Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013
Legislative Progress
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
0pct
0d open
vs 3,002 other S bills in the 113th — cohort avg 39d
No CRS summary is available for this bill yet. The source title, actions, sponsors, and text versions below come from Congress.gov.
These links require the bill number to appear in the filing's source-reported specific issue text. Client expenses and lobbying-firm income are separate disclosure fields.
Filing registrants (28)
Bills with similar content found using semantic analysis.
Sources: Congress.gov
2015 · first_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2171 - Location Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. S. 1976 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act, all provisions. S. 2322 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Reauthorization Act, all provisions. S. 921 - Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions. S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act, provisions realated to the band reserved for Dedicated Short Range Communications used in vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles. H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. S. 2615 - Hide No Harm Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. S. 696 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2013, all provisions. S.1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicle Competitiveness and Energy Security Act, all provisions. S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act, all provisions. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. H.R. 1582 - Energy Consumers Relief Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act H.R. 4763 - Trade Protection Not Troll Protection, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles.
2014 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (H.R. 1027 / S. 488); Infrastructure Jobs Energy Independence Act (H.R. 787); Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (H.R. 1616 / S. 761, S. 1392); Methodology used by the Dept. of Commerce under Section 9 of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996; Program Funding under Dept. of Energy vehicle technology office; The Clean Vehicles Corridors Act (S. 1264); Repeal of fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirement (H.R. 2351); All-of-the-above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 (S. 1199); North American Alternative Fuels Act (S. 1100); Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 (S. 1230); A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes (S. 1355); Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 (H.R. 1959); A draft propane bill with Sens. Baldwin and Franken
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act S. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act S. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas H.R. 1214 to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill
Client expense: $4,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R.1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; Entire Bill H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill H.R. 4795 Promoting New Manufacturing Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2 American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; Division A Energy and Commerce - Title II Maintaining Diverse Electricity Generation and Affordability
Client expense: $4,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas H.R. 1214 to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill
Client expense: $4,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R.1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; Entire Bill H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill H.R. 4795 Promoting New Manufacturing Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2 American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; Division A Energy and Commerce - Title II Maintaining Diverse Electricity Generation and Affordability
Client expense: $4,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas H.R. 1214 to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill
Client expense: $2,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R.1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; Entire Bill H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill H.R. 4795 Promoting New Manufacturing Act; Entire Bill
Client expense: $2,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · first_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas H.R. 1214 to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill
Client expense: $2,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R. Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units.
Client expense: $2,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (H.R. 1027 / S. 488); Infrastructure Jobs Energy Independence Act (H.R. 787); Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (H.R. 1616 / S. 761 / S. 1392); Methodology used by the Dept. of Commerce under Section 9 of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996; Program Funding under DOE vehicle technology office; The Clean Vehicles Corridors Act (S. 1264); Repeal of fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirement (H.R. 2351); All-of-the-above Federal Building Conservation Act of 2013 (S. 1199); North American Alternative Fuels Act (S. 1100); Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 (S. 1230); A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes (S. 1355); Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 (H.R. 1959); Propane Supply and Security Act of 2014 (S. 2762 / H.R. 5469); Letter of support for Finger Lakes Propane Storage Facility; Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act of 2014 (H.R. 5705)
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Continue to oppose waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age. Monitored HR 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act Monitored HR 550, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Supported HR 875, requiring a comprehensive assessment of scientific/technical research implication of use of mid-level ethanol blends Monitored HR 1415, the Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act Monitored HR 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act Monitored HR 1461, to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard Supported HR 1462, to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard and to prohibit introduction of E15 gasoline to the marketplace Monitored HR 1524, requiring 85% domestic content in green tech purchased by federal agencies or with federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits Monitored HR 1569, to amend the Internal Revenue Service code to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate tax rate Monitored HR 1582, to prohibit the EPA Administrator from promulgating finals energy-related rules that cost over $1 billion and will cause adverse effects on the economy Monitored HR 2162, the Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act Monitored HR 2267, the American Fuel Protection Act Monitored HR 2445, the CAFE Standards Repeal Act Monitored HR 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act Monitored HR 2502, the Renewable Energy Parity Act Monitored HR 3727, the Keep the EPA Honest Act Monitored HR 3758, the Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act Supported HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored S 107, to prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions Monitored S 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act Monitored S 332, the Climate Protection Act Supported S 344, prohibiting the EPA Administrator from approving gasoline with greater than 10 percent volume ethanol Monitored S 389, the Freedom Fuels Act Monitored S 802, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act Monitored S 830, the EPA Fair Play Act Monitored S 906, Changing How America Reduces Greenhouse Emissions (CHARGE) Act Monitored S 1100, the North American Alternative Fuels Act Monitored S 1195, the Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1563, the Biofuels Market Expansion Act Monitored S 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act Supported S 1807, the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act Monitored S 1853, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Monitored HR 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act Monitored HR 711, the Highway Trust Fund Reform Act Monitored HR 1027/S488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act Monitored HR 1663/S 780, the PARTS Act Monitored HR 1664, the Distracted Driving Prevention Act Monitored HR 3057, the Fuel Cell Industrial Vehicle Jobs Act Supported HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored HR 4364, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Supported HR 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act Supported HR 5366, the National Historic Vehicle Register Act Supported HR 5573, to establish the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Monitored S 880, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act Monitored S 1826, the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act Monitored S 1854, the Idaho Safe and Efficient Vehicle Act Monitored S 2151, the Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act Monitored S 2284, the Pedestrian Safety Act Monitored S 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act Monitored S 2559, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Monitored S 2760, the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically motor vehicle and highway safety, energy, environmental and motor vehicle fuels (no specific legislation). H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. S. 921 - Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions. S. 1925, Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2284, Pedestrian Safety Act, all provisions S. 2615 - Hide No Harm Act, all provisions. S. 2760 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act, all provisions S. 2322 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Reauthorization Act, all provisions. S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act, provisions related to the band reserved for Dedicated Short Range Communications used in vehicle-to-vehicle communications. H.R. 4811, Bureau Guidance Transparency Act, all provisions H.R. 5062, Examination and Supervisory Privilege Parity Act, all provisions Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2, the "American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act"; H.R. 6, the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; H.R. 267, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013; H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 367, the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act"; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 580, the Expedited LNG for American Allies Act; H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 678, the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1211, the FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014; H.R. 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Reform Act of 2013; H.R. 1465, the "Storage Technology for Renewable and Green Energy (STORAGE) 2013 Act "; H.R. 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013; H.R. 1582, the Energy Consumer Relief Act; H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 1900, the "Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act"; H.R. 2122, the Regulatory Accountability Act; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013" (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2542, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013; H.R. 2576, To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify requirements relating to the availability of pipeline safety regulatory documents, and for other purposes.; H.R. 2641, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 2804, the "All Economic Regulations are Transparent Act" (ALERT Act); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3760, the Export American Natural Gas Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 3985, the Expand Act; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4092, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act; H.R. 4315, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act; H.R. 4316, the Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act; H.R. 4317, the State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act; H.R. 4318, the Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4419, the "Sage-Grouse and Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Act"; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4801, directs the Department of Energy to report on using thermal insulation to save energy and water with water heating devices; H.R. 4874, the Searching for and Cutting Regulations That are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act of 2014 (SCRUB Act); H.R. 5072, the "American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act," to establish federal RES and EERs; H.R. 5205, the Northern Nevada Land Conservation and Economic Development Act; H.R. 5301, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act; H.R. 5335, the "Marine and Hydrokinectic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2014"; S. 15, the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act"; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 157, the Denali National Park Improvement Act; S. 192, the Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 306, the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act; S. 362, the Geothermal Exploration and Technology Act of 2013; S. 363, the Geothermal Production Expansion Act; S. 545, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 714, the "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act"; S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 763, the The Underground Gas Storage Facility Safety Act; S. 974, the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1029, the Regulatory Accountability Act; S. 1030, the Storage Technology for Renewable and Green Energy (STORAGE) 2013 Act; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1397, the Federal Permitting Improvement Act; S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 1767, the Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act of 2013; S. 1768, the Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2084, the Community Protection Act; S. 2112, the Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2189, the Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives Act; S. 2198, the Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act; S. 2379, the Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014; S. 2440, the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014; S. 2479, the "Moapa Band of Paiutes Land Conveyance Act"; S. 2480, the Nevada Native Nations Land Act; S. 2494, The Natural Gas Export Promotion Act of 2014; S. 2613, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; S. 2620, the Grid Reliability Act of 2014; S. 2727, the Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014; S. 2776, A bill to establish a Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Acceleration Fund to promote the establishment of not fewer than 10 commercial-scale carbon capture and sequestration units in the United States during the next 10 years, and for other purposes.; S. 2823, the "North American Infrastructure Act"; S. 2901, to provide rebates for purchase and installation of photovoltaic systems; S. 2971, the "Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014"; Advocacy related to natural gas supply and related issues; Advocacy related to transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Advocacy related to public/tribal lands renewables project siting, leasing, permitting, and management issues generally; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013 (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013 (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013 (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act (alternative fuel vehicles); Advocacy related to on- and off-road (transportation) electrification.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
General discussion of transportation and infrastructure funding, electric vehicles and impact of proposed fuel standards; Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 (S. 1230); Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 -- Shaheen/Portman (S.1392)
Client expense: $1,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
H.R. 1364 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 (NATGAS) - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1027 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill S. 488 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill S. 656 - Energy and Alternatives Rewards Act - all aspects of the billH.R. 1900 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1587 - Energy Infrastructure Improvement Act - all aspects of the bill S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill Draft legislation regarding right-of-way authority for federal agencies with respect to pipeline sitting Draft legislation regarding authority to amend FERC rates with respect to pipelines Draft legislation regarding pipeline permitting Applicability of Buy America provisions to state & local agency relocations of utility infrastructure in federally-supported transportation projects H.R. 3301 - North American Energy Infrastructure Act - all aspects of the bill S. 1767 - Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill S. 1768 - Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act - all aspects of the bill Pipeline safety matters generally
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
U.S. - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Tier 3 RegulationsH.R.724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R.875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R.1027 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. H.R.2414 -- Black Box Privacy Protection Act H.R.4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards. H.R.4340 -- Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014. H.R.4364 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R.4834 -- Grow America Act H.R.5107 -- Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act of 2014 H.R.5125 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act H.R.5403 -- Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act H.R.5654 -- Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 S.344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S.488 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. S.921 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. S.1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013. S.1925 -- Driver Privacy Act S.2151 -- Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S.2171 -- Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S.2284 -- Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2322 -- MAP-21 Reauthorization Act S.2398 -- Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S. 2505 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act S.2559 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2615 -- To establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. S.2760 -- Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 S.2819 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014 S.2949 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act 5.9 GHz Regulation/Connected Vehicle Regulations Distracted Driving Guidelines. Transportation Reauthorization Draft Spectrum Bill Auto Haulers APEC Roadmap for International Electric Vehicle Standards
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 1214 -- Dosmestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013S. 344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013. S. 1600 -- Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013 Tier 3 Regulations APEC Roadmap for International Electric Vehicle Standards
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings; S 2074: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S 1218: Race to the Top; HR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; HR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; HR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. H.R. 2, the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; H.R. 5072, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, to establish federal RES and EERS; H.R. 5301, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, to establish federal RES and EERS; H.R. 5322, the Consolidate Heavy-handed and Outdated Programs Act of 2014, to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment; H.R. 5335, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2014; H.R. 5548, the Consortia-Led Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Networks Act; S. 2823, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 2901, to provide rebates for purchase and installation of photovoltaic systems; S. 2620, the Grid Reliability Act of 2014; S. 2971, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014.; H.R. 5771, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions; H.R. 5027- Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2014.
Client expense: $281,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Support for Goodlatte/Welch/Costa Amendment #70 to H.R. 4800 H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Support for Goodlatte/Welch/Costa Amendment #70 to H.R. 4800 H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire BillWaxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R.1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; Entire Bill H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill H.R. 4795 Promoting New Manufacturing Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2 American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; Division A Energy and Commerce - Title II Maintaining Diverse Electricity Generation and Affordability
Client expense: $4,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire BillH.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas H.R. 1214 to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill
Client expense: $4,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Supported S. 1905 and HR 3826 to provide direction to the EPA regarding standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired utility generating units.Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers with alternate fuels vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding standards for emissions of greenhouse gasses from fossil fuel fired utility generation units. General discussions eith agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Supported H.R. 1027 & S. 488 to create DOE programs for advanced vehicle technologies.
Client expense: $23,927 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. S. 2615 - Hide No Harm Act, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2171 - Location Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. S. 1976 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act, all provisions. S. 2322 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Reauthorization Act, all provisions. S. 921 - Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions. S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act, provisions realated to the band reserved for Dedicated Short Range Communications used in vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles. S. 2760 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $193,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
H.R. 1364 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 (NATGAS) - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1027 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill S. 488 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill S. 656 - Energy and Alternatives Rewards Act - all aspects of the billH.R. 1900 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1587 - Energy Infrastructure Improvement Act - all aspects of the bill S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill Draft legislation regarding right-of-way authority for federal agencies with respect to pipeline sitting Draft legislation regarding authority to amend FERC rates with respect to pipelines Draft legislation regarding pipeline permitting Applicability of Buy America provisions to state & local agency relocations of utility infrastructure in federally-supported transportation projects H.R. 3301 - North American Energy Infrastructure Act - all aspects of the bill S. 1767 - Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill S. 1768 - Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act - all aspects of the bill Pipeline safety matters generally
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Monitored HR 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act Monitored HR 711, the Highway Trust Fund Reform Act Monitored HR 1027/S488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act Monitored HR 1663/S 780, the PARTS Act Monitored HR 1664, the Distracted Driving Prevention Act Monitored HR 3057, the Fuel Cell Industrial Vehicle Jobs Act Supported HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored HR 4364, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Supported HR 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act Supported HR 5366, the National Historic Vehicle Register Act Supported HR 5573, to establish the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Monitored S 880, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act Monitored S 1826, the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act Monitored S 1854, the Idaho Safe and Efficient Vehicle Act Monitored S 2151, the Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act Monitored S 2284, the Pedestrian Safety Act Monitored S 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act Monitored S 2559, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Monitored S 2760, the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Continue to oppose waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age. Monitored HR 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act Monitored HR 550, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Supported HR 875, requiring a comprehensive assessment of scientific/technical research implication of use of mid-level ethanol blends Monitored HR 1415, the Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act Monitored HR 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act Monitored HR 1461, to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard Supported HR 1462, to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard and to prohibit introduction of E15 gasoline to the marketplace Monitored HR 1524, requiring 85% domestic content in green tech purchased by federal agencies or with federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits Monitored HR 1569, to amend the Internal Revenue Service code to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate tax rate Monitored HR 1582, to prohibit the EPA Administrator from promulgating finals energy-related rules that cost over $1 billion and will cause adverse effects on the economy Monitored HR 2162, the Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act Monitored HR 2267, the American Fuel Protection Act Monitored HR 2445, the CAFE Standards Repeal Act Monitored HR 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act Monitored HR 2502, the Renewable Energy Parity Act Monitored HR 3727, the Keep the EPA Honest Act Monitored HR 3758, the Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act Supported HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored S 107, to prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions Monitored S 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act Monitored S 332, the Climate Protection Act Supported S 344, prohibiting the EPA Administrator from approving gasoline with greater than 10 percent volume ethanol Monitored S 389, the Freedom Fuels Act Monitored S 802, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act Monitored S 830, the EPA Fair Play Act Monitored S 906, Changing How America Reduces Greenhouse Emissions (CHARGE) Act Monitored S 1100, the North American Alternative Fuels Act Monitored S 1195, the Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1563, the Biofuels Market Expansion Act Monitored S 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act Supported S 1807, the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act Monitored S 1853, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2, the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 5072, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, to establish federal RES and EERS; H.R. 5301, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, to establish federal RES and EERS; H.R. 5322, the Consolidate Heavy-handed and Outdated Programs Act of 2014, to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment; H.R. 5335, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2014; H.R. 5548, the Consortia-Led Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Networks Act; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; S. 2823, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 2901, to provide rebates for purchase and installation of photovoltaic systems; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 1214 -- Dosmestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013S. 344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013. S. 1600 -- Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013 Tier 3 Regulations APEC Roadmap for International Electric Vehicle Standards
Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
U.S. - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Tier 3 RegulationsH.R.724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R.875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R.1027 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. H.R.2414 -- Black Box Privacy Protection Act H.R.4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards. H.R.4340 -- Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014. H.R.4364 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R.4834 -- Grow America Act H.R.5107 -- Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act of 2014 H.R.5125 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act H.R.5403 -- Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act H.R.5654 -- Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 S.344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S.488 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. S.921 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. S.1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013. S.1925 -- Driver Privacy Act S.2151 -- Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S.2171 -- Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S.2284 -- Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2322 -- MAP-21 Reauthorization Act S.2398 -- Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S. 2505 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act S.2559 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2615 -- To establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. S.2760 -- Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 S.2819 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014 5.9 GHz Regulation/Connected Vehicle Regulations Distracted Driving Guidelines. Transportation Reauthorization Draft Spectrum Bill Auto Haulers APEC Roadmap for International Electric Vehicle Standards
Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2; H.R. 271; H.R. 400; H.R. 540; H.R. 596; H.R. 835; H.R. 1616; H.R. 1659; H.R. 2126; H.R. 2128; H.R. 2351; H.R. 2689; H.R. 2803; H.R. 3301; H.R. 3654; H.R. 3860; H.R. 3963; H.R. 4066; H.R. 4327; H.R. 4536; H.R. 4553; H.R. 5072; H.R. 5301; H.R. 5322; H.R. 5335; H.R. 5548; S. 52; S. 279; S. 552; S. 570; S. 717; S. 1020; S. 1084; S. 1106; S. 1191; S. 1199; S. 1200; S. 1205; S. 1206; S. 1218; S. 1230; S. 1261; S. 1308; S. 1392; S. 1595; S. 1627; S. 1739; 2074; S. 2152; S. 2165; S. 2262; S. 2273; S. 2823S. 2901; Extension of presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects; Draft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 259; H.R. 1027; H.R. 2075; H.R. 2493; H.R. 2642; H.R. 4645; S. 488; S. 570; S. 638; S. 656; S. 954; S. 1230; S. 1264; S. 1859; S. 2065; S. 2322; S. 2777; Draft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE; Draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations; Draft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors; Protect the Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles;Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013;H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings; S 2074: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S 1218: Race to the Top; HR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; HR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; HR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2, the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; H.R. 5072, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, to establish federal RES and EERS; H.R. 5301, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, to establish federal RES and EERS; H.R. 5322, the Consolidate Heavy-handed and Outdated Programs Act of 2014, to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment; H.R. 5335, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2014; H.R. 5548, the Consortia-Led Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Networks Act; S. 2823, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 2901, to provide rebates for purchase and installation of photovoltaic systems; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.
Client expense: $2,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2, the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 5072, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, to establish federal RES and EERS; H.R. 5301, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, to establish federal RES and EERS; H.R. 5322, the Consolidate Heavy-handed and Outdated Programs Act of 2014, to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment; H.R. 5335, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2014; H.R. 5548, the Consortia-Led Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Networks Act; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; S. 2823, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 2901, to provide rebates for purchase and installation of photovoltaic systems; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.
Client expense: $2,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
General discussion of transportation and infrastructure funding, electric vehicles and impact of proposed fuel standards; Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 (S. 1230); Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 -- Shaheen/Portman (S.1392)
Client expense: $1,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013 (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013 (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013 (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act (alternative fuel vehicles); Advocacy related to on- and off-road (transportation) electrification.
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 6, the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; H.R. 267, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013; H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 367, the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act"; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 580, the Expedited LNG for American Allies Act; H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 678, the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1211, the FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014; H.R. 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Reform Act of 2013; H.R. 1465, the "Storage Technology for Renewable and Green Energy (STORAGE) 2013 Act "; H.R. 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013; H.R. 1582, the Energy Consumer Relief Act; H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 1900, the "Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act"; H.R. 2122, the Regulatory Accountability Act; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013" (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2542, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013; H.R. 2576, To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify requirements relating to the availability of pipeline safety regulatory documents, and for other purposes.; H.R. 2641, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 2804, the "All Economic Regulations are Transparent Act" (ALERT Act); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3760, the Export American Natural Gas Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 3985, the Expand Act; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4092, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act; H.R. 4315, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act; H.R. 4316, the Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act; H.R. 4317, the State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act; H.R. 4318, the Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4419, the "Sage-Grouse and Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Act"; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4801, directs the Department of Energy to report on using thermal insulation to save energy and water with water heating devices; H.R. 4874, the Searching for and Cutting Regulations That are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act of 2014 (SCRUB Act); H.R. 5072, the "American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act," to establish federal RES and EERs; H.R. 5205, the Northern Nevada Land Conservation and Economic Development Act; H.R. 5301, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act; H.R. 5335, the "Marine and Hydrokinectic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2014"; S. 15, the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act"; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 157, the Denali National Park Improvement Act; S. 192, the Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 306, the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act; S. 362, the Geothermal Exploration and Technology Act of 2013; S. 363, the Geothermal Production Expansion Act; S. 545, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 714, the "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act"; S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 763, the The Underground Gas Storage Facility Safety Act; S. 974, the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1029, the Regulatory Accountability Act; S. 1030, the Storage Technology for Renewable and Green Energy (STORAGE) 2013 Act; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1397, the Federal Permitting Improvement Act; S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 1767, the Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act of 2013; S. 1768, the Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2084, the Community Protection Act; S. 2112, the Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2189, the Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives Act; S. 2198, the Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act; S. 2379, the Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014; S. 2440, the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014; S. 2479, the "Moapa Band of Paiutes Land Conveyance Act"; S. 2480, the Nevada Native Nations Land Act; S. 2494, The Natural Gas Export Promotion Act of 2014; S. 2613, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; S. 2620, the Grid Reliability Act of 2014; S. 2727, the Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014; S. 2776, A bill to establish a Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Acceleration Fund to promote the establishment of not fewer than 10 commercial-scale carbon capture and sequestration units in the United States during the next 10 years, and for other purposes.; S. 2823, the "North American Infrastructure Act"; S. 2901, to provide rebates for purchase and installation of photovoltaic systems; Advocacy related to natural gas supply and related issues; Advocacy related to transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Advocacy related to public/tribal lands renewables project siting, leasing, permitting, and management issues generally; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (H.R. 1027 / S. 488) Infrastructure Jobs Energy Independence Act (H.R. 787) Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (H.R. 1616 / S. 761, S. 1392) Methodology used by the Dept. of Commerce under Section 9 of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996Program Funding under DOE vehicle tecnology office; The Clean Vehicles Corridors Act (S. 1264) Repeal of fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirement (H.R. 2351) All-of-the-above Federal Building Conservation Act of 2013 (S. 1199) North American Alternative Fuels Act (S. 1100) Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 (S. 1230) A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes (S. 1355) Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 (H.R. 1959) Propane Supply and Security Act of 2014 (S. 2762 / H.R. 5469) Letter of support for Finger Lakes Propane Storage facility
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; HR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; S 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013; S 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act; Draft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE; Draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations; Draft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors; Protect the Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram; Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in HR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 2, the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 5072, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, to establish federal RES and EERS; H.R. 5301, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, to establish federal RES and EERS; H.R. 5322, the Consolidate Heavy-handed and Outdated Programs Act of 2014, to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment; H.R. 5335, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2014; H.R. 5548, the Consortia-Led Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Networks Act; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes. HR 3766, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES);S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; S. 2823, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 2901, to provide rebates for purchase and installation of photovoltaic systems; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings; S. 2244, A bill to extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes. S. 2326, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for consultation with State and local governments, the consideration of State and local concerns, and the approval of post-shutdown decommissioning activities reports by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. H.R.259, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate. H.R.367, To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. H.R.761, To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness. H.R.1146, To amend the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly. HR 2641, To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes. H.R. 4186, To provide for investment in innovation through scientific research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 4667, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for consultation with State and local governments, the consideration of State and local concerns, and the approval of post-shutdown decommissioning activities reports by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. H.R. 4869, To provide for Department of Energy fundamental science, basic research activities, and applied energy research and development; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 HR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 HR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 HR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. H.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership Draft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Supported S. 1905 and H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA regarding standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired utility generarating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the DOE Loan Program on ATVM loans.Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers with alternative fuels vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding standards for emissions of greeenhouse gasses from fossil fuel fired utility generation units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Supported H.R. 1027 & S. 488 to create DOE programs for advanced vehicle technologies.
Client expense: $49,496 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R.259, the "Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act" (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure) H.R.407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013" (tax incentives for electric vehicles) H.R.1027, the "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013", R&D for electric vehicles) H.R2075, the "Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013" H.R.2493, the "Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013" S.2777, the "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014" H.R.2462, the "Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013" (home energy assistance, Rural Transportation Study); S.488, the "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013: R&D for electric vehicles); S.638, the "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013" S.954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013" (Home Energy Assistance, Rural Transportation Study): S.1230, the "Alternatives Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013", S.1264, the "Clean Vehicles Corridors Act" S.1859, the "Tax Extenders Act of 2013", (credit for electric vehicles) S.2065, the "Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act" S.570, Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 S.656, Natural Gas Energy and ALternatives Rewards (NGEAR) Act H.R.4645, the "Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Emplyees Act"; S.2322, the "MAPP-21 Reauthorization Act" (alternative fuel vehicles).
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office