ESA Amendments Act of 2025

- Fully oppose HR 1897 (ESA Amendments Act of 2025) - Fully support HR 135 (Manatee Protection Act of 2025) - Support fully funding the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program in the Appropriations Act - Fully support HR 8919 (Protect Gulf Life Act) - Fully support HR 9590 (SAFE for Manatees Act) - Support inclusion of manatee study language in the Water Resources Development Act - Fully Support HR 9901 (Safeguarding Endangered Species Act) - Fully Support S J Res 204 (Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify Endangered Species Act Harm Rule) - Fully Oppose HR 9017 (Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026) - Fully Oppose S 5653 (Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- Fully oppose HR 1897 (ESA Amendments Act of 2025) - Fully support HR 135 (Manatee Protection Act of 2025) - Support fully funding the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program in the Appropriations Act - Fully support HR 8919 (Protect Gulf Life Act) - Fully support HR 9590 (SAFE for Manatees Act) - Support inclusion of manatee study language in the Water Resources Development Act - Fully support HR 9901 (Safeguarding Endangered Species Act) - Fully support S.J. Res 204 (Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify Endangered Species Act "Harm Rule") - Fully Oppose S 5653 (Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026) - Fully Oppose HR 9017 (Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Pro: Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) sponsored H.R. 10699, the Legislative Approval for National Designations Act, or LANDs Act, legislation to restore Congresss role in major federal land-use decisions and rein in unilateral executive action under the Antiquities Act:The legislation requires congressional approval for federal land withdrawals exceeding 5,000 acres and places new limits on national monument designations. It would also cap new monuments at 640 acres without congressional approval, require private property owners consent when their property would be included within a monument, prohibit the reservation of water rights through a designation, and clarify what qualifies as an object of antiquity. The LANDs Act builds on Interior Department Secretarial Order 3418 and seeks to ensure decisions involving livestock grazing, energy and mineral development, timber, recreation, wildlife, water and other public-land uses receive appropriate congressional scrutiny. ESA reform amendments to HR 1897 "ESA Amendment Act of 2025 to protect American farmers, ranchers, and property owners from government over reach, including: 1) Removal of "distinct population segments" from "species" definition; 2) Clarifies what is a "species"; 3) Removes "throughout all or a significant portion of its range" to clarify that the entire species must be threatened with extinction; 4) Clarifies scope of "critical habitat" 5) Requires Congressional review of critical habitat designations over 50,000 acres; 6) Dequires the federal government to consider key terms limiting actions that trigger Section 7 consultations; 7) Automatically delists species after 10 years; and 8) Requires federal agencies to coordinate with local governments. Draft legislation In support of reducing the amount of land the federal government owns. n support of Landowner Easement Rights Act HR 2730 by US Rep. Hageman to provide that the Secretary of Interior not enter into certain conservation easements with a term more than 30 years. ESA delistijngs grey wolf.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

H.R. 1897: ESA Amendments Act of 2025; all provisions H.R. 5745: The Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act; provisions related to energy H.R. 10302: Certainty in Litigation for Electric Asset Reliability (CLEAR) Act of 2026; all provisions Draft bill H.R. __ to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972; provisions related to energy Draft bill H.R. __ The Certainty in Marine Mammal Protection Regulations Act; provisions related to energy Draft bill to amend the Clean Air Act as it relates to air emissions from Outer Continental Shelf activities; provisions related to energy S. 722: Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act; all provisions General Discussions Related to ENV (no specific Bill #): Bureau of Land Management Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resources Conservation Bureau of Land Management Conservation and Landscape Health Bureau of Land Management Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process Bureau of Land Management Permit Processing Improvement Fund Bureau of Land Management Commingling of Oil and Gas Production Instruction Memorandum Bureau of Land Management Requirements for Site Security and Production Handling; Applying for Commingling and Allocation Approval Bureau of Land Management Carlsbad Resource Management Plan Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration Carbon Price 50 CFR 424.02 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s Rescinding the Rule on Increasing Consistency and Transparency in Considering Benefits and Costs in the Clean Air Act Rulemaking Process Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) - Ozone Rulemaking Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s Final NPDES General Permit for New and Existing Sources and New Discharges in the Offshore Subcategory of the Oil and Gas Extraction Category for the Western Portion of the Outer Continental Shelf of the Gulf of America (GMG290000) Department of the Interior (DOI) Permitting Endangered Species Act Energy Transitions and Technology Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) GuidanceImplementing Regulations Revisions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s Fenceline Monitoring Program Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s Social Cost of Carbon Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s Social Cost of non-CO2 GHG Emissions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s Preliminary Regulatory Determination for eight Contaminants on the Fourth Contaminant Candidate List - Preliminary Determinations to Regulate Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid in Drinking Water and to Not Regulate Six Contaminants (i.e., 1,1-Dichloroethane, Acetochlor, Methyl Bromide (bromomethane), Metolachlor, Nitrobenzene, and RDX) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 OCS General Permit GMG290000 (General Permit) Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) Subpart W Methane Orphaned Well Issues Gulf of America Deepwater Emissions Issues Gulf of America Carbon Capture and Storage Issues Onshore Carbon Capture and Storage Issues National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of America National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Request for Reimplemented Incidental Take Regulations Applicable to Geophysical Surveys in the Gulf of America National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations Endangered and Threatened Species; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rices Whale National Strategy to Develop Statistics for Environmental-Economic Decisions National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations Proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations Biological Opinion on the Federally Regulated Oil and Gas Program Activities in the Gulf of America National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Biological and Conference Opinion on Bureau of Ocean Management and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement's Oil and Gas Program Activities in the Gulf of America Gulf of America Seismic Permitting Issues Permitting reform Produced Water Issues PFAS Carbon Border Adjustments Coastal Zone Management Act Federal Officer Removal Statute Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s Class VI Permitting Rices whale Geothermal Critical minerals Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Wildlife and Habitat Connectivity

Client expense: $2,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, White House Office

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, FEMA Suspension of Flood Map Revisions, HR 3800 the Lowering Homeownership Costs Act; issues related to compensatory mitigation, issues relating to S. 5653 The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act

Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1130 / H.R. 2457, Mining Schools Act, All Titles S. 544 / H.R. 1366, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act, All Titles S. 859 / H.R. 1865, Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act, All Titles H.R. 4776, Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, All Titles Excess Claims Maintenance Fees Mining Research and Development Federal Coal Leasing Fair Market Value Mining Land Access Mineral Reserve and Price Support to Counter China, including Project Vault Federal Coal Leasing Royalty Relief H.R. 4090, Critical Mineral Dominance Act, All Titles S. 1463 / H.R. 2969, Finding ORE Act, All Titles S. 3511, Permit Reform In Mining for Energy and Defense Act (PRIMED) Act, All Titles H.R. 5929, Critical Minerals Supply Chain Resiliency Act, All Titles H.R. 7872 / S. 4410, To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the payment of bonus payments of certain coal leases issued under that Act, All Titles S. 3659 / H.R. 7126, Securing Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements Minerals (SECURE) Act of 2026, All Titles S. 3612 / H.R. 7021, Critical Mineral Mining Education Act of 2026, All Titles H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025, All Titles H.R. 1501, Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025, All Titles H.R. 4781, RESCUE Act of 2025, All Titles H.R. 7458, Domestic ORE Act, All Titles H.R. 4370, Securing Americas Mineral Supply (SAMS) Act, All Titles S. 4765, Let America Build Act of 2026, All Titles H.R. 9460 / S. 4870, Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026, All Titles S. 4944, American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act, All Titles S. 4795, Fighting for Reliable Energy and Ending Doubt for Open Markets (FREEDOM) Act, All Titles H.R. 3872 / S. 3708, MERICA Act of 2025, All Titles S. 5587, National Critical Minerals Council Act, All Titles S. 5653, Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, Multiple Titles

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

Discussed support for H.R. 4776, the SPEED Act, to reform permitting processes under the National Environmental Policy Act (all provisions). Discussed support for H.R. 4503, the ePermit Act, to digitize the federal permitting process for environmental reviews. Discussed support for H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act of 2025, to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent.

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act -- To amend the Animal Welfare Act To increase protections for animals, and for other purposes. HR 4180 Canyon's Law -- To prohibit the use of M-44 devices, commonly known as "cyanide bombs", on public land, and for other purposes. HR 3199/S 1594 Captive Primate Safety Act -- To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit certain activities involving prohibited primate species HR 5203 Ejiao Act of 2025 -- To prohibit the transportation, sale, and purchase of donkeys or donkey hides for the purpose of producing ejiao, to prohibit the transportation, sale, and purchase of products containing ejiao Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act (EATS Act) -- To prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce HR 1897 ESA Amendments Act -- (oppose) To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation. Farm Bill S 1326 Food Security and Farm Protection Act -- (oppose) To prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce HR 7159 Protecting Local Zoos Act -- (oppose) To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to adjust provisions relating to captive wildlife offenses. HR 5286 Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act -- To develop an enforcement mechanism with respect to certain provisions relating to the transport of animals S 1529 Keep Finfish Free Act of 2025 -- To prohibit Federal agencies from authorizing or facilitating commercial finfish aquaculture operations in the Exclusive Economic Zone except in accordance with a Federal statute authorizing such action. Marine Mammal Protection Act S 1947 OCTOPUS Act -- To prohibit commercial octopus aquaculture operations in the United States HR 1684 PAST Act -- To expand horse soring regulations HR 1661/S 775 SAFE Act --. To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to prohibit the slaughter of equines for human consumption. *SWIMS Act -- To prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes. * HR 2185 Mink VIRUS Act -- to end the farming of mink for fur, after a one-year phase-out period, and establish a USDA grant program to reimburse mink farmers for the full value of their farm * HR 9901 Safeguarding Endangered Species Act -- To provide that the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration titled Rescinding the Definition of Harm Under the Endangered Species Act shall have no force or effect. * H.R. 9621, the Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act (oppose) and H.R. 9637, Protecting the Columbia River Salmon Act of 2026 (oppose) -- to expand the killing of sea lions and seals in the Pacific Northwest.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to climate change, including sustainable agriculture. Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to FIFRA Regulations, including voluntary carbon markets. Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to the Endangered Species Act. H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025.

Client expense: $1,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to phosphate mining operations and permits. Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to the Endangered Species Act. Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to the Fairness and Certainty in Reclamation Act (no bill number yet). H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025.

Client expense: $1,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), White House Office

Federal regulations regarding the commercial trade in wildlife products; CITES; Endangered Species Act implementing regulations and legislation (inc. HR1897); Marine Mammal Protection Act implementing regulations and legislation; Wildlife Confiscations Network Act (HR3538); Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act (HR347/S843); Accreditation and regulation of zoos and aquariums; National Marine Sanctuaries; Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary designation; Atlantic recreational shark fisheries management; North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule; Big Cat Public Safety Act implementation; Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 (HR9436).

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

H.R. 1897 - ESA Amendments Act of 2025 H.R. 9901 - Safeguarding Endangered Species Act

Client expense: $142,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

House: H.R.1, An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14. H.R. 425, the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act H.R.7035, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2026 H.R. 6213, the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act H.R. 4366, the Save Local Business Act H.R. 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act H.R. 3699, the Energy Choice Act H.R. 4424, the Securing Help for Involuntary Employment Loss and Displacement (SHIELD) Act H.R. 5463, the Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense (CHOICE) Arrangement Act H.R.6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act H.R. 20, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act H.R. 4896, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act H.R. 2743, the Raise the Wage Act H.R. 1319, the Modern Worker Empowerment Act H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act H.R. 5349, the Tax Court Improvement Act H.R. 5346, the Fair and Accountable IRS Review Act H.R.5267, the American Franchise Act H.R. 2528, the Association Health Plans Act H.R. 6420, the Affordable Care Economic Stability and Small Business (ACCESS) Act H.R.1163, the Prove It Act of 2025 H.R. 5258, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 2675, the Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2025 H.R. 4626, the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.7328 - Protecting Small Businesses from Predatory Website Lawsuits Act H.R. 6250, the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025 H.R. 6453, the Americans with Disabilities Act 30 Days to Comply Act H.R.7847, the Stop Unemployment Fraud Act H.R. 2528, the Association Health Plans Act H.R. 8082, the Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act H.R. 6538, the More Affordable Care Act H.R. 5582, the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act H.R. 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act H.R.8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 H.R.3269, Eliminating Thickets to Increase Competition (ETHIC) Act H.R. 5337, Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Section 1071 rule requires covered financial institutions to collect and report demographic and credit data on small business loan applications. H.R. 8415, Small Business Tax Cut Act H.R. 1897, Endangered Species (ES) Amendments Act of 2025 H.R.5166, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 1687, the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act H.R. 6398, the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act H.R. 8414, Know Your Labor Rights Act H.R. 7861, HSAs for All Act H.R. 7895, PBM Kickback Prohibition Act H.R. 9618, Diesel Engine Flexibility Act H.R. 9340, Ratepayer Protection Act H.R.1515, Guidance Out of the Darkness (GOOD) Act H.R. 10015, Great American Healthcare Act H.R. 5883, Safer Supervision Act of 2025 H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act H.R. 9618, the Diesel Engine Flexibility (DEF) Act H.R. 10263, Halt Abusive Internet Lawsuits Act of 2026 H.R. 2675, the Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation H.J. Res. 210, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision", which would repeal an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule requiring ocean-going vessels to reduce emissions while docked at California ports that increased shipping costs for energy, consumer products and inputs, and increased electricity demand and costs for small businesses and consumers. H.J. Res 213, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision", which would repeal the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision" rule which mandated that harbor vessels install more expensive zero-emissions engines. This regulation increased operating and energy costs for small businesses and consumers in California and across the country Issues relating to small business taxation Issues related to the expiring TCJA tax provisions Issues related to ADA website reforms Issues related to the minimum wage increase Issues related to "Affordable Care Act Reform" Issues related to Pharmacy Benefit Managers Issues related to Health Reform Issues related to regulatory reforms Issues related to Waters of United State Senate: S. 100, the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act S.3623, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2026 S. 4427, Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 S. 3117, the Worker Reforming Elections for Speedy and Unimpeded Labor Talks (RESULTS) Act S. 3116, the Fairness in Filing Act S. 5213, the Union Members' Right to Know Act S.3124, the Protection on the Picket Line Act S.3128, the Worker Privacy Act S. 852, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act S. 2613, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act S. 844, the Faster Labor Contracts Act S. 2013, the Higher Wages for American Workers Act S. 1332, the Raise the Wage Act S. 1945, the Energy Choice Act S. 1379, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act S.2875, the Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense (CHOICE) Act S. 1847, the Association Health Plans Act S. 3418, the Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act S.495, Prove it Act of 2025 S. 3264, the More Affordable Care Act S. 2355, the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act S. 4366, Know Your Labor Rights Act S. 2276, Eliminating Thickets to Increase Competition (ETHIC) Act S. 4419: A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require only foreign entities to report beneficial ownership information, and for other purposes. S.J. Res. 208, 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 "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision", which would repeal an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), allowing the continuation of the Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) framework. These overreaching standards would have resulted in a costly and unrealistic electric vehicle mandate on small business owners and consumers nationwide. S.J. Res. 209, 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 "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision" which would repeal an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule requiring ocean-going vessels to reduce emissions while docked at California ports. Issue relating to small business taxation S.J. Res. 206, 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 "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles" which would repeal an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act [CAA] Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles that increased the cost of vehicles for small businesses and consumers. S.J. Res. 207, 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 "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Conformation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years" which would repeal the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) waiver granting the California Air Resources Board (CARB) the authority to create the Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) framework. This overreaching rule increased costs for small businesses and consumers by creating a de facto electric vehicle mandate. S.J. Res. 205, 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 "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision" which would repeal the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) rule titled "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines [SORE] Regulations. Issue related to the expiring TCJA tax provisions Issue related to ADA website reforms Issue related to the minimum wage increase Issue related to "Affordable Care Act Reform" Issue related to Pharmacy Benefits Managers Issue related to Health reform Issues related to wiretapping and eavesdropping law abuse Department of the Treasury: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule White House: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rule Issues related to Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance Plans Issues related to Health Savings Accounts Issues related to CHOICE Arrangements Healthcare Transparency Rule Vice President of the U.S.: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rule Department of Labor: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rule Issues related to Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance Plans Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rule Small Business Administration: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rule Issues related to Title III ADA website reforms Department Health and Human Services: Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance Rule Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement Rule Health Savings Account Rule

Client expense: $1,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

Endangered Species Act and listing and habitat considerations for the grizzly bear, gray wolf, Mexican gray wolf, and sage grouse Endangered Species Act, including Sections 4, 7 and 9 HR 845, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025 HR 1897, The ESA Amendments Act of 2025 Investments in Western water infrastructure H.R. 2462 and S. 1823, The Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025 H.R. 2293, Cormorant Relief Act of 2025 H.R. 4255, The Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 Implementation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act S. 1981, Strategic Grazing to Reduce Risk of Wildfire Act S. 1306, To require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to reissue a final rule removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. HR 7862, National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026

Client expense: $196,915 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025 H.R. 1001/S. 887, Basin Fund Preservation Act S. 3743/H.R. 8113, legislation to authorize a feasibility study at Glen Canyon Dam Discussions about legislation related to Glen Canyon Dam Preservation Discussions about the Endangered Species Act Discussions about drought response

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support H.R. Support H.R. 7458, the Domestic ORE Act Support H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act Support implementation of Executive Order 14241, Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production Support S. 544, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act Support S. 714, the Critical Mineral Consistency Act Oppose S. 859, the Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act Support HR 1897, the ESA Amendments Act Support S. 1130, the Mining Schools Act Support implementation of the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act Support HR 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act Support HR 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act Support amendments to the Sage Grouse Resource Management Plans Support HR 4090, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act Support amendments to the U.S. Forest Service 228A Surface Mining Regulations Support Congressional Review Act action on Clean Air Act waiver for Off-Road Diesel regulations Support Reauthorization of Earth MRI Support the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), White House Office

Opposition to the imposition of new lockage or other user fees on the inland waterways. P.L. 117-58, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, funding for inland waterways and ports. P.L. 119-74 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, funding for inland waterways and ports H.R. 9022 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, funding for inland waterways and ports Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, funding for inland waterways and ports H.R. 9497/S. 4949 Water Resource Development Act of 2026 H.R. 1897 Endangered Species Act Amendments H.R. 5966/S. 3796: The Ohio River Restoration Program Act S. 4040 Dakota Water Resources Act S. 5653 Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026

Client expense: $244,604 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Opposition to the imposition of new lockage or other user fees on the inland waterways. P.L. 117-58, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, funding for inland waterways and ports. P.L. 119-74 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, funding for inland waterways and ports H.R. 9022 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, funding for inland waterways and ports Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, funding for inland waterways and ports H.R. 9497/S. 4949 Water Resource Development Act of 2026 H.R. 1897 Endangered Species Act Amendments H.R. 5966/S. 3796: The Ohio River Restoration Program Act S. 4040 Dakota Water Resources Act S. 5653 Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026

Client expense: $244,604 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- issues related to broadband permitting - H.R. 2073 - Defending Our Dams Act - H.R. 2432 - Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act - H.R. 1897 - ESA Amendments Act of 2025 - H.R. 1001 - to provide for a memorandum of understanding to address the impacts of a certain record of decision on the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund - issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams - H.R. 4776 SPEED Act - issues related to the Power Marketing Administration - issues related to wildfire mitigation and forest health on federal lands

Client expense: $1,289,734 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Good Government White House Conference on Small Business Act, H.R. 6855: Support action by U.S. House to advance the legislation. DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026, H.R. 8871: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act, H.R. 8872: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act, H.R. 8883: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act, H.R. 8873: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Workforce Issues Valuing Employee Stock Today Act, H.R.8660: Support the legislation. Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, H.R. 8624 and S. 4463: Support the legislation. Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act, H.R. 2270: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Working Families Flexibility Act, H.R. 2870: Continue to support full U.S. House passage of the bill. Tipped Employee Protection Act, H.R. 2312: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Access to Capital: INVEST Act, H.R. 3383: Continue to support U.S. Senate passage of this Housed-passed bill. Comments to Securities and Exchange Commission: Submitted comments in in support of a petition to raise the Regulation Crowdfunding offering limit to $20 million. Tax Policy Small Business Tax Cut Act, H.R. 8415: Support the legislation. Indexing Capital Gains Tax Liability to Inflation: Support legislative or administrative action to make this reform. More Homes on the Market Act, H.R. 1340, S.3332: Support the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. Business Startup & Growth SAVE Local Businesses Act, H.R. 4366: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act (NO BOSS Act), H.R. 6431: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation and U.S. Senate introduction of the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. AI and Technology Continue to voice restraint on excessive regulatory frameworks or actions that would undermine what is a critical new technology for small businesses. Comments to Federal Trade Commission: Submitted comments on the Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, expressing concerns about the scope of the proposal the proposed frameworks misunderstanding of how dynamic and data-driven pricing tools are utilized by small businesses, and therefore how it would negatively impact their competitiveness and growth. AI Education: Continue to brief congressional staff on the benefits of AI to small businesses and startups as conveyed through SBE Council research and surveys. American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA). S. 4746: Continue to oppose the legislation. Regulatory Modernization and Reform Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act (H.R. 1515): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act: Support the Senate introduced legislation. Latest Action on CTAs BOI Rule: Expressed support for the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) step in finalizing its rule ending the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting mandate for U.S. businesses and individuals under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and for taking the important additional step of deleting previously submitted information pertaining to U.S. persons. Comments to Small Business Administration: Submitted comments on the SBAs Proposed Small Business Size Standards, expressing support for modernization but a reconsideration of aspects of the methodology that could unintentionally disadvantage the very firms SBA exists to serve. Comments to Securities and Exchange Commission: Submitted comments in support of the Proposed Rule on Semiannual Reporting. NEPA Modernization: Expressed support for the Federal Communications Commissions vote to modernize its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules and streamline permitting for communications infrastructure. Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (PACK Act), H.R. 6832: Support the legislation. Information Quality Assurance Act (H.R. 6329): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 1897: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Prove It Act of 2025, H.R. 1163: Continue to support full U.S. House action and passage of the bill. Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, H.R. 6398: Supported House passage of the legislation and Senate action. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), H.R. 4776: Continue to support Senate action on House-passed bill. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R. 3898: Continue to support Senate action on House-passed bill. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, H.R. 425: Continue to support the legislation. Nominations Supported the nomination and confirmation of Keith Sonderling as U.S. Labor Department Secretary. Government Reform and Operations Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, H.R. 9500: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026, H.R. 9501: Support full U.S. House passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, H.R. 9498: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act. S. 3931: Support full U.S. Senate passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act, H.R. 6506: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, H.R. 6495: Continue to support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Healthcare and Affordable Health Coverage HSAs For All Act, H.R. 7681: Continue to support the legislation. Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, H.R. 6703: Support Senate action of House-passed bill. Comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Submitted comments on the proposed Medicare Program: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program rule, opposing CMSs proposed modification for initial price applicability year (IPAY) 2029 that would change how the agency identifies a qualifying single source drug under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Request for Information on Common Sense Policy Options to Lower Drug Prices for Patients: Submitted comments to Senate Finance Committees (via Ranking Member Wyden) Request for Information on policy options to lower prescription drug costs. 340B Drug Program: Continue to voice concerns about this program to Congress (in terms of effects on high drug and health premium costs) and the need for reforms. Abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Act, H.R. 8293: Support the legislation. Intellectual Property Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA), S. 1546: Reiterated support for the Senate introduced bill. Trade and Global Market Access Comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative: Submitted comments on the 301 Investigation into Germanys persistent underpayment for innovative drugs, expressing encouragement about the investigation into the countrys unfair pharmaceutical pricing and the use of available USTR tools to press Americas trading partners to lift their price controls and contribute fairly to the innovation ecosystem from which they benefit American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secure U.S. Technology Leadership: Submitted written testimony for the record before U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce expressing concerns about the European Unions Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (commonly referred to as CSDDD or CS3D) and the significant implications it poses for American businesses, small businesses and entrepreneurs. USMCA Review: Expressed overall support for the USMCA as it undergoes a review process. Urged the Administration to focus on strengthening and building upon the success of USMCA, make changes where warranted - such in the area of enforcement - so as not to destabilize supply chains and markets have become increasingly important to Americas entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 135- the Manatee Protection Act H.R. 181 - Artificially propagated species H.R. 1897 - ESA Amendments Act of 2025 H.R. 3188 - Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2025 H.R. 3898 - PERMIT Act H.R. 7332 - Whale CHARTS Act H.R. 8509 - extension of NARW rider H.R. 8646/Senate no bill number - FY 2027 Agriculture Appropriations - USDA Wildlife Services Nonlethal Conflict Reduction Initiative H.R. 8845/Senate no bill number - FY 2027 CJS Appropriation bills - North Atlantic right whale, vessel speed rule, Marine Mammal Protection Act issues, Rices whale, ESA funding H.R. 8919 - Protect Gulf Life Act H.R. 9171/Senate no bill number - FY 2027 Interior Appropriations - ESA and wildlife related riders, ESA funding, National Wildlife Refuge System, BLM and FS T&E, Migratory Bird Management Program funding, BLM Plant Conservation and Restoration Program, FS Research and Development Program, Marine Minerals Administration H.R. 9436 - Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act H.R. 9590- Safe for Manatees Act H.R. 9621 - Northwest Endangered Salmon Protection Act of 2026 H.R. 9901 - Safeguarding Endangered Species Act H.R. 10117 - GATOR Act S. 5604 - Improving Species Recovery Act S.J. Res 504 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration relating to "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act". House no bill number - Expanded God Squad bill

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 142 - Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025 H.R. 178 - To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes. H.R. 184 - Action Versus No Action Act H.R. 471/ S. 1462 - Fix Our Forests Act H.R. 556/S. 537 - Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025 H.R. 582 - Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act H.R. 598 - Forest Information Reform Act H.R. 717 - Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act H.R. 1555 - Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act H.R. 1897 - ESA Amendments Act of 2025 H.R. 2235 - Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act of 2025 H.R. 2317 - Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2026 H.R. 2673 - The Florida Coastal Protection Act H.R. 2709 - Save Our Sequoias Act H.R. 2820 - The California Clean Coast Act H.R. 2848 / S. 1445 - Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act H.R. 2849 / S.1432- West Coast Ocean Protection Act H.R. 2862 - Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act H.R. 2865 / S. 1472 (related but not identical)- New England Coastal Protection Act H.R. 2881 / S.1486 - COAST Anti-drilling Act H.R. 2882 - Central Coast of California Conservation Act H.R. 2886 - Defend Our Coast Act H.R. 3067/S. 1519 - Arctic Refuge Protection Act H.R. 3329 - Wildlife Corridors and USDA Conservation Programs Act H.R. 3930/ S. 2042 - Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 4038/ S. 902 - the Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act H.R. 4503 - ePermit Act H.R. 4776 - SPEED Act H.R. 5587- Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act or the HEATS Act H.R. 6078 - Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act H.R. 6268 - LEAD Act of 2025 H.R. 6300 / S. 2787 - Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025 H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (House Farm Bill) H.R.7695 - To provide that the final rule titled "Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation" and issued on January 12, 2001 (66 Fed. Reg. 3244) shall have no force or effect and require the Secretary of Agriculture to construct certain roads on National Forest System lands, and for other purposes. H.R. 7951 - Long-Term Good Neighbor Authority Act H.R. 8308 - Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now Act, CERTAIN Act, and related language H.R. 8438 - Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act H.R. 8646/Senate no bill number - FY 2027 Agriculture Appropriations - USDA Wildlife Services Nonlethal Conflict Reduction Initiative H.R. 8682 - Accelerating Forest Management Act H.R. 8688 - Forest Health and Wildfire Risk Reduction Act H.R. 8800 - FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 8845/Senate no bill number - FY 2027 CJS Appropriation bills - North Atlantic right whale, vessel speed rule, Marine Mammal Protection Act issues, Rices whale, ESA funding H.R. 8870 - Build America 250 Act H.R. 8919 - Protect Gulf Life Act H.R. 9017 - Restore Florida Water Independence Act H.R. 9138 - To require the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to the Secretary of the Navy administrative jurisdiction of certain land located on Adak Island, Alaska H.R. 9171/Senate no bill number - FY 2027 Interior Appropriations - ESA and wildlife related riders, ESA funding, National Wildlife Refuge System, BLM and FS T&E, Migratory Bird Management Program funding, BLM Plant Conservation and Restoration Program, FS Research and Development Program, Marine Minerals Administration H.R. 9188 - the Military Readiness Permitting Efficiency Act of 2026 H.R. 9250/ S. 1547 - Great American Outdoors Act/ America the Beautiful Act H.R. 9901 - Safeguarding Endangered Species Act H.R. 9924 / S. 5118 - Local Input Act H.R. 10061- the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act S. 90 / H.R. 376 - Historic Roadways Protection Act S. 140 - Wildfire Prevention Act of 2025 S. 1449 - RESTART Act S. 2554/ H.R. 41 - Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act S. 2968 / H.R. 9221 - Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act S. 2969 - Establishes that state law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within NPS units S. 2970 - Establishes that state law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on covered roads in Capitol Reef National Park S. 3503 - Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act S. 3715 / H.R. 6380 - Chiricahua National Park Act S. 3947 - REWIRE Act S. 4462/H.R. 8640 - A bill to provide for the establishment of a National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center, and for other purposes. S. 4753 - Energy Permitting and Reform Act of 2024 S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act S. 4975 - HEATS Act S. 5008- Grid Connection and Congestion Management Act S. 5234 Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act of 2026 S. 5378 - Outer Continental Shelf Lease Restoration Act of 2026 S. 5438 - Alaska's Right to Produce Act 2.0 S. 5526 - Agriculture Act of 2026 (Farm Bill) S. 5604 - Improving Species Recovery Act S. 5653- Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA) S.J. Res 504 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration relating to "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act". House no bill number - Oil and Gas bankruptcy clean-up costs House no bill number - Oil and Gas penalty, royalty relief, and transportation allowance reform House no bill number / Senate no bill number - legislation to transfer Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge and Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge House no bill number - Expanded God Squad bill Senate no bill number- Wildlife Refuge Contracting legislation House/Senate no bill number - legislation to build/fund a road through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

H.R.1897; S.4944; S.5653

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

Issues related to the NPS; H.R.1897; S.4944; S.5653; roadless rule; Article II issues; WOTUS; Public Land Orders; H.R.7695; S.5653; H.R.10669

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 7159, Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026, all provisions H.R. 349, Goldies Act, all provisions H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025, provisions related to captive bred animals H.R. 3112 / S. 1538, Better Care for Animals Act, all provisions H.R. 3199 / S. 1594, Captive Primate Safety Act, all provisions HR 10774, SWIMS Act, all provisions USDA/APHIS renewal of APHISs recordkeeping and reporting requirements for birds USDA/APHIS August 2026 bird import protocol guidance

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), climate-ready fisheries, shifting fish stocks, Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, bycatch, ocean exploration and mapping, seabed mining, climate change, marine debris, issues pertaining to the Water Resources and Development Act, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, coastal conservation, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, NOAA, NOAA Organic Act, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA, shipping emissions, ocean carbon dioxide removal, placing a fee on plastic production, plastics provisions in a potential farm bill plastic pollution, flood protection, navigation improvements, ecosystem restoration, and coastal/estuarine resilience. Marine Debris and Plastic Pollution H.R.1124 - Help Our Kelp Act of 2025 S.513 - Help Our Kelp Act of 2025 H.R.1918 - Farewell to Foam Act of 2025 H.R.2620 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act S.216 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act H.R.2786 - To allow the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Coastal and Estuarine Resilience and Restoration Program, and for other purposes H.R.2673 - Florida Coastal Protection Act H.R.2849 - West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025 H.R.2862 - Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection H.R.2882 - Central Coast of California Conservation Act of 2025 H.R.2865 - New England Coastal Protection Act of 2025 H.R.2886 - Defend Our Coast Act S.1432 - West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025 S.1472 - New England Coastal Protection Act of 2025 H.R.2820 - California Clean Coast Act of 2025 H.R.6076 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act Fisheries H.R.3714 - Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2025 H.R.3718 - Sustaining Americas Fisheries for the Future Act of 2025 SHIFT Act S.2357 - Young Fishermens Development Extension Act H.R.4800 - Fisheries Modernization Act of 2025 H.R.5699 - Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025 H.R.6150 - Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025 H.R.5745 - Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act S.3658 - A bill to support healthy fisheries in dynamicoceanconditions, and for other purposes. H.Con.Res.85 - Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act on April 13, 2026, and recognizing its significant impact on the sustainable and profitable management of the Nation's fishery resources. H.R.8542 - Offshore Parity Act of 2026 H.Res.1343 - Recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States. S.Res.759 - A resolution recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States. H.R.9933 - South Atlantic Red Snapper Fair Access Act of 2026 Boating H.R.3151 - SHIPS For America Act S.1541 - SHIPS For America Act H.R.4325 - Clean Shipping Act Clean Shipping Act (Senate bill) H.R.4341 - International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2025 S.2243 - International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2025 Zero Emission Vessel Innovation Act H.R.5970 - Save Our Ships Act H.R.7332 - Whale CHARTS Act of 2026 H.R.9454 - Next Generation Shipping Act S.4935 - Next Generation Shipping Act H.R.9497 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 H.J.Res.210 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". S.J.Res.209 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". H.J.Res.213 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". S.J.Res.210 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". Other H.R.2772 - To Direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to study and report to Congress regarding recreational vessel operator training H.J.Res.62 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources." Res.482 - Recognizing World Oceans Day and the need to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources H.R.2294 - To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 H.R.663 - To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes H.R.664 - American Seabed Protection Act H.R.5692 - To accelerate the competitiveness of the United States in marine energy technologies, and for other purposes H.R.1897 - ESA Amendments Act of 2025 S.4938 - Bycatch Reduction Act H.R.9953 - Bycatch Reduction Act H.J.Res.205 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for Californias Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Confirmation for Californias Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years. H.Res.1524 - Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week". S.Res.864 - Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Environmental compliance assessment, generally. Streamline and Modernize the Permitting Process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Endangered Species Act, generally. CEQ (Reg.) Title: Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations (RIN: 0331-AA10) H.R.573: the Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act. H.R. 1897: ESA Amendments Act. National Environmental Policy Act. H.R. 3898: the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act. The Clean Water Act, generally. H.R. 4503: the ePermit Act. H.R. 4776: the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act. EPA (Reg.) Title: Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Reconsideration of Certain Regulatory Requirements Promulgated Under the Technology Transitions Provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (RIN: 2060-AW39). H.R. 8308: Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now Act. EPA (Reg.) Title: Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review (NSR) Preconstruction Permitting Program (RIN: 2060-AW84). H.R. 9497/S. 4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026. S. 5653: the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026. EPA/USACE (Reg.) Title: Updated Definition of Waters of the United States (RIN: 2040-AG44).

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R.1897 - ESA Amendments Act of 2025, to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent. H.R. 3898 - the PERMIT Act, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes. H.R. 4476 - the SPEED Act, to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 471 - Fix Our Forests Act, opposing the legislation, in particular those parts that reduce public notice and comment opportunities and seek to limit judicial review HR 1897 - ESA Amendments Act, opposing the legislation in its entirety as weakening endangered species protections. HR 717 - Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR 1612 - Flatside Wilderness Additions Act, supporting the inclusion of new Wilderness designations in Arkansas. HJR 104, HJR 105, HJR 106, opposing three Congressional Review Act resolutions impacts BLM planning. HR 3990/ S. 2042, Roadless Area Conservation Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR 1612, Flatside Wilderness Additions, supporting the legislation. S. 1691, Shenandoah Mountain Act, supporting the legislation. S. 140, Wildfire Prevention Act, opposing provisions of the legislation that limit environmental reviews S. 1680 VA Wilderness Additions Act. In support S 4784 Senate Fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in opposition to potential forest management provisions H.R. 7695 Repealing the Roadless Area Conservation Rule - in opposition

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.5653 - Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 Waters of the U.S. Permitting Reform Public Lands H.R. 4776, the SPEED Act H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act ***Mira Lezell - Senate Only

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025, Entirety Monitor the following: Zoo, Aquarium and Marine Parks, generally Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation related issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Legislation and regulations related to public lands, natural resources and conservation; Endangered Species Act Reform; H.R.1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025; implementation of the EXPLORE Act (P.L.118-234).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

H.R. 4776; Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act or the SPEED Act - provisions related to predictable permitting deadlines and necessity of certain infrastructure project upgrades for growth. H.R. 1897; ESA Amendments Act of 2025 - provisions related to the beneficial reformation of the listing and delisting process for protection of private property. S. 4944; American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 - provisions related to the benefits of streamlined federal permitting processes. S. 4475; Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act of 2026 - provisions related to the benefits of a streamlined federal permitting regime. H.R. 471; Fix Our Forests Act - provisions related to beneficial forest management with a careful approach to providing clarity in resource cultivation. S. 5438; Alaskas Right to Produce Act 2.0 - provisions related to the development of natural resources to the benefit of Alaska. Issues related to Congressional oversight of land additions to the federal estate. Issues related to forest management, mechanical thinning, and Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) contracts on federal forests. Issues related to the National Historic Preservation Act review process.

Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 349, HR 102, HR 1897, Farm Bill (HR 4867), HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976, HR 3538; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

HR 1897, Farm Bill; HR 102; HR 3538; HR 3199; S 1594;HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Support HR 9029, Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protect Act and HR 9023, CLEAN UP Mines Act, and HR 9035 Ending Fossil Fuel Bailouts Act, to ensure adequate cleanup of coal mines. Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 27 appropriations, including HR 9171 and HR 9022. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act due to negative environmental impacts. Support the ePermit Act. Oppose HR 9617, the CHARM Act. Oppose S. 5654, Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, due to negative impact on environmental protections. Oppose HR 7688, DPA Modernization Act, due to provisions waiving regulatory protections.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for Great American Outdoors Act. Support H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025. Commented on ESA regulatory reforms.

Client expense: $165,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise Client on status of H.R. 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on strategy regarding federal council legislation; North Pacific bycatch legislation; and status of pollock-fur seal litigation ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $18,900

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

H.R.2608, To remove certain species from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973; H.R.1897 - ESA Amendments Act of 2025; HR 2608 To remove certain species from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act; House and Senate Interior Appropriations; HR 3392 and S 1751 STOP Screwworms Act; HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House and Senate Budget Reconciliation bills); HR 9250, the Great American Outdoors Act, wildlife; habitat; conservation; hunting; access to federal/public lands. Visa issues for exhibitors traveling to the US.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

NETWORK supports HR 633, the Take It Down Act. The bill provides tools to designed to protect victims of real and deepfake revenge pornography. NETWORK opposed H.J. Res. 61, which seeks to nullify an EPA rule setting hazardous air pollutant standards for rubber tire manufacturing. NETWORK also opposed H.J. Res. 42, which aims to revoke a Department of Energy rule updating certification and labeling requirements for various appliances. NETWORK opposed both resolutions, issuing vote recommendations to protect environmental standards and consumer transparency. Network opposed H.R. 1897, the Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2025, would rewrite significant portions of the law to slow the process for listing and recovering threatened and endangered species while expanding exemptions for projects that jeopardize them and fast-tracking the process for delisting them. NETWORK opposed H.R. 5587, the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act, would eliminate all review, public input, and transparency under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for prescribed geothermal development impacting public lands and resources. NETWORK opposed the Senate vote on a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to overturn protections for the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Voyageurs National Park and surrounding Superior National Forest from toxic copper-nickel sulfide ore mining. NETWORK opposed the following House bills that would significantly weaken the Clean Air Act: the FIRE Act, the FENCES Act, and the RED Tape Act. The bills are a direct attack on the health and safety of our communities. NETWORK supports the AI Data Center Moratorium Act (H.R. 9442/S. 4214) which would impose a moratorium on the construction of new data centers until legislation is enacted that safeguards the public from the dangers of artificial intelligence. NETWORK urges support for the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977) which calls for new infrastructure investment in clean energy that lowers household utility costs while reducing pollution.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1897, The Endangered Species Amendment Act; H.R. 717/S. 4953, the Wildlife Movement through Partnerships Act and policy/legislation relating to wildlife migration corridors; implementation of the Endangered Species Act, including consultation requirements for land planning documents and policy relating to gray wolf and grizzly bear management;

Client expense: $9,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to phosphate mining operations and permits. Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to Caldwell Canyon permitting. Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to proposed Conservation and Landscape Health Rule and Greater Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Plans. Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to the Endangered Species Act. Monitor and engage regarding the inclusion of glyphosate on the critical minerals list. Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to the Fairness and Certainty in Reclamation Act (no bill number yet). H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025.

Client expense: $2,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), White House Office

Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to climate change, including sustainable agriculture. Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to FIFRA Regulations, including voluntary carbon markets. Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to the Endangered Species Act. H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025.

Client expense: $2,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 349, HR 102, HR 1897, Farm Bill (HR 4867), HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976, HR 3538; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608 HR 1897, Farm Bill; HR 102; HR 3538; HR 3199; S 1594;HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608FY26 USDA appropriations; FY27 Continuing Resolution FY27 Interior Appropriations FY278 Agriculture Appropriations

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported