Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2026

Union apprenticeship programs provide appropriate training, skills for basic types of maintenance, modification work normally assigned to contract crafts at nuclear plants. Support Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act - H.R. 5123 Support the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025 and include in FY27 NDAA - H.R. 4615

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Support the American Energy Independence and Affordability Act - H.R. 5862 Union apprenticeship programs provide appropriate training, skills for basic types of maintenance, modification work normally assigned to contract crafts at nuclear plants. Request robust funding for FY27 for Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships (TAPs) program within the DoE's Office of Innovation, Affordability, and Consumer Choice Support the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025 and include in FY27 NDAA - H.R. 4615 Support the American Energy Dominance Act which would restore the highly impactful energy efficiency tax incentive provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. - H.R. 8477 Support FY 2027 appropriations for Department of Energy energy innovation, technology commercialization, and research programs, including ARPA-E, Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), and the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). Advocated for funding of DOE small business innovation programs (SBIR/STTR), energy technology commercialization initiatives, and congressional oversight of federal energy innovation funding. Support several FY27 NDAA amendments related to geothermal energy, workforce development, and contractor relief, while endorsing the bills significant military construction, housing, and energy resilience investments. The association also backed oversight and workforce provisions aimed at strengthening defense infrastructure and the skilled labor pipeline. - H.R. 8800

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Address tariff-driven cost increases negatively impacting subcontractors working under existing federal contracts. Support the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025 and include in FY27 NDAA - H.R. 4615 Support resolution to terminate national emergency declared to justify tariffs on imports from Canada under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) - H.J. Res. 72

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 9497, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2026," a bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, and to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources; Committee amendment Bost #35 to establish payment and performance security requirements for projects financed under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 1285, the Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025, legislation to establish payment and performance security requirements for projects financed under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act; entire bill. H.R. 4615, the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025, legislation to require interim partial payments to small business construction contractors requesting equitable adjustments resulting from federal contract changes; entire bill. S. 5653, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, legislation to prescribe permitting reform, curtail permitting-related litigation, ensure project certainty, and to establish standards for data centers and other large load infrastructure on federal lands; entire bill. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, draft bipartisan legislation to prescribe comprehensive permitting reform, to reform permitting-related litigation, and to establish standards for data centers and other large load infrastructure on federal lands. General education regarding federal permitting reform, environmental review, energy infrastructure development, and data center development, including proposals to restrict or temporarily pause data center development. Ongoing implementation of Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council) final rule entitled, FAR Case 2022-003, Use of Project Labor Agreement for Federal Construction Projects (88 FR 88708, December 22, 2023). Executive Office of the President, Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (87 FR 7363, February 9, 2022). Office of Management and Budget, et. al., Proposed Rule "Federal Financial Assistance" (91 FR 32198, May 29, 2026), asserting political control over federal agency grant-making decisions to align grant awards with Administration policy preferences. Environmental Protection Agency proposed rule entitled, Revision to Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review (NSR) Preconstruction Permitting Program (91 FR 26958, May 13, 2026). H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation to increase the supply of housing in America and to speed permitting for housing projects, including multifamily housing projects; entire bill. General education regarding project labor agreement requirements in relation to the fiscal year 2027 defense authorization and appropriations bills.

Advocated for introduction and support of H.R. 4615, the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025, to require prompt payment of small construction contractors facing unilateral change orders on federal construction contracts.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Educated Members on importance of proper worker classifications, the use of Project Labor Agreements and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage protections on federal infrastructure projects. Lobbied in support of HR 4615, Pay for Performance Act, legislation to allow small businesses with federal construction contracts to request equitable adjustments if a contracting officer directs change orders without permission. Lobbied in support of including language in the NDAA to clarify that Davis-Bacon protections should extend to federal money routed through states.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support the American Energy Independence and Affordability Act - H.R. 5862 Union apprenticeship programs provide appropriate training, skills for basic types of maintenance, modification work normally assigned to contract crafts at nuclear plants. Request robust funding for FY27 for Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships (TAPs) program within the DoE's Office of Innovation, Affordability, and Consumer Choice Support the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025 and include in FY27 NDAA - H.R. 4615 Support the American Energy Dominance Act which would restore the highly impactful energy efficiency tax incentive provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. - H.R. 8477 Support FY 2027 appropriations for Department of Energy energy innovation, technology commercialization, and research programs, including ARPA-E, Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), and the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). Advocated for funding of DOE small business innovation programs (SBIR/STTR), energy technology commercialization initiatives, and congressional oversight of federal energy innovation funding. Support several FY27 NDAA amendments related to geothermal energy, workforce development, and contractor relief, while endorsing the bills significant military construction, housing, and energy resilience investments. The association also backed oversight and workforce provisions aimed at strengthening defense infrastructure and the skilled labor pipeline. - H.R. 8800

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Address tariff-driven cost increases negatively impacting subcontractors working under existing federal contracts. Support the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025 and include in FY27 NDAA - H.R. 4615 Support the American Energy Independence and Affordability Act - H.R. 5862 Support resolution to terminate national emergency declared to justify tariffs on imports from Canada under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) - H.J. Res. 72 Support FY 2027 appropriations for Department of Energy energy innovation, technology commercialization, and research programs, including ARPA-E, Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), and the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). Advocated for funding of DOE small business innovation programs (SBIR/STTR), energy technology commercialization initiatives, and congressional oversight of federal energy innovation funding. Support and endorse an extension of The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2026 - H.R. 7128 Support the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2026 - H.R. 9471 Oppose the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act before the Senate HELP Committee, citing concerns that repealing prevailing wage requirements would depress construction wages, undermine local labor standards, and disadvantage responsible signatory contractors on federal projects. - H.R. 8602 / S. 4477

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Address tariff-driven cost increases negatively impacting subcontractors working under existing federal contracts. Support the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025 and include in FY27 NDAA - H.R. 4615 Support resolution to terminate national emergency declared to justify tariffs on imports from Canada under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) - H.J. Res. 72

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Union apprenticeship programs provide appropriate training, skills for basic types of maintenance, modification work normally assigned to contract crafts at nuclear plants. Support Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act - H.R. 5123 Support the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025 and include in FY27 NDAA - H.R. 4615

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Address tariff-driven cost increases negatively impacting subcontractors working under existing federal contracts. Support enhancements to FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) spending bill by passing H.R. 7148 Support the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025 and include in FY27 NDAA - H.R. 4615 Support the American Energy Independence and Affordability Act - H.R. 5862 Support resolution to terminate national emergency declared to justify tariffs on imports from Canada under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) - H.J. Res. 72 Support and endorse an extension of The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2026 - H.R. 7128 Support the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2026 - H.R. 9471 Oppose the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act before the Senate HELP Committee, citing concerns that repealing prevailing wage requirements would depress construction wages, undermine local labor standards, and disadvantage responsible signatory contractors on federal projects. - H.R. 8602 / S. 4477

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Advocated for introduction and support of H.R. 4615, the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025, to require prompt payment of small construction contractors facing unilateral change orders on federal construction contracts.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8800, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027," a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; amendment proposals to authorize a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act for defense readiness activities, including the development of data centers and related energy infrastructure on property controlled by the Departments of War and Energy, and to provide labor standards requirements for the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (no amendments introduced). H.R. 8308, the Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now (CERTAIN) Act, legislation to establish requirements for the termination of authorizations, the completion and coordination of reviews for authorizations, and judicial review of actions relating to authorizations, and for other purposes; entire bill. H.R. 9497, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2026," a bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources; amendment proposal to establish paymentandperformance security requirements for projects under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 1285, the Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025, legislation to amend theWaterInfrastructureFinanceandInnovationActof 2014 to establish paymentandperformance security requirements for project; entire bill. H.R. 4615, the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025, legislation to amend the Small Business Act to provide interim partial payment to small business contractors that request an equitable adjustment due to a change in the terms of a construction contract; entire bill. H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, legislation to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; entire bill. Seeking introduction of Senate companion to H.R.4615, the "Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025." General education concerning the need to ensure adequate energy generation for the reshoring of American manufacturing and the build out of data centers. Acquisition Letter MV-2026-03: GSA Project Labor Agreement Procedures, General Services Administration, June 18, 2026. Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council) final rule entitled, FAR Case 2022-003, Use of Project Labor Agreement for Federal Construction Projects (88 FR 88708, December 22, 2023). Executive Office of the President, Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (87 FR 7363, January 9, 2022).

Address tariff-driven cost increases negatively impacting subcontractors working under existing federal contracts. Support the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025 and include in FY27 NDAA - H.R. 4615 Support the American Energy Independence and Affordability Act - H.R. 5862 Support resolution to terminate national emergency declared to justify tariffs on imports from Canada under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) - H.J. Res. 72

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Address tariff-driven cost increases negatively impacting subcontractors working under existing federal contracts. Support enhancements to FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) spending bill by passing H.R. 7148 Support the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025 and include in FY27 NDAA - H.R. 4615 Support the American Energy Independence and Affordability Act - H.R. 5862 Support resolution to terminate national emergency declared to justify tariffs on imports from Canada under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) - H.J. Res. 72

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Support the American Energy Independence and Affordability Act - H.R. 5862 Union apprenticeship programs provide appropriate training, skills for basic types of maintenance, modification work normally assigned to contract crafts at nuclear plants. Request robust funding for FY27 for Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships (TAPs) program within the DoE's Office of Innovation, Affordability, and Consumer Choice Support the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025 and include in FY27 NDAA - H.R. 4615

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Union apprenticeship programs provide appropriate training, skills for basic types of maintenance, modification work normally assigned to contract crafts at nuclear plants. Support Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act - H.R. 5123 Support the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025 and include in FY27 NDAA - H.R. 4615

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Address tariff-driven cost increases negatively impacting subcontractors working under existing federal contracts. Support the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025 and include in FY27 NDAA - H.R. 4615 Support resolution to terminate national emergency declared to justify tariffs on imports from Canada under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) - H.J. Res. 72

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Educated Members on importance of proper worker classifications, the use of Project Labor Agreements and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage protections on federal infrastructure projects. Lobbied in support of HR 4615, Pay for Performance Act, legislation to allow small businesses with federal construction contracts to request equitable adjustments if a contracting officer directs change orders without permission.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, legislation to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; entire bill. H.R. 4615, the Small Business Payment for Performance Act, legislation to amend the Small Business Act to provide interim partial payment to small business contractors that request an equitable adjustment due to a change in the terms of a construction contract; entire bill. H.R. 1285, the "Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act, legislation to amend theWaterInfrastructureFinanceandInnovationActof 2014 to establish paymentandperformance security requirements for project; entire bill. S. 570, the "Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act," legislation to amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 to establish payment and performance security requirements for projects; entire bill. H.R. 3548, the Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025, a bill to preclude absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development; entire bill and proposed amendment to legislation reauthorizing surface transportation programs. Legislative proposal to amend the Small Business Act to provide interim partial payment to small business contractors that request an equitable adjustment due to a change in the terms of a construction contract (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to establish requirements for the termination of project authorizations, the completion and coordination of reviews for authorizations, and judicial review of actions relating to authorizations (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to revise and streamline federal permitting processes. Legislative proposal to authorize a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act for defense readiness activities, including the development of data centers and related energy infrastructure on property controlled by the Departments of War and Energy (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to reform the National Environmental Policy Act and other federal permitting processes to facilitate infrastructure and energy development projects. Ongoing implementation of Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects" (87 FR 7363, January 9, 2022).

Advocated for introduction and support of H.R. 4615, the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025, to require prompt payment of small construction contractors facing unilateral change orders on federal construction contracts.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Educated Members on importance of proper worker classifications, the use of Project Labor Agreements and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage protections on federal infrastructure projects. Lobbied in support of HR 4615, Pay for Performance Act, legislation to allow small businesses with federal construction contracts to request equitable adjustments if a contracting officer directs change orders without permission.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Proposed Rule for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings; Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009 Support Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2025 Support the nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as Secretary of the Dept. of Labor Endorse consideration of tax code - with full restoration of Sec. 174 R&D tax deduction - which would allow energy markets to continue moving towards a more reliable, secure, and affordable energy system. Support confirmation of former Rep. Marc Molinaro to serve as Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration Oppose repeal of E.O. 14063 on the Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Project Support for terminating emergency Canadian tariffs - S.J. Res. 37 Oppose efforts to increase income tax rates, including proposals to raise the top individual rate to 40 percent. Support retaining existing energy tax credits and to modernize & expand energy system. Support key business tax incentives as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - H.R. 1 Oppose House GOP efforts to cut HVAC tax credits Support investing in Federal Energy Programs in FY2026 Support Section 179D, the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction in H.R. 1 Support Section 179D, preserve residential energy efficiency incentives (sections 25C, 25D, 45L), reauthorize and extend key business tax provisions Oppose the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) and the Modern Worker Security Act (H.R. 1320) Support Small Business Payment for Performance Act - H.R. 4615 Support immediate attention, action to address tariff-driven cost increases severely impacting subcontractors working under federal contracts. Request expedited Congressional attention to address the critical issue of tariff-driven cost increases that are severely impacting subcontractors working under existing federal contracts. Support resolutions introduced to terminate national emergency declared to justify record-level tariffs on imports from Canada and Brazil under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) - SJ Res 77, SJ Res 81 Support the American Energy Independence and Affordability Act - H.R. 5862

Support Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2025 Endorse consideration of tax code - with full restoration of Sec. 174 R&D tax deduction - which would allow energy markets to continue moving towards a more reliable, secure, and affordable energy system. Support for terminating emergency Canadian tariffs - S.J. Res. 37 Support for striking requirement that trade association political action committees must obtain prior approval (PA) from corporate member companies before discussing support of the PAC - H.R. 1399 Support bipartisan Trade Review Act of 2025 - S. 1272, H.R. 2665 Oppose efforts to increase income tax rates, including proposals to raise the top individual rate to 40 percent. Support retaining existing energy tax credits and to modernize & expand energy system. Support funding for FY2026 Energy and Water Appropriations for programs pertaining to combined heat and power (CHP) technology with the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Support key business tax incentives as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - H.R. 1 Oppose House GOP efforts to cut HVAC tax credits Support investing in Federal Energy Programs in FY2026 Support Section 179D, the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction in H.R. 1 Support Section 179D, preserve residential energy efficiency incentives (sections 25C, 25D, 45L), reauthorize and extend key business tax provisions Oppose the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) and the Modern Worker Security Act (H.R. 1320) Support Small Business Payment for Performance Act - H.R. 4615 Support immediate attention, action to address tariff-driven cost increases severely impacting subcontractors working under federal contracts. Request expedited Congressional attention to address the critical issue of tariff-driven cost increases that are severely impacting subcontractors working under existing federal contracts. Support resolutions introduced to terminate national emergency declared to justify record-level tariffs on imports from Canada and Brazil under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) - SJ Res 77, SJ Res 81 Support the American Energy Independence and Affordability Act - H.R. 5862 Analysis, recommendations to the Department of the Treasury for the effective implementation of the technology-neutral clean electricity tax credits under Internal Revenue Code 45Y and 48E, as recently amended by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Proposed Rule for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings; Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009 Support the nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as Secretary of the Dept. of Labor Support confirmation of former Rep. Marc Molinaro to serve as Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration Oppose repeal of E.O. 14063 on the Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Project Support for terminating emergency Canadian tariffs - S.J. Res. 37 Oppose the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) and the Modern Worker Security Act (H.R. 1320) Support Small Business Payment for Performance Act - H.R. 4615 Support resolutions introduced to terminate national emergency declared to justify record-level tariffs on imports from Canada and Brazil under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) - SJ Res 77, SJ Res 81

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE

Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council) final rule entitled, FAR Case 2022-003, Use of Project Labor Agreement for Federal Construction Projects (88 FR 88708, December 22, 2023). Executive Office of the President, Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (87 FR 7363, January 9, 2022). General education regarding the need to reform the National Environmental Policy Act and other federal permitting processes to facilitate infrastructure and energy development projects. H.R. 1285, the Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act, legislation to amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and InnovationActof 2014 to establish paymentandperformance security requirements for projects; entire bill. H.R. 4615, the Small Business Payment for Performance Act, legislation to amend the Small Business Act to provide interim partial payment to small business contractors that request an equitable adjustment due to a change in the terms of a construction contract; entire bill. H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, legislation to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; entire bill. Legislative proposal to amend the Small Business Act to provide interim partial payment to small business contractors that request an equitable adjustment due to a change in the terms of a construction contract (no bill introduced). Proposals to revise and streamline federal permitting processes. S. 570, the Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act, legislation to amend theWaterInfrastructureFinanceandInnovationActof 2014 to establish payment and performance security requirements for projects; entire bill. Legislative proposal to authorize a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act for defense readiness activities, including the development of data centers and related energy infrastructure on property controlled by the Departments of War and Energy (no bill introduced).

Advocated for introduction and support of H.R. 4615, the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025, to require prompt payment of small construction contractors facing unilateral change orders on federal construction contracts.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Educated Members on importance of proper worker classifications, the use of Project Labor Agreements and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage protections on federal infrastructure projects. Lobbied in support of HR 4615, Pay for Performance Act, legislation to allow small businesses with federal construction contracts to request equitable adjustments if a contracting officer directs change orders without permission.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Proposed Rule for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings; Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009 Support Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2025 Support the nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as Secretary of the Dept. of Labor Endorse consideration of tax code - with full restoration of Sec. 174 R&D tax deduction - which would allow energy markets to continue moving towards a more reliable, secure, and affordable energy system. Support confirmation of former Rep. Marc Molinaro to serve as Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration Oppose repeal of E.O. 14063 on the Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Project Support for terminating emergency Canadian tariffs - S.J. Res. 37 Oppose efforts to increase income tax rates, including proposals to raise the top individual rate to 40 percent. Support retaining existing energy tax credits and to modernize & expand energy system. Support key business tax incentives as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - H.R. 1 Oppose House GOP efforts to cut HVAC tax credits Support investing in Federal Energy Programs in FY2026 Support Section 179D, the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction in H.R. 1 Support Section 179D, preserve residential energy efficiency incentives (sections 25C, 25D, 45L), reauthorize and extend key business tax provisions Oppose the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) and the Modern Worker Security Act (H.R. 1320) Support Small Business Payment for Performance Act - H.R. 4615 Support immediate attention, action to address tariff-driven cost increases severely impacting subcontractors working under federal contracts. Request expedited Congressional attention to address the critical issue of tariff-driven cost increases that are severely impacting subcontractors working under existing federal contracts.

Support Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2025 Endorse consideration of tax code - with full restoration of Sec. 174 R&D tax deduction - which would allow energy markets to continue moving towards a more reliable, secure, and affordable energy system. Support for terminating emergency Canadian tariffs - S.J. Res. 37 Support for striking requirement that trade association political action committees must obtain prior approval (PA) from corporate member companies before discussing support of the PAC - H.R. 1399 Support bipartisan Trade Review Act of 2025 - S. 1272, H.R. 2665 Oppose efforts to increase income tax rates, including proposals to raise the top individual rate to 40 percent. Support retaining existing energy tax credits and to modernize & expand energy system. Support funding for FY2026 Energy and Water Appropriations for programs pertaining to combined heat and power (CHP) technology with the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Support key business tax incentives as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - H.R. 1 Oppose House GOP efforts to cut HVAC tax credits Support investing in Federal Energy Programs in FY2026 Support Section 179D, the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction in H.R. 1 Support Section 179D, preserve residential energy efficiency incentives (sections 25C, 25D, 45L), reauthorize and extend key business tax provisions Oppose the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) and the Modern Worker Security Act (H.R. 1320) Support Small Business Payment for Performance Act - H.R. 4615 Support immediate attention, action to address tariff-driven cost increases severely impacting subcontractors working under federal contracts. Request expedited Congressional attention to address the critical issue of tariff-driven cost increases that are severely impacting subcontractors working under existing federal contracts.

Proposed Rule for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings; Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009 Support the nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as Secretary of the Dept. of Labor Support confirmation of former Rep. Marc Molinaro to serve as Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration Oppose repeal of E.O. 14063 on the Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Project Support for terminating emergency Canadian tariffs - S.J. Res. 37 Oppose the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) and the Modern Worker Security Act (H.R. 1320) Support Small Business Payment for Performance Act - H.R. 4615

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE

Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council) final rule entitled, FAR Case 2022-003, Use of Project Labor Agreement for Federal Construction Projects (88 FR 88708, December 22, 2023). Executive Office of the President, Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (87 FR 7363, January 9, 2022). H.R. 1285, the Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act, legislation to amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 to establish payment and performance security requirements for projects; entire bill. S. 570, the Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act, legislation to amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 to establish payment and performance security requirements for projects; entire bill. H.R. 3838, the "Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026," legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy; House Rules Committee Amendment #855, to create a categorical exclusion to the National Environmental Policy Act for selected sources of electricity generation, electricity transmission, and other data center infrastructure on military installations. General education regarding the need to reform the National Environmental Policy Act and other federal permitting processes to facilitate infrastructure and energy development projects. H.R. 4615, the Small Business Payment for Performance Act, legislation to amend the Small Business Act to provide interim partial payment to small business contractors that request an equitable adjustment due to a change in the terms of a construction contract; entire bill. Legislative proposal to amend the Small Business Act to provide interim partial payment to small business contractors that request an equitable adjustment due to a change in the terms of a construction contract (no bill introduced). H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, legislation to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; entire bill. Proposals to revise and streamline federal permitting processes.

Advocated for introduction and support of H.R. 4615, the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025, to require prompt payment of small construction contractors facing unilateral change orders on federal construction contracts.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE