Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act (S.3217, H.R.6053); Clean Air or Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for plastic manufacturing facilities, product bans, recycled content requirements. CLEAN Future Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); waste section regarding plastics. RECOVER Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); Recycling Infrastructure. Rewarding Efforts to Decrease Unrecycled Contaminants in Ecosystems Act (S.2844, H.R.5564); Excise tax on plastic resin. Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); Research and Standards for Plastics Recycling. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58); Reinstatement of superfund excise tax on chemicals as a funding mechanism; Implementation. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169); Incentives for Industrial Decarbonization including Clean Energy Development and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage; Implementation. United Nations Environment Program Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution (No bill number) Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9676); Sets a 30% recycled content mandate by 2030; Creates a modern regulatory system to develop a circular economy for plastics; Develops a national recycling standard for plastics; Studies the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from all materials; and establishes an American-designed producer responsibility system Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (S. 1189, H.R.6159); Establishes a pilot program at the EPA to award grants to eligible entities to improve recycling accessibility. Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (S.1194, H.R.4040); Requires the EPA to collect data on recycling and composting rates across the country and publish that data. Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (H.R. 8092, S. 4194); To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities related to plastics. Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (S. 2337, H.R. 7634)

Client expense: $3,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for Congressional action to prohibit pharmaceutical manufacturer denials of 340B drug discounts to safety-net hospitals and other 340B covered entities, including advocating in support of S.5201/H.R. 7634, the 340B PATIENTS Act of 2024. S.5201/H.R. 7634 clarifies that drug manufacturers are required to offer 340B discount prices to covered entities regardless of the manner or location in which a drug is dispensed, including if a covered entity uses contract pharmacy to dispense 340B drugs to the entitys patients. Communicated support for 340B Drug Discount Program and resulting patient and community benefits provided through participating safety-net hospitals and other covered entities, and opposition to limiting the scope of the program and reducing access to drug discounts currently provided under the current program structure.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (HR 7634, S 2337). Oppose CRA overturning the EPA's light duty and medium duty vehicle pollution standards. Support the BEACH Act including water quality testing to make our beaches safe for swimming (HR 7203).

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 7634, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions H.R. 6654, Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions H.R. 6053, Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, all provisions H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2024, Sec. 488(a) S. 2337 Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions S. 3440 Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions S. 3127 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions S. 2728 Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions S. 4194, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, all provisions S. 4802, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2024, Report Language relating to plastic pollution, and Managers Amendment 11 (Kennedy) Draft Senate legislation: Save Our Seas 3.0 Discussed executive branch authorities with congressional offices: Biden Administation's goals for reducing single-use plastic in federal operations

Client expense: $175,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act (S.3217, H.R.6053); Clean Air or Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for plastic manufacturing facilities, product bans, recycled content requirements. CLEAN Future Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); waste section regarding plastics. RECOVER Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); Recycling Infrastructure. Rewarding Efforts to Decrease Unrecycled Contaminants in Ecosystems Act (S.2844, H.R.5564); Excise tax on plastic resin. Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); Research and Standards for Plastics Recycling. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58); Reinstatement of superfund excise tax on chemicals as a funding mechanism; Implementation. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169); Incentives for Industrial Decarbonization including Clean Energy Development and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage; Implementation. United Nations Environment Programme Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution (No bill number) Support for policies to accelerate a circular economy for plastics that includes a 30% recycled content mandate by 2030; Creates a modern regulatory system to develop a circular economy for plastics; Develops a national recycling standard for plastics; Studies the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from all materials; and establishes an American-designed producer responsibility system (No bill number). Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (S. 1189, H.R.6159); Establishes a pilot program at the EPA to award grants to eligible entities to improve recycling accessibility. Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (S.1194, H.R.4040); Requires the EPA to collect data on recycling and composting rates across the country and publish that data. Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (H.R. 8092, S. 4194); To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities related to plastics. Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (S. 2337, H.R. 7634)

Advocated for the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (S. 2337; H.R. 7634) which would ban discharges of plastic pellets from facilities or sources that make, use, package or transport them. Supported the BEACH Act (HR 7203) to fund water quality testing. Opposed efforts to undo EPA Clean Air Act regulations.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 7634, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions H.R. 6654, Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions H.R. 6053, Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, all provisions S. 2337 Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions S. 3440 Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions S. 3127 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions S. 2728 Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, all provisions S. 4186, Banning Toxics from Plastics Bottle Act of 2024, all provisions Draft Senate legislation: Save Our Seas 3.0

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act (S.3217, H.R.6053); Clean Air or Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for plastic manufacturing facilities, product bans, recycled content requirements. CLEAN Future Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); waste section regarding plastics. RECOVER Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); Recycling Infrastructure. Rewarding Efforts to Decrease Unrecycled Contaminants in Ecosystems Act (S.2844, H.R.5564); Excise tax on plastic resin. Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); Research and Standards for Plastics Recycling. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58); Reinstatement of superfund excise tax on chemicals as a funding mechanism; Implementation. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169); Incentives for Industrial Decarbonization including Clean Energy Development and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage; Implementation. United Nations Environment Programme Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution (No bill number) Support for policies to accelerate a circular economy for plastics that includes a 30% recycled content mandate by 2030; Creates a modern regulatory system to develop a circular economy for plastics; Develops a national recycling standard for plastics; Studies the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from all materials; and establishes an American-designed producer responsibility system (No bill number). Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (S. 1189, H.R.6159); Establishes a pilot program at the EPA to award grants to eligible entities to improve recycling accessibility. Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (S.1194, H.R.4040); Requires the EPA to collect data on recycling and composting rates across the country and publish that data. Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities related to plastics. Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (S. 2337, H.R. 7634)

Advocated for the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (S. 2337; H.R. 7634) which would ban discharges of plastic pellets from facilities or sources that make, use, package or transport them. Opposed the "Smoggy Skies" Act (H.R.7650- Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2024).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 7634 Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions H.R. 6654 Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions H.R. 6053 Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions H.R. 4561 Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2024, Sec. 539 S.2337 Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions S.3440 Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions S.3127 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions S.2728 Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions Draft Senate legislation: - Save Our Seas 3.0

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE