Oil Trading Transparency Act
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2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419 - Farm Bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776 - renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351 - tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575 - coal generation emissions; S. 577 - oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191 - climate change; S. 2555 - state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642 - renewable energy; S. 2821 - clean energy production incentives; S. 2991 / S. 3044 - market speculation; S. 2995 - oil trading; S. 3122 - energy commodities regulation; S. 3130 - energy prices; S. 3131 - energy markets; S. 3183 - CFTC authority on speculation; S. 3185 - energy prices; S. 3202 - gas prices; S. 3205 - CFTC authority; S. 3248 - commodity markets; S. 3255 - CFTC large trade oversight; H.R. 6130 - futures markets; H.R. 6238 - CFTC oversight; H.R. 6264 - commodities markets; H.R. 6330 - energy commodities; H.R. 6334 - CFTC oversight and energy prices; H.R. 6349 - energy prices; H.R. 6377 - CFTC authority for energy markets.
Client expense: $920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
S. 3255, Over-the-Counter Speculation Act, all sections; S. 3248, Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3185, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes, all sections; S. 3131, Oil Speculation and Control Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3081, to establish a Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force within the Department of Justice, all sections; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008, all sections; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6279, Oil Speculation Reduction Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6264, to prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities, all sections; H.R. 6238, to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation, all sections; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6130, to provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, all sections; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6372, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6377, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections.
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; S 6 National Energy & Environmental Security Act of 2007; S 1263 Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act; S 1381 Gasoline Pricing; S 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007; Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; House draft legislation on Alternative Fuels & Alternative Fuels Infrastructure; Renewable, Biofuels, and Hydrogen Programs; Energy Efficiency (Energy Savings Performance Contracts); DOE Hydrogen Infrastructure and Validation Program; HR 2337 The Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act; HR 2784 The National Environmental & Energy Development Act; S 1268 Domestic Offshore Energy Security Act; S 1594 Maritime Hazardous Cargo Security Act of 2007; HR 3220 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 3221 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 2830 USCG Reauthorization Act (LNG provision); Use of fuels from oil sands; S 2651 Technical Corrections to RFS; HR 5216 Wildfire Risk Reduction and Renewable Biomass Utilization Act; HR 5236 Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008 ; HR 2380 U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (LNG provisions); HR 5577 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008; HR 5533 Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008; S 2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007; HR 5146 Invest in Energy Security Act; HR 2262 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007; HR 2768 S-MINER Act; HR 5058 Chuckchi Sea Sale Suspension Act; HR 6/Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program; S 2991 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; S 3044 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; Pipeline Reauthorization Act; Law of the Sea Treaty legislation HR 802 MARPOL Implementation; HR 6251 Responsible Federal Oil & Gas Leasing Act; Diesel Tax Reduction Bill; HR 2419 Farm Bill energy/fuel/ethanol provisions; Renewable Fuel Standard; HR 6324 ethanol import tariff; S 3080 ethanol import tariff; HR 5911 Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol Act; HR 5713 Splash and Dash Correction Act; HR 6346 the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; HR 6052 the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act & Section 526 of HR 6 & Boren amendment to Sec. 526; S 1499 Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007; Energy Markets Emergency Act; HR 6238 Petroleum Product Pricing; HR 6264 Prevent excessive speculation in energy markets; S 3122 Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act; S 3129 Close the London Loophole Act; S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; HR 6334 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; S 3131 Oil Speculation Control Act; S 3134 Regulation Of Energy Commodities; S 2995 Oil Trading Transparency Act; HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act; HR 6256 Responsible Ownership of Public Lands Act; S 2958 American Energy Production Act.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Entire bill H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (SAP) S. 3268 - Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 - Provisions related to liquidation and definitions related to bona fide hedger; sections 4 and 7 related to exempt legitimate hedging entities from the bill; entire bill H.R. 6346 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Provisions related to price controls and energy markets H.R. 6074 - No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels - Provisions related to establishment of DOJ Petroleum Industry Anti-trust Task force and a study by the Government Accountability Office; provisions related to price controls and section 8 hedging provisions HR 6074 - Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act, Title I, Est. of DOJ Petroleum Industry Anti-trust Task Force; Title III, Study by Government Accountability Office H.R. 6074 - To amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal and for other purposes (SAP) S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 - Provisions related to price gouging, price controls, regulation of energy commodity contracts and amendments related to the Sherman Act S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 (SAP) H.R. 6049 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 - provisions related to tax extenders and renewable energy tax H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - Provisions related to trading speculation H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 (SAP) H.R. 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act - regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts S 2058 - Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts Environmental Protection Agency Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under the Clean Air Act (73 Fed. Reg. 44353, July 30, 2008) Dingell Draft Discussion H.R. 3221 - Energy Independence and Security Act - Provisions related to EISA and renewables H.R. 6666 - Amendment to the Clean Air Act - Provisions related to CAIR S. 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency Act - entire bill H.R. 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, entire bill H.R. 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act - entire bill H.R. 6334 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act - entire bill H.R. 6337 - Energy Markets Emergency Act - entire bill H.R. 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act - entire bill H.R. 6264 - Legislation to prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities - entire bill S. 3185 - The Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act - entire bill S. 3691 - Financial Regulation Reform Act of 2008 (CFTC-2008-0113) Proposed Regulations, "Significant Price Discovery Contracts on Exempt Commercial Markets," entire rule
H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Entire bill S. 3268 - Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 - Provisions related to liquidation and definitions related to bona fide hedger; Sections 4 and 7 related to exempt legitimate hedging entities from the bill; entire bill H.R. 6346 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Provisions related to price controls and energy markets H.R. 6074 - No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels - Provisions related to establishment of DOJ Petroleum industry Anti-trust Task Force and a study by the Government Accountability Office; provisions related to price controls and Section 8 hedging provisions H.R. 6049 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 - provisions related to tax extenders and renewable energy tax H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - Provisions related to trade speculation H.R. 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act - regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts S. 2058 - Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts Environmental Protection Agency Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under the Clean Air Act (73 Fed. Reg. 44353, July 30, 2008) Dingell/Boucher Greenhouse Gas Discussion Draft H.R. 3221 - Energy Independence and Security Act - Provisions related to EISA and renewables H.R. 6666 - Amendment to the Clean Air Act - Provisions related to CAIR S. 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency Act - entire bill H.R. 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, entire bill H.R. 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act - entire bill H.R. 6334 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act - entire bill H.R. 6337 - Energy Markets Emergency Act - entire bill H.R. 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act - entire bill H.R. 6264 - Legislation to prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities - entire bill S. 3185 - The Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act - entire bill S. 3691 - Financial Regulation Reform Act of 2008 (CFTC-2008-0113) Proposed Regulations, "Significant Price Discovery Contracts on Exempt Commercial Markets" - entire rule
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $3,194,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $7,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Entire bill S. 3268 - Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 - Provisions related to liquidation and definitions related to bona fide hedger; Sections 4 and 7 related to exempt legitimate hedging entities from the bill; entire bill H.R. 6346 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Provisions related to price controls and energy markets H.R. 6074 - No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels - Provisions related to establishment of DOJ Petroleum industry Anti-trust Task Force and a study by the Government Accountability Office; provisions related to price controls and Section 8 hedging provisions H.R. 6049 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 - provisions related to tax extenders and renewable energy tax H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - Provisions related to trade speculation H.R. 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act - regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts S. 2058 - Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts Environmental Protection Agency Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under the Clean Air Act (73 Fed. Reg. 44353, July 30, 2008) Dingell/Boucher Greenhouse Gas Discussion Draft H.R. 3221 - Energy Independence and Security Act - Provisions related to EISA and renewables H.R. 6666 - Amendment to the Clean Air Act - Provisions related to CAIR S. 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency Act - entire bill H.R. 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, entire bill H.R. 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act - entire bill H.R. 6334 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act - entire bill H.R. 6337 - Energy Markets Emergency Act - entire bill H.R. 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act - entire bill H.R. 6264 - Legislation to prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities - entire bill S. 3185 - The Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act - entire bill S. 3691 - Financial Regulation Reform Act of 2008 (CFTC-2008-0113) Proposed Regulations, "Significant Price Discovery Contracts on Exempt Commercial Markets" - entire rule
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
S. 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act S 2995 Oil Trading Transparency Act S. 3044 Consumer-First Energy Act S. 3122 Policing US Oil Commodities Makets Act S 3131 Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008 S 3129 Close the London Loophole Act HR 6130 To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading. HR 6264 Property Mitigation Assistance Act of 2008 HR 6334 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act S 3134 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes. HR 6341 Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act of 2008 S. 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 HR 6279 Oil Speculation Reduction Act HR 6284 Close the London Loophole Act HR 6372 Commodity Futures Restoration Act S5325 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 S3248 Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Entire bill S. 3268 - Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 - Provisions related to liquidation and definitions related to bona fide hedger; Sections 4 and 7 related to exempt legitimate hedging entities from the bill; entire bill H.R. 6346 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Provisions related to price controls and energy markets H.R. 6074 - No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels - Provisions related to establishment of DOJ Petroleum industry Anti-trust Task Force and a study by the Government Accountability Office; provisions related to price controls and Section 8 hedging provisions H.R. 6049 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 - provisions related to tax extenders and renewable energy tax H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - Provisions related to trade speculation H.R. 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act - regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts S. 2058 - Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts Environmental Protection Agency Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under the Clean Air Act (73 Fed. Reg. 44353, July 30, 2008) Dingell/Boucher Greenhouse Gas Discussion Draft H.R. 3221 - Energy Independence and Security Act - Provisions related to EISA and renewables H.R. 6666 - Amendment to the Clean Air Act - Provisions related to CAIR S. 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency Act - entire bill H.R. 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, entire bill H.R. 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act - entire bill H.R. 6334 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act - entire bill H.R. 6337 - Energy Markets Emergency Act - entire bill H.R. 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act - entire bill H.R. 6264 - Legislation to prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities - entire bill S. 3185 - The Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act - entire bill S. 3691 - Financial Regulation Reform Act of 2008 (CFTC-2008-0113) Proposed Regulations, "Significant Price Discovery Contracts on Exempt Commercial Markets" - entire rule
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
S. 3255, Over-the-Counter Speculation Act, all sections; S. 3248, Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3185, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes, all sections; S. 3131, Oil Speculation and Control Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3081, to establish a Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force within the Department of Justice, all sections; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008, all sections; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6279, Oil Speculation Reduction Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6264, to prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities, all sections; H.R. 6238, to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation, all sections; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6130, to provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, all sections; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6372, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6377, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
S. 3255, Over-the-Counter Speculation Act, all sections; S. 3248, Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3185, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes, all sections; S. 3131, Oil Speculation and Control Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3081, to establish a Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force within the Department of Justice, all sections; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008, all sections; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6279, Oil Speculation Reduction Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6264, to prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities, all sections; H.R. 6238, to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation, all sections; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6130, to provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, all sections; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6372, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6377, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 3221-New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 2638 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act HR 3997 - Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 6049 - Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity HR 6427 - Warm in the Winter and Cool in the Summer Act HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act HR 7074 - Home Office Tax Deduction Simplification and Improvement Act of 2008 HR 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 1154 - Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2007 S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 3268 - Stop Excessive Speculation Act S 3441 Liquefied Natural Gas Import Terminal Authorization Act 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)
Client expense: $412,151 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Entire bill H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (SAP) S. 3268 - Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 - Provisions related to liquidation and definitions related to bona fide hedger; sections 4 and 7 related to exempt legitimate hedging entities from the bill; entire bill H.R. 6346 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Provisions related to price controls and energy markets H.R. 6074 - No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels - Provisions related to establishment of DOJ Petroleum Industry Anti-trust Task force and a study by the Government Accountability Office; provisions related to price controls and section 8 hedging provisions HR 6074 - Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act, Title I, Est. of DOJ Petroleum Industry Anti-trust Task Force; Title III, Study by Government Accountability Office H.R. 6074 - To amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal and for other purposes (SAP) S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 - Provisions related to price gouging, price controls, regulation of energy commodity contracts and amendments related to the Sherman Act S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 (SAP) H.R. 6049 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 - provisions related to tax extenders and renewable energy tax H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - Provisions related to trading speculation H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 (SAP) H.R. 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act - regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts S 2058 - Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts Environmental Protection Agency Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under the Clean Air Act (73 Fed. Reg. 44353, July 30, 2008) Dingell Draft Discussion H.R. 3221 - Energy Independence and Security Act - Provisions related to EISA and renewables H.R. 6666 - Amendment to the Clean Air Act - Provisions related to CAIR S. 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency Act - entire bill H.R. 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, entire bill H.R. 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act - entire bill H.R. 6334 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act - entire bill H.R. 6337 - Energy Markets Emergency Act - entire bill H.R. 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act - entire bill H.R. 6264 - Legislation to prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities - entire bill S. 3185 - The Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act - entire bill S. 3691 - Financial Regulation Reform Act of 2008 (CFTC-2008-0113) Proposed Regulations, "Significant Price Discovery Contracts on Exempt Commercial Markets," entire rule
Client expense: $7,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Commodities Exchange Act Reauthorization, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009, H.R. 6264, H.R. 6284, H.R. 6330, H.R. 6334, H.R. 6377, HR 6604, S. 577, S. 2058, S. 2991, S. 2995, S. 3044, S. 3130, S. 3131, S. 3183; Hague Convention of Securities Held by Intermediaries; Cap and Trade Legislation, H.R. 620, S. 2191, S. 3036; Regulation of Credit Default and Swaps
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 1252 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; S 6 - National Energy & Environmental Security Act of 2007; S 1263 - Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act; S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007; Renewable fuels, renewable fuel standards, Alternative Fuels & Alternative Fuels Infrastructure; Renewable, Biofuels, and Hydrogen Programs; Energy Efficiency (Energy Savings Performance Contracts); DOE Hydrogen Infrastructure and Validation Program; HR 2337 The Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act; HR 2784 The National Environmental & Energy Development Act; S 1268 Domestic Offshore Energy Security Act; HR 3220 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 3221 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 2830 USCG Reauthorization Act (LNG provision); Fuels from oil sands, shale oils, HR 6 Section 526 & repeal amendments; S 2651 Technical Corrections to Renewable Fuel Standard; HR 5216 Wildfire Risk Reduction and Renewable Biomass Utilization Act; HR 5236 Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008; HR 2380 U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (LNG provisions); HR 5577 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008; HR 5533 Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008; S 2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007; HR 5146 Invest in Energy Security Act; HR 2262 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007; HR 2768 Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (S-MINER Act); Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Moratorium; Use it or Lose it Oil leasing legislation; HR 6515 DRILL Act; Dept. of Interior IG report on MMS RIK program; HR 7032 Energy Project Permitting; HR 6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security & Consumer Protection Act; HR 6/Public Law 110-140 Implementation of Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program (recomplete contract); S 2991 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; S 3044 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; Pipeline Reauthorization Act; Law of the Sea Treaty legislation; HR 802 MARPOL Implementation; HR 6251 Responsible Federal Oil & Gas Leasing Act; Diesel Tax Reduction Bill; HR 2419 Farm Bill energy/fuel/ethanol provisions; HR 6324 ethanol import tariff; S 3080 ethanol import tariff; HR 5713 Splash and Dash Correction Act; HR 6346 the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; HR 6052 the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act; S 1499 Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007; Energy Markets Emergency Act; HR 6238 Petroleum Product Pricing; HR 6264 Prevent excessive speculation in energy markets; H.R. 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act; S. 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act; S 3129 Close the London Loophole Act; S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; HR 6334 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; S 3131 Oil Speculation Control Act; S 3134 Regulation Of Energy Commodities; S 2995 Oil Trading Transparency Act; HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act; HR 6256 Responsible Ownership of Public Lands Act; S 2958 American Energy Production Act; P.L. 110-246 The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (research and demonstration provisions, cellulosic ethanol); FTC -- Market Manipulation Rulemaking; Bipartisan Senate energy bill (Group of 10); S 3202 Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008.
Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Entire bill H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (SAP) S. 3268 - Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 - Provisions related to liquidation and definitions related to bona fide hedger; sections 4 and 7 related to exempt legitimate hedging entities from the bill; entire bill H.R. 6346 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Provisions related to price controls and energy markets H.R. 6074 - No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels - Provisions related to establishment of DOJ Petroleum Industry Anti-trust Task force and a study by the Government Accountability Office; provisions related to price controls and section 8 hedging provisions HR 6074 - Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act, Title I, Est. of DOJ Petroleum Industry Anti-trust Task Force; Title III, Study by Government Accountability Office H.R. 6074 - To amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal and for other purposes (SAP) S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 - Provisions related to price gouging, price controls, regulation of energy commodity contracts and amendments related to the Sherman Act S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 (SAP) H.R. 6049 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 - provisions related to tax extenders and renewable energy tax H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - Provisions related to trading speculation H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 (SAP) H.R. 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act - regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts S 2058 - Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts Environmental Protection Agency Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under the Clean Air Act (73 Fed. Reg. 44353, July 30, 2008) Dingell Draft Discussion H.R. 3221 - Energy Independence and Security Act - Provisions related to EISA and renewables H.R. 6666 - Amendment to the Clean Air Act - Provisions related to CAIR S. 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency Act - entire bill H.R. 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, entire bill H.R. 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act - entire bill H.R. 6334 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act - entire bill H.R. 6337 - Energy Markets Emergency Act - entire bill H.R. 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act - entire bill H.R. 6264 - Legislation to prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities - entire bill S. 3185 - The Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act - entire bill S. 3691 - Financial Regulation Reform Act of 2008 (CFTC-2008-0113) Proposed Regulations, "Significant Price Discovery Contracts on Exempt Commercial Markets," entire rule
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Act - H.R. 4626, H.R. 5768; Provisions related to Commodity Exchange Act Reform - S. 3130; H.R. 6330; S. 2995; S. 3044; S.3122; S.3129;S. 3131;S. H.R. 6130; H.R. 6264; H.R. 6334; S. 3134; S.3134; H.R. 6341; S. 3183; H.R. 6279; H.R. 6284; H.R. 6372, H.R. 2419, H.R. 1252 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - HR 6604 and provisions related to OTC energy derivatives
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
HR 4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts; S 2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act, entire bill; HR 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act, entire bill; S. 3185, the Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, entire bill; HR 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, entire bill; HR 6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, entire bill; HR 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act, entire bill; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act, entire bill; H.R. 6264, legislation to prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities, entire bill; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008, entire bill; S. 3268, the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008, entire bill; S. 3691, the Financial Regulation Reform Act, entire bill; (CFTC-2008-0113) Proposed Regulations entitled "Significant Price Discovery Contracts on Exempt Commercial Markets," entire rule.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419- Farm Bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776- renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351- tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575- coal generation emissions; S. 577- oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191- climate change; S. 2555- state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642- renewable energy; S. 2821- clean energy production incentives; S. 2991/S.3044--market speculaton; S. 2995--oil trading; S. 3122--energy commodities regulation; S. 3130--energy prices; S. 3131--energy markets; continued . . . S. 3183--CFTC authority on speculation; S. 3185--energy prices; S. 3202--gas prices; S. 3205--CFTC authority; S. 3248--commodity markets; S. 3255--CFTC large trade oversight; H.R. 6130--futures markets; H.R. 6238--CFTC oversight; H.R. 6264--commodities markets; H.R. 6330--energy commodities; H.R. 6334--CFTC oversight and energy prices; H.R. 6349--energy prices; H.R. 6377--CFTC authority for energy markets; S. 3335, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6049, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6346, Energy Speculation Act; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency; H.R. 6899, Comprehensive Energy Act; H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy Job Creation Act; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act; S. 3036, Climate Security Act of 2008; H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action & Protection Act; H.R. 6316, Climate Market, Auction, Trust & Trade Act; S. 3714 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act; S. 3577 Prevent Excessive Seculation Act
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
HR 3221-New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 HR 2638 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 6049 - Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6427 - Warm in the Winter and Cool in the Summer Act HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act HR 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 HR 3997 - Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act HR 2638 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 3268 - Stop Excessive Speculation Act S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. S 3441 Liquefied Natural Gas Import Terminal Authorization Act 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)
Client expense: $492,951 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Electricity Climate Change Renewables Commodity Markets Wind Siting Transmission Fuel Diversity Competitive Procurement S. 2660, "Consumer Protection and Cost Accountability Act" H.R. 5547, "Consumer Protection and Cost Accountability Act" S.2995, "Oil Trading Transparency Act" S. 3044, "Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008" H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S. 3131, Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008 S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act H. R. 6284, Close the London Loophole Act S. 2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Resolution Act. H.R. 6264, legislation "to prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities" S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008 S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3202, "Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008" H.R. 6604, "Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008" S. 3248, "Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008" S. 3268, "Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008" H.R. 6899, "Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act"
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
S. 3255, Over-the-Counter Speculation Act, all sections; S. 3248, Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3185, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes, all sections; S. 3131, Oil Speculation and Control Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3081, to establish a Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force within the Department of Justice, all sections; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008, all sections; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6279, Oil Speculation Reduction Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6264, to prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities, all sections; H.R. 6238, to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation, all sections; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6130, to provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, all sections; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6372, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6377, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections.
Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 6049 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - Section 199 manufacturing deductions and provisions related to formaldehyde and study of health benefits H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Entire bill H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (SAP) S. 3268 - Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 - Provisions related to liquidation and definitions related to bona fide hedger; sections 4 and 7 related to exempt legitimate hedging entities from the bill H.R. 6346 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Provisions related to price controls and energy markets H.R. 6074 - No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels - Provisions related to establishment of DOJ Petroleum Industry Anti-trust Task force and a study by the Government Accountability Office; provisions related to price controls and section 8 hedging provisions HR 6074 - Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act, Title I, Est. of DOJ Petroleum Industry Anti-trust Task Force; Title III, Study by Government Accountability Office H.R. 6074 - To amend the Sherman Act to mail oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal and for other purposes (SAP) S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 - Provisions related to price controls, regulation of energy commodity contracts and amendments related to the Sherman Act, windfall profits tax provision S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 (SAP) H.R. 6022 - Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act - Amendments related to price controls H.R. 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act - Provisions related to biofuels and renewable fuel standards S. 3001 - The Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act - Amendments related to the Sherman Act S. 3222 - The Energy Transition Act of 2008 - Entire bill S. 3297 - Advancing America's Priorities Act - Provisions related to energy development H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 6049 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 H.R. 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation Prices Act of 2008 - Bilateral Trading Provisions H.R. 6344 - Responsive Government Act of 2008 - Bilateral Trading Provisions S. 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 - Bilateral Trading Provisions H.R. 7060 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008: oil and gas tax provisions, Section 45/biomass H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 (SAP) H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - Entire bill H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 (SAP) S. 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency Act - Entire bill H.R. 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading - Entire bill H.R. 6334 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act - Entire bill H.R. 6377 - Energy Markets Emergency Act - Entire bill H.R. 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act - Entire bill H.R. 6264 - Legislation to prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities - Entire bill S. 3185 - The Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act - Entire bill HR 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts S 2058 - Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts
Client expense: $3,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419- Farm Bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776- renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351- tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575- coal generation emissions; S. 577- oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191- climate change; S. 2555- state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642- renewable energy; S. 2821- clean energy production incentives; S. 2991/S.3044--market speculaton; S. 2995--oil trading; S. 3122--energy commodities regulation; S. 3130--energy prices; S. 3131--energy markets; continued . . . S. 3183--CFTC authority on speculation; S. 3185--energy prices; S. 3202--gas prices; S. 3205--CFTC authority; S. 3248--commodity markets; S. 3255--CFTC large trade oversight; H.R. 6130--futures markets; H.R. 6238--CFTC oversight; H.R. 6264--commodities markets; H.R. 6330--energy commodities; H.R. 6334--CFTC oversight and energy prices; H.R. 6349--energy prices; H.R. 6377--CFTC authority for energy markets; S. 3335, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6049, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6346, Energy Speculation Act; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency; H.R. 6899, Comprehensive Energy Act; H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy Job Creation Act; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act; S. 3036, Climate Security Act of 2008; H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action & Protection Act; H.R. 6316, Climate Market, Auction, Trust & Trade Act
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 6049 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - Section 199 manufacturing deductions and provisions related to formaldehyde and study of health benefits H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Entire bill H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (SAP) S. 3268 - Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 - Provisions related to liquidation and definitions related to bona fide hedger; sections 4 and 7 related to exempt legitimate hedging entities from the bill H.R. 6346 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Provisions related to price controls and energy markets H.R. 6074 - No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels - Provisions related to establishment of DOJ Petroleum Industry Anti-trust Task force and a study by the Government Accountability Office; provisions related to price controls and section 8 hedging provisions HR 6074 - Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act, Title I, Est. of DOJ Petroleum Industry Anti-trust Task Force; Title III, Study by Government Accountability Office H.R. 6074 - To amend the Sherman Act to mail oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal and for other purposes (SAP) S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 - Provisions related to price controls, regulation of energy commodity contracts and amendments related to the Sherman Act, windfall profits tax provision S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 (SAP) H.R. 6022 - Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act - Amendments related to price controls H.R. 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act - Provisions related to biofuels and renewable fuel standards S. 3001 - The Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act - Amendments related to the Sherman Act S. 3222 - The Energy Transition Act of 2008 - Entire bill S. 3297 - Advancing America's Priorities Act - Provisions related to energy development H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 6049 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 H.R. 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation Prices Act of 2008 - Bilateral Trading Provisions H.R. 6344 - Responsive Government Act of 2008 - Bilateral Trading Provisions S. 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 - Bilateral Trading Provisions H.R. 7060 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008: oil and gas tax provisions, Section 45/biomass H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 (SAP) H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - Entire bill H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 (SAP) S. 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency Act - Entire bill H.R. 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading - Entire bill H.R. 6334 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act - Entire bill H.R. 6377 - Energy Markets Emergency Act - Entire bill H.R. 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act - Entire bill H.R. 6264 - Legislation to prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities - Entire bill S. 3185 - The Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act - Entire bill HR 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts S 2058 - Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts
Client expense: $3,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Act - H.R. 4626, H.R. 5768; Provisions related to Commodity Exchange Act Reform - S. 3130; H.R. 6330; S. 2995; S. 3044; S.3122; S.3129;S. 3131;S. H.R. 6130; H.R. 6264; H.R. 6334; S. 3134; S.3134; H.R. 6341; S. 3183; H.R. 6279; H.R. 6284; H.R. 6372, H.R. 2419, H.R. 1252 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - HR 6604 and provisions related to OTC energy derivatives
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 1252 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; S 6 - National Energy & Environmental Security Act of 2007; S 1263 - Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act; S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007; Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations - Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; House draft legislation on Alternative Fuels & Alternative Fuels Infrastructure; Renewable, Biofuels, and Hydrogen Programs; Energy Efficiency (Energy Savings Performance Contracts); DOE Hydrogen Infrastructure and Validation Program; HR 2337 The Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act; HR 2784 The National Environmental & Energy Development Act; S 1268 Domestic Offshore Energy Security Act; HR 3220 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 3221 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 2830 USCG Reauthorization Act (LNG provision); Use of fuels from oil sands, -- HR 6 Section 526 & Boren amendment to Sec. 526; S 2651 Technical Corrections to Renewable Fuel Standard; HR 5216 Wildfire Risk Reduction and Renewable Biomass Utilization Act; HR 5236 Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008; HR 2380 U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (LNG provisions); HR 5577 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008; HR 5533 Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008; S 2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007; HR 5146 Invest in Energy Security Act; HR 2262 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007; HR 2768 S-MINER Act; OCS Moratorium; Use it or Lose it Oil leasing legislation; HR 6515 DRILL Act; HR 7032 Energy Project Permitting; HR 6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security & Consumer Protection Act; HR 6/Public Law 110-140 Implementation of Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program (recomplete contract); S 2991 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; S 3044 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; Pipeline Reauthorization Act; Law of the Sea Treaty legislation; HR 802 MARPOL Implementation; HR 6251 Responsible Federal Oil & Gas Leasing Act; Diesel Tax Reduction Bill; HR 2419 Farm Bill energy/fuel/ethanol provisions; Renewable Fuel Standard; HR 6324 ethanol import tariff; S 3080 ethanol import tariff; HR 5713 Splash and Dash Correction Act; HR 6346 the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; HR 6052 the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act; S 1499 Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007; Energy Markets Emergency Act; HR 6238 Petroleum Product Pricing; HR 6264 Prevent excessive speculation in energy markets; H.R. 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act; S. 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act; S 3129 Close the London Loophole Act; S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; HR 6334 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; S 3131 Oil Speculation Control Act; S 3134 Regulation Of Energy Commodities; S 2995 Oil Trading Transparency Act; HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act; HR 6256 Responsible Ownership of Public Lands Act; S 2958 American Energy Production Act; P.L. 110-246 The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (research and demonstration provisions, cellulosic ethanol); FTC -- Market Manipulation Rulemaking; Bipartisan Senate energy bill (Group of 10); S 3202 Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008; House Natural Resources Committee - Recent Interior Department Inspector General Investigations on Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Collection.
Client expense: $4,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Commodities Exchange Act Reauthorization, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009, H.R. 6264, H.R. 6284, H.R. 6330, H.R. 6334, H.R. 6377, S. 577, S. 2058, S. 2991, S. 2995, S. 3044, S. 3130, S. 3131, S. 3183; Hague Convention of Securities Held by Intermediaries; Cap and Trade Legislation, H.R. 620, S. 2191, S. 3036; Regulation of Credit Default and Swaps
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
HR 4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts; S 2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act, entire bill; HR 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act, entire bill; S. 3185, the Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, entire bill; HR 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, entire bill; HR 6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, entire bill; HR 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act, entire bill; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act, entire bill; H.R. 6264, legislation to prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities, entire bill; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008, entire bill; S. 3268, the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008, entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 3221-New Direction for energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)
Client expense: $267,377 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
HR 3221-New Direction for energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)
Client expense: $267,377 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
S. 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act S 2995 Oil Trading Transparency Act S. 3044 Consumer-First Energy Act S. 3122 Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act S 3131 Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008 S 3129 Close the London Loophole Act HR 6130 To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading. HR 6264 Property Mitigation Assistance Act of 2008 HR 6334 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act S 3134 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes. HR 6341 Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act of 2008 S. 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 HR 6279 Oil Speculation Reduction Act HR 6284 Close the London Loophole Act HR 6372 Commodity Futures Restoration Act S5325 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 S3248 Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008
Client expense: $564,145 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
HR 3221-New Direction for energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)
Client expense: $222,627 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
Title XII Amendments to the CEA Energy Trading -- Section 1320 Significant Price Discovery Contracts, Section 13202 Large Trade Reporting. HR 4066 Close the Enron Loophole Act -- Provisions relating to regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts. S. 2058 Close the Enron Loophole Act -- Provisions relating to regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts. HR 2419 Food and Energy Security Act -- Provisions relating to reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). S. 2995 Oil Trading Transparency Act -- Entire bill. HR 6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, and Entire bill. HR 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act -- Entire bill. HR 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act -- Entire bill. HR 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act -- Entire bill.
Client expense: $1,930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
The Bingaman bill--Energy Security and Market Transparency Act of 2008 HR 6284--Close the London Loophole Act HR 6264--To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. HR 6238--To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation. S. 3044--Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 S. 2995--Oil Trading Transparency Act S. 3122--Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008 S. 3183--End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 H.R. 6238--To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation H.R. 6284--Close the London Loophole Act of 2008 H.R. 6264--To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities S. 2058--Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R. 6341--Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Resolution Act S. 3248--Consumer Speculation Reform Act of 2008 H.R. 6330--Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S. 3130--Increasing Transparency and Accountability and Oil Prices Act of 2008 S. 3131--Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008 S. 3129--Close the London Loophole Act Fiscal Year 2009 Energy Water Appropriations re: oil and natural gas supply issues; Hydro issues generally in a Congressional oversight context H.R. 969--"To amend Title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes" H.R. 3220--"New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act" H.R. 3221-"Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007" H.R. 2784--"National Environment and Energy Development Act" 2005 Energy Policy Act implementation
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Electricity Climate Change Tax Policy Commodity Markets Renewables Wind Siting Transmission Fuel Diversity Energy Technology Competitive Procurement S. 2730, "Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008" S. 2660, "Consumer Protection and Cost Accountability Act" H.R. 5547, "Consumer Protection and Cost Accountability Act" S.2995, "Oil Trading Transparency Act" S. 3044, "Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008" H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S. 3131, Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008 S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act H. R. 6284, Close the London Loophole Act S. 2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Resolution Act. H.R. 6264, legislation "to prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities" S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008 S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 H.R. 6258, the Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act S.3202, "Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008" H.R. 2419, the "Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008" House Energy and Commerce Committee White Paper, titled "Appropriate Roles for Different Levels of Government"
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
S. 3255, Over-the-Counter Speculation Act, all sections; S. 3248, Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3185, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes, all sections; S. 3131, Oil Speculation and Control Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3081, to establish a Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force within the Department of Justice, all sections; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008, all sections; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6279, Oil Speculation Reduction Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6264, to prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities, all sections; H.R. 6238, to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation, all sections; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6130, to provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, all sections; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6372, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6377, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections.
Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419- Farm Bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776- renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351- tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575- coal generation emissions; S. 577- oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191- climate change; S. 2555- state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642- renewable energy; S. 2821- clean energy production incentives; S. 2991/S.3044--market speculaton; S. 2995--oil trading; S. 3122--energy commodities regulation; S. 3130--energy prices; S. 3131--energy markets; continued . . . S. 3183--CFTC authority on speculation; S. 3185--energy prices; S. 3202--gas prices; S. 3205--CFTC authority; S. 3248--commodity markets; S. 3255--CFTC large trade oversight; H.R. 6130--futures markets; H.R. 6238--CFTC oversight; H.R. 6264--commodities markets; H.R. 6330--energy commodities; H.R. 6334--CFTC oversight and energy prices; H.R. 6349--energy prices; H.R. 6377--CFTC authority for energy markets.
Client expense: $920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Commodities Exchange Act reauthorization, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009, H.R. 6264, H.R. 6284, H.R. 6330, H.R. 6334, H.R. 6377, S. 577, S. 2058, S. 2991, S. 2995, S. 3044, S. 3130, S. 3131, S. 3183; Hague Convention of Securities Held by Intermediaries; Cap and Trade Legislation, H.R. 620, S. 2191, S. 3036; Farm Bills (H.R. 2419, S. 3202); Regulation of Credit Default and Swaps
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; S 6 National Energy & Environmental Security Act of 2007; S 1263 Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act; S 1381 Gasoline Pricing; S 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007; Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; House draft legislation on Alternative Fuels & Alternative Fuels Infrastructure; Renewable, Biofuels, and Hydrogen Programs; Energy Efficiency (Energy Savings Performance Contracts); DOE Hydrogen Infrastructure and Validation Program; HR 2337 The Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act; HR 2784 The National Environmental & Energy Development Act; S 1268 Domestic Offshore Energy Security Act; S 1594 Maritime Hazardous Cargo Security Act of 2007; HR 3220 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 3221 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 2830 USCG Reauthorization Act (LNG provision); Use of fuels from oil sands; S 2651 Technical Corrections to RFS; HR 5216 Wildfire Risk Reduction and Renewable Biomass Utilization Act; HR 5236 Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008 ; HR 2380 U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (LNG provisions); HR 5577 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008; HR 5533 Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008; S 2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007; HR 5146 Invest in Energy Security Act; HR 2262 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007; HR 2768 S-MINER Act; HR 5058 Chuckchi Sea Sale Suspension Act; HR 6/Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program; S 2991 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; S 3044 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; Pipeline Reauthorization Act; Law of the Sea Treaty legislation HR 802 MARPOL Implementation; HR 6251 Responsible Federal Oil & Gas Leasing Act; Diesel Tax Reduction Bill; HR 2419 Farm Bill energy/fuel/ethanol provisions; Renewable Fuel Standard; HR 6324 ethanol import tariff; S 3080 ethanol import tariff; HR 5911 Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol Act; HR 5713 Splash and Dash Correction Act; HR 6346 the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; HR 6052 the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act & Section 526 of HR 6 & Boren amendment to Sec. 526; S 1499 Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007; Energy Markets Emergency Act; HR 6238 Petroleum Product Pricing; HR 6264 Prevent excessive speculation in energy markets; S 3122 Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act; S 3129 Close the London Loophole Act; S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; HR 6334 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; S 3131 Oil Speculation Control Act; S 3134 Regulation Of Energy Commodities; S 2995 Oil Trading Transparency Act; HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act; HR 6256 Responsible Ownership of Public Lands Act; S 2958 American Energy Production Act.
Client expense: $3,194,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Agriculture
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Act - H.R. 4626, H.R. 5768; Provisions related to Commodity Exchange Act Reform - S. 3130; H.R. 6330; S. 2995; S. 3044; S.3122; S.3129;S. 3131;S. H.R. 6130; H.R. 6264; H.R. 6334; S. 3134; S.3134; H.R. 6341; S. 3183; H.R. 6279; H.R. 6284; H.R. 6372, H.R. 2419, H.R. 1252,
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
HR 4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts; S 2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts; HR 2419, Food and Energy Security Act, reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act, entire bill; HR 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, entire bill; HR 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act, entire bill; HR 6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, entire bill; HR 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act, entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE