Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025

Educate Members of Congress and the Administration about the food and agriculture supply chain, including agriculture-based manufacturing. Monitor the Farm Bill reauthorization process, including H.R.7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and S.5526, the Agricultural Act of 2026; and educate Members on the Corn Refiners Association's and Plant Based Product Council's priorities, including H.R.4832/S.2654, the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025; and H.R.3253/S.2467, the Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act. Educate Members of Congress and the Administration on the biobased products industry and the ag-based bioeconomy. Monitor proposals relative to food and ingredient regulation, and educate Members of Congress on nutrition priorities

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

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

Monitor and advocate for policies in support of agricultural trade and supply chain resiliency. Monitor and advocate on bioeconomy issues (including Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act, H.R. 4832/S. 2654; and Ag BIO Act, H.R. 3253/S. 2467). Monitor FY 2027 Appropriations for USDA and EPA Engage with Congress and Administration on issues concerning nutrition programs, dietary guidelines, food safety, and affordability.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Biofuels, Renewable Chemicals, Biobased Products and Feedstocks Definition Sustainability, carbon sequestration and renewable resources for biofuels, Renewable Chemicals, Biobased Products (non-funding) --S.193: Adopt the Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation model Act or the Adopt GREET Act --H.R.3592; Adopt GREET Act ----H.R.4832, Biobased Manufacturing & Jobs Act --S.2654, Biobased Manufacturing & Jobs Act Agencies Contacted: House Representatives Senate

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act (HR 3253/S 2467). Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act (HR 4832/S 2654) Development of ag bioeconomy markets and related infrastructure: Farm Bill, Title IX - USDA BioPreferred Program, NAICS codes, industry terminology, infrastructure (Plant Based Products Council Initiative).

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R.4832 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025; H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; Senate Agricultural Act of 2026 Discussion Draft.

Client expense: $2,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2027 (H.R. 7567); Reauthorization of the USDA Biopreferred Program Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025 (S. 2654/H.R. 4832); Related to expanding eligible material for the Biopreferred program.

Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to biomanufacturing, farm bill inc. H.R. 7567, and H.R.4832 / S.2654 Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Educate Members of Congress and the Administration about the food and agriculture supply chain, including agriculture-based manufacturing. Monitor the Farm Bill reauthorization process, including H.R.7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; and educate Members on the Corn Refiners Association's and Plant Based Product Council's priorities, including H.R.4832/S.2654, the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025; and H.R.3253/S.2467, the Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act. Educate Members of Congress and the Administration on the biobased products industry and the ag-based bioeconomy. Monitor proposals relative to food and ingredient regulation, and educate Members of Congress on nutrition priorities.

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

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

Monitor and advocate for policies in support of agricultural trade and supply chain resiliency. Monitor and advocate on bioeconomy issues (including Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act, H.R. 4832/S. 2654; and Ag BIO Act, H.R. 3253/S. 2467). Monitor FY 2027 Appropriations for USDA and EPA Engage with Congress and Administration on issues concerning nutrition programs, dietary guidelines, food safety, and affordability.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Biofuels, Renewable Chemicals, Biobased Products and Feedstocks Definition Sustainability, carbon sequestration and renewable resources for biofuels, Renewable Chemicals, Biobased Products (non-funding) --S.193: Adopt the Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation model Act or the Adopt GREET Act --H.R.3592; Adopt GREET Act ----H.R.4832, Biobased Manufacturing & Jobs Act --S.2654, Biobased Manufacturing & Jobs Act Agencies Contacted: House Representatives Senate

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2027 (H.R. 7567); Reauthorization of the USDA Biopreferred Program Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025 (S. 2654/H.R. 4832); Related to expanding eligible material for the Biopreferred program.

Client expense: $1,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act (HR 3253/S 2467). Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act (HR 4832/S 2654) Development of ag bioeconomy markets and related infrastructure: Farm Bill, Title IX - USDA BioPreferred Program, NAICS codes, industry terminology, infrastructure (Plant Based Products Council Initiative).

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Monitor and advocate for policies in support of agricultural trade and supply chain resiliency. Monitor and advocate on bioeconomy issues (including Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act, H.R. 4832/S. 2654; and Ag BIO Act, H.R. 3253/S. 2467). Monitor FY 2026 Appropriations for USDA, EPA, and continuing resolution legislation. Engage with Congress on issues concerning nutrition programs, food safety, and affordability.

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

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

H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025; H.R.4832 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025; H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act; H.R.6566 - Recycling Technology Innovation Act; H.R.6832 - PACK Act; H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act; H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; S.216 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act; S.351 - STEWARD Act of 2025; S.3122 - Better FDA Act of 2025; Basel Convention Implementation legislation; Draft Legislation - Save our Seas Act 3.0; Global Plastics Agreement advocacy; National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Polyether Polyols; Standards for Air Curtain Incinerators That Only Burn Wood Wastes, Yard Wastes and Clean Lumber; Provision for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units: Temporary Use Incinerators and Air Curtain Incinerators Used in Disaster Recovery; USDA BioPreferred program and the use of mass balance attribution.

Client expense: $3,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to the flexible packaging industry, including recycling and plastics policies Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) S.351 - Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development (STEWARD) Act H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA) H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA) Make American Healthy Again (MAHA) GRAS issue H.R.3604/ S. 1926 - Reducing Waste in National Parks Act H.R.4466 - CIRCLE Act H.R. 6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act of 2025 (PACK Act) S. 2654/H.R.4832 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act S. 2353/ H.R.4486 - the Microplastics Safety Act H.R.6566 - Recycling Technology Innovation Act S.2110 - REUSE Act of 2025 H.R. 7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA) S.2341 - Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act H.R.7291 - GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Educate Members of Congress and the Administration about the food and agriculture supply chain, including agriculture-based manufacturing. Monitor the Farm Bill reauthorization process, including H.R.7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; and educate Members on the Corn Refiners Association's and Plant Based Product Council's priorities, including H.R.4832/S.2654, the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025; and H.R.3253/S.2467, the Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act. Educate Members of Congress and the Administration on the biobased products industry and the ag-based bioeconomy. Monitor proposals relative to food and ingredient regulation, and educate Members of Congress on nutrition priorities.

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

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

Biofuels, Renewable Chemicals, Biobased Products and Feedstocks Definition Sustainability, carbon sequestration and renewable resources for biofuels, Renewable Chemicals, Biobased Products (non-funding) --S.193: Adopt the Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation model Act or the Adopt GREET Act --H.R.3592; Adopt GREET Act ----H.R.4832, Biobased Manufacturing & Jobs Act --S.2654, Biobased Manufacturing & Jobs Act Agencies Contacted: House Representatives Senate

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025; H.R.161 - New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.3898 - PERMIT Act; H.R.4552 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal infrastructure Act; H.R.4776 - SPEED Act; H.R.4832 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025; H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act; H.R.6566 - Recycling Technology Innovation Act; H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026; S.216 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act; S.351 - STEWARD Act of 2025; S.2354 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S.2465 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S.2651 - ROAD to Housing Act of 2025; Bioattributed product policy; Clean Industrial Technology Act -- DOE Industrial Demonstration Program; Draft legislation on plastics recycling and development. Draft legislation that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry policy, commonly referred to as the "Farm Bill." - Energy title. Utilization of mass balance attribution in the BioPreferred program; Global Plastics Agreement, Basel Convention Ratification; Make America Healthy Again initiative; Permitting modernization and advanced recycling; Regulatory treatment of advanced recycling.

Client expense: $6,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467); Reauthorization of the USDA Biopreferred Program Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025 (S. 2654/H.R. 4832); Related to expanding eligible material for the Biopreferred program.

Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor and advocate on trade issues. Monitor and advocate on bioeconomy issues (including Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act, H.R. 4832/S. 2654; and Ag BIO Act, H.R. 3253/S. 2467). Monitor and advocate on FY 2026 Appropriations for USDA, EPA, and continuing resolution legislation. Monitor rail/transportation issues.

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

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

Educate Members of Congress and the Administration about the food and agriculture supply chain, including agriculture-based manufacturing. Monitor the Farm Bill reauthorization process and educate Members on the Corn Refiners Association's and Plant Based Product Council's priorities, including H.R.4832/S.2654, the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025; and H.R.3253/S.2467, the Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act. Educate Members of Congress and the Administration on biobased products industry and the ag-based bioeconomy. Monitor proposals relative to food and ingredient regulation.

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

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

Outreach and monitoring related to: -Legislative and administrative action regarding Mass Balance Attribution within the USDA's Biopreferred Program and the Farm Bill, generally. -Legislative and administrative action regarding the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act (SB 265/HR 4832).

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L. 94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act; H.R.5079 - Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.4832 / S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology.

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

Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill (no bill number). BASF supports the continued operation of the EnergyStar program, jointly administered by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills); S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act; H.R.6566 - Recycling Technology Innovation Act. BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics. BASF supports formal recognition of advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical tools for growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.4832 / S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.

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

Issues related to the flexible packaging industry, including recycling and plastics policies Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) S.351 - Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development (STEWARD) Act H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA) H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA) S.216 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act - Public Law No: 119-65 Make American Healthy Again (MAHA) GRAS issue H.R.3604/ S. 1926 - Reducing Waste in National Parks Act H.R.4466 - CIRCLE Act H.R. 6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act of 2025 (PACK Act) S. 2654/H.R.4832 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act S. 2353/ H.R.4486 - the Microplastics Safety Act H.R.6566 - Recycling Technology Innovation Act S.2110 - REUSE Act of 2025 H.Res.927 - Design for Recycling Resolution H.Res.885 - Supporting the designation of November 15, 2025, as "America Recycles Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, recycling, and advance the circular economy

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Biofuels, Renewable Chemicals, Biobased Products and Feedstocks Definition Sustainability, carbon sequestration and renewable resources for biofuels, Renewable Chemicals, Biobased Products (non-funding) --S.193: Adopt the Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation model Act or the Adopt GREET Act --H.R.3592; Adopt GREET Act ----H.R.4832, Biobased Manufacturing & Jobs Act --S.2654, Biobased Manufacturing & Jobs Act Agencies Contacted: House Representatives Senate

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1267 Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act; H.R. 2145 Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025; H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act - Section 4 - Water quality technology availability; H.R. 4553 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R. 4832 Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act; H.R. 4903 Plastic Health Research Act; H.R.4553 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S. 2354 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S. 351 STEWARD Act of 2025; S.2465 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 - auto safety, auto lightweighting, innovation and customer choice.; S.2651 ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 - energy and water standards in homes and on housing costs; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Potential Future Regulation Addressing Pyrolysis and Gasification Units; Air Rules Regulating American Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical Sectors (NESHAPs) New Source Performance Standards for Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Poly; Anti-dumping, Section 232, Section 301, Annex II, trade and tariff advocacy and education; Chemical Manufacturing Area Source (CMAS) and Polyether Polyols (PEPO) Rules; Clean Air Act; Sustainable Chemistry; Draft advanced recycling permitting legislation; Draft bill - Vehicle Recycling Opportunity and Optimization in Materials Act; Draft rulemaking for modifications to BioPreferred program; Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2026 Senate; Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop a legally binding instrument for plastic pollution; Global plastics agreement; Low-emissions supply chain policy; Plastics Health Research Act; Unintroduced legislation concerning advanced recycling; Unintroduced legislation concerning bioattribution and mass balance in USDA BioPreferred program; Unintroduced legislation dealing with plastics recycling claims and the FTC.; Unintroduced legislation dealing with plastics recycling research and development.; Unintroduced legislation promoting increased automotive plastics recycling.; Unintroduced legislation similar to the Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act; Unintroduced legislation that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation and forestry policy commonly referred to as the "Farm Bill;" Unintroduced legislation titled "Recycling Technologies Innovation Act.; " Unintroduced legislation titled the "Recycled Materials Attribution Act."

Implementation and funding of 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]; No IRIS Act (S.623); BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. Chemical Facility Security (H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act; H.R. 5079 - Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act). BASF supports FAA establishment of a critical infrastructure designation over chemical facilities and the use of countermeasures to protect against unauthorized drone flights. BASF also advocates for policies that promote physical and cybersecurity, as well as safety at chemical plants across the supply chain. Plastics (S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act). BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. Open Competition (no bills). BASF supports public policies ensuring that open, competitive bidding procedures are used for selecting materials in federally funded infrastructure projects. Microplastics (H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. Advanced Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. Mass Balance (H.R.4832/S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act). BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology.

No IRIS Act (S.623); Implementation and funding of 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports the development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and encourages the use of all innovative recycling technologies to achieve this goal. Plastics (S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act). BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. Microplastics (H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. Advanced Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. Mass Balance (H.R.4832/S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act). BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Open Competition (no bills). BASF supports policies that ensure open, competitive bidding procedures are used for selecting materials in federally funded infrastructure projects. EnergyStar Appropriations (Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill - no bill number). BASF supports the continued operation of the EnergyStar program jointly administered by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Issues related to the flexible packaging industry, including recycling and plastics policies Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) S.351 - Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development (STEWARD) Act H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA) H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA) Save Our Seas discussions Make American Healthy Again (MAHA) GRAS issue H.R.3604/ S. 1926 - Reducing Waste in National Parks Act H.R.4466 - CIRCLE Act Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (PACK Act) - discussion draft S. 2654/H.R.4832 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act S. 2353/ H.R.4486 - the Microplastics Safety Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE