Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008
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| #146 | senate | On the Cloture Motion | Cloture Motion Rejected (51-43, 3/5 majority required) | June 10, 2008 |
2009 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to climate change Energy Markets; Federal Price-Gouging Prevention; Section 199 Provision; Energy and Tax Extenders; Formaldehyde; study of health effects, chemical plant security, LIFO, Student Loan Auction Rate Securities (SLARS) H.R. 2129, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2009, entire bill S. 757, Charlie Wolf Nuclear Workers Compensation Act, entire bill S. 807, SMART Energy Act, entire bill H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, entire bill H.R. 1787, To amend the Clean Air Act regarding transportation fuels and establishment of a low carbon fuel standard, entire bill H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009, entire bill S. 1095, America's Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2009, entire bill S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act, entire bill S. 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009, entire bill S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act, entire bill S. 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act, entire bill S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act, entire bill S. 221, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, entire bill H.R. 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, entire bill S. 1225, To require the CFTC to take certain actions to prevent manipulation of energy markets, entire bill General energy issues including refined product reserves and commodity trading Issues related to motor vehicle fuel, climate change, renewable fuels standards Alternative Fuel Mixing Credit. H.R. 2868, The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 2129, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, entire bill H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill S. 967 Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization Act, entire bill S. 539 Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development, entire bill Issues: Federal Price-Gouging Prevention, Section 199 Provision LIFO, Energy Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2009 Issues: gas price relief S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act, entire bill
Client expense: $2,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to climate change Energy Markets; Federal Price-Gouging Prevention; Section 199 Provision; Energy and Tax Extenders; Formaldehyde; study of health effects, chemical plant security, LIFO, Student Loan Auction Rate Securities (SLARS) H.R. 2129, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, entire bill H.R. 1787, To amend the Clean Air Act regarding transportation fuels and establishment of a low carbon fuel standard, entire bill H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, entire bill H.R. 2868, The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 2129, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, entire bill H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 2998, National Climate Service Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, entire bill S. 807, SMART Energy Act, entire bill S. 1095, America's Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2009, entire bill S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act, entire bill S. 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009, entire bill S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act, entire bill S. 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act, entire bill S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act, entire bill S. 221, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, entire bill S. 967 Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization Act, entire bill S. 539 Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development, entire bill S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act, entire bill S. 1225, To require the CFTC to take certain actions to prevent manipulation of energy markets, entire bill General energy issues including refined product reserves and commodity trading Issues related to motor vehicle fuel, climate change, renewable fuels standards S. 888, Oil Industry Tax Break Act of 2009, entire bill S. 337, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act, entire bill S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs & American Power Act, entire bill EPA Endangerment Finding Kerry-Graham Draft (issues related to climate change)
2009 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Federal Price-Gouging Prevention, Section 199 Provision, LIFO- Federal Price Gouging Prevention, S. 3044 Consumer-First Energy Act, Energy Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2009, Issues related to gas price relief, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Price Act Federal Price Gouging Prevention S. 3044 Consumer-First Energy Act S. 221 Legislation to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets S. 272 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act (entire bill) S. 337 Prevent Excessive Speculation Act (entire bill) H.R. 977 Derivatives Markets Transparency Act (entire bill)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to climate change Energy Markets; Federal Price-Gouging Prevention; Section 199 Provision; Energy and Tax Extenders; Formaldehyde; study of health effects, chemical plant security, LIFO, Student Loan Auction Rate Securities (SLARS) H.R. 2129, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2009, entire bill S. 757, Charlie Wolf Nuclear Workers Compensation Act, entire bill S. 807, SMART Energy Act, entire bill H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, entire bill H.R. 1787, To amend the Clean Air Act regarding transportation fuels and establishment of a low carbon fuel standard, entire bill H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009, entire bill S. 1095, America's Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2009, entire bill S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act, entire bill S. 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009, entire bill S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act, entire bill S. 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act, entire bill S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act, entire bill S. 221, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, entire bill H.R. 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, entire bill S. 1225, To require the CFTC to take certain actions to prevent manipulation of energy markets, entire bill General energy issues including refined product reserves and commodity trading Issues related to motor vehicle fuel, climate change, renewable fuels standards Alternative Fuel Mixing Credit. H.R. 2868, The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 2129, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, entire bill H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill S. 967 Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization Act, entire bill S. 539 Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development, entire bill Issues: Federal Price-Gouging Prevention, Section 199 Provision LIFO, Energy Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2009 Issues: gas price relief S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act, entire bill
2009 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to climate change Energy Markets; Federal Price-Gouging Prevention; Section 199 Provision; Energy and Tax Extenders; Formaldehyde; study of health effects, chemical plant security, LIFO, Student Loan Auction Rate Securities (SLARS) H.R. 2129, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2009, entire bill S. 757, Charlie Wolf Nuclear Workers Compensation Act, entire bill S. 807, SMART Energy Act, entire bill H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, entire bill H.R. 1787, To amend the Clean Air Act regarding transportation fuels and establishment of a low carbon fuel standard, entire bill H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009, entire bill S. 1095, America's Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2009, entire bill S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act, entire bill S. 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009, entire bill S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act, entire bill S. 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act, entire bill S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act, entire bill S. 221, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, entire bill H.R. 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, entire bill S. 1225, To require the CFTC to take certain actions to prevent manipulation of energy markets, entire bill General energy issues including refined product reserves and commodity trading Issues related to motor vehicle fuel, climate change, renewable fuels standards Alternative Fuel Mixing Credit. H.R. 2868, The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 2129, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, entire bill H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill S. 967 Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization Act, entire bill S. 539 Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development, entire bill Issues: Federal Price-Gouging Prevention, Section 199 Provision LIFO, Energy Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2009 Issues: gas price relief S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act, entire bill
| Democratic |
| MD |
| Bernard Sanders | Independent | VT |
| Carl Levin | Democratic | MI |
| Charles E. Schumer | Democratic | NY |
| Christopher Dodd | Democratic | CT |
| Claire McCaskill | Democratic | MO |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic | MI |
| Edward Kennedy | Democratic | MA |
| Frank R. Lautenberg | Democratic | NJ |
| Herb Kohl | Democratic | WI |
| Jack Reed | Democratic | RI |
| Jim Webb | Democratic | VA |
| Kent Conrad | Democratic | ND |
| Patrick J. Leahy | Democratic | VT |
| Patty Murray | Democratic | WA |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Robert Menendez | Democratic | NJ |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Tim Johnson | Democratic | SD |
Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Client expense: $2,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 6 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 HR 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 2007 HR 2337 Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 HR 3221 New Directions for Energy Independence, national Security and Consumer Protection Act HR 1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 HR 4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 S 2191 America's Climate Security Act HR 6049 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 S 3044 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 HR 6251 Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act HR 6256 Responsible Ownership of Public Lands Act Carbon Capture and Storage Carbon Dioxide
Client expense: $570,145 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Discuss permits needed for Alaska OCS seismic and exploratory work; discussions about Alaska OCS resources; S.2568 modifying the OCS Lands Act with respect to the Beaufort and Chukchi Sea Planning Areas; HR5588 to prohibit leasing in Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska OCS Region; HR1957 Bristol Bay Protection Act; S.1311 Bristol Bay Protection Act; Discuss resource needs of Department of the Interior, Department of Commerce, and Environmental Protection Agency for oil & gas project permitting; Discussions of company investments in energy development and policy issues that impact development; Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007 and amendments or provisions related to section 526 in HR5656, S2827, HR6125, S.2958, HR6063, HR6384 AND HR5658; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007; S.3019 - Oil Shale and Tar Sands Leasing Act of 2008, All titles; HR6211 - Shale Opportunity Act of 2008, All titles; S.3062 - Oil Shale Regulatory Act of 2008, All titles; HR6138 - To repeal the prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources, All titles; S.3222 - Energy Transition Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2337 - Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title 1, Section 104; S.2973 - American Energy Production Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR6384 - Americans for American Energy Act of 2008, Title 3; HR6412 - Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2643 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Title 6, Section 606; National Parks Land Use Issues - Federal Land Managers Air Quality Guidance; Issues related to increased transmission availability around wind energy development: S.2642 - American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, Subtitle A, Part 1; HR6133 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the renewable energy production tax credit and the solar energy and fuel cell investment tax credit, Section 1; S.1601 - Energy Infrastructure Tax Reform and Incentives Act of 2007, Section 108; S.2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR5984 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR6161 - American Energy Independence Act, Title 7, Subtitle A, Section 701; Federal revenue sharing for Alaska; Access to Federal lands; Appropriate resourcing of federal agencies; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, National Energy Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, OCS permitting; S.2041/HR4854, False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S.2450, Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S.1782/HR3010, Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S.2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S.186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; HR6: Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; HR2643 Title: Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008: (OCS leasing moratoria); S.2739 Consolidated Resource Bill: Section 327-the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Study" provision: Section 514- "remove or reduce obstacles to use of produced water for irrigation or other purposes in ways that will not adversely affect water quality or the environment."; Regulatory issues and actions related to: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Mineral Leasing Act; National Environmental Policy Act; Revenue Sharing issues; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Rockies Access for Year Round Drilling; Pinedale year round drilling access. ; Ozone quality issues; Regulatory Activities Relating to (Not bill number specific issues): Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; National Energy Policy Act; Marine Mammal Protection Act; OCS Permitting; Jones Act regulatory actions (Bill numbers not applicable); Energy security; S.3044 The Consumer-First Energy Act, all provisions relating to tax; HR5351 The Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; S.2642 The American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; HR2830/S.1892 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 provisions related to liquid natural gas; 2008 Omnibus bill provision that prohivits BLM from finalizing oil shale regulatons.
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.2642 - American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, Subtitle A, Part 1; HR6133 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the renewable energy production tax credit and the solar energy and fuel cell investment tax credit, Section 1; S.1601- Energy Infrastructure Tax Reform and Incentives Act of 2007, Section 108; S.2821-Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR5984 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR6161 - American Energy Independence Act, Title 7, Subtitle A, Section 701; Windfall Profits Tax Concepts; Gulf of Mexico 98/99 Leases; HR6 Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; 2007 energy bill tax amendment including Senator Reid's Windfall Profit tax concepts; S.3044 The Consumer-First Energy Act, all provisions relating to tax; HR5351 The Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; S.2642 The American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; HR2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007, all provisions relating to tax; HR2881 The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, all provisions relating to tax.
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Consumer - First Energy Act S. 3044 Peterson Outer Continental Shelf Development Amendment Interior Appropriations Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act HR 6342
Client expense: $38,768 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), President of the U.S., 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 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 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 3236, HR 6, HR 6341, HR 6124, S 3044, Related Energy Issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 370A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 6341 Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act HR 3236 Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 HR 6124 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 HR 5768 CFTC Improvement Act 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 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 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 HR 4066 Close the Enron Loophole Act HR 6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 HR 3089 No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S 154 A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities S 3131 Speculation Control Act of 2008 S 3122 Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act S 3044 Consumer-First Energy Act (provisions related to strategic petroleum reserve) S 2058 Close the Enron Loophole Act S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S 3129 Close the London Loop S 2598 Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 370A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 6341 Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act HR 3236 Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 HR 6124 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 HR 5768 CFTC Improvement Act 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 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 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 HR 4066 Close the Enron Loophole Act HR 6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 HR 3089 No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S 154 A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities S 3131 Speculation Control Act of 2008 S 3122 Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act S 3044 Consumer-First Energy Act (provisions related to strategic petroleum reserve) S 2058 Close the Enron Loophole Act S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S 3129 Close the London Loop S 2598 Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 - provisions relating to fuel tax and impact of aircraft emissions on climate. HR 6124, Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 - provisions relating to CFTC authorization and other energy programs. Provisions relating to energy/oil market speculation: S 3131 - Speculation Control Act of 2008; HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act; HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008; S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Market Act; S 2058 - Close the Enron 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; S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008; 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 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act; S 3129 - Close the London Loophole Act; S 3183 - End Oil Speculation Act of 2008; 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; HR 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; and HR 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 - provisions relating to energy/oil market speculation. Provisions relating to energy price relief in the following legislation: HR 5768, CFTC Improvement Act; and S 3044, Consumer First Energy Act. S 2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Regulatory matters relating to energy issues.
Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Markets; H.R. 6346, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; H.R. 6074, No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartel Act; H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, Section 199 Provision; S. 3044, Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008; Formaldehyde, study of health effects.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 6074 - Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act of 2008 - NOPEC H.R. 6346 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Provisions related to price controls 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. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Provisions related to speculative trading language H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (SAP) S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 - Provisions related to price gouging and trading S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 (SAP)
Client expense: $7,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
H.R. 6074 - Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act for 2008 - NOPEC H.R. 6346 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Provisions related to price controls H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - Provisions related to trading speculation H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Provisions related to speculative trading language S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 - Provisions related to price gouging and trading
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
H.R. 6074 - Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act for 2008 - NOPEC H.R. 6346 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Provisions related to price controls H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - Provisions related to trading speculation H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Provisions related to speculative trading language S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 - Provisions related to price gouging and trading
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 370A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 6341 Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act HR 3236 Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 HR 5768 CFTC Improvement Act 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 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 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 HR 4066 Close the Enron Loophole Act HR 6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 HR 3089 No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S 154 A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities S 3131 Speculation Control Act of 2008 S 3122 Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act S 3044 Consumer-First Energy Act (provisions related to strategic petroleum reserve) S 2058 Close the Enron Loophole Act S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S 3129 Close the London Loop S 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 6355, HR 6327, HR 1356, HR 2215, HR 2698, HR 2419, HR 3236, HR 6, HR 6341, HR 6124, HR 6330, HR 5768, HR 6238, HR 6130, HR 6264, HR 4066, HR 1424, HR 2638, HR 6984, HR 6604, HR 6377, HR 3089, HR 3997, HR 6493, HR 6355, S 3268, S 3261, S 3129, S 2598, S 3183, S 3130, S 2058, S 3044, S 3122, S 3131, S 2191, S2302 Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international), Airline Demand Management, Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues, Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues, Aviation Industry Financial Issues, Civil Aviation Security Issues, Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues, Domestic and International Environmental Issues, International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations), Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international), U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues, Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters, US Visit Exit, War Risk Extension Issues, Air Cargo Security Issues, Fiscal Stimulus Bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 3236, HR 6, HR 6341, HR 6124, HR 6377, S 3044, S 2302, S 3268, Related Energy Issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
House Extenders bills, H.R. 6049, H.R. 7060; Senate Extenders bills, S. 3125, S. 3098, S. 3478; Senate "Consumers First" Energy bill, S. 3044; House AMT bill, H.R. 6275; Senate Amendment to H.R. 2881 (FAA bill); H.R. 1424 in House and Senate; P.L. 110-343, regarding manufacturing deduction for gasoline refining, contributions to oil spill liability trust fund, railroad track maintenance credits, alternative energy electricity generation credits, LIFO accounting, controlled corporation look through
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
HR 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 S 3044 Consumer First Energy Bill S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S 3131 Oil speculation and Control Act of 2008 S. 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S. 3248 Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008 S. 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act S. 3577: A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 3044, S. 3130, S. 3183, HR 6604 (Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008): monitoring bills affecting commodity market speculation, CFTC actions, and margin requirements.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
HR 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 S 3044 Consumer First Energy Bill S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S 3131 Oil speculation and Control Act of 2008 S. 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S. 3248 Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008 S. 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act S. 3577: A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
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
2008 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 3044 Consumer - First Energy Act of 2008 HR 2419 Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 RFS Implementation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R. 6074 - Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act for 2008 - NOPEC H.R. 6346 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Provisions related to price controls H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - Provisions related to trading speculation H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Provisions related to speculative trading language S. 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act of 2008 - Provisions related to price gouging and trading
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 · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 1356, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007; HR 2215, To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, and for other purposes; S.2191, Americas Climate Security Act; Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009; Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009; HR 6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008; Item 16. Specific Lobbying Issues (continued): HR 6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008; HR 2419,Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007; HR 3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; HR 2698, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009;Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009; S. 3131, Speculation Control Act of 2008; HR 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act; HR 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008; HR 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008; S. 3122, Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act; 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; Fiscal Stimulus Bill; S. 2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act; 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; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices 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; H.R. 4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act; S. 3129Close the London Loophole Act; S. 2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008; S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008; HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; HR 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; HR 6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II; HR 6355Air Service Improvement Act of 2008; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; H.R. 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008; H.R. 3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007; H R 3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007; H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008; S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009; S.3268Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008; Fiscal Stimulus Bill. In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above, the following regulatory matters: Airline Service Quality Issues Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure, Cost and Capacity Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aviation Insurance (Including Government-Issued War-Risk Insurance) Civil Aviation Security Issues (Passenger and Cargo) Civil Reserve Air Fleet Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Entry and Export Facilitation Issues (Passenger and Cargo) Environmental Issues (Domestic and International) Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Aviation Negotiations) Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (Domestic and International) U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues
Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues affecting the chemical, oil refining and fuels industries. (H.R. 6049, S. 2991, S.3044, H.R. 1424)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 - provisions relating to fuel tax and impact of aircraft emissions on climate. HR 6124, Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 - provisions relating to CFTC authorization and other energy programs. Provisions relating to energy/oil market speculation: S 3131 - Speculation Control Act of 2008; HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act; HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008; S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Market Act; S 2058 - Close the Enron 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; S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008; 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 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act; S 3129 - Close the London Loophole Act; S 3183 - End Oil Speculation Act of 2008; 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; HR 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; and HR 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 - provisions relating to energy/oil market speculation. Provisions relating to energy price relief in the following legislation: HR 5768, CFTC Improvement Act; and S 3044, Consumer First Energy Act. S 2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Regulatory matters relating to energy issues.
Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HOUSE H.R. 0006-CLEAN Energy Act of 2007-(Sections: Appropriations funding for the Green Jobs Act) H.R. 1590-Safe Climate Act-(All Sections) H.R. 5058-Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (AK OCS) [Markey/Inslee- AKA Markey Polar Bear Seas Protection Bill]-(All Sections) HOUSE (continued) H.R. 5140-Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act (aka Economic Stimulus Package)-(Sections: Title 1, Sub Title C (aka: RE & EE Tax Incentives); S. Amdt. 3983) H.R. 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008-(All Sections) H.R. 5588-Alaska outer Continental Shelf (AKA: Markey Polar Bears Seas Protection Bill Updated)-(All Sections) H.R. 6049-Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008-(Sections: Clean Energy incentives support) H.R. 6067-Invest in Energy Independence Act-(All Sections) H.R. 6186-Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (Markey)-(All Sections) H.R. 6258-Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act-(All Sections) H.R. 6316-Climate Market, Auction, Trust & Trade Emissions Reduction System Act of 2008 (AKA Climate MATTERS Act of 2008 - Doggett)-(All Sections) H.R. 6515.-Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008 -(All Sections) H.R. 6643-Accuracy in Fuel Economy Standards Act-(All Sections) H.R. 6899-Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act -(All Sections) H.R. 7264-Reliable Economic Stabilization, Capital Utilization, and Enterprise Reform Act of 2008-(Sections: transportation) H.R.6709 -National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act. -(All Sections) SENATE S. 2191-America's Climate Security Act (AKA Lieberman/Warner)-(All Sections) S. 2555-Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act (AKA: Boxer Bill)-(All Sections) S. 2642-American Renewable Energy Act of 2008-(All Sections) S. 2821-Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008-(All Sections) S. 3001-National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009-(Sections: Coal to Liquids section 526) S. 3036-Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (same as S.2191)-(All Sections) S. 3044-Consumer-First Energy Act Of 2008-(All Sections) S. 3125-Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008-(Sections: Clean Energy incentives support) S. 3335-Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008-(All Sections) S. 3403-Accuracy in Fuel Economy Standards Act-(All Sections) S. 3715-Auto Industry Emergency Bridge Loan Act-(All Sections) NOT YET INTRODUCED (NYI) NYI-Interior Appropriations Bill- (Sections: Limitations for oil shale developments and offshore drilling) NYI-Energy and Water Appropriations Bill-(All Sections: especially parts related to H.R. 6) NYI-New Energy Reform Act of 2008 (gang of 10 bill)-(All Sections) NYI-Vehicle Crusher Credit Bill-(All Sections) NYI-Loans/Grants for Auto Retooling-(All Sections) NYI-Global Warming Principles-(All Sections) NYI-Tax Extenders Bill-(All Sections)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Economic "stimulus" legislation; slot auctions and congestion reduction; Climate change legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environ- mental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation (passenger services issues); H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Tax Relief Act of 2007; H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act 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 S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act 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 S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices 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 for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Economic "stimulus" legislation; Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.1301, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights of 2007 H.R.1346 and S.1076, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2215, To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act 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 S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act 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 S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices 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 for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Economic "stimulus" legislation; slot auctions and congestion reduction; Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act 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 S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act 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 S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices 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 for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
HR 6: CLEAN Energy Act, HR 3221: Renewable Energy and Conservation Act, HR 2776 Renewable Energy and Conservation Tax Act, HR 906; Global Change Research and Data Management Act, HR 364: Provide for Establishment of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, HR 453: Ending Subsidies for Big Oil, HR 586: Energy Fairness for America Act HR 586: Energy Fairness for America Act, HR1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, HR 590: Safe Climate Act, HR 2834: Amendment to IRS Code of 1986 to treat income received for performing investment management services as ordinary income, S 905: To amend IRS Code of 1986 to eliminate taxable income limit on percentage depletion for oil and natural gas produced by marginal properties, S 103: Restore a Rational Rate on Petroleum Production Act, S 115: Oil SENSE Act, S133: American Fuels Act, S 2191: America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S 151: California Ocean and Coastal Protection Act, S 341: Energy Fairness for America Act, S 666: Oil Industry Tax Break Repeal Act, S 701: Strategic Energy Fund Act, S 761: America COMPETES Act, S 878: Oil Industry Merger Antitrust Enforcement Act, S 987: Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act, S 1018: Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act, S 1497: Energy Independence Act, S 1504: To revalue the LIFO inventories of major integrated oil companies, S 1624: Amendment to IRS Code of 1986 to treat income received for performing investment management services as ordinary income, S 1766: Low Carbon Economy Act, S 280: Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act. S 485: Global Warming Reduction Act, HR 2421: Clean Water Restoration Act, S. 1870: Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007, HR 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, S. 3044: The Consumer-First Energy Actl; S. 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008; S. 3335 Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R.-6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 6049-Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; S. 3268-Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008; S. 3478-Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008; HR 6251 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act; HR 6515 - Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008; HR 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; HR 6709 - National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act; HR 6566 - American Energy Act; HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; HR 7321-To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes
Client expense: $563,036 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2337: Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act, HR 1180: Western Waters & Farm Lands Protection Act, HR:902 More Water and More Energy Act, HR 6 CLEAN Energy Act, HR 3221: Renewable Energy and Conservation Act, HR 2776 Renewable Energy and Conservation Tax Act, HR 906; Global Change Research and Data Management Act, HR 364: Provide for Establishment of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, HR 453: Ending Subsidies for Big Oil HR 586: Energy Fairness for America Act, HR1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, HR 590: Safe Climate Act, HR 2834: Amendment to IRS Code of 1986 to treat income received for performing investment management services as ordinary income, S 905: To amend IRS Code of 1986 to eliminate taxable income limit on percentage depletion for oil and natural gas produced by marginal properties, S 103: Restore a Rational Rate on Petroleum Production Act, S 115: Oil SENSE Act, S133: American Fuels Act, S 2191: America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S 151: California Ocean and Coastal Protection Act, S 341: Energy Fairness for America Act, S 666: Oil Industry Tax Break Repeal Act, S 701: Strategic Energy Fund Act, S 761: America COMPETES Act, S 878: Oil Industry Merger Antitrust Enforcement Act, S 987: Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act, S 1018: Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act, S 1497: Energy Independence Act, S 1504: To revalue the LIFO inventories of major integrated oil companies, S 1624: Amendment to IRS Code of 1986 to treat income received for performing investment management services as ordinary income, S 1766: Low Carbon Economy Act, S 280: Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act. S 485: Global Warming Reduction Act, HR 2421: Clean Water Restoration Act, S. 1870: Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007, HR 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, HR 3058: Public Land Communities Transition Act of 2007, HR 6251: Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, HR 6515: Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008, S. 3044: The Consumer-First Energy Act, H.R. 6049: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R.-6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 6049-Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; S. 3268-Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008; S. 3478-Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008; HR 6251 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act; HR 6515 - Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008; HR 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; HR 6709 - National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act; HR 6566 - American Energy Act; HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; HR 7321-To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes
Client expense: $563,036 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 6: CLEAN Energy Act, HR 3221: Renewable Energy and Conservation Act, HR 2776 Renewable Energy and Conservation Tax Act, HR 906; Global Change Research and Data Management Act, HR 364: Provide for Establishment of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, HR 453: Ending Subsidies for Big Oil, HR 586: Energy Fairness for America Act HR 586: Energy Fairness for America Act, HR1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, HR 590: Safe Climate Act, HR 2834: Amendment to IRS Code of 1986 to treat income received for performing investment management services as ordinary income, S 905: To amend IRS Code of 1986 to eliminate taxable income limit on percentage depletion for oil and natural gas produced by marginal properties, S 103: Restore a Rational Rate on Petroleum Production Act, S 115: Oil SENSE Act, S133: American Fuels Act, S 2191: America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S 151: California Ocean and Coastal Protection Act, S 341: Energy Fairness for America Act, S 666: Oil Industry Tax Break Repeal Act, S 701: Strategic Energy Fund Act, S 761: America COMPETES Act, S 878: Oil Industry Merger Antitrust Enforcement Act, S 987: Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act, S 1018: Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act, S 1497: Energy Independence Act, S 1504: To revalue the LIFO inventories of major integrated oil companies, S 1624: Amendment to IRS Code of 1986 to treat income received for performing investment management services as ordinary income, S 1766: Low Carbon Economy Act, S 280: Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act. S 485: Global Warming Reduction Act, HR 2421: Clean Water Restoration Act, S. 1870: Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007, HR 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, S. 3044: The Consumer-First Energy Actl; S. 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008; S. 3335 Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R.-6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 6049-Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; S. 3268-Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008; S. 3478-Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008; HR 6251 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act; HR 6515 - Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008; HR 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; HR 6709 - National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act; HR 6566 - American Energy Act; HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; HR 7321-To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes
Client expense: $563,036 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 6: CLEAN Energy Act, HR 3221: Renewable Energy and Conservation Act, HR 2776 Renewable Energy and Conservation Tax Act, HR 906; Global Change Research and Data Management Act, HR 364: Provide for Establishment of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, HR 453: Ending Subsidies for Big Oil, HR 586: Energy Fairness for America Act; HR 586: Energy Fairness for America Act, HR1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, HR 590: Safe Climate Act, HR 2834: Amendment to IRS Code of 1986 to treat income received for performing investment management services as ordinary income, S 905: To amend IRS Code of 1986 to eliminate taxable income limit on percentage depletion for oil and natural gas produced by marginal properties, S 103: Restore a Rational Rate on Petroleum Production Act, S 115: Oil SENSE Act, S133: American Fuels Act, S 2191: America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S 151: California Ocean and Coastal Protection Act, S 341: Energy Fairness for America Act, S 666: Oil Industry Tax Break Repeal Act, S 701: Strategic Energy Fund Act, S 761: America COMPETES Act, S 878: Oil Industry Merger Antitrust Enforcement Act, S 987: Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act, S 1018: Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act, S 1497: Energy Independence Act, S 1504: To revalue the LIFO inventories of major integrated oil companies, S 1624: Amendment to IRS Code of 1986 to treat income received for performing investment management services as ordinary income, S 1766: Low Carbon Economy Act, S 280: Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act. S 485: Global Warming Reduction Act, HR 2421: Clean Water Restoration Act, S. 1870: Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007, HR 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, S. 3044: The Consumer-First Energy Actl; S. 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008; S. 3335 Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R.-6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 6049-Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; S. 3268-Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008; S. 3478-Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008; HR 6251 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act; HR 6515 - Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008; HR 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; HR 6709 - National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act; HR 6566 - American Energy Act; HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Client expense: $563,036 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 6: CLEAN Energy Act, HR 3221: Renewable Energy and Conservation Act, HR 2776 Renewable Energy and Conservation Tax Act, HR 906; Global Change Research and Data Management Act, HR 364: Provide for Establishment of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, HR 453: Ending Subsidies for Big Oil, HR 586: Energy Fairness for America Act HR 586: Energy Fairness for America Act, HR1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, HR 590: Safe Climate Act, HR 2834: Amendment to IRS Code of 1986 to treat income received for performing investment management services as ordinary income, S 905: To amend IRS Code of 1986 to eliminate taxable income limit on percentage depletion for oil and natural gas produced by marginal properties, S 103: Restore a Rational Rate on Petroleum Production Act, S 115: Oil SENSE Act, S133: American Fuels Act, S 2191: America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S 151: California Ocean and Coastal Protection Act, S 341: Energy Fairness for America Act, S 666: Oil Industry Tax Break Repeal Act, S 701: Strategic Energy Fund Act, S 761: America COMPETES Act, S 878: Oil Industry Merger Antitrust Enforcement Act, S 987: Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act, S 1018: Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act, S 1497: Energy Independence Act, S 1504: To revalue the LIFO inventories of major integrated oil companies, S 1624: Amendment to IRS Code of 1986 to treat income received for performing investment management services as ordinary income, S 1766: Low Carbon Economy Act, S 280: Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act. S 485: Global Warming Reduction Act, HR 2421: Clean Water Restoration Act, S. 1870: Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007, HR 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, S. 3044: The Consumer-First Energy Actl; S. 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008; S. 3335 Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R.-6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 6049-Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; S. 3268-Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008; S. 3478-Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008; HR 6251 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act; HR 6515 - Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008; HR 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; HR 6709 - National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act; HR 6566 - American Energy Act; HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Client expense: $563,036 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 6: CLEAN Energy Act, HR 3221: Renewable Energy and Conservation Act, HR 2776 Renewable Energy and Conservation Tax Act, HR 906; Global Change Research and Data Management Act, HR 364: Provide for Establishment of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, HR 453: Ending Subsidies for Big Oil, HR 586: Energy Fairness for America Act HR 586: Energy Fairness for America Act, HR1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, HR 590: Safe Climate Act, HR 2834: Amendment to IRS Code of 1986 to treat income received for performing investment management services as ordinary income, S 905: To amend IRS Code of 1986 to eliminate taxable income limit on percentage depletion for oil and natural gas produced by marginal properties, S 103: Restore a Rational Rate on Petroleum Production Act, S 115: Oil SENSE Act, S133: American Fuels Act, S 2191: America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S 151: California Ocean and Coastal Protection Act, S 341: Energy Fairness for America Act, S 666: Oil Industry Tax Break Repeal Act, S 701: Strategic Energy Fund Act, S 761: America COMPETES Act, S 878: Oil Industry Merger Antitrust Enforcement Act, S 987: Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act, S 1018: Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act, S 1497: Energy Independence Act, S 1504: To revalue the LIFO inventories of major integrated oil companies, S 1624: Amendment to IRS Code of 1986 to treat income received for performing investment management services as ordinary income, S 1766: Low Carbon Economy Act, S 280: Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act. S 485: Global Warming Reduction Act, HR 2421: Clean Water Restoration Act, S. 1870: Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007, HR 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, S. 3044: The Consumer-First Energy Actl; S. 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008; S. 3335 Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R.-6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 6049-Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; S. 3268-Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008; S. 3478-Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008; HR 6251 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act; HR 6515 - Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008; HR 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; HR 6709 - National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act; HR 6566 - American Energy Act; HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; HR 7321-To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes
Client expense: $563,036 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional Budget Resolutions - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHS/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bill - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmarks to fund vehicle purchases and bikeway project; future stimulus bills for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application (S. 3261 and no House bill filed after subcommittee markup; S 2191/S. 3031/S. 3036- client support for "cap-and-trade" that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEA-LU corrections bill; S. 3044 - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and HR 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294 and HR 2095 - client interest in authorization for Amtrak/rail safety; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; client support for inclusion of transit program funding in economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S. 3604; and client support for Section 1002 of S. 3001 - the FY 2009 defense authorization act - to retain Congressional prerogatives to include earmarks and directives in bills and committee reports notwithstanding the provisions of the Presidential Executive Order issued January 29, 2008; FY 2009 "Continuing Resolution" (H.R. 2638) - Client seeking full funding of transit programs plus earmark for bus O&M facility plus any Amtrak/FRA provisions that may impact client; "Auto Bailout" legislation (HR 7321 regarding provision for SILO transactions; and further discussion of a stimulus bill during the "Lame Duck" session regarding client interest in the inclusion of funding for transit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional budget resolution - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHS/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bills - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmark for bus O&M facility plus Tennessee statewide bus earmark; House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bill HR 6947, S. 3181 and HR 2638 - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million; future economic stimulus bill for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S.2191/S. 3031/S. 3036 - client support for "cap-and-trade" that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEALU technical corrections bill; S. 3044 - - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and HR 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294/ HR 2095- client interest in authorization for Amtrak/rail safety; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; client support for inclusion of funding for transit programs in latest economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S. 3604. S. 3001 - FY 2009 defense authorization bill - client supportive of Section 1002 relating to Executive Order issued January 29, 2008 to restrict Congressional ability to provide directives and earmarks in reports; FY 2009 "Continuing Resolution" (H.R. 2638) - Client seeking full funding of transit programs plus earmark for bus O&M facility plus any Amtrak/FRA provisions that may impact client; "Auto Bailout" legislation (HR 7321 regarding provision for SILO transactions; and further discussion of a stimulus bill during the "Lame Duck" session regarding client interest in the inclusion of funding for transit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 2776/H.R. 3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, energy tax incentives; S. 3044, incentives for renewable energy and issues regarding oil and gas activities; H.R. 5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, energy tax issues; S. 3335 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, energy tax issues; S. 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008, renewable tax incentives and energy tax issues; H.R. 6275 AMT Relief Act of 2008, energy tax issues; H.R. 6049 The Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, energy tax issues.
Client expense: $2,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional Budget Resolution - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHW/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bills - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmarks to fund East Side Access & Second Avenue Subway projects (S. 3181 plus House subcommittee mark-up bill not reported); House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bills (HR 6947 and S. 3181 and HR 2638) - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million; additional economic stimulus bills for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S. 2191/S. 3031/ S. 3036 client support for "cap-and-trade" provision that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEA-LU technical corrections bill; S. 3044 - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and H.R. 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294 and H.R. 2905 - client interest in authorization for Amtrak and changes to federal rail safety legislation; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S 3604 - client support for allocation of funds to support transit programs; HR 6899 and HR 6049 - final versions of tax extender bills - client interest in any projects or provisions of importance to New York transportation programs and projects; S. 3001 - the FY 2009 defense authorization bill - client support for inclusion of Section 1002 relating to Congressional drafting of legislation and committee reports vis-a-vis Presidential Executive Order of January 29, 2008; FY 2009 "Continuing Resolution" (H.R. 2638) - Client seeking full funding of transit programs plus earmarks for East Side Access and Second Avenue Subway projects plus any Amtrak/FRA provisions that may impact client rail operations; "Auto Bailout" legislation (HR 7321 regarding provision for SILO transactions; and further discussion of a stimulus bill during the "Lame Duck" session regarding client interest in the inclusion of funding for transit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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