Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024
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Introduced
September 19, 2024
Latest Action
September 19, 2024
Primary Sponsor
Larry BucshonRepublican(IN)
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2026 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
EPA Ozone NAAQS Rule Congressional Review Act resolutions to rescind PM NAAQS rule EPA Treatment of Biomass Emissions for CAA regulatory purposes EPA Clean Air Act Permitting EPA Good Neighbor Rule S. 2125, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to facilitate efficient State implementation of certain national ambient air quality standards, and for other purposes EPA PM NAAQS HR 4109, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act of 2025 H.R. 2145, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025 S 391, STEWARD Act HR 7502, the Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026 Issues related to EPAs approval of Washington States Human Health Water Quality Standard Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Act S 2110, REUSE Act of 2025 Extended Producer Responsibility issues relating to paper recycling Rep. Tonko Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Discussion Draft Advanced Recycling issues relating to paper recycling HR 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024 Labeling issues relating to paper recycling Draft Truth in Labeling Act of 2025 HR Res 927 Design for Recycling Resolution HR Res 885 America Recycles Day Resolution Promoting Plastic Circularity & Sustainability Act HR 6566, Recycling Technology Innovation Act Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act of 2025 HR 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act or the PERMIT Act
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
EPA Ozone NAAQS Rule Congressional Review Act resolutions to rescind PM NAAQS rule EPA Treatment of Biomass Emissions for CAA regulatory purposes EPA Clean Air Act Permitting EPA Good Neighbor Rule S. 2125, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to facilitate efficient State implementation of certain national ambient air quality standards, and for other purposes EPA PM NAAQS HR 4109, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act of 2025 H.R. 2145, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025 S 391, STEWARD Act HR 7502, the Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026 Issues related to EPAs approval of Washington States Human Health Water Quality Standard Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Act S 2110, REUSE Act of 2025 Extended Producer Responsibility issues relating to paper recycling Rep. Tonko Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Discussion Draft Advanced Recycling issues relating to paper recycling HR 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024 Labeling issues relating to paper recycling Draft Truth in Labeling Act of 2025 HR Res 927 Design for Recycling Resolution HR Res 885 America Recycles Day Resolution Promoting Plastic Circularity & Sustainability Act HR 6566, Recycling Technology Innovation Act Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act of 2025 HR 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act or the PERMIT Act
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2026 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
EPA Ozone NAAQS Rule Congressional Review Act resolutions to rescind PM NAAQS rule EPA Treatment of Biomass Emissions for CAA regulatory purposes EPA Clean Air Act Permitting EPA Good Neighbor Rule S. 2125, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to facilitate efficient State implementation of certain national ambient air quality standards, and for other purposes EPA PM NAAQS HR 4109, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act of 2025 H.R. 2145, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025 S 391, STEWARD Act Issues related to EPAs approval of Washington States Human Health Water Quality Standard Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Act S 2110, REUSE Act of 2025 Extended Producer Responsibility issues relating to paper recycling Rep. Tonko Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Discussion Draft Advanced Recycling issues relating to paper recycling HR 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024 Labeling issues relating to paper recycling Draft Truth in Labeling Act of 2025 HR Res 927 Design for Recycling Resolution HR Res 885 America Recycles Day Resolution Promoting Plastic Circularity & Sustainability Act HR 6566, Recycling Technology Innovation Act Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act of 2025 HR 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act or the PERMIT Act
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
EPA Ozone NAAQS Rule Congressional Review Act resolutions to rescind PM NAAQS rule EPA Treatment of Biomass Emissions for CAA regulatory purposes EPA Clean Air Act Permitting EPA Good Neighbor Rule S. 2125, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to facilitate efficient State implementation of certain national ambient air quality standards, and for other purposes EPA PM NAAQS Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act HR 4109, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act of 2025 H.R. 2145, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025 S 391, STEWARD Act Congressional Review Act resolutions relating to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing Issues related to EPAs approval of Washington States Human Health Water Quality Standard Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Act S 2110, REUSE Act of 2025 Extended Producer Responsibility issues relating to paper recycling Rep. Tonko Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Discussion Draft Advanced Recycling issues relating to paper recycling HR 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024 Labeling issues relating to paper recycling Draft Truth in Labeling Act of 2025 HR Res 927 Design for Recycling Resolution HR Res 885 America Recycles Day Resolution Promoting Plastic Circularity & Sustainability Act HR 6566, Recycling Technology Innovation Act Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act of 2025 HR 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act or the PERMIT Act
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 (S.984) and (H.R.2238) (117th Cong.); Market-based solutions for U.S. recycling systems and limiting fee-based approach for commodities with high recovery rates. Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act (H.R.9676); Advanced recycling, ensure definition of recycling is maintained. Strategies To Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development Act of 2025 (S.351), Steward Act of 2025 Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025 (H.R. 2145). To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes (H.R.4109). Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies Act of 2025 (H.R. 4466). The Recycling Technology Innovation Act (H.R. 6566). To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to include requirements for recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims for packaging for a consumer product, and for other purposes (H.R.6832).
Client expense: $1,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 (S.984) and (H.R.2238) (117th Cong.); Market-based solutions for U.S. recycling systems and limiting fee-based approach for commodities with high recovery rates. Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act (H.R.9676); Advanced recycling, ensure definition of recycling is maintained. Strategies To Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development Act of 2025 (S.351), Steward Act of 2025 Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025 (H.R. 2145). To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes (H.R.4109). Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies Act of 2025 (H.R. 4466).
Client expense: $1,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
EPA Ozone NAAQS Rule Congressional Review Act resolutions to rescind PM NAAQS rule EPA Treatment of Biomass Emissions for CAA regulatory purposes EPA Clean Air Act Permitting EPA Good Neighbor Rule S. 2125, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to facilitate efficient State implementation of certain national ambient air quality standards, and for other purposes EPA PM NAAQS Return Every Deposit for Effective Environmental Management (REDEEM) Act Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act HR 4040, S 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act of 2024 HR 4109, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act of 2025 Truth in Labeling Act of 2025 H.R. 2145, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025 S 391, STEWARD Act Congressional Review Act resolutions relating to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing Issues related to EPAs approval of Washington States Human Health Water Quality Standard Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Act S 2110, REUSE Act of 2025 Extended Producer Responsibility issues relating to paper recycling Rep. Tonko Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Discussion Draft Advanced Recycling issues relating to paper recycling HR 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024 Labeling issues relating to paper recycling Rep. Correa draft Design for Recycling resolution HR 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act or the PERMIT Act
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
EPA Ozone NAAQS Rule Congressional Review Act resolutions to rescind PM NAAQS rule EPA Treatment of Biomass Emissions for CAA regulatory purposes EPA Clean Air Act Permitting EPA Good Neighbor Rule S. 2125, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to facilitate efficient State implementation of certain national ambient air quality standards, and for other purposes EPA PM NAAQS Return Every Deposit for Effective Environmental Management (REDEEM) Act Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act HR 4040, S 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act of 2024 HR 4109, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act of 2025 Truth in Labeling Act of 2025 H.R. 2145, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025 S 391, STEWARD Act Congressional Review Act resolutions relating to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing Issues related to EPAs approval of Washington States Human Health Water Quality Standard Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Act S 2110, REUSE Act of 2025 Extended Producer Responsibility issues relating to paper recycling Rep. Tonko Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Discussion Draft Advanced Recycling issues relating to paper recycling HR 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 (S.984) and (H.R.2238) (117th Cong.); Market-based solutions for U.S. recycling systems and limiting fee-based approach for commodities with high recovery rates. Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act (H.R.9676); Advanced recycling, ensure definition of recycling is maintained. Strategies To Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development Act of 2025 (S.351), Steward Act of 2025 Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025 (H.R. 2145). To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes (H.R.4109).
Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 (S.984) and (H.R.2238) (117th Cong.); Market-based solutions for U.S. recycling systems and limiting fee-based approach for commodities with high recovery rates. Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act (H.R.9676); Advanced recycling, ensure definition of recycling is maintained. Strategies To Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development Act of 2025 (S.351), Steward Act of 2025 Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025 (H.R. 2145).
Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to ethylene oxide. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to TSCA implementation. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to IRIS program. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to the Congressional Chemistry Caucus. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to PFAS. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to advanced manufacturing R&D. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to sustainability. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to microplastics and plastic waste/marine debris, including Save Our Seas. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to recycling and circularity. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to the Congressional Recycling Caucus. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to regulatory agenda. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to butadiene. H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the EPA, and for other purposes. H.R. 1152, Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023. H.R. 6159, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023. H.R. 4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R. 7284, No IRIS Act of 2024. H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024. S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023. S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act.
Client expense: $1,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.J. Res. 117, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; H.J. Res 123, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention"; H.J. Res. 161, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry"; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 815, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes; H.R. 1158, Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023; H.R. 1517, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act; H.R. 1633, Reducing Accidents In Locomotives (RAIL) Act; H.R. 1674, 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023; H.R. 2402, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023; H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 (including chemical management provisions Subtitle C, Sections 331-336; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3716, SPUR Act; H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act; H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; H.R. 3938, Build It In America Act; H.R. 3953, Debt Ceiling Reform Act; H.R. 4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 4194, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 4310, Youth Poisoning Protection Act; H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 4470, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; H.R. 4821, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2024; including 518; H.R. 4893, Scientific Integrity Act; H.R. 5009, To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R. 5134, Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act; H.R. 5260, PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 6053, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; H.R. 6159, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriation and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 6454 Chemical Tax Repeal Act; H.R. 6532, Renewable Chemicals Act; H.R. 6654, Farewell to Foam Act of 2023; H.R. 6805, PFAS Action Act of 2023; H.R. 7194, PFAS Accountability Act; H.R 7284, No IRIS Act; H.R. 7775, PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2024; H.R. 7980, End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024; H.R. 8034, Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 8204, Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act (RENEA) of 2024; H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024; H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024; H.R. 8997, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 8998, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024; H. Rept. 118-581, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2025; H.R. 9026, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S.J. Res. 100, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry."; S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023; S. 747, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act; S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; S. 866, American Innovation and Jobs Act; S. 1069, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023; S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; S. 1195, Chemical Tax Repeal Act; S. 1427, Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1429, Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1430, Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1432, Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1433, Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1449, RESTART Act; S. 1456, SPUR Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 1882, Debt Ceiling Reform Act; S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 2178, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024, including Title III, Section 321; S. 2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act; S. 2283, PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023; S. 2337, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act; S. 2499, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; S. 2605, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; S. 2728, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; S. 2844, REDUCE Act of 2023; S. 3127, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; S. 3198, Foreign Pollution Fee Act; S. 3512, The Truth in Labeling Act of 2024; S. 3719, Sound Science for Farmers Act; S. 3724, No IRIS Act; S. 3725, PFAS Accountability Act; S. 4194, Protecting Communities form Plastics Act of 2024; S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; S. 4795, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 4802, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 4884, Fighting Fibers Act of 2024; S. 4921, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025; FY2024 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act, use of advanced materials in infrastructure; Senate amendment to the NDAA to modify section 48D regarding those eligible for the tax credit; FY2025 National Defense Authorization, including use of advanced materials in infrastructure; FY2025 Agriculture Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies; FY2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; FY2025 Department of Energy Appropriations; FY2025 THUD and Energy and Water Appropriations; Unintroduced FY2024 DOE Appropriations; Unintroduced Legislation - 5 Actions for Sustainable Change; Unintroduced Legislation on Agriculture Policies (Farm Bill) on Chemicals Management Issues; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Legislation regarding actions for sustainable change; Unintroduced PFAS legislation; Unintroduced Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act; Unintroduced Protecting Communities From Plastics Act; Unintroduced Legislation dealing with plastic pellet management and microplastics; Unintroduced Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act; Unintroduced Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act; Unintroduced House Science Committee Plastic Waste and Recycling Research Legislation; Unintroduced Plastics Health Research Act; 86 Fed. Reg. 50296, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Pyrolysis and Gasification; 87 Fed. Reg. 53556, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Program Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention; 88 Fed. Reg. 27502, Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution; 88 Fed. Reg. 39804, SNUR on Certain Chemical Substances (23-2.5e); Automotive Plastics; Basel Convention and Plastic Waste; Biobased Products Procurement and Labeling; Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards; Chemicals Management; Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; Oversight of Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency on Chemicals Regulation; Ethylene Oxide; Extended Producer Responsibility; Formaldehyde; Food Contact Regulation for recycled materials; Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop a legally binding instrument for plastic pollution; FTC Green Guides 87 Fed. Reg. 77766; Implementation of the Superfund Tax on Chemicals; IRIS appropriations; Microplastics; National Plastics Strategy; Permitting reform; PFAS; PRIA Implementation; Recycling; Proposed SNUR for Fuels Made Using Plastic Waste Based Feedstocks; TSCA Implementation including new chemicals, 1,3-butadiene, formaldehyde, methylene chloride; United Nations Plastics Agreement and Cumulative Impact Assessments Negotiations
Client expense: $6,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.J Res. 117, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; H.J Res. 123, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention"; H.J. Res. 161, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry"; H.J. Res. 163, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule"; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3716, SPUR Act; H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act; H.R. 4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; H.R. 4821, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 6008, Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (RICE's Whale) Act; H.R. 6053, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; H.R. 6159, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 8812, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; H.R. 8997, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 8998, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024; S.J Res 65, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works; S.J. Res. 100, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry."; S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; S. 1399, Building American Energy Security Act of 2023; S. 1456, SPUR Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024; S. 2337, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act; S. 2605, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; S. 2728, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; S. 3127, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; S. 3719, Sound Science for Farmers Act; S. 4194, Protecting Communities form Plastics Act of 2024; S. 4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; S. 4753, Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 4802, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 4884, Fighting Fibers Act of 2024; S. 4927, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 2025; FY2024 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY2024 EPA Appropriations; FY2024 National Defense Authorization, including use of advanced materials in infrastructure; Unintroduced FY2024 DOE Appropriations; Unintroduced FY2025 THUD and Related Agencies appropriations Act; Unintroduced Legislation - 5 Actions for Sustainable Change; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Permitting Reform Legislation; Unintroduced Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act; Unintroduced Protecting Communities From Plastics Act; Unintroduced PROVE IT Act; Unintroduced Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act; Unintroduced Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2024; Unintroduced legislation dealing with plastic pellet management and microplastics; Unintroduced House Science Committee Plastic Waste and Recycling Research Legislation; 87 Fed. Reg. 53556, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Program Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention; Automotive Plastics; Basel Convention and Plastic Waste; Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; Environmental Justice; Federal proposal to advance advanced recycling; National Plastics Strategy; Open competition; Permitting Reform; Proposed SNUR for Fuels made Using Plastic Waste Based Feedstocks; Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop a legally binding instrument for plastic pollution
Client expense: $6,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to permitting and regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to the Presidents FY26 budget; Issues related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act; Issues related to appliance efficiency; issues related to prescribed burning; HR 277 REINS Act; S 184 REINS Act; H.R. 165 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; S. 67 Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act; S. 240 Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act; HR 1615 Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act; HR 1 Lower Energy Costs Act; HR 1435 to prevent the elimination of the sale of combustion vehicles; S 615 Cabin Air Safety Act; HR 1293 Cabin Air Safety Act; HR 1705 A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act; S 919 A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act; HR 1023 To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund; HR 1131 To require the Administrator of the EPA to authorize the use of flexible air permitting with respect to certain critical energy resource facilities, and for other purposes; HR 1140 To authorize the Administrator of the EPA to waive application of certain requirements with respect to processing and refining a critical energy resource at a critical energy resource facility, and for other purposes; HR 1141 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act;; S 1229 Green New Deal for Health; S. 1449RESTART ACT; S. 1399 Building American Energy Security Act of 2023; HR 1640Save Our Gas Stoves Act; S 1772Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; Promoting Efficient and Engaged Reviews (PEER) Act; S. 1930 Community Facilities Program for Rural Clean School Bus Infrastructure and Workforce Act; S 2179 Clean Cooking Support Act; H.R 4455 Community Facilities Program for Rural Clean School Buses Infrastructure Act; HR 3073 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act; S 1452 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act; HR 2811Limit Save Grow Act; HR 442 Regulatory Accountability Act; S 1615 Regulatory Accountability Act;; S. 2125 National Ambient Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2023; S. 2195 A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program; HR 288 Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023; HR 4211 Technology Assessment for Air Quality Management Act of 2023; S 2045 Technology Assessment for Air Quality Management Act of 2023;; HJ Res 69 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Federal 'Good Neighbor Plan' for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards"; SJ Res 31 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Federal 'Good Neighbor Plan' for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards"; HR 4077 Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2023; HR 5533 Healthy At Home Act; S 2834 Healthy At Home Act; HR 890 The Guidance Out of Darkness Act; S 791 The Guidance Out of Darkness Act; HR 1435 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; HR 4468 The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023; S 2333 Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness and Response Act; HR 4420 Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness and Response Act;; SJ Res 11 a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards"; S 2383 Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act; HR 4733 Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act;; HR 6013 Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act; S 3371 Fostering Overseas Rule of Law and Environmentally Sound Trade (FOREST) Act; HR 357 Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking; HR 6621 Smoke Mitigation Occupational and Key Enhancements Act; S 3094 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023; ; HR 6192 Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act; HR 6421 Affordable HOMES Act;;; S 1863 PROVE It Act of 2024; S 2781 Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act; HR Res 987 Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; SJ Res 58 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces"; HJ Res 11 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces; HR 7193 Wildfire Air Quality Act; HR 7039 Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act; HR7650 Air Quality Standards Implementation Act; S 3826 Modernizing Clean Air Permitting Act; HR Res 117Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; HR 7673 Liberty in Laundry Act; HR 7645 Clothes Dryer Reliability Act; HR 7700 Stop the Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act; HR 7637 Refrigerator Freedom Act; HR 7626 Affordable Air Conditioning Act; HR 7526 DC Consumer Vehicle Choice Protection Act; HR 1023To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund.; S 4072 A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency; SJ Res 65A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; HR 7867 Renewing Efficiency in Government by Budgeting Act; S 4153 A bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency to assess the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with the forest biomass combustion for electricity when developing relevant rules and regulations and to carry out a study on the impacts of the forest biomass industry, and for other purposes; H.J. Res 128 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review"; SJ Res 71A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review".; HJ Res 136 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles.; SJ Res 75 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles.; SJ Res 74 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3"; HJ Res 133 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3"; SJ Res 88 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review"; HJ Res 150 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review"; SJ Res 87 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern; HJ Res 148 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern; S. 4405 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to repeal the natural gas tax; S. 4424 National Prescribed Fire Act; H.R. 8557 National Prescribed Fire Act; SJ Res 92 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule"; HJ Res 163 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule"; HR 115 Midnight Rules Relief Act; HR 1507 Stop Corporate Capture Act; HR 8998 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Act, 2025; HR 9028 Transportation Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; HR 9029 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies Act; S. 4942 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S 4802 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Act, 2025; S 4796 Transportation Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; HR 8656 Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act; HR 9131 To authorize a national program to reduce the threat to human health posed by exposure to indoor air contaminants, and for other purposes; S 4753 Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S.J. Res 104 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond; HR 9230 The Climate Pollution Standard and Community Investment Act; HR8784 Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement (FREE) Act; S 5308 Stop CARB Act; HR 9574 Stop CARB Act; HR 9676 Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act; HR 8790 Fix Our Forests Act; HR 7980 End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles Act; HR 890 Guidance out of Regulatory Darkness Act; HR 9894 Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2024; S 5318 Healthy Home at Base Act; HR 5533 Healthy Home at Base Act; HR 9982 Childrens Health Protection Act; HJ Res 228 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; SJ Res 122 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions". HR 10515, American Relief Act, 2025; HR 10545, American Relief Act, 2025
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
EPA rules, regulations and compliance, antiviral technologies and biocides Sustainability Policy S. 3127/ HR 6053 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act HR 9676 - Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
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: $890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
General discussions related to mechanical and advanced recycling; H.R.9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1863/H.R.7198 - PROVE IT Act, S.3198 - Foreign Pollution Fee Act and S.4355/H.R. 6622 - Clean Competition Act. BASF supports carbon leakage solutions that create a level global playing field for low product carbon footprint products and are consistent with WTO obligations and other applicable agreements. Plastics: S.1194/H.R. 4040 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S.1189/H.R. 6159 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act, H.R.9676 - Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. Risk Management Plan (no bills). BASF supports consistency between proposed amendments to EPA's Risk Management Plan (RMP) and existing security regulations under the jurisdiction of DHS so as to avoid disruptions to safety and environmental programs. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports the development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and the use of, all innovative recycling technologies to achieve this goal. FTC Green Guides for Environmental Marketing Claims (no bills). BASF supports the FTC's efforts to revise the Green Guides which could include recognition of all forms of recycling technologies and mass balance accounting. Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. S.1194/H.R. 4040 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S.1189/H.R. 6159 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act. H.R.9676 - Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. H.R.4470 - Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023. BASF supports public policies to promote security and safety at chemical plants and across our supply chain. This includes ensuring the CFATS program is reauthorized in a timely manner and addressing drone issues.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
EPA rules, regulations and compliance, antiviral technologies and biocides Sustainability Policy S. 3127/ HR 6053 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act HR 9676 - Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Issues related to the flexible packaging industry, including recycling and plastics policies H.R. 4040/S.1194 - The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189 - The Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act Circular Economy policies and issues related to sustainability S. 3127/ HR 6053 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Discussion Draft Labeling legislation EPA National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics HR 9676 - Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R.10112 - CAP Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Oversight of EPA rules and regulations Issues related to paint recycling and overall recycling Monitored S. 3127/ HR 6053 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) S. 1194 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and S. 1189 - the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R. 8087 - the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program (SWIFR) Reauthorization Act HR 9676 - Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Advocate for policies that value the economic and environmental benefits of products manufactured from recycled paper feedstock generally. General Recycling Policy and Education; Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations; Implementation of H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; REDEEM Act; chemical or advanced recycling issues generally; Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S. 3127 / H.R. 6053); Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R. 6159); PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S. 1863); Farewell to Foam Act (S. 3440 / H.R. 6654); H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024; HR 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advocate for policies that value the economic and environmental benefits of products manufactured from recycled paper feedstock generally. General Recycling Policy and Education; Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations; Implementation of H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; REDEEM Act; chemical or advanced recycling issues generally; Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S. 3127 / H.R. 6053); Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R. 6159); PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S. 1863); Farewell to Foam Act (S. 3440 / H.R. 6654); H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024; HR 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112,Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,598
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,598
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,598
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,598
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $65,185
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $65,185
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting and Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,512
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft0 General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,512
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $35,501
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $35,501
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $39,744
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.3743, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.3742, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $39,744
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accountability Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R. 6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Lending Act of 2024 (Draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (Draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Information Act H.R.10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,099
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,099
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
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
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Outreach and monitoring related to: -EPA's Methylene Chloride rule (89 FR 39254); -Legislative and administrative action regarding plastics waste; -Legislative and administrative action regarding PFAS; -Legislative and administrative action regarding "mass balance" and advanced recycling; -Legislative and administrative action regarding carbon sequestration, generally; -H.R. 6053 Break Free from Plastics Pollution Act; -H.R. 8092 Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; -H.R. 8467, Farm Bill, including Mass Balance Attribution within the USDA's Biopreferred Program; -H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024; -Standards for the EPA Ecolabels Program; -UN Global Plastics Treaty.
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
EPA rules, regulations and compliance, antiviral technologies and biocides Sustainability Policy Extended Producer Responsibility S. 3127/ HR 6053 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act HR 9676 - Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.J. Res. 117, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; H.J. Res 123, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention"; H.J. Res. 161, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry"; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 815, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; H.R. 1158, Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023; H.R. 1517, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act; H.R. 1633, Reducing Accidents In Locomotives (RAIL) Act; H.R. 1674, 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023; H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 (including chemical management provisions Subtitle C, Sections 331-336; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3716, SPUR Act; H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act; H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; H.R. 3938, Build It In America Act; H.R. 3953, Debt Ceiling Reform Act; H.R. 4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 4194, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 4310, Youth Poisoning Protection Act; H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 4470, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; H.R. 4821, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2024; including 518; H.R. 4893, Scientific Integrity Act; H.R. 5134, Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act; H.R. 5260, PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 6053, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; H.R. 6159, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriation and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 6454 Chemical Tax Repeal Act; H.R. 6532, Renewable Chemicals Act; H.R. 6654, Farewell to Foam Act of 2023; H.R. 6805, PFAS Action Act of 2023; H.R. 7194, PFAS Accountability Act; H.R 7284, No IRIS Act; H.R. 7775, PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2024; H.R. 7980, End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024; H.R. 8034, Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 8204, Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act (RENEA) of 2024; H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024; H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024; H.R. 8997, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 8998, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024; H. Rept. 118-581, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2025; H.R. 9026, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S.J. Res. 100, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry."; S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023; S. 747, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act; S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; S. 866, American Innovation and Jobs Act; S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; S. 1195, Chemical Tax Repeal Act; S. 1427, Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1429, Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1430, Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1432, Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1433, Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1449, RESTART Act; S. 1456, SPUR Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 1882, Debt Ceiling Reform Act; S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 2178, A bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024, including Title III, Section 321; S. 2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act; S. 2283, PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023; S. 2337, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act; S. 2499, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; S. 2605, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; S. 2728, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; S. 2844, REDUCE Act of 2023; S. 3127, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; S. 3198, Foreign Pollution Fee Act; S. 3512, The Truth in Labeling Act of 2024; S. 3719, Sound Science for Farmers Act; S. 3724, No IRIS Act; S. 3725, PFAS Accountability Act; S. 4194, Protecting Communities form Plastics Act of 2024; S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; S. 4795, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 4802, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 4884, Fighting Fibers Act of 2024; S. 4921, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025; FY2024 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act, use of advanced materials in infrastructure; FY2025 National Defense Authorization, including use of advanced materials in infrastructure; FY2025 Agriculture Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies; FY2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; FY2025 Department of Energy Appropriations; FY2025 THUD and Energy and Water Appropriations; Unintroduced FY2024 DOE Appropriations; Unintroduced Legislation - 5 Actions for Sustainable Change; Unintroduced Legislation on Agriculture Policies (Farm Bill) on Chemicals Management Issues; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Legislation regarding actions for sustainable change; Unintroduced PFAS legislation; Unintroduced Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act; Unintroduced Protecting Communities From Plastics Act; Unintroduced Legislation dealing with plastic pellet management and microplastics; Unintroduced Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act; Unintroduced Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act; Unintroduced House Science Committee Plastic Waste and Recycling Research Legislation; Unintroduced Plastics Health Research Act; 86 Fed. Reg. 50296, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Pyrolysis and Gasification; 87 Fed. Reg. 53556, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Program Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention; 88 Fed. Reg. 27502, Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution; 88 Fed. Reg. 39804, SNUR on Certain Chemical Substances (23-2.5e); Automotive Plastics; Basel Convention and Plastic Waste; Biobased Products Procurement and Labeling; Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards; Chemicals Management; Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; Oversight of Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency on Chemicals Regulation; Ethylene Oxide; Extended Producer Responsibility; Formaldehyde; Food Contact Regulation for recycled materials; Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop a legally binding instrument for plastic pollution; FTC Green Guides 87 Fed. Reg. 77766; Implementation of the Superfund Tax on Chemicals; IRIS appropriations; Microplastics; National Plastics Strategy; Permitting reform; PFAS; PRIA Implementation; Recycling; Proposed SNUR for Fuels Made Using Plastic Waste Based Feedstocks; TSCA Implementation including new chemicals, 1,3-butadiene, formaldehyde, methylene chloride; United Nations Plastics Agreement and Cumulative Impact Assessments Negotiations
Client expense: $5,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.J Res. 117, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; H.J Res. 123, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention"; H.J. Res. 161, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry"; H.J. Res. 163, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule"; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3716, SPUR Act; H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act; H.R. 4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; H.R. 4821, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 6008, Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (RICE's Whale) Act; H.R. 6053, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; H.R. 6159, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 8812, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; H.R. 8997, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 8998, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024; S.J Res 65, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works; S.J. Res. 100, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry."; S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; S. 1399, Building American Energy Security Act of 2023; S. 1456, SPUR Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024; S. 2337, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act; S. 2605, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; S. 2728, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; S. 3127, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; S. 3719, Sound Science for Farmers Act; S. 4194, Protecting Communities form Plastics Act of 2024; S. 4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; S. 4753, Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 4802, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 4884, Fighting Fibers Act of 2024; S. 4927, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 2025; FY2024 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY2024 EPA Appropriations; FY2024 National Defense Authorization, including use of advanced materials in infrastructure; Unintroduced FY2024 DOE Appropriations; Unintroduced FY2025 THUD and Related Agencies appropriations Act; Unintroduced Legislation - 5 Actions for Sustainable Change; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Permitting Reform Legislation; Unintroduced Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act; Unintroduced Protecting Communities From Plastics Act; Unintroduced PROVE IT Act; Unintroduced Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act; Unintroduced Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2024; Unintroduced legislation dealing with plastic pellet management and microplastics; Unintroduced House Science Committee Plastic Waste and Recycling Research Legislation; 87 Fed. Reg. 53556, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Program Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention; Automotive Plastics; Basel Convention and Plastic Waste; Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; Environmental Justice; Federal proposal to advance advanced recycling; National Plastics Strategy; Open competition; Permitting Reform; Proposed SNUR for Fuels made Using Plastic Waste Based Feedstocks; Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop a legally binding instrument for plastic pollution
Client expense: $5,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to ethylene oxide. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to TSCA implementation. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to IRIS program. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to the Congressional Chemistry Caucus. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to PFAS. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to advanced manufacturing R&D. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to sustainability. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to microplastics and plastic waste/marine debris, including Save Our Seas. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to recycling and circularity. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to the Congressional Recycling Caucus. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to regulatory agenda. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to butadiene. H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the EPA, and for other purposes. H.R. 1152, Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023. H.R. 6159, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023. H.R. 4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024. S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023. S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act.
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
EPA rules, regulations and compliance, antiviral technologies and biocides Sustainability Policy Extended Producer Responsibility S. 3127/ HR 6053 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act HR 9676 - Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Urged Congress to support the nomination of Shannon A. Estenoz to the position of Deputy Secretary of the Interior. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8704, to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to foster enhanced coexistence between ocean users and North Atlantic right whales and other large cetacean species. Urged Congress to oppose the Ambler Road amendment to S.4638, the National Defense Authorization Act. Urged the Department of the Interior (DOI) to protect caribou habitat and expand protections for Special Areas in the Western Arctic. Urged the White House to permanently protect the Blake Plateau. Urged Congress to oppose the BIOSAFE Act (H.R. 8632). Urged Congress to oppose H.J. Res. 168, the congressional resolution disapproving of the Council on Environmental Qualitys National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 6129, the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 9533, the ESA Amendments Act of 2024. Urged Congress to oppose H.R.9676, to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish National Plastics Recycling Standards, and for other purposes. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8790, the Fix Our Forests Act. Supported efforts to protect Frances Perkins homestead as a national monument. Supported efforts to designate Sattitla National Monument. Celebrated the designation of Springfield Race Riot National Monument.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office