Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007

S 577 "Oil & Gas Traders Oversight Act" HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" HR 2419 "Food & Energy Security Act" HR 6124 "Food, Conservation, & Energy Act" S 163 "Small Business Disaster Response & Loan Improvements Act" S 2302 "Food & Energy Security Act" HR 5957, HRES 574, 1189, HJRES 88- amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add reporting and recordkeeping provisions for positions involving commodities; HR 1424 "Emergency Economic Stablilization Act" "Energy Improvement and Extension Act" and "Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Relief Tax Act" - oppose attempts to modify FAS 157, which allows the SEC to suspend mark to market accounting; Comprehensive reform of market regulation - discuss various proposals advanced for the comprehensive reform of market regulation to address recent market turmoil; SEC short sale ban - educate Members of Congress on the impact of short sale ban with respect to convertible debt markets; Credit Derivatives - educate Members of Congress regarding the value of credit derivatives; Public Private Partnership for Infrastructure Development - discuss the merits of public private partnerships for infrastructure development.

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Commodities Exchange Act Reauthorization, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009, H.R. 6264, H.R. 6284, H.R. 6330, H.R. 6334, H.R. 6377, HR 6604, S. 577, S. 2058, S. 2991, S. 2995, S. 3044, S. 3130, S. 3131, S. 3183; Hague Convention of Securities Held by Intermediaries; Cap and Trade Legislation, H.R. 620, S. 2191, S. 3036; Regulation of Credit Default and Swaps

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

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Supports legislation for more oversight of over-the-counter energy trade by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - S 577, S 2058, HR 594, HR 3009. Support the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization provisions included in the 2008 Farm bill. Coalition members of Ag Energy Alliance, which supports increased domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and oppose efforts to limit production as it hurts domestic manufacture of fertilizer and ag chemical Support U.S. Department of Interior's efforts to expand access to offshore domestic energy resources. Coalition member of the Energy Markets Oversight Coalition and supports "Close the Enron Loophole" effort. Coalition member of Stop Oil Speculation Now. Support exploration of oil and natural gas in ANWR as well as increased production of oil shale. Supports efforts in Congress for increased investigation and oversight of excessive energy speculation in the futures markets. Supports 25 x 25 Ag Energy Coalition efforts to promote use of renewable fuels.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office

H.R. 2419- Farm Bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776- renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351- tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575- coal generation emissions; S. 577- oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191- climate change; S. 2555- state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642- renewable energy; S. 2821- clean energy production incentives; S. 2991/S.3044--market speculaton; S. 2995--oil trading; S. 3122--energy commodities regulation; S. 3130--energy prices; S. 3131--energy markets; continued . . . S. 3183--CFTC authority on speculation; S. 3185--energy prices; S. 3202--gas prices; S. 3205--CFTC authority; S. 3248--commodity markets; S. 3255--CFTC large trade oversight; H.R. 6130--futures markets; H.R. 6238--CFTC oversight; H.R. 6264--commodities markets; H.R. 6330--energy commodities; H.R. 6334--CFTC oversight and energy prices; H.R. 6349--energy prices; H.R. 6377--CFTC authority for energy markets; S. 3335, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6049, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6346, Energy Speculation Act; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency; H.R. 6899, Comprehensive Energy Act; H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy Job Creation Act; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act; S. 3036, Climate Security Act of 2008; H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action & Protection Act; H.R. 6316, Climate Market, Auction, Trust & Trade Act; S. 3714 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act; S. 3577 Prevent Excessive Seculation Act

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 3221-New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 HR 2638 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 6049 - Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6427 - Warm in the Winter and Cool in the Summer Act HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act HR 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 HR 3997 - Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act HR 2638 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 3268 - Stop Excessive Speculation Act S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. S 3441 Liquefied Natural Gas Import Terminal Authorization Act 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)

Client expense: $492,951 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 4626 (CFTC Reauthorization Act); S. 577 (Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007); S. 3122 (Policing United States Oil Commodities Market Act of 2008); S. 3130 (Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008); S. 3131 (Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008); S. 3134 (to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets and for other purposes); S. 3183 (End Oil Speculation Act of 2008); S. 3202 (Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008); H.R. 6377 (The Energy Markets Emergency Act); H.R. 6334 (Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008); H.R. 6330 (Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices (PUMP) Act of 2008); H.R. 6238 (to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products); H.R. 6264 (to prevent excessive speculation in OTC derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets); Regulation of Commodities and Energy Derivatives; H.R. 6604 (Commodity Markets Transparency Accountability Act of 2008); S. 3255 (Over-the-Counter Speculation Act); S. 3248 (Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008).

Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 1677 (International Economic Coordination/Market Access); S. 577 (OTC Derivatives); Fee Based Brokerage Accounts; Soft Dollars; Client Commission Arrangements; 12B-1 Fees; Global Capital Markets Competitiveness; Hedge Funds, private pools of capital, asset management issues; S. 1782/ H.R. 3010 (Arbitration Fairness); H.R. 3225 (Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act); Sovereign Wealth Funds; Auction Rate Securities Market; Mutual Recognition; Rule 15a-6; Municipal bonds; H.R. 6333/ S. 3518 (The Municipal Bond Market Support Act); H.R. 6308 (Municipal Bond Fairness Act); Credit Ratings for Structured Finance Products; SEC Nominations; Cross border securities activities; Section 13(d) ownership of equity swaps; Regulatory restructuring/discount window access; H.R. 5720/ H.R. 3221 (Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008); S. 2636 (Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008); Treasury Blueprint/Regulatory Restructuring; H.R. 1424 (Emergency Economic Stabilization Act); H.R. 6482 (credit ratings for asset-backed instruments).

Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S 577 "Oil & Gas Traders Oversight Act" HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" HR 2419 "Food & Energy Security Act" HR 6124 "Food, Conservation, & Energy Act" S 163 "Small Business Disaster Response & Loan Improvements Act" S 2302 "Food & Energy Security Act" HR 6604 "Commodity Markets Transparency & Accountability Act" HR 5957, HRES 574, 1189, HJRES 88- amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add reporting and recordkeeping provisions for positions involving commodities; HR 1424 "Emergency Economic Stablilization Act" "Energy Improvement and Extension Act" and "Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Relief Tax Act" - oppose attempts to modify FAS 157 allowing the SEC to suspend mark to market accounting; Comprehensive reform of market regulation - educate Members on various proposals advanced for the comprehensive reform of market regulation to address recent market turmoil; SEC short sale ban - create exemption from sale ban for important business practices; Sovereign Wealth Funds - discuss the climate for sovereign wealth fund investments in the United States; Public Private Partnership for Infrastructure Development - promote the use of public private partnerships for infrastructure development.

Client expense: $1,780,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Supports legislation for more oversight of over-the-counter energy trade by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - S 577, S 2058, HR 594, HR 3009. Support the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization provisions included in the Senate-passed farm bill (HR 2419). Coalition members of Ag Energy Alliance, which supports increased domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and oppose efforts to limit production as it hurts domestic manufacture of fertilizer and ag chemical Support U.S. Department of Interior's efforts to expand access to offshore domestic energy resources. Coalition member of the Energy Markets Oversight Coalition and supports "Close the Enron Loophole" effort. Coalition member of Stop Oil Speculation Now. Support exploration of oil and natural gas in ANWR as well as increased production of oil shale. Supports efforts in Congress for increased investigation and oversight of excessive energy speculation in the futures markets.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office

Supports legislation for more oversight of over-the-counter energy trade by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - S 577, S 2058, HR 594, HR 3009. Support the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization provisions included in the Senate-passed farm bill (HR 2419). Coalition members of Ag Energy Alliance, which supports increased domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and oppose efforts to limit production as it hurts domestic manufacture of fertilizer and ag chemical Support U.S. Department of Interior's efforts to expand access to offshore domestic energy resources. Coalition member of the Energy Markets Oversight Coalition and supports "Close the Enron Loophole" effort. Coalition member of Stop Oil Speculation Now. Support exploration of oil and natural gas in ANWR as well as increased production of oil shale. Supports efforts in Congress for increased investigation and oversight of excessive energy speculation in the futures markets.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office

HR 683 - Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006 (biomass definitions for alternative fuel credit); HR 2776 Renewable Energy & Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (Section 45 Tax Credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); S 1321 & HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program) S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program); HR 2773 - Biofuels Research & Development Enhancement Act of 2007 (cellulosic ethanol grant program); HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 (natural gas supply; biomass definitions); HR 3009 - Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (natural gas market reporting); S 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 594 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (tax provisions; biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, renewable electricity standard, grant programs and renewable portfolio standard); HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act (cellulosic ethanol provisions, biomass definitions); HR 6124 - Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 (biofuel programs, biorefinery and renewable biomass grant programs, cellulosic ethanol grant provisions); S 1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007 (renewable electricity standard, biomass definitions); HR 5236 - Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008 (entire bill); HR 1590 - Safe Climate Act of 2007 (renewable energy standard); S 1884 Harvesting Energy Act of 2007 (biomass definitions, renewable energy programs); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (renewable electricity standard); Public Law 109-058 Energy Policy Act of 2005 (implementation of biofuels grant programs and FERC provisions); Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, grant programs); HR 1424/Public Law No: 110-343 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (energy provisions); HR 3221/Public Law No: 110-289 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (energy efficiency provisions); HR 7101 Task Force to Lower Energy Costs for the Forest Product Industry (entire bill); HR 6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (renewable energy provisions, biomass defintions & energy supply); HR 6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act (entire bill); HR 2638 - Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act for FY 2009 (Forest Service & forest fire funding); HR 7060 - Renewable Energy & Job Creation Act (energy efficiency); HR 7201 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act (energy efficiency); Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration Power Rates & Salmon Recovery Programs, Agenda 2020 Industrial Technology Program, Biomass-based Carbon Fiber, Renewable Energy/Fuel Grant Programs, Biomass Definitions, Renewable Electricity Standard, Renewable Fuel Standard and Natural Gas Market Transparency.

Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 683 - Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006 (biomass definitions for alternative fuel credit); HR 2776 Renewable Energy & Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (Section 45 Tax Credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); S 1321 & HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program) S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program); HR 2773 - Biofuels Research & Development Enhancement Act of 2007 (cellulosic ethanol grant program); HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 (natural gas supply; biomass definitions); HR 2419 - Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act of 2007 (biofuel programs, biorefinery and renewable biomass grant programs, cellulosic ethanol grant provisions); S 2302 - Food & Energy Security Act of 2007 (biofuel programs); HR 3009 - Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (natural gas market reporting); S 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 594 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (tax provisions; biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, renewable electricity standard, grant programs and renewable portfolio standard); HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act (cellulosic ethanol provisions, biomass definitions); HR 6124 - Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 (biofuel programs, biorefinery and renewable biomass grant programs, cellulosic ethanol grant provisions); S 1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007 (renewable electricity standard, biomass definitions); HR 5236 - Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008 (entire bill); HR 1590 - Safe Climate Act of 2007 (renewable energy standard); S 1884 Harvesting Energy Act of 2007 (biomass definitions, renewable energy programs); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (renewable electricity standard); Public Law 109-058 Energy Policy Act of 2005 (implementation of biofuels grant programs and FERC provisions); Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, grant programs); Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration Power Rates & Salmon Recovery Programs, Agenda 2020 Industrial Technology Program, Biomass-based Carbon Fiber, Renewable Energy/Fuel Grant Programs, Biomass Definitions, Renewable Electricity Standard, Renewable Fuel Standard and Natural Gas Market Transparency.

Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 2419- Farm Bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776- renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351- tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575- coal generation emissions; S. 577- oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191- climate change; S. 2555- state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642- renewable energy; S. 2821- clean energy production incentives; S. 2991/S.3044--market speculaton; S. 2995--oil trading; S. 3122--energy commodities regulation; S. 3130--energy prices; S. 3131--energy markets; continued . . . S. 3183--CFTC authority on speculation; S. 3185--energy prices; S. 3202--gas prices; S. 3205--CFTC authority; S. 3248--commodity markets; S. 3255--CFTC large trade oversight; H.R. 6130--futures markets; H.R. 6238--CFTC oversight; H.R. 6264--commodities markets; H.R. 6330--energy commodities; H.R. 6334--CFTC oversight and energy prices; H.R. 6349--energy prices; H.R. 6377--CFTC authority for energy markets; S. 3335, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6049, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6346, Energy Speculation Act; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency; H.R. 6899, Comprehensive Energy Act; H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy Job Creation Act; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act; S. 3036, Climate Security Act of 2008; H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action & Protection Act; H.R. 6316, Climate Market, Auction, Trust & Trade Act

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Commodities Exchange Act Reauthorization, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009, H.R. 6264, H.R. 6284, H.R. 6330, H.R. 6334, H.R. 6377, S. 577, S. 2058, S. 2991, S. 2995, S. 3044, S. 3130, S. 3131, S. 3183; Hague Convention of Securities Held by Intermediaries; Cap and Trade Legislation, H.R. 620, S. 2191, S. 3036; Regulation of Credit Default and Swaps

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

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

HR 3221-New Direction for energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)

Client expense: $267,377 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 3221-New Direction for energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)

Client expense: $267,377 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 1677 (International Economic Coordination/Market Access); S. 577 (OTC Derivatives); Fee Based Brokerage Accounts; Soft Dollars; Client Commission Arrangements; 12B-1 Fees; Global Capital Markets Competitiveness; Hedge Funds, private pools of capital, asset management issues; S. 1782/HR 3010 (Arbitration Fairness); HR 3225 (Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act); Sovereign Wealth Funds; Auction Rate Securities Market; Mutual Recognition; Rule 15a-6; Municipal bonds; HR 6333 (The Municipal Bond Market Support Act); HR 6308 (Municipal Bond Fairness Act); Credit Ratings for Structured Finance Products; SEC Nominations; Cross border securities activities; Section 13(d) ownership of equity swaps; Regulatory restructuring/discount window access; HR 5720/HR 3221 (Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008); S. 2636 (Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008); Treasury Blueprint/Regulatory Restructuring.

Client expense: $1,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 4626 (CFTC Reauthorization Act); S.577 (Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007); S.3122 (Policing United States Oil Commodities Market Act of 2008); S.3130 (Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008); S.3131 (Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008); S.3134 (to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets and for other purposes); S.3183 (End Oil Speculation Act of 2008); S.3202 (Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008); HR 6377 (The Energy Markets Emergency Act); HR 6334 (Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008); HR 6330 (Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices (PUMP) 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); HR 6264 (to prevent excessive speculation in OTC derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets); Regulation of Commodities and Energy Derivatives.

Client expense: $1,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 3221-New Direction for energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)

Client expense: $222,627 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S 577 "Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act" HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" HR 2419 "Food and Energy Security Act" HR 6124 "Food, Conservation, and Energy Act" S 163 "Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvements Act" S 2302 "Food and Energy Security Act" HR 5957, HRES 574, HRES 1189, HJRES 88- amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities; Give JPMorgan Chase perspective on the Bear Stearns merger; HR 3185 "401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act" - provides for the "unbundling" of 401(k) fees and mandates inclusion of index fund; HR 1427 "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act" - reform regulation of government-sponsored enterprises; Advocate for Rural Utility Service loan guarantee for broadband project sponsored by One Equity Partners; Educate on proposal to transfer and stabilize pension liabilities from financially troubled corporations; Educate on JPMorgan Chase's experience with the current bond insurance system in advance of hearing in the House Financial Services Committee; Address proposals advanced for the comprehensive reform of market regulation to address recent market turmoil; Discuss ideas to ensure U.S. global economic competitiveness.

Client expense: $1,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

HR 683 - Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006 (biomass definitions for alternative fuel credit); HR 2776 Renewable Energy & Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (Section 45 Tax Credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); S 1321 & HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program) S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program); HR 2773 - Biofuels Research & Development Enhancement Act of 2007 (cellulosic ethanol grant program); HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 (natural gas supply; biomass definitions); HR 2419 - Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act of 2007 (biofuel programs, biorefinery and renewable biomass grant programs, cellulosic ethanol grant provisions); S 2302 - Food & Energy Security Act of 2007 (biofuel programs); HR 3009 - Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (natural gas market reporting); S 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 594 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (tax provisions; biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, renewable electricity standard, grant programs and renewable portfolio standard); HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act (cellulosic ethanol provisions, biomass definitions); HR 6124 - Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 (biofuel programs, biorefinery and renewable biomass grant programs, cellulosic ethanol grant provisions); S 1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007 (renewable electricity standard, biomass definitions); HR 5236 - Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008 (entire bill); HR 1590 - Safe Climate Act of 2007 (renewable energy standard); S 1884 Harvesting Energy Act of 2007 (biomass definitions, renewable energy programs); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (renewable electricity standard); Public Law 109-058 Energy Policy Act of 2005 (implementation of biofuels grant programs and FERC provisions); Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, grant programs); Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration Power Rates & Salmon Recovery Programs, Agenda 2020 Industrial Technology Program, Biomass-based Carbon Fiber, Renewable Energy/Fuel Grant Programs, Biomass Definitions, Renewable Electricity Standard, Renewable Fuel Standard and Natural Gas Market Transparency.

Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 2419- Farm Bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776- renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351- tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575- coal generation emissions; S. 577- oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191- climate change; S. 2555- state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642- renewable energy; S. 2821- clean energy production incentives; S. 2991/S.3044--market speculaton; S. 2995--oil trading; S. 3122--energy commodities regulation; S. 3130--energy prices; S. 3131--energy markets; continued . . . S. 3183--CFTC authority on speculation; S. 3185--energy prices; S. 3202--gas prices; S. 3205--CFTC authority; S. 3248--commodity markets; S. 3255--CFTC large trade oversight; H.R. 6130--futures markets; H.R. 6238--CFTC oversight; H.R. 6264--commodities markets; H.R. 6330--energy commodities; H.R. 6334--CFTC oversight and energy prices; H.R. 6349--energy prices; H.R. 6377--CFTC authority for energy markets.

Client expense: $920,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Commodities Exchange Act reauthorization, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009, H.R. 6264, H.R. 6284, H.R. 6330, H.R. 6334, H.R. 6377, S. 577, S. 2058, S. 2991, S. 2995, S. 3044, S. 3130, S. 3131, S. 3183; Hague Convention of Securities Held by Intermediaries; Cap and Trade Legislation, H.R. 620, S. 2191, S. 3036; Farm Bills (H.R. 2419, S. 3202); Regulation of Credit Default and Swaps

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

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

H.R.1252, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; H.R.4626, CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007; S.577, Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007; S.3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008. Issues related to Liquified Natural Gas permitting; global climate change; national transmission corridor designation; CFTC reauthorization.

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supports legislation for more oversight of over-the-counter energy trade by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - S 577, S 2058, HR 594, HR 3009. Support the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization provisions included in the Senate-passed farm bill (HR 2419). Coalition members of Ag Energy Alliance, which supports increased domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and oppose efforts to limit production as it hurts domestic manufacture of fertilizer and ag chemical Support U.S. Department of Interior's efforts to expand access to offshore domestic energy resources. Coalition member of the Energy Markets Oversight Coalition and supports "Close the Enron Loophole" effort. Coalition member of Stop Oil Speculation Now. Support exploration of oil and natural gas in ANWR as well as increased production of oil shale. Supports efforts in Congress for increased investigation and oversight of excessive energy speculation in the futures markets.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office

H.R.3009, Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007; S.577, Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007; S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act; H.R.4626, CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. Issues related to the reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act; legislation and investigations involving energy commodities.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.3009, Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007; S.577, Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007; S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act; H.R.4626, CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. Issues related to the reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act; legislation and investigations involving energy commodities.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1677 (International Economic Coordination/Market Access); S. 577 (OTC Derivatives); Fee Based Brokerage Accounts; Soft Dollars; Client Commission Arrangements; 12B-1 Fees; Global Capital Markets Competitiveness; Hedge Funds, private pools of capital, asset management issues; S. 1782/HR 3010 (Arbitration Fairness); HR 3225 (Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act); Sovereign Wealth Funds; Auction Rate Securities Market; Mutual Recognition; Rule 15a-6; Municipal bonds

Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 4626 (CFTC Reauthorization Act); S. 577 (Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007)

Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 683 - Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006 (biomass definitions for alternative fuel credit); HR 2776 Renewable Energy & Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (Section 45 Tax Credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); S 1321 & HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program) S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program); HR 2773 - Biofuels Research & Development Enhancement Act of 2007 (cellulosic ethanol grant program); HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 (natural gas supply; biomass definitions); HR 2419 - Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act of 2007 (biofuel programs); S 2302 - Food & Energy Security Act of 2007 (biofuel programs); HR 3009 - Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (natural gas market reporting); S 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 594 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (tax provisions; biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, renewable electricity standard, grant programs and renewable portfolio standard); HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act (cellulosic ethanol provisions, biomass definitions); S 1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007 (renewable electricity standard, biomass definitions); S 1884 Harvesting Energy Act of 2007 (biomass definitions, renewable energy programs); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (renewable electricity standard); Public Law 109-058 Energy Policy Act of 2005 (implementation of biofuels grant programs and FERC provisions); Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, grant programs); Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration Power Rates & Salmon Recovery Programs, Agenda 2020 Industrial Technology Program, Renewable Energy/Fuel Grant Programs, Farm Bill, Biomass Definitions, Renewable Electricity Standard, Renewable Fuel Standard, and Natural Gas Market Transparency

Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 3221-New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 5231-Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. S.2821-Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 4626-CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S.577-Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S.2302-Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 HR 2419-Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S.2191-America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S.2555-Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. HR 5529-Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S.317-Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. S.1177-Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. HR 28-Pechange Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. Draft Bill-Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill-Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)

Client expense: $339,294 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 683 - Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006 (biomass definitions for alternative fuel credit); HR 2776 Renewable Energy & Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (Section 45 Tax Credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); S 1321 & HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program) S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program); HR 2773 - Biofuels Research & Development Enhancement Act of 2007 (cellulosic ethanol grant program); HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 (natural gas supply; biomass definitions); HR 2419 - Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act of 2007 (biofuel programs); S 2302 - Food & Energy Security Act of 2007 (biofuel programs); HR 3009 - Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (natural gas market reporting); S 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 594 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (tax provisions; biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, renewable electricity standard, grant programs and renewable portfolio standard); HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act (cellulosic ethanol provisions, biomass definitions); S 1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007 (renewable electricity standard, biomass definitions); S 1884 Harvesting Energy Act of 2007 (biomass definitions, renewable energy programs); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (renewable electricity standard); Public Law 109-058 Energy Policy Act of 2005 (implementation of biofuels grant programs and FERC provisions); Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, grant programs); Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration Power Rates & Salmon Recovery Programs, Agenda 2020 Industrial Technology Program, Renewable Energy/Fuel Grant Programs, Farm Bill, Biomass Definitions, Renewable Electricity Standard, Renewable Fuel Standard, and Natural Gas Market Transparency

Client expense: $545,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Supports legislation for more oversight of over-the-counter energy trade by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - S 577, S 2058, HR 594, HR 3009. Support the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization provisions included in the Senate-passed farm bill (HR 2419). Coalition members of Ag Energy Alliance, which supports increased domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and oppose efforts to limit production as it hurts domestic manufacture of fertilizer and ag chemical Support U.S. Department of Interior's efforts to expand access to offshore domestic energy resources. Coalition member of the Energy Markets Oversight Coalition and supports "Close the Enron Loophole" effort.

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

S 577 "Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act", HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" , HR 2419 "Food and Energy Security Act" - amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities; In advance of April 3 hearing, gave JPMorgan Chase perspective on the Bear Stearns merger; HR 3185 "401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act" - provides for the "unbundling" of 401(k) fees and mandates inclusion of index fund; HR 1427 "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act" - reform regulation of government-sponsored enterprises; Advocate for Rural Utility Service loan guarantee for broadband project sponsored by One Equity Partners; Educate Members and staff on proposal to transfer and stabilize pension liabilities from financially troubled corporations; Educate Members and staff on JPMorgan Chase's experience with the current bond insurance system in advance of hearing in the House Financial Services Committee; Address proposals advanced for the comprehensive reform of market regulation to address recent market turmoil; Discuss ideas to ensure U.S. global economic competitiveness.

Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

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

Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 2419/ S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act -- Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Title XXII, Subtitle B, significant price discovery contracts on exempt commercial markets, and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) provisions. HR 4066 Close the Enron Loophole Act -- regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts. HR 4626 CFTC Reauthorization Act -- regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts. S 2058 Close the Enron Loophole Act -- regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts. S 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007 -- Provision relating to reporting and record-keeping for positions involving energy commodities, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts.

Client expense: $1,850,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

S. 577, a bill to amend the CEA to add a provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts; HR 4626, CFTC Reauthorization Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts; HR 4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts; S 2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act, regulation and reporting of energy commodity contracts; HR 2419, Food and Energy Security Act, reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

HR 4626 (CFTC Reauthorization Act); S. 577 (Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007)

Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 1677 (International Economic Coordination/Market Access); S. 577 (OTC Derivatives); Fee Based Brokerage Accounts; Soft Dollars; Client Commission Arrangements; 12B-1 Fees; Global Capital Markets Competitiveness; Hedge Funds, private pools of capital, asset management issues; S. 1782/HR 3010 (Arbitration Fairness); HR 3225 (Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act); Sovereign Wealth Funds; Auction Rate Securities Market; Mutual Recognition; Rule 15a-6; Municipal bonds

Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R.1252, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; H.R.4626, CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007; S.577, Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007. Issues related to Liquified Natural Gas permitting; global climate change; national transmission corridor designation; CFTC reauthorization.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.3009, Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007; S.577, Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007; S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act; H.R.4626, CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. Issues related to the reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act; legislation and investigations involving energy commodities.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4626, CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007, sections relating to Commodity Exchange Act reauthorization and Over-the-Counter Derivatives; S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, sections relating to Commodity Exchange Act reauthorization and Over-the-Counter Derivatives; S. 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007, sections relating to Commodity Exchange Act reauthorization and Over-the-Counter Derivatives; the practice of certain institutional investors of making indirect payments to service providers, as described by Section 28(e) of the Securities Act of 1934; issues related to Rule 144A marketplace; H.R. 1509, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income, all sections; S. 940, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income, all sections; exchange traded notes; H.R. 698, Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007, all sections; S. 1356, Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007, all sections.

Client expense: $1,380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED

S. 577 - A Bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add a provision relating to reporting and record keeping for positions involving energy commodities-- provisions on trading and regulations on energy commodities. H.R. 594 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 -- provisions on trading and regulations on energy commodities.

Client expense: $2,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, UNDETERMINED

S. 577 - A Bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add a provision relating to reporting and record keeping for positions involving energy commodities-- provisions on trading and regulations on energy commodities. H.R. 594 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 -- provisions on trading and regulations on energy commodities.

Client expense: $2,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

HR 4626 (CFTC Reauthorization Act); S. 577 (Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007)

Client expense: $3,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)