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Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act or the PERMIT Act This bill limits the scope of the Clean Water Act by redefining navigable waters to exclude (1) waste treatment systems, (2) ephemeral features that flow only in direct response to precipitation, (3) prior converted cropland, (4) groundwater, or (5) any other features determined to be excluded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 205 (Roll no. 330).
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 205 (Roll no. 330).
HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 329).
HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Ms. McDonald Rivet moved to recommit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (text: CR H5793)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5793-5794)
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration on HR 3898.
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| #329 | house | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | December 11, 2025 |
| #330 | house | On Passage | Passed | December 11, 2025 |
2026 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.161 - New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025; H.R.3898 - PERMIT Act; H.R.4776 - SPEED Act; H.R.9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act; S.2651 - ROAD to Housing Act of 2025; Department of Energy energy efficiency and affordability study legislation.
Client expense: $3,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025; H.R.161 - New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3898 - PERMIT Act; H.R.4626 - Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.4776 - SPEED Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable HOMES Act; S.2651- ROAD to Housing Act of 2025; Clean Industrial Technology Act - DOE Industrial Demonstration Program; Energy affordability and efficiency; Plastic Pipes advocacy.
Client expense: $4,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor potential changes to water and air quality regulations; Impacts on dairy farmers HR 3898; The "Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act;" "PERMIT Act; Impacts on dairy farmers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 3898; "The Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act;" "PERMIT Act; Impacts on dairy farmers.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
PFAS materials in recycled pavement materials and impacts on airfield and road construction H.R.1267 - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act Superfund liability and CERCLA impacts - PFAS as "hazardous substances" in CERCLA Executive Order 14057 and 14096 EPA's tire rubber rule and crumb rubber in pavements Support for permit streamlining bills, including the SPEED Act (HR 4776) and PERMIT Act (HR 3898) Support for introduction of the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America's 250th Act, or the BUILD America 250 Act - HR 8870 Permitting reform via the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA) - S. 5653
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 3898 would be postponed.
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3898.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 8.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nunn (IA) amendment No. 7.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crawford amendment No. 6.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 4.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 3.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Babin amendment No. 2.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bean (FL) amendment No. 1.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3898.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Addison P. McDowell to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 936 and Rule XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5768-5787; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5775-5779)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 145.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-180.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 30.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Reported By |
| July 2, 2025 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | House | Markup By | June 25, 2025 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | House | Discharged from | June 25, 2025 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | House | Referred To | June 11, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 |
| Republican |
| CA |
| Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | Republican | AR |
| Jeff Hurd | Republican | CO |
| Pete Stauber | Republican | MN |
| Sam Graves | Republican | MO |
2026 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Reforms to the EPA's Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Waters of the United States (WOTUS), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Support of CWA reforms and permit modernization under WOTUS, via HR 3898 - the PERMIT Act Support for introduction of the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America's 250th Act, or the BUILD America 250 Act - HR 8870
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 161 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; EPA RFS Set 2 Proposed Rule; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Vehicle Emissions; Fuel Prices and Petroleum Markets; H.R. 5636, S. 2742 Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025; H.R. 5301 H.R. 9338 / S. 2975 Pipeline Safety Reauthorization; H.R. 1346 / S.593 To Amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver; H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Reviews for Modern Infrastructure Today Act (PERMIT); H.R. 6398 Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act; H.R. 6373 Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act; H.R. 4218 Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act; H.R. 6409 Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act; H.R. 3109 Refiner Act; H.R. 3699 Energy Choice Act; California Clean Air Act Waivers S.J. Res. 205,206,207,208, 209, and 210. H.J. Res. 214, 211, 205, 212, 210, 213, 202; Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards; H.R. 8330 / S. 434
Client expense: $2,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
Plastic Waste / Advanced Recycling; PFAS; CFATS Reauthorization; State Polluter Pays Retroactive Penalty provisions and related issues; TSCA Reform; Endangered Species Act Reauthorization/Reform; H.R. 5301 / S. 2975 Pipeline Safety Reauthorization; H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Reviews for Modern Infrastructure Today Act (PERMIT); H.R. 6398 Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act; H.R. 6373 Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act; H.R. 4218 Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act; H.R. 6409 Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act
Client expense: $2,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
House of Representatives General lobbying related to the FCC Future of USF proceeding, WC Docket No. 21-476. General lobbying related to the FCC Universal Service Contribution Methodology, WC Docket No. 06-122 and Universal Service Fund reforms. General lobbying related to streamlining broadband and infrastructure deployment including gaining access to the public rights-of-way (pole attachments and railroad crossings). General lobbying related to the promotion of a competitive, trusted, and innovative artificial intelligence ecosystem. General lobbying related to HR 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and HR 3898 the PERMIT Act. General lobbying related to ensuring an all-of-the-above approach to energy to build the infrastructure necessary to fuel artificial intelligence as well as taking the same approach to open source and proprietary models. Senate General lobbying related to the FCC Future of USF proceeding, WC Docket No. 21-476. General lobbying related to the FCC Universal Service Contribution Methodology, WC Docket No. 06-122 and Universal Service Fund reforms. General lobbying related to streamlining broadband and infrastructure deployment including gaining access to the public rights-of-way (pole attachments and railroad crossings). General lobbying related to the promotion of a competitive, trusted, and innovative artificial intelligence ecosystem. General lobbying related to ensuring an all-of-the-above approach to energy to build the infrastructure necessary to fuel artificial intelligence as well as taking the same approach to open source and proprietary models. FCC Dockets Filed In From July 1 - September 30 (in reverse chronological order) 26-239: Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Robocall Scorecard 26-96: Reforming the High-Cost Program for an All-IP Future 26-49: Combatting Illegal Robocalls Through FCC Numbering Policies 25-304: Advancing IP Interconnection 25-253: Build America: Eliminating Barriers to Wireline Deployments 25-208: Accelerating Network Modernization 24-524: Amendment of the Schedule of Application Fees Set Forth in Sections 1.1102 through 1.1109 of the Commissions Rules 24-523: Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures to Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks 21-232: Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program 20-67: Implementation of TRACED Act Section 6(a)-Knowledge of Customers by Entities with Access to Numbering Resources 17-97: Call Authentication Trust Anchor 17-84: Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment 17-59: Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls 13-97: Numbering Policies for Modern Communications 10-101: States That Have Certified That They Regulate Pole Attachments 10-90: Connect America Fund: A National Broadband Plan for Our Future High-Cost Universal Support 07-243: Telephone Number Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Permitting Reform National Environmental Policy Act Reforms H.R. 4776 - Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act H.R. 4503 - ePermit Act H.R. 6256/S. 1564 - Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act (FERA) Ecological Restoration Permitting Compensatory Mitigation H.R. 3898 - Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act Artificial Intelligence and Permitting Federal Permitting Workforce Great Salt Lake Restoration Senate permitting Reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $8,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 1047 & S. 465 - Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable (GRID) Power Act (transmission and siting of large transmission infrastructure). H.R. 5600 - Streamlining Powerlines Essential to Electric Demand (SPEED) and Reliability Act (transmission market reform, siting of large transmission infrastructure, and interconnection queue reform). H.R. 3657 - The Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act (uprating and approvals of hydropower turbine replacement). H.R. 3617 - Securing Americas Critical Materials Supply Act (uranium classification as a critical material). E.O. 14179 Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence H.R. 6529 - Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act H.R.3898 - Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act H.R. 7329 - Fighting for Reliable Energy and Ending Doubt for Open Markets (FREEDOM) Act S. 1327 - Advancing GETs Act of 2025 S. 3034 - Reliable Power Act S. 3947 - REWIRE Act H.R. 3616 - The Reliable Power Act S.3585 DATA Act of 2026 H.R. 8033, No Harm Data Centers Act H.R. 7257, SECURE Grid Act S. 3814 - Accelerating Reliable Capacity ARC Act H.R.9332, Load Forecasting Enhancement Act H.R.9339, Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act H.R.9335 Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act H.R. 9340, Ratepayer Protection Act H.R. 6336, Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates Act H.R. 6633, High-Capacity Grid Act H.R. 6529, Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act Lowering Energy Costs through Grid Modernization Act - discussion draft Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now (CERTAIN) - discussion draft H.R. 2347 - Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act H.R. 10500 - Unleashing American Pipelines Act S. 5653 - Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 No specific legislation: Artificial intelligence resource adequacy. Load growth. Data center issues. Energy security issues. Nuclear energy - used fuels. DoD use of nuclear energy. Resiliency. Project permitting certainty. Senate permitting reform. Executive action grid executive orders. DOE/FERC regulations on load interconnection
Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.161 - New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; H.R.3898 - PERMIT Act; H.R.4776 - SPEED Act; H.R.8477 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reverse certain energy-related modifications enacted by Public Law 119-21; H.R.9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act; S.5653 - Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026.
Client expense: $3,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Infrastructure Project Permitting Reform Provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898). Support for Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776). Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Support for U.S. Senate comprehensive permitting reform legislation. Support for the Prove it Act of 2025 (H.R. 425/S. 100). Support for cutting beneficial ownership red tape in the Corporate Transparency Act/regulations/guidance. Education about and comments regarding OMB Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (91 FR 32198, Docket No. OMB-2026-0034)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Engagement on BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program rollout, nondeployed money/benefit of the bargain savings allowable uses. Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund. Support for rural broadband services in Farm Bill. Review of American Broadband Deployment Act Support for fiber broadband funding and programs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Support for the Senate permitting reform bill as it pertains to telecom and BEAD projects.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Support for Senate comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2026 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development, and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Education of Senate on comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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 · third_quarter · Utilities
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee draft discussion PHMSA reauthorization bill. Information about data center and utility infrastructure, in general. Permitting reform, in general. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776). Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898). Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Concerns with Tariffs on certain PLP aluminum products supporting telecommunications clients/industry. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. Information about data centers, fiber, and Starlink, in general. Permitting reform, in general and specific to BEAD and broadband deployment. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for NEPA reform, in general. Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Issues related to the role of natural gas in energy policy; issues related to permitting of pipeline and midstream infrastructure; oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. Legislation: S.5653 - Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 H.R. 3898 - Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act H.R. 4776 - Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (provisions relating to permitting energy infrastructure sector, National Environmental Policy Act) H.R. 7073 - Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act H.R. 7023 - Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act H.R. 7655 - Pipeline Safety, Modernization and Expansion Act S. 1456 - Spur Permitting of Underdeveloped Resources (SPUR) Act H.R. 4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 6009 (118) - Restoring American Energy Dominance Act H.R. 6494 - Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Issues related to methane emissions and permitting of pipeline and midstream infrastructure; implementation of Good Neighbor rule from EPA; legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production; issues related to 401 permits of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Issues related to National Environmental Policy Act reform Lobbied generally regarding the role of natural gas infrastructure in achieving climate goals, including bills to promote innovation and investment in hydrogen, renewable natural gas, and CCUS infrastructure Lobbied generally regarding potential proposals for methane emissions legislation Federal policy relating to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (P.L. 92-500). H.R. 1152 - Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 (provisions relating to the interstate natural gas pipeline infrastructure sector). S.5653 - Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 H.R. 3898 - Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act H.R. 4776 - Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act H.R. 7023 - Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act, H.R. 7655 - Pipeline Safety, Modernization and Expansion Act, S. 1456 - Spur Permitting of Underdeveloped Resources (SPUR) Act H.R. 4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 6009 (118) - Restoring American Energy Dominance Act
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.5653 - Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 H.R. 4776 - Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act H.R. 3668 - Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act H.R. 3898 - Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act H.R. 7073 - Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act H.R. 7023 - Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act H.R. 7655 - Pipeline Safety, Modernization and Expansion Act H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act S. 1456 - Spur Permitting of Underdeveloped Resources (SPUR) Act H.R. 4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 6009 - (118), Restoring American Energy Dominance Act H.R. 6494 - Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023 H.R. 3699 - Energy Choice Act H.R. 4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act H.R. 4626 - Dont Mess With My Home Appliances Act H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act Issues related to Tribal equity partnerships in energy development.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 301: Geothermal Energy Opportunity (GEO) Act; all provisions H.R. 398: Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025; all provisions H.R. 1047: GRID Power Act ; all provisions H.R. 1077: STEAM Act; all provisions H.R. 1687: CLEAN Act; all provisions H.R. 1926: To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for commingling; all provisions H.R. 1949: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025; all provisions H.R. 3041: Regulatory Integrity for Gulf Energy Development (RIGED) Act of 2025; all provisions H.R. 3061: BRIDGE Production Act of 2025; all provisions H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act; all provisions H.R. 3898: PERMIT Act; all provisions H.R. 4776: Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act; all provisions H.R. 5576: Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act; all provisions H.R. 5587: HEATS Act; all provisions H.R. 5631: Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act; all provisions H.R. 7831: License to Drill Act; all provisions H.R. 8308: Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now (CERTAIN) Act; all provisions H.R. 8542: Offshore Parity Act of 2026; all provisions H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act; all provisions H.R. 10302: Certainty in Litigation for Electric Asset Reliability (CLEAR) Act of 2026; all provisions H.J. Res. 57: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-High Pressure High Temperature Updates; all provisions S. 109: Offshore Energy Security Act of 2025; all provisions S. 465: GRID Power Act ; all provisions S. 3082: American Shores Protection Act of 2025; all provisions S. 4944: American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026; all provisions S. 5028: Ratepayer Protection Act; all provisions S. 5653: Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026; all provisions General Discussions Related to ENG (no specific Bill #): Executive Order 14154, Unleashing American Energy Executive Order 14429, Reinvigorating America's Hunting Heritage Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretarial Order 3418, Unleashing American Energy Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Request for Information and Comments on the preparation of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Request for Comments on Notice of Availability of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program: 1st Analysis and Proposal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Notice of Availability of the Proposed Notice of Sale for Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sale 262 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) 2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf Region-wide Oil and Gas Lease Sale 261 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Risk Management and Financial Assurance for OCS Lease and Grant Obligations Department of the Interior Carbon Sequestration (pre-proposed rulemaking) Offshore financial assurance Leasing and permitting for drilling of oil and natural gas resources on public lands issues Access to oil and natural gas resources on public lands Offshore pipeline issues Permitting reform Carbon capture and sequestration Carbon capture and sequestration leasing Carbon capture and sequestration permitting Carbon border adjustments Hydrogen Geothermal Energy exports Rigs to Reefs Liquid and gaseous Fuels West Coast Decommissioning Decommissioning Idle Iron Comingling Royalties Royalty Relief Critical minerals Lithium Power for AI Datacenters Behind the meter, co-located power generation
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), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Communications with the Senate supporting S.127 Whole Homes Repairs Act and Build the American Dream Act. Natural Disasters Communications with the House of Representatives supporting H.R. 1491 Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act and H.R. 517 The Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act. Communications with the House of Representatives regarding the H.R. 4669 Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act. House of Representatives Communications supporting H.R. 1105, the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act that would provide pre-disaster mitigation grants and tax incentives for households to reduce the risk of real property damage due to natural disasters, including floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. Communications about the lead dust rule. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Communications regarding the Clean Water Act, Waters of the U.S. rule, and Energy Star. Communications with the Department of the Interior regarding grazing rights, the Colorado River Compact, and the Endangered Species Act. Communications with the Department of Energy regarding Energy Star. Communications with the House of Representatives regarding H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. Communications with the House and Senate regarding H.R. 4626 Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act.
Client expense: $27,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Act, issues relating to compensatory mitigation, Codifying Florida's 404 wetland permitting program, H.R. 3898 The PERMIT Act, 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
2026 · third_quarter · Transportation
Build America Buy America, H.R.3898-The PERMIT Act
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
2026 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 3898, The Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, All Titles H.R. 3751, Reliable Grid Act, All Titles H.R. 161, New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, All Titles H.R. 6409, Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, All Titles H.R. 6387, Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, All Titles H.R. 6373, Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025, All Titles H.R. 6398, Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, All Titles S. 5653, Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, Sections 1201-1205
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Discussed support for H.R. 3898, the PERMIT Act, to improve the permitting process for infrastructure projects under the Clean Water Act, the provision regarding nationwide permitting and the determination of the appropriate acreage threshold for discharges into WOTUS, and the provision regarding section 18 statutory exclusion from the regulatory definition of WOTUS for waste treatment systems. Discussed support for H.R. 161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act (all provisions). Discussed H.R. 9855, the Certainty and Uniform Reviews for Reliable Energy and Transmission (CERTAIN) Act, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain reforms with respect to permits and licenses under such act. Specifically discussed amending the Clean Water Act section 401 water quality certification process. Discussed support for H.R. 9855, the CERTAIN Act.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updated Definition of Waters of the United States, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, all provisions (H.R. 3898). Land Use and Permitting Reform.
Client expense: $1,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 1047, Grid Power Act; H.R. 1355, Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act; H.R. 3015, National Coal Council Reestablishment Act; H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 3157, State Energy Accountability Act; H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act; H.R. 3617, Securing Americas Critical Minerals Supply Act; H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act; H.R. 3638, Electric Supply Chain Act; H.R. 3657, Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act; H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act; H.R. 3843, Baseload Reliability Protection Act; H.R. 4503, ePermit Act; H.R. 5600, SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R. 6336, FAIR Act; H.R. 6633, High-Capacity Grid Act; H.R. 6983, PRICE Act; H.R. 7258, Energy Emergency Leadership Act H.R. 7729, SURGE Act; H.R. 7977, Energy Bills Relief Act of 2026; H.R. 8248, Grid Expansion and Reliability Act; H.R. 8568, Lowering Utility Bills Act; H.R. 9332, Load Forecasting Enhancement Act; H.R. 9335, Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act; H.R. 9339, Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act; H.R. 9340/S. 5028, Ratepayer Protection Act; HR. 3628, State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act; S. 1327, Advancing GETs Act of 2025; S. 3034, Reliable Power Act; S. 3192, REDUCE Act; S. 3585/H.R. 8400, DATA Act; S. 3682, Power for the People Act of 2026; S. 3852, GRID Act; S. 3947, REWIRE Act; S. 4559, Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act; S. 465, GRID Power Act; S. 5653 Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA) Artificial intelligence issues generally; Data center issues generally; Distribution transformers; Draft legislation on account arrears; Draft legislation on rate filing; Draft legislation on grid supply chain; Draft legislation on microgrids; Draft legislation on permitting certainty; Draft legislation on permitting reform; Draft legislation on state PUC support Draft legislation on transmission; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to electric grid/energy infrastructure cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Energy Efficiency generally; Energy security issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to energy sector impacts from tariff policies; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 3898 - Permit Act
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2026 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 471, Fix Our Forests Act; H.R. 753, FIRE Act; H.R. 1047, Grid Power Act; H.R. 1355, The Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act; H.R.2444 - To establish the Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes; H.R. 2703, Advancing GETs Act; H.R. 3015, National Coal Council Reestablishment Act; H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 3157, State Energy Accountability Act; H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act; H.R. 3617, Securing Americas Critical Minerals Supply Act; H.R. 3626 - To facilitate the development of a whole-of-government strategy for nuclear cooperation and nuclear exports, and for other purposes; HR. 3628, State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act; H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act; H.R. 3638, Electric Supply Chain Act; H.R. 3657, Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act; H.R. 3668, Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act; H.R. 3699, Energy Choice Act; H.R. 3843, the Baseload Reliability Protection Act; H.R. 3898, PERMIT Act; H.R. 4136 - To establish an Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes; H.R. 4503, ePermit Act; Conservation Act amendments; H.R. 5600, SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R. 6336, Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates Act; H.R. 6633 High-Capacity Grid Act; H.R. 6983 PRICE Act; H.R. 7258, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; H.R. 7729 SURGE Act; H.R. 6336, Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates (FAIR) Act; H.R. 6633 High-Capacity Grid Act; H.R. 6983 PRICE Act; H.R. 7729 SURGE Act; H.R. 7977, Energy Bills Relief Act; H.R. 8248, Grid Expansion and Reliability Act; H.R. 8568, Lowering Utility Bills Act; H.R. 9332, Load Forecasting Enhancement Act; H.R. 9335, Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act; H.R. 9339, Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act; H.R. 9340, Ratepayer Protection Act H.R. 9084, Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act; H.R.9613, Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act; H.R.9612, American Enrichment Deployment Act; H.R.9614, NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act H. Res. 290; Recognizing Threat of Retirement of Nonintermittent Electric Generation Facilities; S. 465, GRID Power Act; S. 914, Energy Threat Analysis Establishment Act; S. 1327 Advancing GETs Act of 2025; S. 1462, Fix Our Forests Act; S.1757 - To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for more efficient hearings on nuclear facility construction applications, and for other purposes; S. 1801 -- To facilitate the development of a whole-of-government strategy for nuclear cooperation and nuclear exports, and for other purposes; S. 1945, Energy Choice Act; S. 2082, the Nuclear Refuel Act; S. 2161, NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act; S. 3034 Reliable Power Act; S. 3192, REDUCE Act; S. 3585 DATA Act; S. 3682 Power for the People Act of 2026; S. 3814, the Advancing Reliable Capacity (ARC) Act; S. 3852 GRID Act; S. 3947 REWIRE Act; S. 4284, Nuclear Energy Innovation and Deployment Act; S. 4559, Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act; S. 5028, Ratepayer Protection Act; S. 5249, MORE American Fuel Act; S. 5653, Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA); 811 Locate Issues generally; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Data Center issues generally; Draft Advancing Reliable Capacity (ARC) Act; Draft legislation on permitting certainty; Draft Permitting Reform Legislation; Draft transmission legislation; Electric grid/energy infrastructure cybersecurity; Energy Emergency Leadership Act; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Energy security issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to energy sector impacts from tariff policies; Distribution transformers supply chain; Energy efficiency, generally; DOE grant awards and implementation; Draft legislation on permitting certainty; NextNav 900 MHz FCC Petition; Draft Permitting our Way to an Energy Resurgence Act (POWER) Act.
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Small Business
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
2026 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
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"; 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"; H.J.RES. 214 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"; HR 2177 Tradeable Energy Performance Standards Act; HR 3898 PERMIT Act; HR 4776 SPEED Act; 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"; 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"; S.J.Res.210 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 "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision"; Draft legislation regarding reforms to CO2 storage; draft legislation regarding treatment of PFAS; draft legislation to address methane standard flaring; draft legislation to improve methane monitoring and coordination among agencies; draft legislation to improve the equivalency of indistinguishable chemicals under TSCA; draft legislation to reauthorize Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) grants; legislative efforts related to reauthorizing the Toxic Substances Control Act; draft regulatory proposal to update and clarify requirements for water quality certification under the Clean Water Act Section 401; 60 Fed. Reg. 48399 Subpart Y-National Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations; 81 Fed. Reg. 81276 Implementation of the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements; 83 Fed. Reg. 52056 Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Reconsideration; 85 Fed. Reg. 21849 Review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; 85 Fed. Reg. 24094 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter; 88 Fed. Reg. 50282 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems; 89 Fed. Reg. 16202 Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter; 90 Fed. Reg. 45367 Reconsideration of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program; 90 Fed. Reg. 52498 Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States"; 91 Fed. Reg. 26958 Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review (NSR) Preconstruction Permitting Program; efforts related to engagement with European Union on EU Methane Regulation
Client expense: $2,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
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
2026 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 161, New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act H.R. 278, BROADBAND Leadership Act H.R. 471/S. 1462, Fix Our Forests Act of 2025 H.R. 640/S. 615, Chemical Tax Repeal Act H.R. 804, Rural Small Business Resilience Act of 2025 H.R. 2145, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025 H.R. 2288, Common Sense Air Regulations Act H.R. 2308/S. 1246, FEMA Independence Act H.R. 2709, Save our Sequoias Act H.R. 2940, Advancing Water Reuse Act H.R. 3862, Clean Water SRF Parity Act H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act H.R. 3899, Clarifying Federal General Permits Act H.R. 3900, Water Quality Technology Availability Act H.R. 3927, Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act H.R. 3928, Improving Water Quality Certifications and American Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 4109, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act H.R. 4214, Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act H.R. 4218, Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform Act H.R. 4357/S. 2260, Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 4466, Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Act of 2025 H.R. 4669, Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025 H.R. 4776, Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act H.R. 6373, Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025 H.R. 6387, Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act H.R. 6398, Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED) Tape Act H.R. 6409, Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act H.R. 6832, Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act H.R. 7502, Recycled Materials Attribution Act H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 H.R. 8800, FY 27 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 9250, Great American Outdoors Act 250 H.R. 9317, Buses Utilizing Safety and Environmental Standards (BUSES) Act H.R. 9497/S. 4949, Water Resources Development Act of 2026 H.R. 9760/S. 5035, National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Act of 2026 S. 351, Strategies to Eliminate Water and Accelerate Recycling Development (STEWARD) Act of 2025 S. 623, No IRIS Act of 2025 S. 1323, Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization and Lowered Liability Act S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 S. 3305, Curtailing Litigation Excess and Abuse Reform (CLEAR) Act of 2025 S. 3826, Modernizing Clean Air Permitting Act S.4944, American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 H.J. Res. 61/S.J. Res. 11, 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: Rubber Tire Manufacturing H.J. Res. 87/S.J. Res. 46, 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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision" H.J. Res. 88/S.J. Res. 45, 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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision" H.J. Res. 89/S.J. Res. 47, 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 and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision" H.J. Res. 205, 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" H.J. Res. 210, S.J. Res. 210, Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations Waiver, 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. 211, S.J. Res. 206, Providing 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" H.J. Res. 212, S.J. Res. 208, Providing 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" S.J. Res. 187, Disapproving EPAs Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7) Discussion draft legislation To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to exempt civil penalties for certain violations of such Act from the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, and for other purposes Discussion draft legislation to reform the Brownfields Program Draft legislation titled Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now (CERTAIN) Act - Discussion Draft Draft legislation titled Water Cost Accountability Act Draft legislation titled Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2026 Draft Chemical Research and Development Testbed bill Draft legislation titled Methane Emissions Assessment to Secure the Unions Role in Energy (MEASURE) Act of 2026 Draft legislation titled Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Draft legislation titled Fiscal Year 2026 Environment and Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Draft legislation titled Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science Agencies Appropriations Draft legislation titled the Wildfire Response Improvement Act Draft legislation on PFAS Draft legislation relating to Establishing a Chief Resilience Officer at the White House and calling for interagency coordination and development of a national resilience strategy Draft legislation relating to increasing the portion of post-disaster funding directed for pre-disaster mitigation purposes, especially in FEMAs Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program Draft legislation relating to promoting incentives, including tax credits for individuals and businesses for pre-disaster mitigation expenses Draft legislation to reform the Permitting Councils responsibilities related to assisting federal agencies in the environmental permitting process Draft legislation relating to the reform of NEPA, NHPA and other statutes as part of broader efforts to modernize federal environmental permitting Potential legislation regarding TSCA reform Potential legislation similar to National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1721, the Health H20 Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1812, One Federal Decision Act of 2021 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2467, PFAS Action Act of 2021 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2508, Naturally Offsetting Emissions by Managing and Implementing Tillage Strategies Act of 2021 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2612, Restoring Environments, Soils, Trees, and Operations to develop the Rural Economy (RESTORE) Act of 2021 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2964, Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5689, Resilient Assistance for Mitigation for Environmentally Resilient Infrastructure and Construction by Americans (AMERICA) Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6461/S.3531, National Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategy Act Potential legislation similar to S. 2750, Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act of 2021 Potential legislative action similar to H.J. Res. 27, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'" Potential legislative action similar to H.J.Res. 117/S.J.Res. 65, 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" Potential legislative action similar to H.Con.Res. 34, expressing disapproval of the withdrawal by the Secretary of the Interior of approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota, from disposition under the United States mineral and geothermal leasing laws Potential legislation similar to S.Con.Res.14, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031 Potential legislation to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require predisaster hazard mitigation assistance to be awarded during the fiscal year during which an application is submitted Potential 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 Federal Good Neighbor Plan for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Notice on Remand of the Record of the Good Neighbor Plan to Respond to Certain Comments. Rescission of Regulatory Determinations and Removal of Related Provisions for Four PFAS Substances (91 Fed. Reg. 29,413, May 20, 2026) Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels (91 Fed. Reg. 29,425, May 20, 2026) Revisions to Establish the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule for Public Water Systems; EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0469; FRL-10857-03-OW, August 31, 2026 Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk From Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Feedback (EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; FRL-13318-01-OW) DPAS Directive: Allocation Order and Additional Requirements for Recoverable Critical Minerals and Material Updated Definition of Waters of the United States; EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322; RIN 2040-AG44 Proposed Rule regarding Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0585, Compliance Deadline Extension and ANPRM for CWA Section 311 Worst Case Spill Program, (91 Fed. Reg. 10,787, March 5, 2026) Proposed rule: withdrawal of proposed provision, regarding Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0156, EPA Rule on Pyrolysis Clean Air Act Exclusion, (86 Fed. Reg. 50,296, May 24, 2023) Proposed rescission of the hazard index (HI) for select PFAS and extension of the compliance deadline for implementation of the National Primary Drinking Water Standard for PFOA and PFOS Proposed interim guidance for PFAS disposal and destruction Proposed Rule regarding Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2025-1707, Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans; Amendment Reconsideration, (91 Fed. Reg. 7,415-7,420, February 18, 2026) Proposed Rule, Reconsideration of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, (90 Fed. Reg. 44,591-44,618, September 16, 2025) Proposed Rule, Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards, (90 Fed. Reg. 36,288, EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0194, August 1, 2025) Final Rule, Partial Repeal of Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units (91 Fed. Reg. 58,954-59,000, September 17, 2026) Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Findings for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants and Repeal of Regulations for Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Clean Air Act Section 111 (91 Fed. Reg. 59,002-59,046, September 17, 2026) Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under Subsection (h) of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (88 Fed. Reg. 72,216-72,312, October 19, 2023) Proposed Rule on Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Establishing the Allowance Allocation and Trading Program under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (86 Fed. Reg. 27,150 - 27,223, May 19, 2021) Proposed Rule, Reconsideration of the 2020 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing Residual Risk and Technology Review; Environmental Protection Agency (87 Fed. Reg. 6,466-6,473, February 4, 2022) Proposed Rule, Designation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) as CERCLA Hazardous Substances (87 Fed. Reg. 54,415-54,442, September 6, 2022) Final Rule, Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter (89 Fed. Reg. 16,202-16,406, March 6, 2024) Final Rule, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention (89 Fed. Reg. 17,622-17,692, March 11, 2024) TSCA Section 8(a)(7) Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; Notice of Data Availability and Request for Comment (87 Fed. Reg. 72,439-72,441, November 25, 2022) Proposed Rule, Environmental Protection Agency; Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons Under Subsection (i) of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (87 Fed. Reg. 76,738-76,813, December 15, 2022) Proposed Rule, Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council; Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk (87 Fed. Reg. 68,312-68,334, November 14, 2022) Final Rule, Environmental Protection Agency; Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources; Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review (89 Fed. Reg. 16,820-17,227, March 8, 2024) Proposed Rule, PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Rulemaking (88 Fed. Reg. 18,638-18,754, March 29, 2023) Proposed Rule, Bureau of Land Management: Conservation and Landscape Health (88 Fed. Reg. 19,583-19,604, April 3, 2023) Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles, (88 Fed. Reg. 29,184-29,446, May 5, 2023) 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 (88 Fed. Reg. 80,682-80,685, November 20, 2023) Proposed Rule, Revising Scope of the Mining Sector of Projects That Are Eligible for Coverage Under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (88 Fed. Reg. 65,350-65,356, September 22, 2023) Proposed Rule, Definition of Hazardous Waste Applicable to Corrective Action for Releases from Solid Waste Management Units (89 Fed. Reg. 15,967-15,968, February 8, 2024) Proposed Rule, Environmental Protection Agency; Listing of Specific PFAS as Hazardous Constituents (89 Fed. Reg. 8,606-8,621, February 8, 2024) Final Rule, National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2, (89 Fed. Reg. 35,442-35,577, May 1, 2024) Proposed Rule, Addition of Certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Request for Information Inventory (TRI) (89 Fed. Reg. 81,776, October 8, 2024) Final Rule, Negative Options Rule, (89 Fed. Reg. 90,476, November 11, 2024) Final Rule, Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements, (89 Fed. Reg. 89,216, November 12, 2024) Proposed Rule, Procedures for Chemical Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), (40 CFR Part 702; EPA-HQ-OPPT-2025-0260; FRL-8529.1-01-OCSPP; RIN 2070-AL27) Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Data Reporting and Recordkeeping Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Change to Submission Period; EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0549 (December 29, 2025) A Consultation Document on Phase 1 of the Risk Management of PFAS, Excluding Fluoropolymers: Prohibition of the Use of PFAS, not Currently Regulated, in Firefighting Foams (November 25, 2025) Comments on Proposed Revisions to the AIM Act Technology Transition Rule (Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0005) (November 21, 2025) Comments on Section 401 State Water Quality Certification Open Docket; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0272 (August 6, 2025) Proposed Methods Update Rule (MUR), MUR 22 (90 Fed. Reg. 6,967-7,037, January 21, 2025) Notice of 2025 Draft List of Critical Minerals (90 Fed. Reg. 41,591 - 41,593, August 26, 2025) Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 16; Proposed Toxics Release Inventory (TRI); Clarification of Toxic Chemicals Due to Automatic Additions of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Under the National Defense Authorization Act (90 Fed. Reg. 5,795-5,798, January 17, 2025) Draft National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria for the Protection of Human Health for Perfluorooctanoic Acid, Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid, and Perfluorobutane Sulfonic Acid (EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0454; FRL 12023-01-OW) (April 29, 2025) Request for Withdrawal and Comments of the Proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 2026 Issuance of the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity; EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0481 (May 19, 2025) Proposed Rule, Review of New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Combustion Turbines and Stationary Gas Turbines, (89 Fed. Reg. 101,306-101,356, December 13, 2024) Proposed Rule, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units, (90 Fed. Reg. 25,535-25,546, June 17, 2025) Various issues relating to regulatory permit streamlining; EPAs Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards, including Good Neighbor Air Quality Standards; implementation of Sections 311, 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act (P.L. 91-190); implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (P.L. 91-190); implementation of the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act (P.L. 116-260, Div. S, section 103) including provision implementation of the laws Allocation Rule; implementation of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, P.L. 96-510), including private cleanup cost and designating Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) under CERCLA; reauthorization of Water Resources Development Act (P.L. 118-272); National Environmental Policy Act permitting modernization and CEQ regulatory updates; Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act expansion; Border Water Infrastructure Program; Nationwide Permitting Program reissuance; regulation of perfluoroalkyls and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) and fluoropolymers and specifically disposal and destruction; Executive Order 14057, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, provisions relating to Procurement and PFAS; Congressional Review Act disapproval of regulations; development of legislation following Supreme Court decision limiting agency regulatory deference; Environmental Protection Agency research office generally; Circular No. A-4, Guidance to Federal agencies on the development of regulatory analysis; Conference of the Parties (COP) 28, 29, and 30; endorsement of scientific experts for Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) assessments; water and western water issues; water subcabinet; strategic petroleum reserve; reference dose levels for PFOA and PFOS considered by EPAs Science Advisory Board; budget hearings for the Council on Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency; voluntary carbon offset markets; voluntary methane reductions from agriculture/USDA research on methane reductions from agriculture; Air Quality: Revision to the Regulatory Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds-Exclusion of (2E)-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene (HFO-1336mzz(E)); Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Request for Information; proposed Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule; Department of Treasury hydrogen production tax credit (45V) guidance; implementation of the EU Methane Regulations; Endangered Species Act regulations and legislation; General Services Administration (GSA) Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee (GAP FAC) report and letter regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances; U.S. EPA Criteria or Product Category Rules to Support the Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials; Natural Capital Accounting guidance; Sustainable Aviation Fuels Blenders Tax Credit and CORSIA voluntary carbon markets; implementation and proposed changes to the Waters of the U.S.; comments on the 2026 UN Water Conference themes; petition to EPA to designate solar panels as universal waste; petition for EPA, OSHA, and OMB to establish a single, consistent federal regulatory framework for worker chemical safety under Section 9 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); principles of TSCA Risk Management under Section 6; meeting and continuing correspondence with House Oversight Majority office on Greenhouse Gas Protocol scope 2 updates & a standard being developed for GHGP by ISO; implementation of Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (P.L. 83-212); EUREACH PFAS restrictions/SEAC consultation; FTC Green Guides; Global Plastics Pollution Agreement; Basel Convention implementing legislation; DoD PFAS Critical Use Report; Chromium VI SAB hearing; methane mitigation from the natural gas value chain; Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Broadening Public Engagement in the Federal Regulatory Process, public hearing and comments; Department of Interior Guidance related to emergency permitting procedures; Proposed a Clean Water Act Section 404c Veto, June 18, 2026; Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs); funding for water infrastructure programs authorized in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); Water and Resilience Provisions (IIJA, P.L. 117-58); reauthorization of the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act (P.L. 117-58, Title XII, Div. E); implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act (P.L. 93 523); implementation and reforms of the Toxic Substances Control Act (P.L. 94-469); inefficiencies and delays in the EPA's New Chemicals Program under Toxic Substances Control Act (P.L. 94-469); disaster preparedness and emergency management reform; pre-disaster mitigation and resilience funding
Client expense: $16,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2026 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Support risk-based approach, peer-reviewed data regarding the continued sale and use of pesticide products Maintain federal and state pre-emption of pesticide regulatory decisions Oppose expansion of the Conservation Reserve Program, which takes fertile land out of production Support legislation to clarify FIFRA labels to create uniformity of pesticide labels Support the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, which eliminates the NPDES PGP requirements for commercial pesticide applicators - Support H.R. 3824 Oppose new Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Response Plans new regulations Working on ag stormwater discharge permitting provisions within H.R. 3898 PERMIT Act. Support permitting reforms such as NEPA reforms (HR 4776 - SPEED Act)
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
Support risk-based approach, peer-reviewed data regarding the continued sale and use of pesticide products Maintain federal and state pre-emption of pesticide regulatory decisions Oppose expansion of the Conservation Reserve Program, which takes fertile land out of production Support legislation to clarify FIFRA labels to create uniformity of pesticide labels Support the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, which eliminates the NPDES PGP requirements for commercial pesticide applicators - Support H.R. 3824 Oppose new Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Response Plans new regulations Working on ag stormwater discharge permitting provisions within H.R. 3898 Support permitting reforms such as NEPA reforms (HR 4776 - SPEED Act)
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
- issues related to Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting and CWA permitting legislation - issues related to the definition of "Waters of the United States" - issues related to EPA's power plant greenhouse gas rule - issues related to EPA's mercury and air toxics rule - issues related to EPA's power plant wastewater rule - issues related to EPA's ozone transport rule - H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act - S. 2421 - CLEAR Waters Act - issues related to New Source Review - issues related tp Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act reauthorization
Client expense: $1,289,734 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 2975, Pipeline Safety Act of 2025; H.R. 5301, PIPES Act; S. 4944: American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026; H.R. 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act; H.R. 4776, SPEED Act; S. 565, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026; Support for proposed infrastructure projects.
Client expense: $1,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Small Business
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)
2026 · third_quarter · Animals
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
2026 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
- H.R. 9497, Water Resources Development Act of 2026, all provisions. - General outreach regarding funding for Clean and Safe State Revolving Funds (SRF) and Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) programs and the reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). - H.R. 3898, PERMIT Act, all provisions. - General outreach regarding funding for water infrastructure, public water systems, and drinking water quality, including the replacement of lead service lines and water quality certification programs (such as ASSE 12000).
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R.3898 - PERMIT Act H.R.4776 - SPEED Act S. 4795 FREEDOM Act H.R. 8308 CERTAIN Act
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
CLEAN Future Act - Monitoring potential impacts on energy-intensive trade-exposed industries S. 3894 Growing Climate Solutions Act - support the bill and advocate for inclusion of 4R management practices TSCA Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation H.R. 3898 PERMIT Act H.R. 4776 SPEED Act Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plan rule making
Client expense: $247,411 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
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
2026 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
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
2026 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Discussions about TVA Board Nominees and interim CEO Discussions about FERC Docket RM 26-4 Discussions about TVA debt limit Discussions on FCC about pole attachments H.R. 4776 The SPEED Act H.R. 3898 The PERMIT Act H.R. 4669 The FEMA Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.J.Res.35/ S.J. Res. 12 - 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, opposing the resolution in its entirety. H.R.1938 - Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act, supporting the legislation. HR 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act, opposing the bill as weakening the Clean Water Act. HR___, Interior/EPA appropriations for FY 2026, opposing addition of riders that weaken clean air and clean water protections. S4153 - Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026, in support of the legislation S3598 - Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026, in support of the legislation H.R.1267 - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act, in opposition to the legislation S. 3732 and H.R. 9193 Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act, in support of disclosure of the impacts of data centers on water quality, energy, and land use. H.R. 8800, FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, supporting provisions that enhance public health protections from PFAS. H.R. 1267 - Water System PFAS Liability Protection Act, opposing the legislation as undermining public protections from PFAS. S. 5653 Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 supporting clean energy provisions, but opposing the bill in general because weakening of NEPA, CWA, CAA
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Permitting Our Way to an Energy Resurgence (POWER) Act. Discussion draft legislation released by House Energy & Commerce Committee to streamline federal permitting for energy, pipeline, transmission, and industrial projects, improve permit certainty, and accelerate infrastructure development to support reliable and affordable energy Permitting Reform. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653). Broad legislation that offers permitting policy and related judicial review reforms within the NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, as well as permit certainty provisions to prevent the executive branch from cancelling permitted projects. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. State Energy Oversight Act -federal funding and oversight of state energy offices End Energy Hardship Act- federal arrears management/PIPP Program Process Rule- Codifying Department of Energy Process Rule. Affordability- natural gas and utility affordability matters.
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE