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Farewell to Foam Act of 2023
Legislative Progress
Introduced
December 7, 2023
Latest Action
December 7, 2023
Primary Sponsor
Chris Van HollenDemocratic(MD)
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
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vs 5,649 other S bills in the 118th — cohort avg 33d
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
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. H.R.10471/S.5629 - To support marine carbon dioxide removal activities, 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. H.R.10174 -- To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to support the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of zero-emission vessels and retrofit or replacement of existing vessels with zero-emission technologies and charging or fueling infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
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
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Policies that advance a circular economy, restrictions on certain types of plastics, global agreement to address plastic pollution, and policies that advance and protect recycling technologies. S 3440 and HR 6654
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Policies that advance a circular economy, restrictions on certain types of plastics, global agreement to address plastic pollution, and policies that advance and protect recycling technologies. S 3440 and HR 6654
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Lobbied in support of the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (S. 1189), and The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (S. 1194). Lobbied in opposition against Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S. 3127/ H.R. 6053), and Farewell to Foam Act (S. 3440 / H.R. 6654). Educated on the benefits of increased domestic recycling efforts and raised concerns about the UN Global Plastics Treaty negotiations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Advocate for policies that value the economic and environmental benefits of products manufactured from recycled paper feedstock generally. General Recycling Policy and Education; Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations; Implementation of H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; REDEEM Act; chemical or advanced recycling issues generally; Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S. 3127 / H.R. 6053); Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R. 6159); PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S. 1863); Farewell to Foam Act (S. 3440 / H.R. 6654); H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024; HR 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advocate for policies that value the economic and environmental benefits of products manufactured from recycled paper feedstock generally. General Recycling Policy and Education; Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations; Implementation of H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; REDEEM Act; chemical or advanced recycling issues generally; Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S. 3127 / H.R. 6053); Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R. 6159); PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S. 1863); Farewell to Foam Act (S. 3440 / H.R. 6654); H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024; HR 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112,Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,598
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,598
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,598
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,598
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $65,185
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $65,185
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting and Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,512
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft0 General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,512
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $35,501
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $35,501
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $39,744
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.3743, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.3742, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $39,744
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accountability Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R. 6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Lending Act of 2024 (Draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (Draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Information Act H.R.10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,099
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act H.R. 10112, Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,099
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
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.
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Policies that advance a circular economy, restrictions on certain types of plastics, global agreement to address plastic pollution, and policies that advance and protect recycling technologies. S 3440 and HR 6654
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Policies that advance a circular economy, restrictions on certain types of plastics, global agreement to address plastic pollution, and policies that advance and protect recycling technologies. S 3440 and HR 6654
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: international conservation and foreign assistance funding; the Arctic region; wildlife trafficking; international wildlife conservation funding; forest and freshwater conservation; illegal deforestation & timber trade; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; plastic pollution, including US negotiating positions on a global plastics treaty; zoonotic spillover prevention; and climate change and renewable energy. Other Specific Activities: Arctic Refuge Protection Act (S. 282/H.R. 724) - support National Deposit Return System legislation (not yet introduced) - support REDUCE Act (S.2645/H.R.5389) - support Clean Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2022 (not yet reintroduced) - support REDEEM Act (not yet reintroduced) - support Save Our Seas 3.0 (not yet introduced) - advocating for specific provisions Support Executive Branch action on plastic waste - advocated for an Executive Order or similar presidential directive to institute a whole-of-government approach to plastic pollution along with action by multiple federal agencies and ambitious negotiating positions towards a binding international agreement on plastic waste (State, NOAA, NIST, EPA, NPS, GSA) Support legislation to support the development of renewable thermal technologies, including expansion of the investment tax credit and Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (H.R. 8092 / S. 4194) - support Recycling Infrastructure and Accountability Act (H.R. 6159 / S. 1189) - support Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (H.R. 4040 / S. 1194) - support Farewell to Foam Act (H.R. 6654 / S. 3440) - support DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 8926) - support, advocate for environmental-related provisions EXIM Reauthorization (not yet introduced) - advocate for strong environment/climate provisions Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act (H.R.9120 / S.4752)- support National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670 / S. 4638) - support inclusion of conservation and IUU related provisions
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
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
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Lobbied in support of the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (S. 1189), and The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (S. 1194). Lobbied in opposition against Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S. 3127/ H.R. 6053), and Farewell to Foam Act (S. 3440 / H.R. 6654).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $57,751
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $57,751
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $69,222
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $69,222
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting and Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $8,018
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $8,018
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft0 General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,900
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,900
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $38,045
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $38,045
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $42,597
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.3743, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.3742, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $42,597
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S.1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accountability Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R. 6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Lending Act of 2024 (Draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (Draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Information Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $29,032
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act H.R.4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act REDEEM Act (discussion draft) General recycling policy and education, including extended producer responsibility and chemical recycling. Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S.3127/H.R.6053) Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.6159) PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S.1863) Farewell to Foam Act (S.3440/H.R.6654) Truth in Labeling Act of 2024 (draft) Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (draft) H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $29,032
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Advocate for policies that value the economic and environmental benefits of products manufactured from recycled paper feedstock generally. General Recycling Policy and Education; Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations; Implementation of H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; REDEEM Act; chemical or advanced recycling issues generally; Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S. 3127 / H.R. 6053); Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R. 6159); PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S. 1863); Farewell to Foam Act (S. 3440 / H.R. 6654); H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advocate for policies that value the economic and environmental benefits of products manufactured from recycled paper feedstock generally. General Recycling Policy and Education; Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; FY 2024 Energy & Water Appropriations; Implementation of H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; REDEEM Act; chemical or advanced recycling issues generally; Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (S. 3127 / H.R. 6053); Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R. 6159); PROVE IT Act of 2023 (S. 1863); Farewell to Foam Act (S. 3440 / H.R. 6654); H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: international conservation and foreign assistance funding; the Arctic region; wildlife trafficking; international wildlife conservation funding; forest and freshwater conservation; illegal deforestation & timber trade; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; plastic pollution, including US negotiating positions on a global plastics treaty; zoonotic spillover prevention; and climate change and renewable energy. Other Specific Activities: Arctic Refuge Protection Act (S. 282/H.R. 724) - support REDUCE Act (S.2645/H.R.5389) - support Clean Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2022 (not yet reintroduced) - support REDEEM Act (not yet reintroduced) - support Save Our Seas 3.0 (not yet introduced) - advocating for specific provisions Support Executive Branch action on plastic waste - advocated for an Executive Order or similar presidential directive to institute a whole-of-government approach to plastic pollution along with action by multiple federal agencies and ambitious negotiating positions towards a binding international agreement on plastic waste (State, NOAA, NIST, EPA, NPS, GSA) Support legislation to support the development of renewable thermal technologies, including expansion of the investment tax credit and Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (H.R. 8092 / S. 4194) - support Recycling Infrastructure and Accountability Act (H.R. 6159 / S. 1189) - support Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (H.R. 4040 / S. 1194) - support Farewell to Foam Act (H.R. 6654 / S. 3440) - support DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 8926) - support, advocate for environmental-related provisions EXIM Reauthorization (not yet introduced) - advocate for strong environment/climate provisions Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act - (not yet reintroduced) - support
| Democratic |
| MA |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Thomas R. Carper | Democratic | DE |
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office