill to modernize the regulation of nuclear energy; H.R. 590 To foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and commercial deployment of such technologies; S. 239 The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; H.R. 723 The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; S. 385 The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1443 The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. H.R. 3053 Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017 S. 1460 - Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (utility energy service contracts) S. 1180 - Clean Energy Grid Act H.R. 3043 - Hydropower Policy Modernization Act S 1265 - A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the expansion of emergency planning zones and the development of plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. S 1457 - A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out demonstration projects relating to advanced nuclear reactor technologies to support domestic energy needs. H.R. 4476 - To modernize the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, and for other purposes. S 79 - Securing Energy Infrastructure Act S 1844 - Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act H.R. 1320, to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 related to Nuclear No specific bill number: Pipeline safety affecting natural gas utilities. Natural gas vehicle incentives. Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU Natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. R&D funding for Smart Grid energy and technologies Regulatory Commission user fees and annual charges, and for other purposes Legislation related to the Atlantic coast pipeline.
Client expense: $1,411,873 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; H.R. 6992, Protecting and securing chemical facilities from terrorist attacks Act of 2018; S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 338, A bill to promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce; H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017; H.R. 1563, Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017; H.R. 2568, Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act; H.R. 2910, The Promoting Intragency Coordination of Natural Gas Pipelines Act; H.R. 3143, Capitalizing on American Storage Potential (CASP) Act; H.R. 4239, SECURE American Energy Act; S. 316, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; S. 385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017; S. 452, ORDEAL Act of 2017; S. 1075, Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act; S. 1337, Capitalizing on American Storage Potential (CASP) Act; S. 1340, Appalachian Energy and Infrastructure Revitalization Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; Alternative Fuel Policy; Automotive Plastics; CAFE Standards; Energy Efficiency (Including Transportation, Automotive, Building); Energy Recovery; FY 2018 Appropriations of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Green Building Policy; Natural Gas Policy; Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE)Vehicles Rule
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues affecting energy efficiency, renewable energy and alternative fueled vehicles Energy/grid security H.R. 1443 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.1460 - Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 S. 1904 - Smart cities and communities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Housing
H.R. 695 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act - The bill sought to provide continuing FY2019 appropriations to several federal agencies through February 8, 2019. It also aimed to provide additional appropriations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, extend Medicaid provisions, and provide supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. Pub.L. No: 115-2998 (H.J.Res. 143) - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019- the resolution is known as a continuing resolution (CR) to extend fiscal year 2018 funding until December 21, 2018. The CR prevented a partial government shutdown for HUD, USDA and other agencies that would have otherwise occurred when the existing CR expired on December 7th, 2018. Pub.L.No: 115-245 (H.R.6157) - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - government funding bill that covers the Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS and Education for fiscal year 2019 (FY19), while enacting a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) for those agencies not covered, including HUD and USDA. The President signed the bill, which provided funding at FY18 levels for HUD, USDA, and a few other federal agencies through December 7, 2018. S.3231 - Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis Act of 2018- a bill to evaluate and quantify how the affordable housing crisis impacts life outcomes and increases costs for non-housing programs at the federal, state, and local levels. The task force will also make recommendations to Congress on how to use affordable housing to improve the effectiveness of other federal programs. H.R. 5793: The Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act of 2018 H.R. 5793 authorizes the Secretary of HUD to carry out a housing choice voucher (HCV) mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving vouchers to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas. Under the legislation, HUD would identify PHAs to participate in the mobility demonstration program through a competitive process, and some requirements could be waived or adjusted for the participating PHAs. This bill is sponsored by Financial Services Subcommittee leaders Sean Duffy (R-WI) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO). Following a positive hearing on the bill this spring, the House Financial Services Committee approved the bill in a unanimous vote in May, 2018; the bill passed the House floor by a vote of 368-19 in July 2018 and was sent to the Senate for consideration. H.R. 5735: Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program Act or the THRIVE Act H.R. 5735 is a bill to set aside housing vouchers for transitional housing for substance abuse recovery. Also called the THRIVE Act, the bill would establish a 5-year demonstration program to set aside the lesser of 10,000 vouchers or .05 percent of all vouchers in order to provide housing assistance for 12-24 months to individuals recovering from substance abuse. Only non-profits providing drug treatment and services would be eligible to administer the vouchers (not PHAs); amendments to provide new funding for the demonstration program (as opposed to setting aside existing vouchers) and to require PHAs to administer the vouchers and housing services in partnership with non-profits were not adopted by the Committee.The THRIVE Act was introduced by Representative Barr (R-KY) and passed the House Financial Services Committee on a mostly partisan basis in early June, 2018. Later that month, the bill was passed by the House and sent to the Senate for consideration. Public Law No: 115-174 (S. 2155): Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act This law overhauls the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, which had enacted banking and financial reform regulations following the 2008 financial crisis. The law also includes provisions from the bipartisan Family Self-Sufficiency Act, which would relieve some regulatory burden to administer the FSS program, broaden the supportive services provided to participants, and clarify expanded access to project-based tenants. Signed by the President on May 24, 2018. Public Law No: 115-141 (H.R. 1652): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 This is a large omnibus bill providing appropriations for the remainder of FY 2018 for all federal departments. Two key LIHTC provisions were included in the bill: 12.5% credit allocation expansion for four years, and a permanent authorization of the income-averaging option. The Rental Demonstration Program (RAD) was also expanded to Senior 202 PRAC conversions, the unit cap was more than doubled, and the sunset date was pushed to 2024. The US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) was extended for two years, and the National Flood Insurance Program was temporarily extended until July 1, 2018. Also maintained in this omnibus bill were physical inspection requirements for HUD-assisted properties. Signed by the President on March 23, 2018. P.L.No.: 115-123 (H.R. 1892): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of March 23, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation, and appropriated supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. Signed by the President on February 9, 2018. P.L. No.: 115-120 (H.R. 195): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of February 8, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It reopened the government following a brief shutdown that occurred because the previous CR expired and none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted. Signed by the President on January 22, 2018. P.L. No. 115-97 (H.R. 1): Tax Cuts and Jobs Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. It preserves the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, with no modifications, and retains the tax-preferred status on Multifamily Housing Bonds. The legislation lowers the top corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, effective January 1, 2018, which will likely affect Housing Credit pricing and value. The law also creates a base erosions and anti-abuse tax (BEAT), which would make Housing Credit investment less attractive to certain investors with foreign operations. However, the final bill exempts 80% of the value of the Housing Credit from the BEAT, which could mitigate the impact. The bill also enacted "Investing in Opportunity Act" provisions. Signed by the President on December 22, 2017. P.L. No. 115-96 (H.R. 1370): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Homeland Security Act of 2002 This legislation again extends the expiration date of the Fiscal Year 2018 Continuing Resolution from December 22, 2017 to January 19, 2018. Signed by the President on December 22, 2017. P.L. No. 115-90 (H.J.Res. 123): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of December 22, 2017, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It prevented a government shutdown that would have otherwise occured when the CR expired. Signed by the President on December 8, 2017. P.L. 115-56 (H.R. 601): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 This bill makes temporary appropriations and additional funding available in order assist with disaster assistance and to avoid funding delays at the end of the Fiscal Year 2018 on September 30, 2017. In particular, Division B of the bill, Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017, provides $15.25 billion in emergency funding for the Departments of Homeland Security and Housing and Urban Development and the Small Business Administration to support disaster response and assistance. Division C of the bill temporarily suspends the statutory debt limit through December 8, 2017. Division D of the bill includes a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that provides fiscal year 2018 appropriations through Friday, December 8, 2017, for the continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government.Signed by President Trump on September 8, 2017. All policies relating to the FY18 Budget, America First, A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again, all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs. S. 2574 / H.R. 5352: Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2018 The Rural Housing Preservation Act provides rural housing vouchers to residents who live in properties with prepaid or maturing loans, while ensuring the values of housing vouchers are flexible so they can provide assistance to beneficiaries in higher cost areas. The House and Senate bills also decouple rental assistance from the term of a mortgage, allowing USDA to renew rental assistance for a property regardless of the length of the mortgage, and make it easier for non-profit entities to acquire Section 515 properties. The bills also permanently authorize the Multifamily Preservation and Revitalization Restructuring Program to operate in the future. H.R. 4185: Access to Affordable Housing Act: This bill mirrors a provision in the Senate version of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act to increase the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) by 50%. The bill is intended to complement the House version of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, which omits the credit expansion provision. H.R. 4560: GSE Jumpstart Reauthorization Act of 2017: This legislation would prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributions to the HTF and CMF for any year during which all of the GSEs quarterly profits were not transferred to the Treasury Department. The GSE net profit transfer is currently required by a joint agreement called preferred stock purchase agreements, or PSPAs, which were put into place as the GSEs came under conservatorship during the economic collapse of 2008 and amended in 2012. Because the PSPAs also require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce to zero any capital reserves by the start of the new year, FHFA Director Mel Watt recently testified that we was working with Treasury to explore avenues for the GSEs to retain buffer funds. However, under H.R. 4560, the GSEs would not be able to make HTF contributions - seen as discretionary obligations by some - if they do not continue making their full dividend payments to Treasury. S. 548 / H.R. 1661: The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act. This bill seeks to expand the LIHTC and includes additional provisions to make the program more streamlined and flexible. The Housing Credit allocation authority would be expanded by 50%, which is expected to finance the development or preservation of up to 400,000 additional affordable units over the next decade (the expansion provision is excluded from the House version of the bill). The bill would also: provide a minimum 4% Housing Credit rate for the acquisition of affordable housing and for multifamily Housing Bond-financed developments; permit income averaging in Housing Credit properties to preserve rigorous targeting while providing more flexibility and responsiveness to local needs; create incentives for projects that target homeless or extremely low-income individuals and families, as well as in Native American communities; allow a non-profit or government sponsor to acquire properties when the current 15 year compliance period expires; allow LIHTC properties to claim clean energy credits such as the Energy Efficient New Homes Credit; align LIHTC rules, such as the student rule, more closely with HUD regulations; rename the LIHTC to the Affordable Housing Tax Credit (AHTC); all provisions. H.R. 4667: Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017: This disaster supplemental appropriations bill provides $81 million in fiscal year 2018 emergency appropriations to several federal agencies for disaster assistance related to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, as well as for wildfires that occurred in 2017. Emergency spending is exempt for discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules. S. 2066: Disaster Displacement Act of 2017: In response to devastation from hurricanes and wildfire this year, Senators from impacted states introduced legislation to provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster. The bill provides additional funding to HUDs Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program to help low-income evacuees to access affordable housing under the voucher program; disaster evacuees earning less than 50% of Area Median Income would be eligible to receive assistance for affordable housing. Following approval of their applications, voucher holders would be able to rent a unit from the private market at 30% of adjusted income. S. 293 / H.R. 828: Investing in Opportunity Act. This bill aims to improve the economy of distressed areas through a capital gains tax deferment, reduction, or exemption in exchange for reinvestment in Opportunity Zones - geographically targeted low-income areas that would be designated by state governors. The capital gains from the sale or exchange any asset held by the taxpayer would be pooled into newly-created Opportunity Funds, which would be established specifically for making investments in distressed communities; all provisions. H.R. 948: Common Sense Housing Investment Act. This bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to replace the mortgage interest deduction (MID) with a nonrefundable 15% tax credit on the mortgage interest of a primary and secondary residence, up to $500,000. The adjustment is expected to affect only 6% of mortgage holders currently benefitting from the MID, while the replacement would expand the mortgage interest tax benefits to more moderate and low-income homeowners. The savings, which could total $241 billion over 10 years, would be reinvested in affordable housing programs, including the LIHTC and the Housing Trust Fund; all provisions. S. 385 / H.R. 1443: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. Among other energy-related provisions, this bill would allow HUD to establish a demonstration program under which HUD may execute performance-based agreements with multifamily property owners that result in a reduction in energy or water costs in up to 20,000 units; all provisions related to affordable multifamily housing. S. 611 / H.R. 1511: Homeless Children and Youth Act. This bill aligns the HUD definition for homelessness with the definition used to verify eligibility for other federal programs, such as the National School Lunch Program. The adjustment would expand access to assistance programs and alleviate confusion between agencies; all provisions. S. 434 / H.R. 1145: Housing for Homeless Students Act. This bill amends the IRS housing credit guidelines to qualify low-income building units that provide housing for homeless children, youth, and veterans who are full-time students. In order to become eligible for the LIHTC, the building units student residents must have been homeless during any portion of the preceding five years (for veterans) or seven years (for children and youth); all provisions. S. 73: Housing Accountability Act of 2017. This bill provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving Section 8 assistance payments. The bill requires HUD to semi-annually survey residents living in properties that have Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts to gather direct input about living conditions and management performance. In addition, the bill would create new penalties for owners who repeatedly fail the survey; all provisions. S. 160: HUD Inspection Process and Enforcement Reform Act of 2017. This bill would shorten the required response time for a property owner to respond to contract violations from 30 days to 15 days. HUD will also be required to prepare a Compliance, Disposition and Enforcement Plan at a quicker rate, from the current 60 days to a new target of 30 days. S. 160 includes provisions that will allow HUD to terminate or demote employees overseeing inspections should they be found to be neglectful of their duties in inspecting a property, and the inspection process managed by HUDs Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) would be audited as well; all provisions. S. 743: A Bill to Strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. This bipartisan legislation seeks to strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). USICH is an independent agency that coordinates federal efforts to combat homelessness, working across 19 federal agencies and departments and with partners in both the public and private sector to find ways to streamline and improve service delivery to people experiencing homelessness. USICH is the only agency at the federal level charged specifically with addressing homelessness; this bill would eliminate the October 1, 2017 sunset date for USICH. H.R.7262/S.3503: American Housing and Economic Mobility Act. This bill calls for using federal funds to build 3.2 million affordable housing units over ten years, which Sen. Warren says would bring rents down 10% and create 1.5 million new jobs. The bill would also create an infrastructure grant program to incentivize local governments to address restrictive zoning laws, while also broadening Community Reinvestment Act requirements to include credit unions and community banks. The measure also provides down payment assistance aimed at borrowers historically denied mortgages, as well as families who have not recovered from losing homes during the financial crisis. The bill, which is one of a number of recent housing initiatives proposed by prominent lawmakers, also proposes adjusting the Fair Housing Act to include protections for gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and source of income. To fund the proposals, the bill would repeal recent estate tax cuts for wealthiest families. H.R.7050/S.3342: Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2018.This bill requires Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) recipients to develop a strategy to support inclusive zoning policies. The bill also provides a refundable tax credit to individuals who spend more than 30% of their income on rent. The legislation would amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit a consumer reporting agency from creating a report containing a landlord-tenant court or other housing court record unless the case resulted in a judgment of possession, the decision is not being appealed, and the record is not more than three years old. Additionally, if a person takes an adverse action against a consumer based upon a housing court record, the person would have to provide the consumer a free copy of the report. Under the legislation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would be required to (1) issue regulations that direct tenant rating agencies to create a central source for consumers to obtain reports and submit disputes, and (2) report on tenant rating agency compliance. S. 1333: Tribal HUD-VASH Act Seeking to combat homelessness and improve support services for Native American veterans, this legislation would authorize a joint tribal housing initiative between HUD and the VASH program. Despite high numbers of Native American veterans, less than 5% of federally-recognized tribes have received Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing during HUDs current Tribal HUD-VASH demonstration. The bill also fosters collaboration between HUD, Veterans Affairs, and the Indian Health Service in implementing housing initiatives. S. 1344: Family Self-Sufficiency Act This legislation was introduced on the 25th anniversary of HUDs FSS program, which uses financial incentives and coaching to help residents increase earnings, build savings, and achieve self-sufficiency. Titled the Family Self Sufficiency Act (S. 1344), the legislation consolidates duplicative programs, broadens services, and extends the program to Project-Based Section 8 tenants. If enacted, the bill would streamline the FSS program, which is currently divided between the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and Public Housing, into one program, while also authorizing PBRA tenants to access the program. In addition, broadened services available through FSS would help tenants earn various levels of education, training, and housing stability. S.1313: Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 Legislation to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for 10 years. H.R. 2874: 21st Century Flood Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 2868: National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017; H.R. 2875: National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 1558: Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act; H.R. 1422: Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R.2246: Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017; H.R. 2565: Use of Replacement Cost in Determining Premium Rates Flood Insurance Reform and Reauthorization Package: A package of seven bills were introduced in the House and Senate to reform and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which expires on September 30th. Because houses in NFIP-designated flood plains are federally-required to purchase flood insurance, the rental and real estate market alike could be impacted by a lapse in the program or by changes to insurance rates. The House package consists of seven separate bills, including H.R. 2875, which doubles claims coverage costs from $30,000 to $60,000, and also allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) the discretion to invest the money before a disaster to mitigate infrastructure damage, representing a significant departure from standard after-the fact insurance models. The package also includes H.R. 1558, a bill requiring community flood mitigation action in areas repeatedly damaged by floods, which account for a small percentage of the country but a large percentage of the NFIPs claims. The House Committees NFIP reform and reauthorization package also includes efforts to establish monthly payments for insurance premiums under a lowered fee structure, upgrade national flood-mapping to accurately reflect risk, and reduce risk- and insurance-related regulations on commercial properties. H.R.10: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 This bill proposes an overhaul of financial regulations set forth under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act in the aftermath of the 2088 financial crisis. Included provisions impact both the Federal Housing Finance Agency - which oversees Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks - and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) - which oversees mortgage and other lending. Specifically, the legislation would make the FHFA Director removable at will by the President, as opposed to the Presidents current ability to remove the Director with cause, a change that has the potential to cut short the current FHFA Directors remaining term. Unlike previous legislation by Congressman Hensarling, this years bill would not restructure the FHFA into a bipartisan commission. The legislation also includes deeper changes to the CFPB: As opposed to previous legislation seeking to convert the CFPB to a bipartisan commission, the previewed legislation renames the Bureau to the Consumer Financial Opportunity Agency (CFOA) with a sole Director removable at will and a Deputy Director also appointed and removed by the President. The CFOA would be granted enforcement authority only, without supervision functions or the ability to write new consumer protection rules. Additionally, market monitoring and fair lending enforcement would be eliminated. All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, and USDA Disaster Recovery efforts in PDD-areas. All policies relating to Federal Financing Bank Risk Share Initiative All policies relating to HUD Real Assessment Estate Center (REAC) All policies relating to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) All policies relating to Project Rental Assistance (PRACs) All policies relating to HOME Investment Partnership Program All policies relating to HUD Rental Assistance (Housing Choice Vouchers and Project-Based Rental Assistance)Programs All policies relating to USDA-RHS Section 521 Rental Assistance Program, Section 515 Rural Rental Housing, Section 542 Rural Development Voucher, and 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program. All policies relating to Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) All policies
Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385, H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates and NGV Market Development. These issues arose in all of the following: S. 1460 - Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (ENRA) - The Senate energy bill includes many provisions that AGA supports, such as: a provision to repeal of fossil phase-out for federal buildings; a provision to extend the maximum potential contract period of utility energy service contracts from 10 to 25 years; a provision to amend contracting authority and reporting in Energy Conservation Policy Act (ECPA) to encourage Federal agencies to enter into energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts to implement energy and water conservation measures at Federal buildings; a provision to revise how DOE modifies the definition of covered products for energy efficiency standards making; a provision to require DOE to provide an opportunity for public input prior to the issuance of a proposed rule for energy efficiency standard making; a provision to incentivize automakers to make more natural gas vehicles; a provision to require DOE to conduct a study of existing rules and procedures relating to interconnection service and identify barriers to the deployment of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Waste Heat to Power (WHP) systems; S. 1180 - Clean Energy Grid Act - would create a competitive grant program to demonstrate the integration of smart grid technologies (such as combined heat and power) open to state and local agencies, public and private institutions, electric and natural gas utilities, and equipment manufacturers. S. 239 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 - encourages the use of Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Utility Energy Savings Contracts (UESCs) in federal buildings. Mandatory federal audits already outline energy savings projects for federal facilities aimed at reducing energy consumption and saving tax dollars; however, federal agencies are currently not required to implement these changes. This legislation changes that and would allow projects to be paid for by ESPCs or UESCs. ESPCs and UESCs are innovative public-private partnerships in which private companies use their own money and resources to make energy efficiency upgrades to federal buildings. In exchange for making energy efficient upgrades, those private companies receive a portion of the money saved as a result of the increased efficiency in federal buildings. ESPCs and UESCs create private sector jobs upgrading the federal governments estimated three billion square feet of office space at no real cost to taxpayers. H.R. 723 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 - House version of S. 239. (See above) S. 385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - also known as the Portman-Shaheen energy efficiency bill. This bill includes a provision that would repeal Section 433, a ban on fossil fuel-generated energy in Federal buildings. H.R. 1443 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - also known as the McKinley-Welch energy efficiency. This bill is the House champion to S. 385. This bill includes a provision that would repeal Section 433, a ban on fossil fuel-generated energy in Federal buildings.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 239 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 - encourages the use of Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Utility Energy Savings Contracts (UESCs) in federal buildings. Mandatory federal audits already outline energy savings projects for federal facilities aimed at reducing energy consumption and saving tax dollars; however, federal agencies are currently not required to implement these changes. This legislation changes that and would allow projects to be paid for by ESPCs or UESCs. ESPCs and UESCs are innovative public-private partnerships in which private companies use their own money and resources to make energy efficiency upgrades to federal buildings. In exchange for making energy efficient upgrades, those private companies receive a portion of the money saved as a result of the increased efficiency in federal buildings. ESPCs and UESCs create private sector jobs upgrading the federal governments estimated three billion square feet of office space at no real cost to taxpayers. H.R. 723 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017 - House version of S. 239. S. 385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - also known as the Portman-Shaheen energy efficiency bill. This bill includes a provision that would repeal Section 433, a ban on fossil fuel-generated energy in Federal buildings. H.R. 1443 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - also known as the McKinley-Welch energy efficiency. This bill is the House champion to S. 385. This bill includes a provision that would repeal Section 433, a ban on fossil fuel-generated energy in Federal buildings. H.R.4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; S.79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 1844, Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act;
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE