Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.J Res. 117, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; H.J Res. 123, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention"; H.J. Res. 161, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry"; H.J. Res. 163, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule"; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3716, SPUR Act; H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act; H.R. 4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; H.R. 4821, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 6008, Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (RICE's Whale) Act; H.R. 6053, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; H.R. 6159, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 8812, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; H.R. 8997, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 8998, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024; S.J Res 65, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works; S.J. Res. 100, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry."; S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; S. 1399, Building American Energy Security Act of 2023; S. 1456, SPUR Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024; S. 2337, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act; S. 2605, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; S. 2728, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; S. 3127, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; S. 3719, Sound Science for Farmers Act; S. 4194, Protecting Communities form Plastics Act of 2024; S. 4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; S. 4753, Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 4802, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 4884, Fighting Fibers Act of 2024; S. 4927, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 2025; FY2024 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY2024 EPA Appropriations; FY2024 National Defense Authorization, including use of advanced materials in infrastructure; Unintroduced FY2024 DOE Appropriations; Unintroduced FY2025 THUD and Related Agencies appropriations Act; Unintroduced Legislation - 5 Actions for Sustainable Change; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Permitting Reform Legislation; Unintroduced Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act; Unintroduced Protecting Communities From Plastics Act; Unintroduced PROVE IT Act; Unintroduced Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act; Unintroduced Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2024; Unintroduced legislation dealing with plastic pellet management and microplastics; Unintroduced House Science Committee Plastic Waste and Recycling Research Legislation; 87 Fed. Reg. 53556, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Program Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention; Automotive Plastics; Basel Convention and Plastic Waste; Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; Environmental Justice; Federal proposal to advance advanced recycling; National Plastics Strategy; Open competition; Permitting Reform; Proposed SNUR for Fuels made Using Plastic Waste Based Feedstocks; Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop a legally binding instrument for plastic pollution

Client expense: $6,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

H.R. 7634, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions H.R. 6654, Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions H.R. 6053, Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, all provisions H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2024, Sec. 488(a) S. 2337 Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions S. 3440 Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions S. 3127 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions S. 2728 Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions S. 4194, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, all provisions S. 4802, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2024, Report Language relating to plastic pollution and Managers Amendment #11 (Kennedy) Discussed executive branch authorities with congressional offices: Biden Administation's goals for reducing single-use plastic in federal operations

Client expense: $112,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act (S.3217, H.R.6053); Clean Air or Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for plastic manufacturing facilities, product bans, recycled content requirements. CLEAN Future Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); waste section regarding plastics. RECOVER Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); Recycling Infrastructure. Rewarding Efforts to Decrease Unrecycled Contaminants in Ecosystems Act (S.2844, H.R.5564); Excise tax on plastic resin. Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); Research and Standards for Plastics Recycling. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58); Reinstatement of superfund excise tax on chemicals as a funding mechanism; Implementation. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169); Incentives for Industrial Decarbonization including Clean Energy Development and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage; Implementation. United Nations Environment Program Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution (No bill number) Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9676); Sets a 30% recycled content mandate by 2030; Creates a modern regulatory system to develop a circular economy for plastics; Develops a national recycling standard for plastics; Studies the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from all materials; and establishes an American-designed producer responsibility system Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (S. 1189, H.R.6159); Establishes a pilot program at the EPA to award grants to eligible entities to improve recycling accessibility. Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (S.1194, H.R.4040); Requires the EPA to collect data on recycling and composting rates across the country and publish that data. Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (H.R. 8092, S. 4194); To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities related to plastics. Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (S. 2337, H.R. 7634)

H.R. 1325 Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act H.R. 9217 Destination Reception Assistance Act S. 4861 Destination Reception Assistance Act Unnumbered House bill on the Shelter and Services Program H.R. 4627 Afghan Adjustment Act S. 2337 Afghan Adjustment Act S. Amdt. 1550 to S.Amdt. 1388 to H.R. 815 Securing the Border, Interim Final Rule Temporary Protected Status for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Sudan, South Sudan DHS Automatic Extension of Work Authorization Final Rule Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans (CHNV) parole program Asylum Eligibility and Public Health Rule (formerly the Security Bars and Processing Rule)

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

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

Advocate for the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (S. 2337; H.R. 7634) which would ban the discharge of pellets from facilities that make, use, package or transport them. Support the BEACH Act (H.R. 7203) to identify water pollution that makes beaches unsafe for swimming, and support increased funding for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to address water pollution.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S 3127) Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA) (S. 1194 / H.R. 4040) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA) (S. 1189) Farewell to Foam Act (S. 2440) Pellet Free Waters Act (S 2337)

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), climate-ready fisheries, shifting fish stocks, Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, ocean exploration and mapping, seabed mining, climate change, marine debris, issues pertaining to the Water Resources and Development Act, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, coastal conservation, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, NOAA, NOAA Organic Act, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA, shipping emissions, ocean carbon dioxide removal, placing a fee on plastic production, plastics provisions in a potential farm bill, and plastic pollution. Marine Wildlife, Fisheries H.R.3187/ S.1508 --To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. H.R.4587 -- To provide that the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall not issue an interim or final rule that includes an area closure in the South Atlantic for species managed under the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan until the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is complete and the data related to that study is integrated into the stock assessment. S.3672 -- SHIFT Act: A bill to support healthy fisheries in dynamic ocean conditions, and for other purposes. H.R.6814 -- Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act H.R.7408 -- America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act H.R.8507-- To provide for the designation of areas within which fishing activities carried out using bottom trawls may be carried out. H.R.8508-- To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to reauthorize the bycatch reduction engineering program and establish the Bycatch Mitigation Assistance Fund. H.R.8705-- To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to reform the Marine Recreational Information Program of the National Marine Fisheries Service, and for other purposes. H.R.8788-- To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to establish the Fisheries and Ecological Resilience Program and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on the competitiveness of domestic seafood producers in domestic and global seafood trade. H.R.5103 -- FISHES Act H.R.8862 -- Sustaining America's Fisheries for the Future Act of 2024 Climate Change H.R.1-- Lower Energy Costs Act (regarding marine renewables, offshore drilling, and permitting) Potential legislation regarding shipping emissions, offshore oil and gas drilling, offshore wind and marine renewables, hydrogen energy, and ocean carbon dioxide removal S.647 / H.R.6872 -- Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2023 S.1920 -- International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2023 H.R.4024/S.1917-- CleanShippingActof2023 H.R.5457-- To support carbon dioxide removal research and development, and for other purposes. S.2812 -- Carbon Dioxide Research and Development Act H.R.7054 / S.3615 - To require the Secretary of Energy to remove carbon dioxide directly from ambient air or seawater, and for other purposes. H.R.9013-- To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to assess certain fees on shipping and other vessels, and for other purposes. Marine Debris and Plastic Pollution H.R.886/S.318-- To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes Potential legislation regarding plastic pollution S.2331 - Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.) H.Res.584/ S.Res.296-- Expressing support for the designation of July as "Plastic Pollution Action Month". S.Res.296 -- A resolution designating July 2023 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month" H.R.4561 / S.2728 -- Reducing Waste in National Parks Act H.R.5564/ S.2844 -- REDUCE Act S.2337-- Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.) H.R.4561/ S.2728 -- To encourage reduction of disposable plastic products in units of the National Park System, and for other purposes. H.R.6053/ S.3127 -- To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to reduce the production and use of certain single-use plastic products and packaging, to improve the responsibility of producers in the design, collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal of consumer products and packaging, to prevent pollution from consumer products and packaging from entering into animal and human food chains and waterways, and for other purposes. H.R.6654/ S.3440-- To prohibit the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers, and for other purposes. H.R.6781-- To amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. H.Res.1352 / S.Res.763 -- Plastic Pollution Action Month 2024 S.4186 -- Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act S.4884 -- A bill to require that all new washing machines sold or offered for sale in the United States contain a microfiber filtration system. Other H.R.1705/ S.919-- To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and civil rights, and for other purposes. H.R.913/S.373-- RISEE 'Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems' Act Potential legislation regarding coastal conservation H.R.2950/ S.1381--To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, through the Coastal Program of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to work with willing partners and provide support to efforts to assess, protect, restore, and enhance important coastal landscapes that provide fish and wildlife habitat on which certain Federal trust species depend, and for other purposes. H.R.3980-- To formally establish within statute an independent scientific research and development agency known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes. H.Res.486 -- Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources. S.1449-- A bill to improve the environmental review process, and for other purposes. S. 1456 -- SPUR Act S.1399 -- Building American Energy Security Act of 2023 H.R.5239-- To prohibit the issuance of an interim or final rule that establishes a vessel slowdown zone in the Gulf of Mexico until the Secretary of Commerce completes a study demonstrating that proposed mitigation efforts would have no negative impact on supply chains, and for other purposes. H.R.1577-- To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions, reflect modern technologies, optimize interagency coordination, and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process. H.R.5487 -- Help our Kelp Act H.R. 4536 -- To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes. H.R. 4537 -- To prohibit certain mining activities on the deep seabed and Outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes. H.R.7106-- To amend the National Oceans and Coastal Security Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes. H.R.7797 -- To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot program on ocean fertilization and restoration research and development, and for other purposes.

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act (S.3217, H.R.6053); Clean Air or Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for plastic manufacturing facilities, product bans, recycled content requirements. CLEAN Future Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); waste section regarding plastics. RECOVER Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); Recycling Infrastructure. Rewarding Efforts to Decrease Unrecycled Contaminants in Ecosystems Act (S.2844, H.R.5564); Excise tax on plastic resin. Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); Research and Standards for Plastics Recycling. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58); Reinstatement of superfund excise tax on chemicals as a funding mechanism; Implementation. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169); Incentives for Industrial Decarbonization including Clean Energy Development and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage; Implementation. United Nations Environment Program Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution (No bill number) Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9676); Sets a 30% recycled content mandate by 2030; Creates a modern regulatory system to develop a circular economy for plastics; Develops a national recycling standard for plastics; Studies the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from all materials; and establishes an American-designed producer responsibility system Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (S. 1189, H.R.6159); Establishes a pilot program at the EPA to award grants to eligible entities to improve recycling accessibility. Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (S.1194, H.R.4040); Requires the EPA to collect data on recycling and composting rates across the country and publish that data. Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (H.R. 8092, S. 4194); To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities related to plastics. Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (S. 2337, H.R. 7634)

P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.J. Res. 117, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; H.J. Res 123, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention"; H.J. Res. 161, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry"; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 815, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; H.R. 1158, Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023; H.R. 1517, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act; H.R. 1633, Reducing Accidents In Locomotives (RAIL) Act; H.R. 1674, 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023; H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 (including chemical management provisions Subtitle C, Sections 331-336; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3716, SPUR Act; H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act; H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; H.R. 3938, Build It In America Act; H.R. 3953, Debt Ceiling Reform Act; H.R. 4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 4194, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 4310, Youth Poisoning Protection Act; H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 4470, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; H.R. 4821, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2024; including 518; H.R. 4893, Scientific Integrity Act; H.R. 5134, Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act; H.R. 5260, PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 6053, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; H.R. 6159, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriation and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 6454 Chemical Tax Repeal Act; H.R. 6532, Renewable Chemicals Act; H.R. 6654, Farewell to Foam Act of 2023; H.R. 6805, PFAS Action Act of 2023; H.R. 7194, PFAS Accountability Act; H.R 7284, No IRIS Act; H.R. 7775, PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2024; H.R. 7980, End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024; H.R. 8034, Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 8204, Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act (RENEA) of 2024; H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024; H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024; H.R. 8997, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 8998, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024; H. Rept. 118-581, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2025; H.R. 9026, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S.J. Res. 100, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry."; S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023; S. 747, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act; S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; S. 866, American Innovation and Jobs Act; S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; S. 1195, Chemical Tax Repeal Act; S. 1427, Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1429, Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1430, Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1432, Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1433, Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1449, RESTART Act; S. 1456, SPUR Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 1882, Debt Ceiling Reform Act; S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 2178, A bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024, including Title III, Section 321; S. 2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act; S. 2283, PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023; S. 2337, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act; S. 2499, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; S. 2605, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; S. 2728, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; S. 2844, REDUCE Act of 2023; S. 3127, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; S. 3198, Foreign Pollution Fee Act; S. 3512, The Truth in Labeling Act of 2024; S. 3719, Sound Science for Farmers Act; S. 3724, No IRIS Act; S. 3725, PFAS Accountability Act; S. 4194, Protecting Communities form Plastics Act of 2024; S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; S. 4795, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 4802, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 4884, Fighting Fibers Act of 2024; S. 4921, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025; FY2024 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act, use of advanced materials in infrastructure; FY2025 National Defense Authorization, including use of advanced materials in infrastructure; FY2025 Agriculture Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies; FY2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; FY2025 Department of Energy Appropriations; FY2025 THUD and Energy and Water Appropriations; Unintroduced FY2024 DOE Appropriations; Unintroduced Legislation - 5 Actions for Sustainable Change; Unintroduced Legislation on Agriculture Policies (Farm Bill) on Chemicals Management Issues; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Legislation regarding actions for sustainable change; Unintroduced PFAS legislation; Unintroduced Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act; Unintroduced Protecting Communities From Plastics Act; Unintroduced Legislation dealing with plastic pellet management and microplastics; Unintroduced Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act; Unintroduced Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act; Unintroduced House Science Committee Plastic Waste and Recycling Research Legislation; Unintroduced Plastics Health Research Act; 86 Fed. Reg. 50296, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Pyrolysis and Gasification; 87 Fed. Reg. 53556, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Program Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention; 88 Fed. Reg. 27502, Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution; 88 Fed. Reg. 39804, SNUR on Certain Chemical Substances (23-2.5e); Automotive Plastics; Basel Convention and Plastic Waste; Biobased Products Procurement and Labeling; Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards; Chemicals Management; Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; Oversight of Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency on Chemicals Regulation; Ethylene Oxide; Extended Producer Responsibility; Formaldehyde; Food Contact Regulation for recycled materials; Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop a legally binding instrument for plastic pollution; FTC Green Guides 87 Fed. Reg. 77766; Implementation of the Superfund Tax on Chemicals; IRIS appropriations; Microplastics; National Plastics Strategy; Permitting reform; PFAS; PRIA Implementation; Recycling; Proposed SNUR for Fuels Made Using Plastic Waste Based Feedstocks; TSCA Implementation including new chemicals, 1,3-butadiene, formaldehyde, methylene chloride; United Nations Plastics Agreement and Cumulative Impact Assessments Negotiations

P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.J Res. 117, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; H.J Res. 123, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention"; H.J. Res. 161, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry"; H.J. Res. 163, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule"; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3716, SPUR Act; H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act; H.R. 4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; H.R. 4821, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 6008, Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (RICE's Whale) Act; H.R. 6053, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; H.R. 6159, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 8812, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; H.R. 8997, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 8998, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024; S.J Res 65, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works; S.J. Res. 100, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry."; S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; S. 1399, Building American Energy Security Act of 2023; S. 1456, SPUR Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024; S. 2337, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act; S. 2605, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; S. 2728, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; S. 3127, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; S. 3719, Sound Science for Farmers Act; S. 4194, Protecting Communities form Plastics Act of 2024; S. 4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; S. 4753, Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 4802, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 4884, Fighting Fibers Act of 2024; S. 4927, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 2025; FY2024 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY2024 EPA Appropriations; FY2024 National Defense Authorization, including use of advanced materials in infrastructure; Unintroduced FY2024 DOE Appropriations; Unintroduced FY2025 THUD and Related Agencies appropriations Act; Unintroduced Legislation - 5 Actions for Sustainable Change; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Permitting Reform Legislation; Unintroduced Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act; Unintroduced Protecting Communities From Plastics Act; Unintroduced PROVE IT Act; Unintroduced Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act; Unintroduced Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2024; Unintroduced legislation dealing with plastic pellet management and microplastics; Unintroduced House Science Committee Plastic Waste and Recycling Research Legislation; 87 Fed. Reg. 53556, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Program Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention; Automotive Plastics; Basel Convention and Plastic Waste; Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; Environmental Justice; Federal proposal to advance advanced recycling; National Plastics Strategy; Open competition; Permitting Reform; Proposed SNUR for Fuels made Using Plastic Waste Based Feedstocks; Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop a legally binding instrument for plastic pollution

Support the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (HR 7634, S 2337). Oppose CRA overturning the EPA's light duty and medium duty vehicle pollution standards. Support the BEACH Act including water quality testing to make our beaches safe for swimming (HR 7203).

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1325 Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act H.R. 9217 Destination Reception Assistance Act S. 4861 Destination Reception Assistance Act Unnumbered Senate bill on the Shelter and Services Program H.R. 4627 Afghan Adjustment Act S. 2337 Afghan Adjustment Act S. Amdt. 1550 to S.Amdt. 1388 to H.R. 815 Securing the Border, Interim Final Rule Temporary Protected Status for Haiti and Guatemala Humanitarian Parole for Sudan

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

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

H.R. 7634, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions H.R. 6654, Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions H.R. 6053, Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, all provisions H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2024, Sec. 488(a) S. 2337 Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions S. 3440 Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions S. 3127 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions S. 2728 Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions S. 4194, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, all provisions S. 4802, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2024, Report Language relating to plastic pollution, and Managers Amendment 11 (Kennedy) Draft Senate legislation: Save Our Seas 3.0 Discussed executive branch authorities with congressional offices: Biden Administation's goals for reducing single-use plastic in federal operations

Client expense: $175,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act (S.3217, H.R.6053); Clean Air or Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for plastic manufacturing facilities, product bans, recycled content requirements. CLEAN Future Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); waste section regarding plastics. RECOVER Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); Recycling Infrastructure. Rewarding Efforts to Decrease Unrecycled Contaminants in Ecosystems Act (S.2844, H.R.5564); Excise tax on plastic resin. Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); Research and Standards for Plastics Recycling. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58); Reinstatement of superfund excise tax on chemicals as a funding mechanism; Implementation. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169); Incentives for Industrial Decarbonization including Clean Energy Development and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage; Implementation. United Nations Environment Programme Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution (No bill number) Support for policies to accelerate a circular economy for plastics that includes a 30% recycled content mandate by 2030; Creates a modern regulatory system to develop a circular economy for plastics; Develops a national recycling standard for plastics; Studies the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from all materials; and establishes an American-designed producer responsibility system (No bill number). Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (S. 1189, H.R.6159); Establishes a pilot program at the EPA to award grants to eligible entities to improve recycling accessibility. Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (S.1194, H.R.4040); Requires the EPA to collect data on recycling and composting rates across the country and publish that data. Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (H.R. 8092, S. 4194); To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities related to plastics. Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (S. 2337, H.R. 7634)

P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.J Res. 117, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; H.J Res. 123, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention"; H.J. Res. 161, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry"; H.J. Res. 163, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule"; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3716, SPUR Act; H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act; H.R. 4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; H.R. 4821, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 6008, Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (RICE's Whale) Act; H.R. 6053, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; H.R. 6159, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 8812, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; H.R. 8997, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 8998, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S.J Res 65, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works; S.J. Res. 100, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry."; S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; S. 1399, Building American Energy Security Act of 2023; S. 1456, SPUR Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024; S. 2337, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act; S. 2605, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; S. 2728, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; S. 3127, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; S. 3719, Sound Science for Farmers Act; S. 4194, Protecting Communities form Plastics Act of 2024; S. 4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; FY2024 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY2024 EPA Appropriations; FY2024 National Defense Authorization, including use of advanced materials in infrastructure; Unintroduced FY2024 DOE Appropriations; Unintroduced FY2025 THUD and Related Agencies appropriations Act; Unintroduced Legislation - 5 Actions for Sustainable Change; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Permitting Reform Legislation; Unintroduced Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act; Unintroduced Protecting Communities From Plastics Act; Unintroduced PROVE IT Act; Unintroduced Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act; Unintroduced Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2024; Unintroduced legislation dealing with plastic pellet management and microplastics; 87 Fed. Reg. 53556, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Program Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention; Automotive Plastics; Basel Convention and Plastic Waste; Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; Environmental Justice; Federal proposal to advance advanced recycling; National Plastics Strategy; Open competition; Permitting Reform; Proposed SNUR for Fuels made Using Plastic Waste Based Feedstocks; Fourth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop a legally binding instrument for plastic pollution

P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.J. Res. 117, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; H.J. Res 123, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention"; H.J. Res. 161, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry"; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 815, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; H.R. 1158, Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023; H.R. 1517, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act; H.R. 1633, Reducing Accidents In Locomotives (RAIL) Act; H.R. 1674, 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023; H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 (including chemical management provisions Subtitle C, Sections 331-336; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3716, SPUR Act; H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act; H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; H.R. 3938, Build It In America Act; H.R. 3953, Debt Ceiling Reform Act; H.R. 4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 4194, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 4310, Youth Poisoning Protection Act; H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 4470, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; H.R. 4821, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2024; including 518; H.R. 4893, Scientific Integrity Act; H.R. 5260, PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 6053, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; H.R. 6159, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriation and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 6454 Chemical Tax Repeal Act; H.R. 6532, Renewable Chemicals Act; H.R. 6654, Farewell to Foam Act of 2023; H.R. 6805, PFAS Action Act of 2023; H.R. 7194, PFAS Accountability Act; H.R 7284, No IRIS Act; H.R. 7775, PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2024; H.R. 7980, End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024; H.R. 8034, Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 8204, Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act (RENEA) of 2024; H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024; H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8997, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 8998, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; H. Rept. 118-581, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2025; H.R. 9026, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S.J. Res. 100, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry."; S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023; S. 747, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act; S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; S. 866, American Innovation and Jobs Act; S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; S. 1195, Chemical Tax Repeal Act; S. 1427, Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1429, Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1430, Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1432, Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1433, Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1449, RESTART Act; S. 1456, SPUR Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 1882, Debt Ceiling Reform Act; S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 2178, A bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024, including Title III, Section 321; S. 2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act; S. 2283, PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023; S. 2337, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act; S. 2499, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; S. 2605, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; S. 2728, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; S. 2844, REDUCE Act of 2023; S. 3127, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; S. 3512, The Truth in Labeling Act of 2024; S. 3719, Sound Science for Farmers Act; S. 3724, No IRIS Act; S. 3725, PFAS Accountability Act; S. 4194, Protecting Communities form Plastics Act of 2024; S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; FY2024 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act, use of advanced materials in infrastructure; FY2025 National Defense Authorization, including use of advanced materials in infrastructure; FY2025 Agriculture Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies; FY2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; FY2025 Department of Energy Appropriations; FY2025 THUD and Energy and Water Appropriations; Unintroduced FY2024 DOE Appropriations; Unintroduced Legislation - 5 Actions for Sustainable Change; Unintroduced Legislation on Agriculture Policies (Farm Bill) on Chemicals Management Issues; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced legislation regarding actions for sustainable change; Unintroduced PFAS legislation; Unintroduced Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act; Unintroduced Protecting Communities From Plastics Act; Unintroduced legislation dealing with plastic pellet management and microplastics; Unintroduced Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act; Unintroduced Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act; 86 Fed. Reg. 50296, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Pyrolysis and Gasification; 87 Fed. Reg. 53556, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Program Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention; 88 Fed. Reg. 27502, Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution; 88 Fed. Reg. 39804, SNUR on Certain Chemical Substances (23-2.5e); Automotive Plastics; Basel Convention and Plastic Waste; Biobased Products Procurement and Labeling; Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards; Chemicals Management; Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; Oversight of Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency on Chemicals Regulation; Ethylene Oxide; Extended Producer Responsibility; Formaldehyde; Food Contact Regulation for recycled materials; Fourth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop a legally binding instrument for plastic pollution; FTC Green Guides 87 Fed. Reg. 77766; Implementation of the Superfund Tax on Chemicals; IRIS appropriations; Microplastics; National Plastics Strategy; Permitting reform; PFAS; PRIA Implementation; Recycling; Proposed SNUR for Fuels Made Using Plastic Waste Based Feedstocks; TSCA Implementation including new chemicals, 1,3-butadiene, formaldehyde, methylene chloride; United Nations Plastics Agreement and Cumulative Impact Assessments Negotiations

Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), climate-ready fisheries, shifting fish stocks, Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, ocean exploration and mapping, seabed mining, climate change, marine debris, issues pertaining to the Water Resources and Development Act, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, coastal conservation, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, NOAA, NOAA Organic Act, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA, shipping emissions, ocean carbon dioxide removal, placing a fee on plastic production, plastics provisions in a potential farm bill, and plastic pollution. Marine Wildlife, Fisheries H.R.3187/ S.1508 --To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. H.R.4587 -- To provide that the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall not issue an interim or final rule that includes an area closure in the South Atlantic for species managed under the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan until the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is complete and the data related to that study is integrated into the stock assessment. S.3672 -- SHIFT Act: A bill to support healthy fisheries in dynamic ocean conditions, and for other purposes. H.R.6814 -- Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act H.R.7408 -- America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act H.R.8507-- To provide for the designation of areas within which fishing activities carried out using bottom trawls may be carried out. H.R.8508-- To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to reauthorize the bycatch reduction engineering program and establish the Bycatch Mitigation Assistance Fund. H.R.8705-- To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to reform the Marine Recreational Information Program of the National Marine Fisheries Service, and for other purposes. H.R.8788-- To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to establish the Fisheries and Ecological Resilience Program and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on the competitiveness of domestic seafood producers in domestic and global seafood trade. H.R.5103 -- FISHES Act H.R.8862 -- Sustaining America's Fisheries for the Future Act of 2024 Climate Change H.R.1-- Lower Energy Costs Act (regarding marine renewables, offshore drilling, and permitting) Potential legislation regarding shipping emissions, offshore oil and gas drilling, offshore wind and marine renewables, hydrogen energy, and ocean carbon dioxide removal S.647 / H.R.6872 -- Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2023 S.1920 -- International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2023 H.R.4024/S.1917-- CleanShippingActof2023 H.R.5457-- To support carbon dioxide removal research and development, and for other purposes. S.2812 -- Carbon Dioxide Research and Development Act H.R.7054 / S.3615 - To require the Secretary of Energy to remove carbon dioxide directly from ambient air or seawater, and for other purposes. Marine Debris and Plastic Pollution H.R.886/S.318-- To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes Potential legislation regarding plastic pollution S.2331 - Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.) H.Res.584/ S.Res.296-- Expressing support for the designation of July as "Plastic Pollution Action Month". S.Res.296 -- A resolution designating July 2023 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month" H.R.4561 / S.2728 -- Reducing Waste in National Parks Act H.R.5564/ S.2844 -- REDUCE Act S.2337-- Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.) H.R.4561/ S.2728 -- To encourage reduction of disposable plastic products in units of the National Park System, and for other purposes. H.R.6053/ S.3127 -- To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to reduce the production and use of certain single-use plastic products and packaging, to improve the responsibility of producers in the design, collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal of consumer products and packaging, to prevent pollution from consumer products and packaging from entering into animal and human food chains and waterways, and for other purposes. H.R.6654/ S.3440-- To prohibit the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers, and for other purposes. H.R.6781-- To amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. H.Res.1352 / S.Res.763 -- Plastic Pollution Action Month 2024 S.4186 -- Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act Other H.R.1705/ S.919-- To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and civil rights, and for other purposes. H.R.913/S.373-- RISEE 'Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems' Act Potential legislation regarding coastal conservation H.R.2950/ S.1381--To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, through the Coastal Program of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to work with willing partners and provide support to efforts to assess, protect, restore, and enhance important coastal landscapes that provide fish and wildlife habitat on which certain Federal trust species depend, and for other purposes. H.R.3980-- To formally establish within statute an independent scientific research and development agency known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes. H.Res.486 -- Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources. S.1449-- A bill to improve the environmental review process, and for other purposes. S. 1456 -- SPUR Act S.1399 -- Building American Energy Security Act of 2023 H.R.5239-- To prohibit the issuance of an interim or final rule that establishes a vessel slowdown zone in the Gulf of Mexico until the Secretary of Commerce completes a study demonstrating that proposed mitigation efforts would have no negative impact on supply chains, and for other purposes. H.R.1577-- To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions, reflect modern technologies, optimize interagency coordination, and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process. H.R.5487 -- Help our Kelp Act H.R. 4536 -- To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes. H.R. 4537 -- To prohibit certain mining activities on the deep seabed and Outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes. H.R.7106-- To amend the National Oceans and Coastal Security Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes. H.R.7797 -- To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot program on ocean fertilization and restoration research and development, and for other purposes.

Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S 3127) Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA) (S. 1194 / H.R. 4040) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA) (S. 1189) Farewell to Foam Act (S. 2440) Pellet Free Waters Act (S 2337)

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Advocated for the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (S. 2337; H.R. 7634) which would ban discharges of plastic pellets from facilities or sources that make, use, package or transport them. Supported the BEACH Act (HR 7203) to fund water quality testing. Opposed efforts to undo EPA Clean Air Act regulations.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 7634, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions H.R. 6654, Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions H.R. 6053, Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, all provisions S. 2337 Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions S. 3440 Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions S. 3127 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions S. 2728 Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, all provisions S. 4186, Banning Toxics from Plastics Bottle Act of 2024, all provisions Draft Senate legislation: Save Our Seas 3.0

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act (S.3217, H.R.6053); Clean Air or Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for plastic manufacturing facilities, product bans, recycled content requirements. CLEAN Future Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); waste section regarding plastics. RECOVER Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); Recycling Infrastructure. Rewarding Efforts to Decrease Unrecycled Contaminants in Ecosystems Act (S.2844, H.R.5564); Excise tax on plastic resin. Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); Research and Standards for Plastics Recycling. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58); Reinstatement of superfund excise tax on chemicals as a funding mechanism; Implementation. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169); Incentives for Industrial Decarbonization including Clean Energy Development and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage; Implementation. United Nations Environment Programme Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution (No bill number) Support for policies to accelerate a circular economy for plastics that includes a 30% recycled content mandate by 2030; Creates a modern regulatory system to develop a circular economy for plastics; Develops a national recycling standard for plastics; Studies the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from all materials; and establishes an American-designed producer responsibility system (No bill number). Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (S. 1189, H.R.6159); Establishes a pilot program at the EPA to award grants to eligible entities to improve recycling accessibility. Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (S.1194, H.R.4040); Requires the EPA to collect data on recycling and composting rates across the country and publish that data. Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (Not yet introduced this Congress); To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities related to plastics. Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (S. 2337, H.R. 7634)

Advocated for the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (S. 2337; H.R. 7634) which would ban discharges of plastic pellets from facilities or sources that make, use, package or transport them. Opposed the "Smoggy Skies" Act (H.R.7650- Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2024).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), climate-ready fisheries, shifting fish stocks, Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, ocean exploration and mapping, seabed mining, climate change, marine debris, issues pertaining to the Water Resources and Development Act, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, coastal conservation, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, NOAA, NOAA Organic Act, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA, shipping emissions, ocean carbon dioxide removal, placing a fee on plastic production, plastics provisions in a potential farm bill, and plastic pollution. Marine Wildlife, Fisheries H.R.3187/ S.1508 --To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. H.R.4587 -- To provide that the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall not issue an interim or final rule that includes an area closure in the South Atlantic for species managed under the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan until the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is complete and the data related to that study is integrated into the stock assessment. S.3672 -- SHIFT Act: A bill to support healthy fisheries in dynamic ocean conditions, and for other purposes. H.R.6814 -- Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act H.R.7408 -- America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act Climate Change H.R.1-- Lower Energy Costs Act (regarding marine renewables, offshore drilling, and permitting) Potential legislation regarding shipping emissions, offshore oil and gas drilling, offshore wind and marine renewables, hydrogen energy, and ocean carbon dioxide removal S.647 / H.R.6872 -- Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2023 S.1920 -- International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2023 H.R.4024/S.1917-- CleanShippingActof2023 H.R.5457-- To support carbon dioxide removal research and development, and for other purposes. S.2812 -- Carbon Dioxide Research and Development Act Marine Debris and Plastic Pollution H.R.886/S.318-- To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes Potential legislation regarding plastic pollution S.2331 - Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.) H.Res.584/ S.Res.296-- Expressing support for the designation of July as "Plastic Pollution Action Month". S.Res.296 -- A resolution designating July 2023 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month" H.R.4561 / S.2728 -- Reducing Waste in National Parks Act H.R.5564/ S.2844 -- REDUCE Act S.2337-- Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.) H.R.4561/ S.2728 -- To encourage reduction of disposable plastic products in units of the National Park System, and for other purposes. H.R.6053/ S.3127 -- To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to reduce the production and use of certain single-use plastic products and packaging, to improve the responsibility of producers in the design, collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal of consumer products and packaging, to prevent pollution from consumer products and packaging from entering into animal and human food chains and waterways, and for other purposes. H.R.6654/ S.3440-- To prohibit the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers, and for other purposes. H.R.6781-- To amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Other H.R.1705/ S.919-- To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and civil rights, and for other purposes. H.R.913/S.373-- RISEE 'Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems' Act Potential legislation regarding coastal conservation H.R.2950/ S.1381--To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, through the Coastal Program of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to work with willing partners and provide support to efforts to assess, protect, restore, and enhance important coastal landscapes that provide fish and wildlife habitat on which certain Federal trust species depend, and for other purposes. H.R.3980-- To formally establish within statute an independent scientific research and development agency known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes. H.Res.486 -- Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources. S.1449-- A bill to improve the environmental review process, and for other purposes. S. 1456 -- SPUR Act S.1399 -- Building American Energy Security Act of 2023 H.R.5239-- To prohibit the issuance of an interim or final rule that establishes a vessel slowdown zone in the Gulf of Mexico until the Secretary of Commerce completes a study demonstrating that proposed mitigation efforts would have no negative impact on supply chains, and for other purposes. H.R.1577-- To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions, reflect modern technologies, optimize interagency coordination, and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process. H.R.5487 -- Help our Kelp Act H.R. 4536 -- To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes. H.R. 4537 -- To prohibit certain mining activities on the deep seabed and Outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes. H.R.7106-- To amend the National Oceans and Coastal Security Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes. H.R.7797 -- To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot program on ocean fertilization and restoration research and development, and for other purposes.

H.R. 7634 Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions H.R. 6654 Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions H.R. 6053 Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions H.R. 4561 Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2024, Sec. 539 S.2337 Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions S.3440 Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions S.3127 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions S.2728 Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions Draft Senate legislation: - Save Our Seas 3.0

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S 3127) Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA) (S. 1194 / H.R. 4040) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA) (S. 1189) Farewell to Foam Act (S. 2440) Pellet Free Waters Act (S 2337)

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Support the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (S.2337). Urge additional protections for wetlands and streams that are no longer protected by the Clean Water Act including supporting H.R.5983 - Clean Water Act of 2023. Support rulemakings by the EPA to limit soot pollution and carbon pollution from power plants. Oppose H.R. 4468, The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023 which would block vehicle pollution standards.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), climate-ready fisheries, shifting fish stocks, Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, ocean exploration and mapping, seabed mining, climate change, marine debris, issues pertaining to the Water Resources and Development Act, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, coastal conservation, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, NOAA, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA, shipping emissions, ocean carbon dioxide removal, placing a fee on plastic production, plastics provisions in a potential farm bill, and plastic pollution. Marine Wildlife, Fisheries H.R.3187/ S.1508 --To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. H.R.4587 - To provide that the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall not issue an interim or final rule that includes an area closure in the South Atlantic for species managed under the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan until the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is complete and the data related to that study is integrated into the stock assessment. Climate Change H.R.1-- Lower Energy Costs Act (regarding marine renewables, offshore drilling, and permitting) Potential legislation regarding shipping emissions, offshore oil and gas drilling, offshore wind and marine renewables, hydrogen energy, and ocean carbon dioxide removal S.647 / H.R.6872 -- Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2023 S.1920 -- International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2023 H.R.4024/S.1917-- CleanShippingActof2023 H.R.5457-- To support carbon dioxide removal research and development, and for other purposes. S.2812 -- Carbon Dioxide Research and Development Act Marine Debris and Plastic Pollution H.R.886/S.318-- To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes Potential legislation regarding plastic pollution S.2331 - Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.) H.Res.584/ S.Res.296-- Expressing support for the designation of July as "Plastic Pollution Action Month". S.Res.296 -- A resolution designating July 2023 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month" H.R.4561 / S.2728 -- Reducing Waste in National Parks Act H.R.5564/ S.2844 -- REDUCE Act S.2337-- Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.) H.R.4561/ S.2728 -- To encourage reduction of disposable plastic products in units of the National Park System, and for other purposes. H.R.6053/ S.3127 -- To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to reduce the production and use of certain single-use plastic products and packaging, to improve the responsibility of producers in the design, collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal of consumer products and packaging, to prevent pollution from consumer products and packaging from entering into animal and human food chains and waterways, and for other purposes. H.R.6654/ S.3440-- To prohibit the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers, and for other purposes. H.R.6781-- To amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Other H.R.1705/ S.919-- To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and civil rights, and for other purposes. H.R.913/S.373-- RISEE 'Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems' Act Potential legislation regarding coastal conservation H.R.2950/ S.1381--To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, through the Coastal Program of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to work with willing partners and provide support to efforts to assess, protect, restore, and enhance important coastal landscapes that provide fish and wildlife habitat on which certain Federal trust species depend, and for other purposes. H.R.3980-- To formally establish within statute an independent scientific research and development agency known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes. H.Res.486 -- Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources. S.1449-- A bill to improve the environmental review process, and for other purposes. S. 1456 -- SPUR Act S.1399 -- Building American Energy Security Act of 2023 H.R.5239-- To prohibit the issuance of an interim or final rule that establishes a vessel slowdown zone in the Gulf of Mexico until the Secretary of Commerce completes a study demonstrating that proposed mitigation efforts would have no negative impact on supply chains, and for other purposes. H.R.1577-- To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions, reflect modern technologies, optimize interagency coordination, and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process. H.R.5487 -- Help our Kelp Act H.R. 4536 -- To oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes. H.R. 4537 -- o prohibit certain mining activities on the deep seabed and Outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes.

HR 5893/S 2321, FY 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4394/S 2443, FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects and energy supply chain issues HR 4367/S2625, FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4821/S 2605, FY 2024 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 5894/S 2624, FY 2024 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4820/S 2337, FY 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Farm Bill Re-authorization S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, Local airport issues HR 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, Local airport issues Energy supply chain issues HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose preemption of community decision making Mental Health Issues HR 4167/S 2036, Protecting America's Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act, Support

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

HR 5893/S 2321, FY 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4394/S 2443, FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4367/S2625, FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4821/S 2605, FY 2024 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 5894/S 2624, FY 2024 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4820/S 2337, FY 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Farm Bill Re-authorization S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, Local airport issues HR 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, local airport issues RAISE Grant Application Support TXDOT Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor ID applications Amtrak expansion plans Intercity Passenger Rail Funding and financing for Local infrastructure projects Waterloo Greenway Project FY 2022 BRIC Application HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose preemption of community authority BRIC Funding Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Application I-35 Cap & Stitch Austin Airport Project Connect

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

HR 5893/S 2321, FY 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4394/S 2443, FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4367/S2625, FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4821/S 2605, FY 2024 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 5894/S 2624, FY 2024 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4820/S 2337, FY 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support Safe Streets and Roods for All Application Manning Avenue Bridge

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 5893/S 2321, FY 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4394/S 2443, FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4367/S2625, FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4821/S 2605, FY 2024 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 5894/S 2624, FY 2024 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4820/S 2337, FY 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose preemption of community decision making Mental health issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 5893/S 2321, FY 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4394/S 2443, FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4367/S2625, FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4821/S 2605, FY 2024 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 5894/S 2624, FY 2024 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4820/S 2337, FY 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose preemption of community decision making Brownfields reauthorization

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation pertaining to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, shipping/port infrastructure, fishing regulations (incl. red snapper, greater amberjack, gray triggerfish), climate-ready fisheries, shifting fish stocks, Fishery Management Council appointments, fisheries and the Magnuson-Stevens Act generally, fishery disaster assistance, ocean exploration and mapping, seabed mining, climate change, marine debris, issues pertaining to the Water Resources and Development Act, regional ocean data portals and partnerships, coastal conservation, ocean data legislation generally, international ocean climate issues, Senate appointed position including DOC, CEQ, DOI, NOAA, implementing regulations of NEPA, GHG and NEPA, shipping emissions, ocean carbon dioxide removal, placing a fee on plastic production, plastics provisions in a potential farm bill, and plastic pollution. Marine Wildlife, Fisheries H.R.3187/ S.1508 --To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. H.R.4587 - To provide that the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall not issue an interim or final rule that includes an area closure in the South Atlantic for species managed under the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan until the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is complete and the data related to that study is integrated into the stock assessment. Climate Change H.R.1-- Lower Energy Costs Act (regarding marine renewables, offshore drilling, and permitting) Potential legislation regarding shipping emissions, offshore oil and gas drilling, offshore wind and marine renewables, hydrogen energy, and ocean carbon dioxide removal S.647 -- Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2023 S.1920 -- International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2023 H.R.4024/S.1917-- CleanShippingActof2023 H.R.5457-- To support carbon dioxide removal research and development, and for other purposes. S.2812 -- Carbon Dioxide Research and Development Act Marine Debris and Plastic Pollution H.R.886/S.318-- To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes Potential legislation regarding plastic pollution S.2331 - Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.) H.Res.584/ S.Res.296-- Expressing support for the designation of July as "Plastic Pollution Action Month". S.Res.296 -- A resolution designating July 2023 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month" H.R.4561 / S.2728 -- Reducing Waste in National Parks Act H.R.5564/ S.2844 -- REDUCE Act S.2337-- Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.) Other H.R.1705/ S.919-- To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and civil rights, and for other purposes. H.R.913/S.373-- RISEE 'Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems' Act Potential legislation regarding coastal conservation H.R.2950/ S.1381--To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, through the Coastal Program of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to work with willing partners and provide support to efforts to assess, protect, restore, and enhance important coastal landscapes that provide fish and wildlife habitat on which certain Federal trust species depend, and for other purposes. H.R.3980-- To formally establish within statute an independent scientific research and development agency known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes. H.Res.486 -- Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources. S.1449-- A bill to improve the environmental review process, and for other purposes. S. 1456 -- SPUR Act S.1399 -- Building American Energy Security Act of 2023 H.R.5239-- To prohibit the issuance of an interim or final rule that establishes a vessel slowdown zone in the Gulf of Mexico until the Secretary of Commerce completes a study demonstrating that proposed mitigation efforts would have no negative impact on supply chains, and for other purposes. H.R.1577-- To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions, reflect modern technologies, optimize interagency coordination, and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process. H.R.5487 -- Help our Kelp Act

HR 5893/S 2321, FY 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4394/S 2443, FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4367/S2625, FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4821/S 2605, FY 2024 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 5894/S 2624, FY 2024 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4820/S 2337, FY 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose preemption of community decision making Brownfields reauthorization

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 5893/S 2321, FY 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4394/S 2443, FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4367/S2625, FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4821/S 2605, FY 2024 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 5894/S 2624, FY 2024 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4820/S 2337, FY 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose preemption of community decision making Mental health issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 5893/S 2321, FY 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4394/S 2443, FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4367/S2625, FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4821/S 2605, FY 2024 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 5894/S 2624, FY 2024 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4820/S 2337, FY 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support Safe Streets and Roods for All Application Manning Avenue Bridge

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 5893/S 2321, FY 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4394/S 2443, FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4367/S2625, FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4821/S 2605, FY 2024 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 5894/S 2624, FY 2024 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4820/S 2337, FY 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Farm Bill Re-authorization S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, Local airport issues HR 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, local airport issues RAISE Grant Application Support TXDOT Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor ID applications Amtrak expansion plans Funding and financing for Local infrastructure projects Waterloo Greenway Project FY 2022 BRIC Application HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose preemption of community authority BRIC Funding Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Application I-35 Cap & Stitch Austin Airport Project Connect

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

HR 5893/S 2321, FY 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4394/S 2443, FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects and energy supply chain issues HR 4367/S2625, FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4821/S 2605, FY 2024 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 5894/S 2624, FY 2024 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 4820/S 2337, FY 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Farm Bill Re-authorization S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, Local airport issues HR 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, Local airport issues Energy supply chain issues HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose preemption of community decision making Mental Health Issues HR 4167/S 2036, Protecting America's Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act, Support

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000