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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent and modify the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction, and for other purposes.
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This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings, to: (1) make the deduction permanent, (2) permit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and Indian tribal governments to allocate the deduction to the person primarily responsible for designing the property in lieu of the owner of the property, (3) allow partnerships and S corporations to receive the full benefit of a deduction allocated at the partner or shareholder level, and (4) exempt property placed in service in a qualified low-income building from the requirement to reduce the basis of the property by the amount of the deduction.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Mortgage Insurance Premiums HR109 - Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act Mortgage Debt Forgiveness HR110 - Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 HR2543 - Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act of 2017 S22 - Mortgage Debt Tax Relief Act Business Income Tax Rates HR116 - Main Street Fairness Act S707 - Main Street Fairness Act Changes to Mortgage Interest Deduction HR94 - Common Sense Housing Investment Act of 2017 HR516 - Tax Benefit for Homeownership Clarification Act HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 Historic Tax Credit HR1158 - Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2017 S425 - Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2017 Low Income Housing Tax Credit HR1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 HR1661 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 S548 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 Standard Home Office Deduction HR836 - HOME Act S290 - HOME Act Employer-Provided Housing Benefit Credit HR764 - Housing America's Workforce Act of 2017 Internet Sales Tax Fairness HR2193 - Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 HR2887 - No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 HR6724 - Protecting Businesses from Burdensome Compliance Cost Act of 2018 HR6824 - Online Sales Simplicity and Small Business Relief Act of 2018 S976 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 179D - Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 HR3507 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent and modify the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction, and for other purposes. Tax Reform HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 S3503 - American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2018 State and Local Tax Deduction HR5913 - Family Tax Deduction Improvement Act Puerto Rico Like-Kind Exchange Rules HR5430 - Puerto Rico Real Estate Exchange Fairness Act of 2018 First-time Homebuyers Incentives HR2808 - First Time Homeowner Savings Plan Act Tax Extenders S2256 - Tax Extender Act of 2017 Health Savings Accounts Expansion HR247 - Health Savings Account Expansion Act of 2017 S28 - Health Savings Account Expansion Act of 2017 Discussions with the Treasury Department regarding Sec. 199A of the IRC. Discussions with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Sec. 199A of the IRC. Discussions with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding Sec. 199A of the IRC.
Client expense: $19,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Ginnie Mae, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to energy efficient commercial building deductions, including in H.R. 3507, tax extenders, including H.R. 88.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
Encourage Vice President-Elect Pence to support Project Labor Agreements (PLA) in federal construction projects where appropriate by sustaining Executive Order 13502 Encourage President-Elect Trump to support combined head and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act Support Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act - H.R. 679 Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265 Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act) Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) Support uncapping the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Oppose Design-Build Two-Step Exemption & Support Commercial Auditing Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage Oppose Gosar Amendment; Support Davis-Bacon Act on H.R. 2810, NDAA Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Reject anti Davis-Bacon (Rep. King) Amendment #28 to DoD FY 2018 Appropriations Act Reject anti Davis-Bacon and anti PLA amendment offered by Rep. King - Amendment #23 (Division C) and Rep. Rooney Amendments #64, #65 (Division D) to the Make America Secure Appropriations Act of 2018 - H.R. 3219 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Reject anti Davis-Bacon, PLA Repeal Amendment to H.R. 3354, FY 2018 Appropriations Act Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill. Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT. Support Daines amendment to allow those who have a 539 education savings plan to utilize those funds to pay for ancillary costs associated with approved apprenticeship programs. Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs) Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017 Support strengthening the multiemployer pension system - The GROW Act, H.R. 4997 Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act Support Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, H.R. 4754 Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs Support retaining provisions in Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill to modernize Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill Support fixing and re-building of National Park System and related infrastructure Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019 Support inclusion of the Massie/DeFazio and Barletta/Graves amendments under the rule for the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Oppose Davis-Bacon Act repeal amendment to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - H.R. 4 Support prompt payment reform amendment #9 to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - H.R. 4 Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership and other energy efficiency programs Oppose Davis-Bacon Act repeal amendment banning prevailing wage coverage in federal and federally-assisted procurement as part of the NDAA - H.R. 5515 Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118 Support pre-mitigation disaster preparedness and response measures in FAA reauthorization bill Support Small Business Payment for Performance Act - H.R. 2594 Support Prior Approval Reform Act - H.R. 2101 Support The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act - H.R. 723 Support the stabilization of multiemployer defined benefit pension industry plans Support Energy Efficiency Day Support CHP Support Act - H.R. 6949 Support retroactive extension of expired tax provisions ("tax extenders") through the end of 2019
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act) Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT. Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs) Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118 Support retroactive extension of expired tax provisions ("tax extenders") through the end of 2019
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Manufacturing
Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265 Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act) Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill. Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019 Support CHP Support Act - H.R. 6949 Support retroactive extension of expired tax provisions ("tax extenders") through the end of 2019
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support Senate introduction of the Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017 Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019 Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership and other energy efficiency programs Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118 Support pre-mitigation disaster preparedness and response measures in FAA reauthorization bill Support The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act - H.R. 723 Support Energy Efficiency Day Support CHP Support Act - H.R. 6949 Support retroactive extension of expired tax provisions ("tax extenders") through the end of 2019
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017 Support Senate introduction of the Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019 Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership and other energy efficiency programs Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118 Support pre-mitigation disaster preparedness and response measures in FAA reauthorization bill Support The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnership Act - H.R. 723 Support Energy Efficiency Day Support CHP Support Act - H.R. 6949 Support retroactive extension of expired tax provisions ("tax extenders") through the end of 2019
2018 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act Support Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act - H.R. 679 Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265 Oppose Volks Rule re: OSHA's statute of limitations for record-keeping violations Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Oppose taxation of employer-provided health-care benefits Support the Prior Approval Reform Act - H.R. 2101 Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage Oppose Gosar Amendment; Support Davis-Bacon Act on H.R. 2810, NDAA Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Reject anti Davis-Bacon (Rep. King) Amendment #28 to DoD FY 2018 Appropriations Act Reject anti Davis-Bacon and anti PLA amendment offered by Rep. King - Amendment #23 (Division C) and Rep. Rooney Amendments #64, #65 (Division D) to the Make America Secure Appropriations Act of 2018 - H.R. 3219 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Reject anti Davis-Bacon, PLA Repeal Amendment to H.R. 3354, FY 2018 Appropriations Act Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill. Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT. Support Daines amendment to allow those who have a 539 education savings plan to utilize those funds to pay for ancillary costs associated with approved apprenticeship programs. Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs) Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support strengthening the multiemployer pension system - The GROW Act, H.R. 4997 Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act Support Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, H.R. 4754 Support retaining provisions in Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill to modernize Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill Support Prior Approval Reform Act - H.R. 2101 Support fixing and re-building of National Park System and related infrastructure Oppose Davis-Bacon Act repeal amendment to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - H.R. 4 Support prompt payment reform amendment #9 to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - H.R. 4 Oppose Davis-Bacon Act repeal amendment banning prevailing wage coverage in federal and federally-assisted procurement as part of the NDAA - H.R. 5515 Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118 Support pre-mitigation disaster preparedness and response measures in FAA reauthorization bill Support Small Business Payment for Performance Act - H.R. 2594 Support the stabilization of multiemployer defined benefit pension industry plans Support Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act - H.R. 723 Support Energy Efficiency Day Support CHP Support Act - H.R. 6949 Support retroactive extension of expired tax provisions ("tax extenders") through the end of 2019
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385 "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act" and S. 1460 "The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017". BOMA lobbied to encourage energy efficiency without the creation of a federal-level, regulatory building energy code. BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2019. (H.R. 3507)BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions.
Client expense: $121,546 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385 "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act" and S. 1460 "The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017". BOMA lobbied to encourage energy efficiency without the creation of a federal-level, regulatory building energy code. BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2019. (H.R. 3507)BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions.
Client expense: $121,546 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Mortgage Insurance Premiums HR109 - Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act Mortgage Debt Forgiveness HR110 - Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 HR2543 - Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act of 2017 S22 - Mortgage Debt Tax Relief Act Business Income Tax Rates HR116 - Main Street Fairness Act S707 - Main Street Fairness Act Changes to Mortgage Interest Deduction HR94 - Common Sense Housing Investment Act of 2017 HR516 - Tax Benefit for Homeownership Clarification Act HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 Historic Tax Credit HR1158 - Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2017 S425 - Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2017 Low Income Housing Tax Credit HR1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 HR1661 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 S548 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 Standard Home Office Deduction HR836 - HOME Act S290 - HOME Act Employer-Provided Housing Benefit Credit HR764 - Housing America's Workforce Act of 2017 Internet Sales Tax Fairness HR2193 - Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 HR2887 - No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 HR6724 - Protecting Businesses from Burdensome Compliance Cost Act of 2018 HR6824 - Online Sales Simplicity and Small Business Relief Act of 2018 S976 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 179D - Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 HR3507 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent and modify the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction, and for other purposes. Comprehensive Tax Reform HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 State and Local Tax Deduction HR5913 - Family Tax Deduction Improvement Act Puerto Rico Like-Kind Exchange Rules HR5430 - Puerto Rico Real Estate Exchange Fairness Act of 2018 First-time Homebuyers Incentives HR2808 - First Time Homeowner Savings Plan Act Tax Extenders S2256 - Tax Extender Act of 2017 Health Savings Accounts Expansion HR247 - Health Savings Account Expansion Act of 2017 S28 - Health Savings Account Expansion Act of 2017 Communications with the House and Senate about Sec. 199A of the IRC and expired tax provisions. Discussions with the Treasury Department regarding Sec. 199A of the IRC and Qualified Opportunity Zones. Discussions with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Sec. 199A of the IRC and Qualified Opportunity Zones. Discussions with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding Sec. 199A of the IRC and tax reform.
2018 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to energy efficient commercial building deductions, including in H.R. 3507, tax reform (H.R.1 - PL 115-97), tax extenders (no specific bill).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Manufacturing
Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265 Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act) Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill. Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019
2018 · third_quarter · Small Business
Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act Support Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act - H.R. 679 Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265 Oppose Volks Rule re: OSHA's statute of limitations for record-keeping violations Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Oppose taxation of employer-provided health-care benefits Support the Prior Approval Reform Act - H.R. 2101 Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage Oppose Gosar Amendment; Support Davis-Bacon Act on H.R. 2810, NDAA Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Reject anti Davis-Bacon (Rep. King) Amendment #28 to DoD FY 2018 Appropriations Act Reject anti Davis-Bacon and anti PLA amendment offered by Rep. King - Amendment #23 (Division C) and Rep. Rooney Amendments #64, #65 (Division D) to the Make America Secure Appropriations Act of 2018 - H.R. 3219 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Reject anti Davis-Bacon, PLA Repeal Amendment to H.R. 3354, FY 2018 Appropriations Act Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill. Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT. Support Daines amendment to allow those who have a 539 education savings plan to utilize those funds to pay for ancillary costs associated with approved apprenticeship programs. Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs) Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support strengthening the multiemployer pension system - The GROW Act, H.R. 4997 Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act Support Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, H.R. 4754 Support retaining provisions in Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill to modernize Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill Support Prior Approval Reform Act - H.R. 2101 Support fixing and re-building of National Park System and related infrastructure Oppose Davis-Bacon Act repeal amendment to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - H.R. 4 Support prompt payment reform amendment #9 to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - H.R. 4 Oppose Davis-Bacon Act repeal amendment banning prevailing wage coverage in federal and federally-assisted procurement as part of the NDAA - H.R. 5515 Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118 Support pre-mitigation disaster preparedness and response measures in FAA reauthorization bill Support Small Business Payment for Performance Act - H.R. 2594 Support the stabilization of multiemployer defined benefit pension industry plans Support Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act - H.R. 723 Support Energy Efficiency Day
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017 Support Senate introduction of the Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019 Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership and other energy efficiency programs Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118 Support pre-mitigation disaster preparedness and response measures in FAA reauthorization bill Support The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnership Act - H.R. 723 Support Energy Efficiency Day
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support Senate introduction of the Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017 Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019 Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership and other energy efficiency programs Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118 Support pre-mitigation disaster preparedness and response measures in FAA reauthorization bill Support The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act - H.R. 723 Support Energy Efficiency Day
2018 · third_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
Encourage Vice President-Elect Pence to support Project Labor Agreements (PLA) in federal construction projects where appropriate by sustaining Executive Order 13502 Encourage President-Elect Trump to support combined head and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act Support Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act - H.R. 679 Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265 Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act) Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) Support uncapping the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Oppose Design-Build Two-Step Exemption & Support Commercial Auditing Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage Oppose Gosar Amendment; Support Davis-Bacon Act on H.R. 2810, NDAA Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Reject anti Davis-Bacon (Rep. King) Amendment #28 to DoD FY 2018 Appropriations Act Reject anti Davis-Bacon and anti PLA amendment offered by Rep. King - Amendment #23 (Division C) and Rep. Rooney Amendments #64, #65 (Division D) to the Make America Secure Appropriations Act of 2018 - H.R. 3219 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Reject anti Davis-Bacon, PLA Repeal Amendment to H.R. 3354, FY 2018 Appropriations Act Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill. Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT. Support Daines amendment to allow those who have a 539 education savings plan to utilize those funds to pay for ancillary costs associated with approved apprenticeship programs. Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs) Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017 Support strengthening the multiemployer pension system - The GROW Act, H.R. 4997 Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act Support Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, H.R. 4754 Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs Support retaining provisions in Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill to modernize Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill Support fixing and re-building of National Park System and related infrastructure Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019 Support inclusion of the Massie/DeFazio and Barletta/Graves amendments under the rule for the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Oppose Davis-Bacon Act repeal amendment to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - H.R. 4 Support prompt payment reform amendment #9 to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - H.R. 4 Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership and other energy efficiency programs Oppose Davis-Bacon Act repeal amendment banning prevailing wage coverage in federal and federally-assisted procurement as part of the NDAA - H.R. 5515 Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118 Support pre-mitigation disaster preparedness and response measures in FAA reauthorization bill Support Small Business Payment for Performance Act - H.R. 2594 Support Prior Approval Reform Act - H.R. 2101 Support The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act - H.R. 723 Support the stabilization of multiemployer defined benefit pension industry plans Support Energy Efficiency Day
2018 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act) Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT. Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs) Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118
2018 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to energy efficient commercial building deductions, including in H.R. 3507, tax reform (H.R.1 - PL 115-97), tax extenders (no specific bill).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Mortgage Insurance Premiums HR109 - Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act Mortgage Debt Forgiveness HR110 - Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 HR2543 - Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act of 2017 S22 - Mortgage Debt Tax Relief Act Business Income Tax Rates HR116 - Main Street Fairness Act S707 - Main Street Fairness Act Changes to Mortgage Interest Deduction HR94 - Common Sense Housing Investment Act of 2017 HR516 - Tax Benefit for Homeownership Clarification Act HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 Historic Tax Credit HR1158 - Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2017 S425 - Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2017 Low Income Housing Tax Credit HR1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 HR1661 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 S548 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 Standard Home Office Deduction HR836 - HOME Act S290 - HOME Act Employer-Provided Housing Benefit Credit HR764 - Housing America's Workforce Act of 2017 Internet Sales Tax Fairness HR2193 - Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 HR2887 - No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 S976 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 179D - Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 HR3507 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent and modify the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction, and for other purposes. Comprehensive Tax Reform HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 State and Local Tax Deduction HR5913 - Family Tax Deduction Improvement Act Puerto Rico Like-Kind Exchange Rules HR5430 - Puerto Rico Real Estate Exchange Fairness Act of 2018 First-time Homebuyers Incentives HR2808 - First Time Homeowner Savings Plan Act Tax Extenders S2256 - Tax Extender Act of 2017 Health Savings Accounts Expansion HR247 - Health Savings Account Expansion Act of 2017 S28 - Health Savings Account Expansion Act of 2017 Communications with the House and Senate about Sec. 199A of the IRC and mortgage debt forgiveness/exclusion. Discussions with the Treasury Department regarding Sec. 199A of the IRC and Qualified Opportunity Zones.
2018 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 960/S. 326 The Public Buildings Renewal Act; H.R. 3507, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Make Permanent And Modify the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction, and for other p0urposes
Client expense: $25,000 · 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 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 960/S. 326 The Public Building Renewal Act; draft legislation regarding extension of current tax policy; H.R. 3507 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Make Permanent and Modify the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction, and for other Purposes
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 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to energy efficient commercial building deductions, including in H.R. 3507, tax reform (H.R.1 - PL 115-97), tax extenders (no specific bill).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385 "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act" and S. 1460 "The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017". BOMA lobbied to encourage energy efficiency without the creation of a federal-level, regulatory building energy code. BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2018. (H.R. 3507)BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions.
Client expense: $121,546 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · second_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
Encourage Vice President-Elect Pence to support Project Labor Agreements (PLA) in federal construction projects where appropriate by sustaining Executive Order 13502 Encourage President-Elect Trump to support combined head and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act Support Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act - H.R. 679 Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265 Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act) Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) Support uncapping the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Oppose Design-Build Two-Step Exemption & Support Commercial Auditing Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage Oppose Gosar Amendment; Support Davis-Bacon Act on H.R. 2810, NDAA Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Reject anti Davis-Bacon (Rep. King) Amendment #28 to DoD FY 2018 Appropriations Act Reject anti Davis-Bacon and anti PLA amendment offered by Rep. King - Amendment #23 (Division C) and Rep. Rooney Amendments #64, #65 (Division D) to the Make America Secure Appropriations Act of 2018 - H.R. 3219 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Reject anti Davis-Bacon, PLA Repeal Amendment to H.R. 3354, FY 2018 Appropriations Act Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill. Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT. Support Daines amendment to allow those who have a 539 education savings plan to utilize those funds to pay for ancillary costs associated with approved apprenticeship programs. Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs) Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017 Support strengthening the multiemployer pension system - The GROW Act, H.R. 4997 Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act Support Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, H.R. 4754 Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs Support retaining provisions in Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill to modernize Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill Support fixing and re-building of National Park System and related infrastructure Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019 Support inclusion of the Massie/DeFazio and Barletta/Graves amendments under the rule for the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Oppose Davis-Bacon Act repeal amendment to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - H.R. 4 Support prompt payment reform amendment #9 to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - H.R. 4 Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership and other energy efficiency programs Oppose Davis-Bacon Act repeal amendment banning prevailing wage coverage in federal and federally-assisted procurement as part of the NDAA - H.R. 5515 Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118 Support pre-mitigation disaster preparedness and response measures in FAA reauthorization bill Support Small Business Payment for Performance Act - H.R. 2594 Support Prior Approval Reform Act - H.R. 2101
2018 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017 Support Senate introduction of the Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019 Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership and other energy efficiency programs Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118 Support pre-mitigation disaster preparedness and response measures in FAA reauthorization bill
2018 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support Senate introduction of the Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017 Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019 Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership and other energy efficiency programs Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118 Support pre-mitigation disaster preparedness and response measures in FAA reauthorization bill
2018 · second_quarter · Manufacturing
Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265 Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act) Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill. Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019
2018 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act) Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT. Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs) Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118
2018 · second_quarter · Small Business
Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act Support Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act - H.R. 679 Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265 Oppose Volks Rule re: OSHA's statute of limitations for record-keeping violations Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Oppose taxation of employer-provided health-care benefits Support the Prior Approval Reform Act - H.R. 2101 Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage Oppose Gosar Amendment; Support Davis-Bacon Act on H.R. 2810, NDAA Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Reject anti Davis-Bacon (Rep. King) Amendment #28 to DoD FY 2018 Appropriations Act Reject anti Davis-Bacon and anti PLA amendment offered by Rep. King - Amendment #23 (Division C) and Rep. Rooney Amendments #64, #65 (Division D) to the Make America Secure Appropriations Act of 2018 - H.R. 3219 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Reject anti Davis-Bacon, PLA Repeal Amendment to H.R. 3354, FY 2018 Appropriations Act Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill. Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT. Support Daines amendment to allow those who have a 539 education savings plan to utilize those funds to pay for ancillary costs associated with approved apprenticeship programs. Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs) Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support strengthening the multiemployer pension system - The GROW Act, H.R. 4997 Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act Support Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, H.R. 4754 Support retaining provisions in Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill to modernize Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill Support Prior Approval Reform Act - H.R. 2101 Support fixing and re-building of National Park System and related infrastructure Oppose Davis-Bacon Act repeal amendment to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - H.R. 4 Support prompt payment reform amendment #9 to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - H.R. 4 Oppose Davis-Bacon Act repeal amendment banning prevailing wage coverage in federal and federally-assisted procurement as part of the NDAA - H.R. 5515 Support the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) Parity Act - S. 2005/H.R. 4118 Support pre-mitigation disaster preparedness and response measures in FAA reauthorization bill Support Small Business Payment for Performance Act - H.R. 2594
2018 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 385 "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act" and S. 1460 "The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017". BOMA lobbied to encourage energy efficiency without the creation of a federal-level, regulatory building energy code. BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2018. ( H.R. 3507)BOMA lobbied and testified in front of the Hto extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions.
Client expense: $121,546 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 960/S. 326 The Public Building Renewal Act; draft legislation regarding extension of current tax policy; H.R. 3507 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Make Permanent and Modify the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction, and for other Purposes
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 960/S. 326 The Public Buildings Renewal Act; H.R. 3507, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Make Permanent And Modify the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction, and for other p0urposes
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to energy efficient commercial building deductions, including in H.R. 3507, tax reform (H.R.1 - PL 115-97), tax extenders (no specific bill).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Mortgage Insurance Premiums HR109 - Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act Mortgage Debt Forgiveness HR110 - Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 HR2543 - Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act of 2017 S22 - Mortgage Debt Tax Relief Act Business Income Tax Rates HR116 - Main Street Fairness Act S707 - Main Street Fairness Act Changes to Mortgage Interest Deduction HR94 - Common Sense Housing Investment Act of 2017 HR516 - Tax Benefit for Homeownership Clarification Act HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 Historic Tax Credit HR1158 - Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2017 S425 - Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2017 Low Income Housing Tax Credit HR1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 HR1661 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 S548 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 Standard Home Office Deduction HR836 - HOME Act S290 - HOME Act Employer-Provided Housing Benefit Credit HR764 - Housing America's Workforce Act of 2017 Internet Sales Tax Fairness HR2193 - Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 HR2887 - No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 S976 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 179D - Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 HR3507 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent and modify the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction, and for other purposes. Comprehensive Tax Reform HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 Communications with the House and Senate about tax extenders. Discussions with the Treasury Department regarding guidance on H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Client expense: $13,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax refrom, HR 3507
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
Encourage Vice President-Elect Pence to support Project Labor Agreements (PLA) in federal construction projects where appropriate by sustaining Executive Order 13502 Encourage President-Elect Trump to support combined head and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act Support Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act - H.R. 679 Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265 Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act) Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) Support uncapping the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Oppose Design-Build Two-Step Exemption & Support Commercial Auditing Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage Oppose Gosar Amendment; Support Davis-Bacon Act on H.R. 2810, NDAA Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Reject anti Davis-Bacon (Rep. King) Amendment #28 to DoD FY 2018 Appropriations Act Reject anti Davis-Bacon and anti PLA amendment offered by Rep. King - Amendment #23 (Division C) and Rep. Rooney Amendments #64, #65 (Division D) to the Make America Secure Appropriations Act of 2018 - H.R. 3219 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Reject anti Davis-Bacon, PLA Repeal Amendment to H.R. 3354, FY 2018 Appropriations Act Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill. Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT. Support Daines amendment to allow those who have a 539 education savings plan to utilize those funds to pay for ancillary costs associated with approved apprenticeship programs. Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs) Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017 Support strengthening the multiemployer pension system - The GROW Act, H.R. 4997 Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act Support Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, H.R. 4754 Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs Support retaining provisions in Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill to modernize Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill Support fixing and re-building of National Park System and related infrastructure Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019
2018 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support Senate introduction of the Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017 Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019
2018 · first_quarter · Manufacturing
Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265 Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act) Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill. Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019
2018 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act) Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT. Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs) Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act
2018 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017 Support Senate introduction of the Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019
2018 · first_quarter · Small Business
Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act Support Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act - H.R. 679 Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265 Oppose Volks Rule re: OSHA's statute of limitations for record-keeping violations Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Oppose taxation of employer-provided health-care benefits Support the Prior Approval Reform Act - H.R. 2101 Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage Oppose Gosar Amendment; Support Davis-Bacon Act on H.R. 2810, NDAA Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Reject anti Davis-Bacon (Rep. King) Amendment #28 to DoD FY 2018 Appropriations Act Reject anti Davis-Bacon and anti PLA amendment offered by Rep. King - Amendment #23 (Division C) and Rep. Rooney Amendments #64, #65 (Division D) to the Make America Secure Appropriations Act of 2018 - H.R. 3219 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Reject anti Davis-Bacon, PLA Repeal Amendment to H.R. 3354, FY 2018 Appropriations Act Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill. Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT. Support Daines amendment to allow those who have a 539 education savings plan to utilize those funds to pay for ancillary costs associated with approved apprenticeship programs. Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs) Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support strengthening the multiemployer pension system - The GROW Act, H.R. 4997 Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act Support Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, H.R. 4754 Support retaining provisions in Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill to modernize Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill Support Prior Approval Reform Act - H.R. 2101 Support fixing and re-building of National Park System and related infrastructure
2017 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Mortgage Insurance Premiums HR109 - Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act Mortgage Debt Forgiveness HR110 - Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act HR2543 - Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act of 2017 S22 - Mortgage Debt Tax Relief Act Business Income Tax Rates HR116 - Main Street Fairness Act S707 - Main Street Fairness Act Changes to Mortgage Interest Deduction HR516 - Tax Benefit for Homeownership Clarification Act HR94 - Common Sense Housing Investment Act of 2017 Historic Tax Credit HR1158 - Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2017 S425 - Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2017 Low Income Housing Tax Credit HR1661 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 S548 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 Standard Home Office Deduction HR836 - HOME Act S290 - HOME Act Employer-Provided Housing Benefit Credit HR764 - Housing America's Workforce Act of 2017 Internet Sales Tax Fairness HR2193 - Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 HR2887 - No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 S976 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 179D - Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction HR3507 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent and modify the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction, and for other purposes. Comprehensive Tax Reform HR1 - The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Communications with the House and Senate on tax reform, including the mortgage interest deduction, state and local tax deduction, the capital gains exclusion for the sale of a principal residence, depreciation periods, pass-through entities, and section 1031 like-kind exchanges. Discussions with the Treasury regarding tax reform.
Client expense: $22,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 3515 - HVAC Expensing and Technology Act of 2017 - Amending the IRS code to provide for expensing of qualified energy efficient heating and air-conditioning property for certain taxpayers and accelerated cost recovery for such property for other taxpayers. H.R. 3507 - Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings make the deduction permanent and allow partnerships and S corporations to receive the full benefit of a deduction allocated at the partner or shareholder level, and exempt property placed in service in a qualified low-income building from the requirement to reduce the basis of the property by the amount of the deduction. S. 1144 - INVEST Act - Provisions relating to the modification of rules for expensing depreciable business assets, the definition of qualified real property, provisions relating to cost recovery rules and the examination of the depreciation schedule for classes of depreciable property. Expensing and Depreciation - Supporting the amendment of Sections 179 and 168 the IRS code to allow for the immediate expensing of HVACR products as well as an accurate depreciation period for HVACR equipment. Tax Rates - Lowering the corporate tax rate and the pass-through rate to allow for U.S. products to remain globally viable. H.R.1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017- legislative vehicle for tax reform Tax Extender Act of 2017 - legislation to expand tax incentives for Geothermal technologies, new efficient home, commercial energy efficient equipment.
Client expense: $191,800 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to energy efficient commercial building deductions, including in H.R. 3507, tax reform (H.R.1), tax extenders (no specific bill).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax refrom, HR 3507
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Encourage President-Elect Trump to support combined head and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) Support "The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017" - S. 385, H.R. 1443 Support the "Technologies for Energy Security Act of 2017" - H.R. 1090 Support "The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act of 2017" - S. 512 Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Support "The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017" - S. 239, H.R. 723 Support "The Smart Manufacturing Leadership Act of 2017" - S. 768 Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support "The Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2017" - H.R. 627 Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) Support The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 - S. 1460 Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Support Technologies for Energy Security Act of 2017 - H.R. 1090 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support the HVAC Expensing and Technology (HEAT) Act of 2017 - H.R. 3515 Support the Job Creation Through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act of 2017 - S. 1687 Support the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology (HEAT) Act of 2017 - S. 1711 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Support Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2017 - H.R. 3349 Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support approval of a seamless, multi-year extension of tax extenders before end of 2017 Support Senate introduction of the Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act
2017 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support the "Technologies for Energy Security Act of 2017" - H.R. 1090 Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act) Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Support Technologies for Energy Security Act of 2017 - H.R. 1090 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support the HVAC Expensing and Technology (HEAT) Act of 2017 - H.R. 3515 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Support Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2017 - H.R. 3349 Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT. Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs) Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support approval of a seamless, multi-year extension of tax extenders before end of 2017
2017 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Encourage President-Elect Trump to support combined head and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support "The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2017" - S. 385, H.R. 1443 Support the "Technologies for Energy Security Act of 2017" - H.R. 1090 Support "The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act of 2017" - S. 512 Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Support "The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017" - S. 239, H.R. 723 Support "The Smart Manufacturing Leadership Act of 2017" - S. 768 Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) Support The Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2017" - H.R. 627 Support The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 - S. 1460 Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Support Technologies for Energy Security Act of 2017 - H.R. 1090 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support the HVAC Expensing and Technology (HEAT) Act of 2017 - H.R. 3515 Support the Job Creation Through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act of 2017 - S. 1687 Support the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology (HEAT) Act of 2017 - S. 1711 Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Support Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2017 - H.R. 3349 Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support approval of a seamless, multi-year extension of tax extenders before end of 2017 Support Senate introduction of the Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act
2017 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose amendment to S. Con. Res. 3, The Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Resolution Encourage Vice President-Elect Pence to support Project Labor Agreements (PLA) in federal construction projects where appropriate by sustaining Executive Order 13502 Encourage President-Elect Trump to support combined head and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act Support Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act - H.R. 679 Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265 Oppose "Fair and Open Contracting Act of 2017" - S. 622, H.R. 1552 Support "The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act of 2017" - S. 512 Oppose Volks Rule re: OSHA's statute of limitations for record-keeping violations Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy Support "The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017" - S. 239, H.R. 723 Support "The Smart Manufacturing Leadership Act of 2017" - S. 768 Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Oppose taxation of employer-provided health-care benefits Support the Prior Approval Reform Act - H.R. 2101 Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage Oppose Gosar Amendment; Support Davis-Bacon Act on H.R. 2810, NDAA Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409 Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs Reject anti Davis-Bacon (Rep. King) Amendment #28 to DoD FY 2018 Appropriations Act Reject anti Davis-Bacon and anti PLA amendment offered by Rep. King - Amendment #23 (Division C) and Rep. Rooney Amendments #64, #65 (Division D) to the Make America Secure Appropriations Act of 2018 - H.R. 3219 Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507 Support the HVAC Expensing and Technology (HEAT) Act of 2017 - H.R. 3515 Support the Job Creation Through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act of 2017 - S. 1687 Support the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology (HEAT) Act of 2017 - S. 1711 Support the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2017 - H.R. 2594 Reject anti Davis-Bacon, PLA Repeal Amendment to H.R. 3354, FY 2018 Appropriations Act Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill. Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform. Support Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2017 - H.R. 3349 Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT. Support Daines amendment to allow those who have a 539 education savings plan to utilize those funds to pay for ancillary costs associated with approved apprenticeship programs. Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs) Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees: Comments on House version: - Support Investment Tax Credit extension; - Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels; - Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit Comments on Senate version: - Support incorporation of energy credits; - Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC; - Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended Support approval of a seamless, multi-year extension of tax extenders before end of 2017
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| Tom Reed | Republican | NY |
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