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Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act
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Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act This bill amends the Natural Gas Act to state that an application under the Natural Gas Act for the importation or exportation of natural gas that does not exceed 0.14 billion cubic feet per day shall be granted without modification or delay.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 260 - 146 (Roll no. 392).
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 260 - 146 (Roll no. 392).
HouseOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 231 (Roll no. 391).
HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watson Coleman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prevent liquefied natural gas from being transported in pipelines in which the use of eminent domain was utilized for its construction, operation, or maintenance.
Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H7898)
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S.1756 - Rebuild America Now Act: Lobbied in favor of the legislation which would help expedite the approval of infrastructure projects. HR 4606 - To Expedite Approval for Small Scale Liquified Natural Gas Exports: Lobbied in support of the Bill.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose HR 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which would make it easier for oil and gas companies to take private land by eminent domain and increase air and water pollution. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 3144, a bill to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes H.R. 3895, Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017 H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act H.R. 4813, Wireless Internet Focus on Innovation in Spectrum Technology for Unlicensed Deployment Act S. 385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (ENRA) S. 1875, the Flexible Grid Infrastructure Act S.1904, Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017 S. 2445, Grid Modernization Act S. 2447, Smart Building Acceleration Act S. 2449, 21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2018 Draft legislation related to Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) standards Draft legislation related to natural gas vehicles - issues concerning infrastructure development and fuel tax parity Draft legislation related to electric vehicle deployment and related infrastructure. Issues related to pole attachments, copper retirement, and wireless spectrum issues as they relate to utilities.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues relating to energy policy S. 1981 - Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2017 S. 1465 - LNG Now Act of 2017 S. 1844 - Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act of 2017 H.R. 4606 - Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1756 - Rebuild America Now Act: Lobbied in favor of the legislation which would help expedite the approval of infrastructure projects. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission nominee - Support filling all of the seats on the commission. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Inquiry (NOI) -- LIUNA submitted comments supporting the existing the energy project approval process. HR 4606 - To Expedite Approval for Small Scale Liquified Natural Gas Exports: Lobbied in support of the Bill.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
HR 4606 Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act; HR 5904 NOPEC Act; S 2313 DETER Act; S 3214 NOPEC Act; S 3229 Energy Security Cooperation with Allied Partners in Europe Act; S 3336 DASKA Act; 82 Fed. Reg. 19205 Notice of Request for Public Comments and Public Hearing on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Steel; Efforts related to implementation of tariffs and other policies related to the Sec. 301 investigation regarding China; Efforts related to renegotiation of NAFTA; Efforts related to the Department of Commerce's Sec. 232 investigation regarding steel imports.
Client expense: $1,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues relating to energy policy S. 1981 - Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2017 S. 1465 - LNG Now Act of 2017 S. 1844 - Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act of 2017 H.R. 4606 - Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose H. Con. Res. 119, which expresses the senses of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the US economy. Oppose HR 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which would make it easier for oil and gas companies to take private land by eminent domain and increase air and water pollution.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · third_quarter · Utilities
H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 3144, a bill to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes H.R. 3895, Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017 H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act H.R. 4813, Wireless Internet Focus on Innovation in Spectrum Technology for Unlicensed Deployment Act S. 385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (ENRA) S.1904, Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017 S. 2445, Grid Modernization Act S. 2447, Smart Building Acceleration Act S. 2449, 21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2018 Draft legislation related to Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) standards Draft legislation related to natural gas vehicles - issues concerning infrastructure development and fuel tax parity Draft legislation related to electric vehicle deployment and related infrastructure. Issues related to pole attachments, copper retirement, and wireless spectrum issues as they relate to utilities.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Utilities
H.R. 1873, Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act; H.R. 2921, National Forest System Vegetation Management Pilot Program Act; S. 385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (ENRA); S. 2445, Grid Modernization Act; S. 2447, Smart Building Acceleration Act; S. 2449, 21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2018; H.R. 3144, a bill to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes; H.R. 3895, Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017; S.1904, Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017; H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act; H.R. 4813, Wireless Internet Focus on Innovation in Spectrum Technology for Unlicensed Deployment Act; Draft legislation related to Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) standards; Draft legislation related to natural gas vehicles - issues concerning infrastructure development and fuel tax parity; Draft legislation related to electric vehicle deployment and related infrastructure; FCC issues related to pole attachments, copper retirement, and wireless spectrum issues as they relate to utilities.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues relating to energy policy S. 1981 - Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2017 S. 1465 - LNG Now Act of 2017 S. 1844 - Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act of 2017 H.R. 4606 - Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Utilities
H.R. 1873, Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act; H.R. 2921, National Forest System Vegetation Management Pilot Program Act; S. 385, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 1443, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act; S. 1460, Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (ENRA); S. 2445, Grid Modernization Act; S. 2447, Smart Building Acceleration Act; S. 2449, 21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2018; H.R. 3895, Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017; S.1904, Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017; H.R. 3144, a bill affecting operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to the Endangered Species Act Section 7(a)(2) Supplemental Biological Opinion; H.R. 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act; H.R. 4813, Wireless Internet Focus on Innovation in Spectrum Technology for Unlicensed Deployment Act; Draft legislation related to Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) standards; White House Infrastructure Plan; Jobs & Infrastructure Plan for Americas Workers (Senate Democrats infrastructure plan); FCC issues related to pole attachments, copper retirement, and wireless spectrum issues as they relate to utilities
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues relating to energy policy S. 1981 - Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2017 S. 1465 - LNG Now Act of 2017 S. 1844 - Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act of 2017 H.R. 4606 - Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues relating to energy policy S. 1981 S. 1465 S. 1844 H.R. 4606
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4606.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (CR H7896-7900)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4606 as unfinished business.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Olson moved that the committee rise.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeGette amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeGette demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1049, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeGette amendment No. 2.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1049, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 1.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4606.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Liz Cheney to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1049 and Rule XVIII.
The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on both H.R. 1635 and H.R. 4606. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit with or without instructions for both bills.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1049. (consideration: CR H7887-7894; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H7891)
Rule H. Res. 1049 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1049 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on both H.R. 1635 and H.R. 4606. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit with or without instructions for both bills.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 651.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-842.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 15.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Referred to |
| December 11, 2017 |
| December 11, 2017 |
| Republican |
| SC |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Robert E. Latta | Republican | OH |
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE