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Energy Product Reliability Act This bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to certify an Energy Product Reliability Organization. Once certified, the organization must establish and enforce reliability standards for energy pipelines (e.g., natural gas, hydrogen, and petroleum pipelines) relating to cybersecurity, physical security, and the coordination of delivery and availability of energy products to ensure reliable electricity generation.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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2026 · third_quarter · Retirement
Public Law 117-328 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. Issue: SECURE 2.0 implementation. HR 1013/S 424 Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025. Issue: expansion of investment options for 403(b) plans. HR 6084 ERISA Litigation Reform Act. Issue: ERISA litigation. No bill number. Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act. Issue: individual retirement annuities. No bill number. Issue: Department of Labor's proposed regulation defining fiduciary for investment advice purposes. No bill number. Issue: Lifetime income products in qualified retirement plans. No bill number. General Accounts Product Corrections Act. Issue: Fiduciary responsibilities for insurance company general accounts. No bill number. Issue: EO 14330, Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Retirement
H.R.6084 - ERISA Litigation Reform Act. Implementation of P.L. 119-21 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Implementation of P.L. 116-94 - Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (Secure 1.0). Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Division T - Secure 2.0 Act of 2022. Single-employer pension premiums.
Client expense: $2,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act H.R.8348 - CISA Securing AI Task Force Act H.R.7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 S.3600 - Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 H.R.3078 - Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act H.R. 6084 - Energy Product Reliability Act S.3600 - Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Retirement
Issues related to tax incentives for retirement savings. Issues related to electronic delivery of IRC- and ERISA-mandated statements and disclosures. Issues related to recordkeeping simplification for 401(k) plans. Issues related to lifetime income and auto features. Issues related to alternative investments in retirement plans. SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 and Technical Corrections. S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 2958, Balance the Scales Act. H.R. 2869, EBSA Investigations Transparency Act. H.R. 6084, ERISA Litigation Reform Act. H.R. 7362, Form 5500 Simplification Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to tax incentives for retirement savings. Issues related to electronic delivery of IRC- and ERISA-mandated statements and disclosures. Issues related to recordkeeping simplification for 401(k) plans. Issues related to lifetime income and auto features. Issues related to alternative investments in retirement plans. SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 and Technical Corrections. S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1. H.R. 2958, Balance the Scales Act. H.R. 2869, EBSA Investigations Transparency Act. H.R. 6084, ERISA Litigation Reform Act. S. 4498, ABLE Tomorrow Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act H.R.8348 - CISA Securing AI Task Force Act H.R.7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 S.3600 - Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 H.R.3078 - Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act H.R. 6084 - Energy Product Reliability Act S.3600 - Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act H.R.8348 - CISA Securing AI Task Force Act H.R.7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 S.3600 - Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 H.R.3078 - Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act H.R. 6084 - Energy Product Reliability Act S.3600 - Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $412,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Retirement
Public Law 117-328 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. Issue: SECURE 2.0 implementation. HR 1013/S 424 Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025. Issue: expansion of investment options for 403(b) plans. HR 6084 ERISA Litigation Reform Act. Issue: ERISA litigation. No bill number. Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act. Issue: individual retirement annuities. No bill number. Issue: Department of Labor's proposed regulation defining fiduciary for investment advice purposes. No bill number. Issue: Lifetime income products in qualified retirement plans. No bill number. General Accounts Product Corrections Act. Issue: Fiduciary responsibilities for insurance company general accounts. No bill number. Issue: EO 14330, Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Retirement
H.R.6084 - ERISA Litigation Reform Act. Implementation of P.L. 119-21 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Implementation of P.L. 116-94 - Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (Secure 1.0). Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Division T - Secure 2.0 Act of 2022. Single-employer pension premiums.
Client expense: $2,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to tax incentives for retirement savings. Issues related to electronic delivery of IRC- and ERISA-mandated statements and disclosures. Issues related to recordkeeping simplification for 401(k) plans. Issues related to lifetime income and auto features. Issues related to alternative investments in retirement plans. Technical Corrections to the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1. H.R. 2958, Balance the Scales Act. H.R. 2869, EBSA Investigations Transparency Act. H.R. 6084, ERISA Litigation Reform Act. S. 4498, ABLE Tomorrow Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Retirement
Issues related to tax incentives for retirement savings. Issues related to electronic delivery of IRC- and ERISA-mandated statements and disclosures. Issues related to recordkeeping simplification for 401(k) plans. Issues related to lifetime income and auto features. Issues related to alternative investments in retirement plans. Technical Corrections to the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 2958, Balance the Scales Act. H.R. 2869, EBSA Investigations Transparency Act. H.R. 6084, ERISA Litigation Reform Act. H.R. 7362, Form 5500 Simplification Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act H.R.8348 - CISA Securing AI Task Force Act H.R.7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 S.3600 - Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 H.R.3078 - Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act H.R. 6084 - Energy Product Reliability Act S.3600 - Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $412,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Retirement
H.R.6084 - ERISA Litigation Reform Act. Implementation of P.L. 119-21 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Implementation of P.L. 116-94 - Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (Secure 1.0). Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Division T - Secure 2.0 Act of 2022. Single-employer pension premiums.
Client expense: $2,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Retirement
Public Law 117-328 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. Issue: SECURE 2.0 implementation. HR 1013/S 424 Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025. Issue: expansion of investment options for 403(b) plans. HR 6084 ERISA Litigation Reform Act. Issue: ERISA litigation. No bill number. Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act. Issue: individual retirement annuities. No bill number. Issue: Department of Labor's proposed regulation defining fiduciary for investment advice purposes. No bill number. Issue: Lifetime income products in qualified retirement plans. No bill number. General Accounts Product Corrections Act. Issue: Fiduciary responsibilities for insurance company general accounts. No bill number. Issue: EO 14330, Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors.
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Retirement
Issues related to tax incentives for retirement savings. Issues related to electronic delivery of IRC- and ERISA-mandated statements and disclosures. Issues related to recordkeeping simplification for 401(k) plans. Issues related to lifetime income and auto features. Issues related to alternative investments in retirement plans. Technical Corrections to the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 2958, Balance the Scales Act. H.R. 2869, EBSA Investigations Transparency Act. H.R. 6084, ERISA Litigation Reform Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to tax incentives for retirement savings. Issues related to electronic delivery of IRC- and ERISA-mandated statements and disclosures. Issues related to recordkeeping simplification for 401(k) plans. Issues related to lifetime income and auto features. Issues related to alternative investments in retirement plans. Technical Corrections to the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. S. 1831, Auto Reenroll Act. H.R. 1. H.R. 2958, Balance the Scales Act. H.R. 2869, EBSA Investigations Transparency Act. H.R. 6084, ERISA Litigation Reform Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act H.R.8348 - CISA Securing AI Task Force Act H.R.7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 S.3600 - Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 H.R.3078 - Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act H.R. 6084 - Energy Product Reliability Act S.3600 - Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $308,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $341,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $246,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; and H.R. 9469, Pipeline Security Act. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001). H.R. 4470, the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attack of 2023 (provisions relating to the interstate natural gas pipeline sector).
Client expense: $409,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2024 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; and H.R. 9469, Pipeline Security Act. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001). H.R. 4470, the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attack of 2023 (provisions relating to the interstate natural gas pipeline sector).
Client expense: $374,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2024 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001). H.R. 4470, the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attack of 2023 (provisions relating to the interstate natural gas pipeline sector).
Client expense: $366,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2024 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $359,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2023 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $367,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2023 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $356,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2023 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $336,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2023 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to physical, chemical, and cyber security and their impacts on pipeline and midstream infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding proposals for critical infrastructure cybersecurity incident reporting and oversight legislation Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Cybersecurity legislation and proposals relating to physical security, including S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023; S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022; H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; and S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management (TSA-2022-0001).
Client expense: $322,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Cybersecurity issues in general H.R. 6084, the Energy Product Reliability Act TSA ICR 1 CFR Information Top 100 Pipelines 8-30-2021 TSA ICR 2 CFR Pipeline Operator Information 8-30-2021
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 2370 Zero Emissions Homes Act - Advocate for natural gas role in the clean energy future Repeal of Section 433 - Repeal of Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) H.R. 1848 LIFT America Act - Issues related to RNG, hydrogen, and DOE energy grant provisions. H.R. 1512 CLEAN Future Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of natural gas H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act - Carbon capture, energy storage and efficiency. HR 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act - Support for TSA authority over pipeline security H.R.7962 - To modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards. H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act - Clean energy tax credits, methane fee, consumer rebate programs. Clean Energy Standard - Would create incentives for utilities to include more clean energy into their energy supply. American Jobs Plan - Promotion of the inclusion of natural gas, hydrogen, and renewable natural gas technologies in our nations clean energy future; no legislation introduced. Discussion draft to amend Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Clean hydrogen technologies and R&D to include end-use applications of hydrogen.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Pipeline Security & Reliability Legislation: S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, provisions related to cybersecurity incident reporting. S. 2407, Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions S. 2875, Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3600, Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022, all provisions related to critical infrastructure cybersecurity reporting. H.R. 3078, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, all provisions H.R. 3119, Energy Emergency Leadership Act, all provisions H.R. 3243, Pipeline Security Act, all provisions H.R. 5440, Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act, all provisions Lobbied Generally on critical infrastructure cybersecurity issues.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Lobbied on behalf of H.R.6833, Continuing Resolution due to potential permitting reform provisions. Lobbied generally on FERC matters pertaining to natural gas infrastructure permitting and ratemaking Lobbied on new FERC natural gas certificate and greenhouse gas policy statements (Docket No. PL18-1 & Docket No. PL21-3) H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations Future Act, all provisions related to natural gas transmission pipelines and export facilities H.R. 2115, To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to apply certain procedures before granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a proposed pipeline project, all provisions H.R. 2889, Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act, all provisions H.R. 3979, Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act, all provisions H.R. 4774, Landowners' Right to Due Process in Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act, all provisions H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023, provisions relating to permitting reform S. 3714, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022, all provisions S. 641, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act, all provisions S. 655, Ending Natural Gas Companies' Seizure of Land for Export Profits Act, all provisions S. 3519, Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail Designation Act, provisions related to energy infrastructure permitting. S. 5170, Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, provisions related to energy infrastructure permitting Building American Energy Security Act of 2022, all provisions
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 1485, the Open Back Better Act; H.R. 1166, the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act; H.R. 1848, the LIFT America Act; H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for Our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act; H.R. 2852, the No EXHAUST Act; H.R. 7410, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act, and hydropower relicensing reform issues. generally; Energy Infrastructure Act discussion draft; H.R. 448, the Energy Resilient Communities Act; H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for Our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act; H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2021; S. 799, Storing CO2 & Lowering Emissions Act (SCALE Act); H.R. 3456/S. 1768, the HOPE for HOMES Act; H.R. 3209 / S. 704, Disaster Safe Power Grid Act of 2021 H.R. 2885 / S. 1432, Power On Act of 2021 H.R. 3534 / S. 1855, Wildfire Emergency Act H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R. 2931, Enhancing Grid Security the Public Private Partnerships H.R. 1374, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2021 H.R. 2928, Cyber Sense Act of 2021 H.R. 3119, Energy Emergency Leadership Act H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act H.R. 7453, the EV Grid Act H.R. 7947, the "Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2022" H.R. 7962, "To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards and for other purposes"; S. 1400, Protect Act of 2021 S. 1783, Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021; S. 1201, the Enhancing Fossil Fuel Energy Carbon Technology (EFFECT) Act of 2019; H.R. 4027, the Efficient Grid Interconnection Act; H.R. 4326, the EV MAP Act; H.R. 4440, related to medium- and heavy-duty vehicle charging; H.R. 4903/S. 2665, the Main Street Efficiency Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; H.R. 4972/S. 2659, the Advanced Energy Technologies and Grid Efficiency Act; S. 1639, related to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program; S. 2377, the Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 2370, Zero Emissions Homes Act S. 2651, the SITE Act S. 4983, related to vehicle-to-grid; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022; FERC and PURPA issues generally; Issues related to liability issues related to the use of brownfields/low impact siting for solar development; Cap and trade legislation; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Smart communities issues generally; Clean energy issues generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; Grid modernization issues generally; Grid security issues generally; Grid resiliency issues generally; Clean energy technologies, generally; Utility energy service contracts; Repeal of Section 433 Methane Emissions Reduction Act of 2021; Draft demand response legislation; Draft legislation related to interregional transmission; Draft cyber distribution baseline standards legislation; The State Energy Program; Hydropower & Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Clean Energy Standard; American Jobs Plan Discussion draft to amend Energy Policy Act of 2005; Discussion draft to identify hydrogen deployment barriers. Building American Energy Security Act of 2022; Supply chain issues; Issues related to energy grid supply chain;
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Infrastructure Act discussion draft; H.R. 448, the Energy Resilient Communities Act; H.R. 806, the Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator Act; H.R. 1166, the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act; H.R. 1374, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2021; H.R. 1485, the Open Back Better Act; H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for Our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act; H.R. 1746 - Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act; H.R. 1848, the LIFT America Act; H.R. 1992, Storing CO2 & Lowering Emissions Act (SCALE Act); H.R. 2097, to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel; H.R. 2370, Zero Emissions Homes Act; H.R. 2885, POWER ON Act of 2021; H.R. 2928, Cyber Sense Act of 2021; H.R. 2931, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act; H.R. 3119, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; H.R. 3209, Disaster Safe Power Grid Act of 2021; H.R. 3534, Wildfire Emergency Act; H.R. 4027, the Efficient Grid Interconnection Act; H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2021; H.R. 4309, Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act H.R. 4326, the EV MAP Act; H.R. 4440, the Medium- and Heavy-Duty EV Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 4909, Clean Hydrogen Energy Act; H.R. 4960, Preserving Existing Nuclear Generation Act H.R. 4972/S. 2659, the Advanced Energy Technologies and Grid Efficiency Act; H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act H.R.5368 - Investing in Energy Regions Act; H.R. 5545, the No EXHAUST Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; H.R. 6154 - Accelerating Nuclear Innovation through Fee Reform Act; H.R.6685 - Spent Fuel Prioritization Act of 2022; H.R.6901-To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes; H.R. 7360, Fission for the Future Act of 2022; H.R. 7410, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act, and hydropower relicensing reform issues; H.R. 7453, the EV Grid Act; H.R. 7962, "To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards and for other purposes"; H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act; H.R. 8471, the Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act; H.R. 8723, the Fueling Our Nuclear Future Act; H. Res. 457, Expressing that the United States must establish electricity as a basic human right and public good, and eradicate the reliance on monopolized, profit-driven utility corporations and providers and the flawed regulatory regime that has failed to regulate these utilities in the public interest; S. 704, Disaster Safe Power Grid Act of 2021; S. 799, Storing CO2 & Lowering Emissions Act (SCALE Act); S. 1400, Protect Act of 2021; S. 1482, POWER ON Act of 2021; S. 1783, Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021; S. 1855, Wildfire Emergency Act; S. 2373, American Nuclear Infrastructure Act S. 2377, Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 2370, Zero Emissions Homes Act; S. 2651, the SITE Act; S.3428 - Fission for the Future Act of 2021; S.3741- A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes; S. 4066, Fueling Our Nuclear Future Act of 2022; S. 4983, Vehicle-to-grid BIDIRECTIONAL Act; Enhancing Fossil Fuel Energy Carbon Technology (EFFECT) Act discussion draft; PURPA issues generally; Bipartisan infrastructure framework; Draft clean energy standard proposals; Draft grid modernization legislation; Draft transportation legislation; Draft grid resiliency grant legislation; Electricity transmission generally; Smart communities issues generally; Clean energy issues generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy RD&D generally; Hydrogen issues generally; Grid modernization issues generally; Grid security issues generally; Grid resiliency issues generally. Natural Gas infrastructure issues generally; Discussion draft to amend Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require RD&D of clean hydrogen technologies; Discussion draft to identify hydrogen deployment barriers; Draft vehicle-to-grid legislation; Draft demand response legislation; Emissions reporting generally; Repeal of Section 433; Draft legislation related to interregional transmission; Energy Independence and Security Act; Draft cyber distribution baseline standards legislation;
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to H.R. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Issues related to H.R. 4521, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Issues related to H.R. 8068, the Tribal Energy Investment Act of 2022. Issues related to the Fiscal Year 2023 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Funding Bill Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. HR 3119/S 2302 - Energy Emergency Leadership Act H.R. 6804: Energy Product Reliability Act. The bill would establish FERCs authority to establish reliability standards for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 5376:tBuild Back Better Act. The bill would appropriate funds to the development of long-distance transmission lines, improve siting and wholesale electricity markets. S. 1015, the Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act. The bill would require FERC to issue a rule to improve the interregional transmission planning process. Issues related to the CLEAN Future Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization. Issues related to the LIFT America Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization. H.R. 3979: Protecting National Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act of 2021. The bill would establish FERC refund authority to address overcharges. H.R. 6084: Energy Product Reliability Act. The bill would authorize FERC to establish reliability standards for natural gas pipelines. S. 3908: ENSURE Act. The bill would encourage FERC to process applications for the construction of natural gas pipelines. S. 3879: CHARGE Act. The bill would impact the interregional transmission planning process, transmission cost allocation, and grid interconnection policies. S. 2651: SITE Act. The bill would authorize FERC to site long-range transmission lines. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. No Exhaust Act of 2021 (H.R. 2852) Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.) Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to Senator Hickenloopers BIG WIRES bill Issues related to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act H.R. 1588, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act H.R. 9576, Leveraging our Water and Energy Data to Reduce Energy Bills Act of 2022 Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022
Client expense: $716,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Education on issues related to permitting reform including the FERC certificate and ratemaking process for natural gas pipelines. Education on issues related to pipeline safety. Education related to cybersecurity, energy infrastructure, methane emissions/fees, and eminent domain. Implementation of H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169). Implementation of H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L.117-58). H.R.6084, Energy Product Reliability Act. Issues related to FERC natural gas pipeline certification and greenhouse gas policy statements. Issues related to the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022; H.R.7776, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
General energy issues. Legislation regarding liquified natural gas exports; H.R.6977, American Gas for Allies Act; H.R.9355, LNG For Allies Act. Issues related to implementation of H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L.117-58), including green hydrogen energy infrastructure; H.R.6084, Energy Product Reliability Act. Issues related to a Clean Electricity Performance Program (CEPP); implementation of H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169). General discussions regarding proposals pertaining to permitting of natural gas infrastructure.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1992, SCALE Act, Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions Act; S. 799, SCALE Act, Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions Act; Nationwide Permits (no specific bills); H.R. 4084, Methane Emissions Reductions Act; S. 645, Methane Emissions Reductions Act of 2021; HR 5376, Build Back Better; HR 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; FERC Draft Policy Statements; Nationwide Permit 12 and NEPA revisions (no specific bills).Pipeline Permitting Reform legislation (no specific bills); S. 4185, START ACT; Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (no specific bills).
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 2370 Zero Emissions Homes Act AGA continues to advocate for natural gas role in the clean energy future and its role in keeping energy costs affordable for all Americans. Repeal of Section 433 AGA continues to advocate for the repeal of Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 which states both new and existing/renovated federal buildings phase out the consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030. No legislation introduced. H.R. 1848 LIFT America Act Sections pertaining to pipeline, RNG, hydrogen, and DOE energy grant provisions. H.R. 1512 CLEAN Future Act Promotion of the inclusion of the role of natural gas in our nations clean energy future. AGA found the bill did not support the role of natural gas in our nations clean energy future. H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act The legislation would make significant investments in energy innovation and infrastructure, including carbon capture, advanced nuclear, renewables, efficiency, and storage. After a decade of innovation, it establishes a technology-neutral clean energy standard that would reduce CO2 emissions 80% by 2050. HR 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act Legislation that would establish a quasi-independent pipeline reliability organization that would conflict with PHMSA authority over pipeline safety, TSA authority over pipeline security and overall state regulatory authority over gas distribution systems. H.R.7962 to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards. Legislation would modify the definition of water heater and related energy conservation standards. H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act Legislation extends and makes modifications to existing clean energy tax credits, establishes new tax credits for clean energy production, establishes rebate programs for home appliances, other energy related programs and investments. Clean Energy Standard Would create incentives for utilities to include more clean energy into their energy supply. American Jobs Plan Promotion of the inclusion of natural gas, hydrogen, and renewable natural gas technologies in our nations clean energy future; no legislation introduced. Discussion draft to amend Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the research, Development, and demonstration of clean hydrogen technologies and for other purposes Promotion of R&D to include end-use applications of hydrogen. Discussion draft to identify hydrogen deployment barriers Promotion of the inclusion of end-use applications of hydrogen.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Utilities
Discussed grid security issues, including implementation of the mandatory cyber incident reporting legislation (included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471)) by the Department of Homeland Securitys Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS CISA) and the need to avoid duplicative or conflicting reporting requirements. Discussed the need for DHS CISA to undertake a careful and deliberative implementation process that takes into account existing reporting mandates and to appropriately tailor reporting mandates commensurate with risk to national security. Discussed draft legislation to establish cybersecurity baselines for distribution utilities. Discussed APPAs cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy (DE-OE-0000811), Improving the Cyber Resiliency and Security Posture of Public Power, and how APPA used the funding to work with its members to improve their cyber hygiene. Discussed APPA's cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy (DE-CR0000007) and how APPA will use funding to help its members develop and deploy active cyber defense on public power operational technology networks. Discussed industry-wide distribution transformer shortage and equipment supply chain challenges. Also discussed the need for more domestic production of electrical equipment. Discussed the impact the distribution transformer shortage could have on restoring power after hurricanes. Discussed support for Department of Energy temporarily waiving distribution transformer energy efficiency standards to help spread raw steel materials and increase production volumes. Discussed how the Department of Energy will carry out Defense Production Act-related activities to accelerate domestic production of key technologies, strengthen U.S. power grid reliability, and deploy clean energy. Discussed the strategic transformer reserve provision in section 20301 of H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022. Discussed support for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and how it will help public power utilities make clean energy investments. Provided feedback on draft legislation, Leveraging our Water and Energy Data to Reduce (LOWER) Energy Bills Act (no bill number), and draft legislation to establish a National Model Building Performance Standard (no bill number). Provided feedback on draft legislation, the BIDIRECTIONAL Act, to promote vehicle-to-grid technologies. Discussed draft legislation to prohibit the shutoff of electric service during extreme weather events. Discussed the need for the reliable delivery of natural gas for electricity generation. Discussed H.R. 5749, the Gas Consumer Emergency Market Protection Act, and H.R. 6084, the Energy Product Reliability Act. Discussed transmission issues, including inter-regional transmission planning, cost allocation, siting, and permitting. Also discussed rising transmission costs for public power utilities and the need for joint ownership of transmission by public power utilities. In addition, discussed issues with the interconnection queue in certain regional transmission markets. Provided feedback on draft legislation, the BIG WIRES Act, to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the authority to require the expansion of transmission facilities for reliability, among other things. Discussed the need for permitting reform to enable the siting and construction of energy infrastructure. Provided feedback on the transmission provisions in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022 (no bill number). Discussed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions (FERC) proposed directive to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) to address concerns pertaining to transmission system planning for extreme heat or cold weather events that impact the reliable operation of the Bulk-Power System (RM-22-10). Discussed the cost management proposal in FERCs Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Transmission Planning (RM-21-17). Discussed FERC regulation of public power utilities.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 4983, related to vehicle-to-grid S. 2651, the SITE Act Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022 H.R. 4027, the Efficient Grid Interconnection Act H.R. 7453, the EV Grid Act H.R. 7962, "To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards and for other purposes" Draft vehicle-to-grid legislation Draft demand response legislation Draft legislation related to interregional transmission Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally Clean energy issues generally Clean energy technologies generally Energy storage issues generally Energy efficiency issues generally Emissions reporting generally Utility energy service contracts Grid modernization issues generally Grid security issues generally Draft cyber distribution baseline standards legislation The State Energy Program FERC and PURPA issues generally Offshore wind issues generally Hydropower Hydropower licensing and re-licensing. Permitting reform S. 2370 Zero Emissions Homes Act Repeal of Section 433 H.R. 1848 LIFT America Act H.R. 1512 CLEAN Future Act H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act HR 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act Clean Energy Standard American Jobs Plan Discussion draft to amend Energy Policy Act of 2005 Discussion draft to identify hydrogen deployment barriers
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Infrastructure Act discussion draft; H.R. 448, the Energy Resilient Communities Act; H.R. 806, the Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator Act; H.R. 1166, the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act; H.R. 1374, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2021; H.R. 1485, the Open Back Better Act; H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for Our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act; H.R. 1746 - Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act; H.R. 1848, the LIFT America Act; H.R. 1992, Storing CO2 & Lowering Emissions Act (SCALE Act); H.R. 2097, to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel; H.R. 2370, Zero Emissions Homes Act; H.R. 2885, POWER ON Act of 2021; H.R. 2928, Cyber Sense Act of 2021; H.R. 2931, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act; H.R. 3119, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; H.R. 3209, Disaster Safe Power Grid Act of 2021; H.R. 3534, Wildfire Emergency Act; H.R. 4027, the Efficient Grid Interconnection Act; H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2021; H.R. 4309, Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act H.R. 4326, the EV MAP Act; H.R. 4440, the Medium- and Heavy-Duty EV Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 4909, Clean Hydrogen Energy Act; H.R. 4960, Preserving Existing Nuclear Generation Act H.R. 4972/S. 2659, the Advanced Energy Technologies and Grid Efficiency Act; H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act H.R.5368 - Investing in Energy Regions Act; H.R. 5545, the No EXHAUST Act; H.R. 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act; H.R. 6154 - Accelerating Nuclear Innovation through Fee Reform Act; H.R.6685 - Spent Fuel Prioritization Act of 2022; H.R.6901-To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes; H.R. 7360, Fission for the Future Act of 2022; H.R. 7410, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act, and hydropower relicensing reform issues; H.R. 7453, the EV Grid Act; H.R. 7962, "To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards and for other purposes"; H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act; H.R. 8471, the Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act; H.R. 8723, the Fueling Our Nuclear Future Act; H. Res. 457, Expressing that the United States must establish electricity as a basic human right and public good, and eradicate the reliance on monopolized, profit-driven utility corporations and providers and the flawed regulatory regime that has failed to regulate these utilities in the public interest; S. 704, Disaster Safe Power Grid Act of 2021; S. 799, Storing CO2 & Lowering Emissions Act (SCALE Act); S. 1400, Protect Act of 2021; S. 1482, POWER ON Act of 2021; S. 1783, Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021; S. 1855, Wildfire Emergency Act; S. 2373, American Nuclear Infrastructure Act S. 2377, Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 2370, Zero Emissions Homes Act; S. 2651, the SITE Act; S.3428 - Fission for the Future Act of 2021; S.3741- A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes; S. 4066, Fueling Our Nuclear Future Act of 2022; S. 4983, Vehicle-to-grid BIDIRECTIONAL Act; Enhancing Fossil Fuel Energy Carbon Technology (EFFECT) Act discussion draft; PURPA issues generally; Bipartisan infrastructure framework; Draft clean energy standard proposals; Draft grid modernization legislation; Draft transportation legislation; Draft grid resiliency grant legislation; Electricity transmission generally; Smart communities issues generally; Clean energy issues generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy RD&D generally; Hydrogen issues generally; Grid modernization issues generally; Grid security issues generally; Grid resiliency issues generally. Natural Gas infrastructure issues generally; Discussion draft to amend Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require RD&D of clean hydrogen technologies; Discussion draft to identify hydrogen deployment barriers; Draft vehicle-to-grid legislation; Draft demand response legislation; Emissions reporting generally; Repeal of Section 433; Draft legislation related to interregional transmission; Energy Independence and Security Act; Draft cyber distribution baseline standards legislation;
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE