A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
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This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters and submitted by the Department of Energy (DOE) on December 26, 2024. Under the rule, DOE adopted amended energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that DOE determined was technologically feasible and economically justified.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
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2026 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to California Clean Air Act waivers; Issues related to permitting and regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; Issues relating to FY27 appropriations; Issues related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act; Issues related to appliance efficiency; issues related to prescribed burning; S1072 Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; HR 471 Fix Our Forests; HJ Res 15/SJ Res 4 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment"; HR 903/S 341 Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act; HR 1449 Energy Resilient Communities Act; S 711 Transportation Freedom Act; HR 1651 To nullify the final rule issued 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"; HR 1415/S 623 No Industrial Restrictions In Secret (No IRIS) Act; HR 2140 DERA Act 2025; S 1072 Stop CARB Act of 2025; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency titled "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; HR 3889/S 2015 National Prescribed Fire Act; H.Res. 585 Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to childrens health and wellbeing, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children; HR 4443/S 2298 Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act; S 2340/HR 4515 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025; HR 4744/S 2445 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act; HR 161 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; HR 6387 Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act; HR 6409 Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act; HR 6398 Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act; HR 6373 Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act; H.R. 4214 Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act; HR 4776 SPEED Act; S 3529 Public Health Air Quality Act; S 3007, Diesel Truck Liberation Act; S 237 Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act; Commerce, Justice, Science; HR 5437 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act; H.R. 4626 Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act; H.R. 4758 Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R. 7977 Energy Bills Relief Act; H.R. 7821 Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Act; Discussion Draft of Legislation to Modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act ; H.R. 4593 SHOWER Act; H.R. 5184 Affordable HOMES Act; HR 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; HR 3194, LOCOMOTIVES Act; HR 6200, ESSENTIAL Act; HR 6250, Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act; HR 7000, Freedom to Fuel Act; HR 8782, PLOW Storms Act; HR 8870, Build America 250 Act; HR 9022, Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill; HR 9243/S 4732, Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act; HR 9453/S 4931, End EPA Abuse Act;HR 9171, Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; HR 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; HR 9170, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; HR 9317, Buses Utilizing Safety and Environmental Standards Act; HR 9618, Diesel Engine Flexibility Act; S 4404, No Passes for Polluters Act; S 5045, Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act; HR 9019, POWER Act; S 5092, Restoring Affordability in Automobile Manufacturing; S. 5311, Cabin Air Safety Act; S 5215, Cleaner Transportation Access for All; HR 10065, Methane Polluter Accountability Act; S5338, Energy Efficiency Reform Act; HR 10154, Protect America from CARB Act; HJ Res 202, Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles"; HJ Res 211, Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles"; SJ Res 206, 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 "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles"; SJ Res 207, 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 "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Conformation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years"; HJ Res 212, Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; SJ Res 208, 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 "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; HJ Res 214, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision"; SJ Res 205, 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 "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision; HJ Res 210, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".; SJ Res 209, 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 "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision"; HJ Res 213, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision"; SJ Res 210, 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 "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision"; S. 5653, Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Choice Act. HR 3699/S 1945 legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). H. J. RES. 20, S.J. RES 4.- Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters House Permitting Reform - House Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure and Resources Committee draft permitting reform legislation covering FERC/DOE, National Environmental Policy Act, and Clean Water Act permitting reforms respectively. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. EISA Section 433 efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings, HR 4960.
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; Draft legislation on the interconnection queue; Draft legislation on power reliability; Draft legislation on transmission; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; Energy security issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to energy sector impacts from tariff policies; Energy Efficiency generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers; Draft legislation related to electric grid/energy infrastructure cybersecurity H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act H. J. RES. 20, S.J. RES 4. Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation H.R. 3699, Energy Choice Act H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act H.R. 1047, Grid Power Act H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act H.R. 3638, Electric Supply Chain Act H.R. 3157, State Energy Accountability Act HR. 3628, State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act H.R. 3657, Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act H.R. 3015, National Coal Council Reestablishment Act H.R. 3617, Securing Americas Critical Minerals Supply Act H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 3843, Baseload Reliability Protection Act H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform H.R. 5600, SPEED and Reliability Act H.R. 4503, ePermit Act Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters; Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act Permitting Reform generally Gas Electric Coordination Energy Access Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. EPCA Reform H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 Energy Star Furnace Rule Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) H.R. 6336, FAIR Act H.R. 6633, High‑Capacity Grid Act H.R. 6983, PRICE Act H.R. 7197 Energy Bills Relief Act S. 1327, Advancing GETs Act of 2025 S. 3034, Reliable Power Act S. 3585, DATA Act S. 3682, Power for the People Act of 2026 S. 3852, GRID Act S. 3947, REWIRE Act S. 465, GRID Power Act H.R. 7729, SURGE Act H.R. 7926 Stop Unfair Electricity Prices Act Draft legislation on permitting certainty Draft legislation on microgrids Hydrogen Draft State Energy Oversight Act Draft Federal Utility Affordability Program H.R. 7977, Energy Bills Relief Act of 2026 H.R. 8248, Grid Expansion and Reliability Act H.R. 8568, Lowering Utility Bills Act H.R. 9332, Load Forecasting Enhancement Act H.R. 9339, Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act H.R. 9335, Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act H.R. 9340, Ratepayer Protection Act H.R. 7258, Energy Emergency Leadership Act S. 3192, REDUCE Act S. 3585/H.R. 8400, DATA Act S. 4559, Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act S. 5653, Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 Draft legislation on account arrears Draft legislation on rate filing Draft legislation on grid supply chain Draft legislation on permitting reform Draft legislation on state PUC support
2026 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Choice Act. HR 3699/S 1945 legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). H. J. RES. 20, S.J. RES 4.- Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters House Permitting Reform - House Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure and Resources Committee draft permitting reform legislation covering FERC/DOE, National Environmental Policy Act, and Clean Water Act permitting reforms respectively. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. EISA Section 433 efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings, HR 4960.
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to California Clean Air Act waivers; Issues related to permitting and regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; Issues related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act; Issues related to appliance efficiency; issues related to prescribed burning;; S1072 Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; HR 313 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; S 143 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; HR 471 Fix Our Forests; HJ Res 15/SJ Res 4 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment"; HR 903/S 341 Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act; S 541 Eliminating Lavish Incentives to Electric Vehicles Act; HR 1449 Energy Resilient Communities Act;; S 711 Transportation Freedom Act; HR 1651 To nullify the final rule issued 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"; HR 1415/S 623 No Industrial Restrictions In Secret (No IRIS) Act; HR 2140 DERA Act 2025; S 1072 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency titled "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; ; HJ Res 30/SJ Res 14 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020"; S 1166 Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act; HR 4214 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish, concurrently with any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard, and for other purposes; HR 3889/S 2015 National Prescribed Fire Act; H.Res. 585 Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to childrens health and wellbeing, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children; HR 4443/S 2298 Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act; S 2340/HR 4515 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025; HR 4744/S 2445 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act; HR 161 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; HR HR 6387 Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act; HR 6409 Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act; HR 6398 Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act; HR 6373 Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act; H.R. 4214 Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act;; S 2431 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4754 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4553 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4776 SPEED Act; S 3529 Public Health Air Quality Act; S 3007, Diesel Truck Liberation Act; S 237 Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act; Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026; Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act; Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act; Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; Energy Bills Relief Act; Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Act; Discussion Draft of Legislation to Modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act ; SHOWER Act; Affordable HOMES Act; HR 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; HR 2165, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act; HR 3194, LOCOMOTIVES Act; HR 6200, ESSENTIAL Act; HR 6250, Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act; HR 7000, Freedom to Fuel Act; HR 8782, PLOW Storms Act; HR 2140, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025; HR 8870, Build America 250 Act; HR 9022, Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill; S 4732, Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act; HR 9243, Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act; HR 9453, End EPA Abuse Act; S 4931, End EPA Abuse Act; HR 9171, Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 207; HR 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; HR 9170, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; HR 6387, Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act; HR 6409, Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act; HR 9317, Buses Utilizing Safety and Environmental Standards Act; HR 9618, Diesel Engine Flexibility Act; HR 1346, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; S 4404, No Passes for Polluters Act
| Republican |
| WV |
| James E. Risch | Republican | ID |
| Jim Banks | Republican | IN |
| John Kennedy | Republican | LA |
| Mike Crapo | Republican | ID |
| Mike Lee | Republican | UT |
| Rick Scott | Republican | FL |
| Roger F. Wicker | Republican | MS |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Tim Scott | Republican | SC |
| Tim Sheehy | Republican | MT |
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; Draft legislation on the interconnection queue; Draft legislation on power reliability; Draft legislation on transmission; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; Energy security issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to energy sector impacts from tariff policies; Energy Efficiency generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers; Draft legislation related to electric grid/energy infrastructure cybersecurity H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act H. J. RES. 20, S.J. RES 4. Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation H.R. 3699, Energy Choice Act H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act H.R. 1047, Grid Power Act H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act H.R. 3638, Electric Supply Chain Act H.R. 3157, State Energy Accountability Act HR. 3628, State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act H.R. 3657, Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act H.R. 3015, National Coal Council Reestablishment Act H.R. 3617, Securing Americas Critical Minerals Supply Act H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 3843, Baseload Reliability Protection Act H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform H.R. 5600, SPEED and Reliability Act H.R. 4503, ePermit Act Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters; Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act Permitting Reform generally Gas Electric Coordination Energy Access Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. EPCA Reform H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 Energy Star Furnace Rule Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) H.R. 6336, FAIR Act H.R. 6633, High‑Capacity Grid Act H.R. 6983, PRICE Act H.R. 7197 Energy Bills Relief Act S. 1327, Advancing GETs Act of 2025 S. 3034, Reliable Power Act S. 3585, DATA Act S. 3682, Power for the People Act of 2026 S. 3852, GRID Act S. 3947, REWIRE Act S. 465, GRID Power Act H.R. 7729, SURGE Act H.R. 7926 Stop Unfair Electricity Prices Act Draft legislation on permitting certainty Draft legislation on microgrids Hydrogen Draft State Energy Oversight Act Draft Federal Utility Affordability Program H.R. 7977, Energy Bills Relief Act of 2026 H.R. 8248, Grid Expansion and Reliability Act H.R. 8568, Lowering Utility Bills Act H.R. 9332, Load Forecasting Enhancement Act H.R. 9339, Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act H.R. 9335, Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act H.R. 9340, Ratepayer Protection Act H.R. 7258, Energy Emergency Leadership Act S. 3192, REDUCE Act S. 3585/H.R. 8400, DATA Act S. 4559, Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to California Clean Air Act waivers; Issues related to permitting and regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; Issues related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act; Issues related to appliance efficiency; issues related to prescribed burning;; S1072 Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; HR 313 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; S 143 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; HR 471 Fix Our Forests; HJ Res 15/SJ Res 4 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment"; HR 903/S 341 Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act; S 541 Eliminating Lavish Incentives to Electric Vehicles Act; HR 1449 Energy Resilient Communities Act;; S 711 Transportation Freedom Act; HR 1651 To nullify the final rule issued 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"; HR 1415/S 623 No Industrial Restrictions In Secret (No IRIS) Act; HR 2140 DERA Act 2025; S 1072 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency titled "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; ; HJ Res 30/SJ Res 14 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020"; S 1166 Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act; HR 4214 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish, concurrently with any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard, and for other purposes; HR 3889/S 2015 National Prescribed Fire Act; H.Res. 585 Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to childrens health and wellbeing, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children; HR 4443/S 2298 Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act; S 2340/HR 4515 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025; HR 4744/S 2445 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act; HR 161 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; HR HR 6387 Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act; HR 6409 Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act; HR 6398 Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act; HR 6373 Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act; H.R. 4214 Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act; S 2431 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4754 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4553 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4776 SPEED Act; S 3529 Public Health Air Quality Act; S 3007, Diesel Truck Liberation Act; S 237 Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act; Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026; Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act; Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act; Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; Energy Bills Relief Act; Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Act; Discussion Draft of Legislation to Modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act; SHOWER Act; Affordable HOMES Act
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2026 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Choice Act. HR 3699/S 1945 legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). H. J. RES. 20, S.J. RES 4.- Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters House Permitting Reform - House Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure and Resources Committee draft permitting reform legislation covering FERC/DOE, National Environmental Policy Act, and Clean Water Act permitting reforms respectively. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. EISA Section 433 efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings, HR 4960.
Client expense: $425,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; Draft legislation on the interconnection queue; Draft legislation on power reliability; Draft legislation on transmission; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; Energy security issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to energy sector impacts from tariff policies; Energy Efficiency generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers; Draft legislation related to electric grid/energy infrastructure cybersecurity H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act H. J. RES. 20, S.J. RES 4. Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation H.R. 3699, Energy Choice Act H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act H.R. 1047, Grid Power Act H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act H.R. 3638, Electric Supply Chain Act H.R. 3157, State Energy Accountability Act HR. 3628, State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act H.R. 3657, Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act H.R. 3015, National Coal Council Reestablishment Act H.R. 3617, Securing Americas Critical Minerals Supply Act H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 3843, Baseload Reliability Protection Act H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform H.R. 5600, SPEED and Reliability Act H.R. 4503, ePermit Act Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters; Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act Permitting Reform generally Gas Electric Coordination Energy Access Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. EPCA Reform H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 Energy Star Furnace Rule Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) H.R. 6336, FAIR Act H.R. 6633, High‑Capacity Grid Act H.R. 6983, PRICE Act H.R. 7197 Energy Bills Relief Act S. 1327, Advancing GETs Act of 2025 S. 3034, Reliable Power Act S. 3585, DATA Act S. 3682, Power for the People Act of 2026 S. 3852, GRID Act S. 3947, REWIRE Act S. 465, GRID Power Act H.R. 7729, SURGE Act H.R. 7926 Stop Unfair Electricity Prices Act Draft legislation on permitting certainty Draft legislation on microgrids
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Choice Act, advocated for consumer choice in energy; Supported Congressional Review Act regarding gas-powered water heaters (H.J. Res. 20 and S.J. Res. 4).
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S.J. Res. 4; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters". - provisions on the negative ramifications of government intervention in the consumer appliance space that are a form of overregulation. S.1072; A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes, - provisions to the negative effects of limiting the availability of passenger vehicles through arbitrary rulemaking. S. 990; The Freedom to Haul Act - provisions related to prohibit the enforcement of a rule with respect to emissions, to amend the Clean Air Act to ensure that tailpipe regulations do not limit availability of new motor vehicles, and for other purposes. Issues related to the negative ramifications of forced limitation of available commercial vehicles through government mandates or edicts. Issues related to the negative ramifications of overly strict emission standards intended to remove certain passenger and commercial vehicle segments from commerce on the state level. Issues related to the negative interactions from CEQ on administrative agencies in providing streamlined NEPA guidelines or rules. Issues related to the Environmental Protection Agency negative effects of overregulation on reliable energy production systems. Issues related to the negative effects of government coercion for preferred modes of transportation by mandate. Issues related to the negative ramifications of the EPAs Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles on the consumer vehicle marketplace if the rule is fully implemented. Issues related to the negative ramifications of the EPAs Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3 if fully implemented. Issues related to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and negative ramifications of Inflation Reduction Act overspending. Issues related to the negative effects of EPA guidelines and final rulemaking efforts to harm state plans, air quality standards, or raise standards to arbitrary levels that place local government, states, and municipalities in jeopardy of future violations. Issues related to the negative ramifications of the California Clean Car Advanced waivers approved by the EPA and distortion in the consumer automobile sector, negative implications to the supply chain, and pre-emption of California over other states. Issues related to the benefits of energy stability and production within the Permian Basin. Issues related to the negative effects of the EPAs methane emissions rule that negatively impacts family operators in the oil and gas industry. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that penalize productivity activity within oil and gas sectors through the collection of arbitrary fees. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that arbitrarily hurt state approved plans that do not consider all factors for those plans. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily remove consumer choice in purchasing gas-fired appliances that are more affordable and universal. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily place energy standards for refrigeration units to levels where the technology is neither feasible nor possible, thus limiting choice in consumer appliances, and further increasing costs. Issues related to the negative ramifications of EPA actions to limit the availability of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, for sale in certain states by set deadlines. Issues related to the negative effects of government mandated energy preferences for the U.S. Commercial trucking fleet. Issues related to the negative effects of government mandated energy preferences for the passenger vehicle segment. Issues related to the negative ramifications of forced electrification of consumer passenger vehicles by the Federal Government through onerous regulations. Issues related to the negative effects of bans on the internal combustion engine for consumers. Issues related to the negative ramifications of government mandates on vehicle and truck purchase and selection in the open marketplace. Issues related to modifing the Presidential memoranda regarding OCSLA ban on 625 million offshore acres. Issues related to the reverse or modify EPA waiver of California CARB standards. Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of NHTSA CAFE updated standards. Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of the EPA heavy-duty vehicle rule. Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of the EPA light-duty and medium-duty vehicle rule.
Client expense: $305,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 5038; CARB Act - Provisions related to eliminate CARB waivers. H.J. Res. 42; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment" - provisions related to energy conservation programs that decrease innovation and consumer choice in commerce. S.J. Res. 4;A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters". and the in support of broader consumer choice in appliances that may utilize gas-fired furnaces or appliances. H.J. Res. 24; 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- provisions related to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing" and the negative implications of last-minute regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerator and freezer walk-in units, also negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses. H.J. Res. 75; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" - provisions related to the negative implications of last-minutes regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers, and the negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses. H.R. 651; Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025 - provisions in it that direct the Congress to sell spectrum to raise funds for the government Issues related to energy development, natural resources and hispanic outreach. Issues related to stopping energy tax credits from going to countries of concerned. Issues related to the Congressional Review Act and ways to claw back Bidens offshore leasing ban. Issues related to the Conservation & Landscape Health Rule promulgated by the Bureau of Land Management that nixes the multiple-use aspect of Federal Lands primarily managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the Western United States by prioritizing conservation as a multiple-use. Conservation is not one of the Congressionally defined multiple-uses as established under FLPMA. Issues related to national security and the concern of energy prices and shortages in the future. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily place energy standards for refrigeration units to levels where the technology is neither feasible nor possible, thus limiting choice in consumer appliances, and further increasing costs. MK Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that penalize productivity activity within oil and gas sectors through the collection of arbitrary fees. Issues related to the loss of consumer choice in gas-powered appliances by the Deparment of Energy rulemaking on home appliances. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that arbitrarily hurt state approved plans that do not consider all factors for those plans. Issues related to the benefits of diverse sources of energy without preferential government intervention in the electric utility generation mix. Issues related to the benefits to a productive outer continental shelf leasing program for energy purposes. Issues related to the need of free marketplace commerce for the U.S. trucking fleet without government mandated electric vehicles. Issues related to the benefits of utilization of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for national security and energy needs. Issues related to the prioritizing electric or pipeline infrastructure under the purview of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Issues related to the needs for state-based solutions to energy, mineral, and resource needs to manage remote areas of Alaska in conjunction with the Federal Government. Issues related to the need to reverse Federal Government mandates that inhibit voluntary participatory market activities in commerce, energy, and housing. Issues related to waivers on new electric vehicles in California and efforts to eliminate the internal combustion engine.
Client expense: $305,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S.J. Res. 4; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters". - provisions on the negative ramifications of government intervention in the consumer appliance space that are a form of overregulation. S.1072; A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes, - provisions to the negative effects of limiting the availability of passenger vehicles through arbitrary rulemaking. S. 990; The Freedom to Haul Act - provisions related to prohibit the enforcement of a rule with respect to emissions, to amend the Clean Air Act to ensure that tailpipe regulations do not limit availability of new motor vehicles, and for other purposes. Issues related to the negative ramifications of forced limitation of available commercial vehicles through government mandates or edicts. Issues related to the negative ramifications of overly strict emission standards intended to remove certain passenger and commercial vehicle segments from commerce on the state level. Issues related to the negative interactions from CEQ on administrative agencies in providing streamlined NEPA guidelines or rules. Issues related to the Environmental Protection Agency negative effects of overregulation on reliable energy production systems. Issues related to the negative effects of government coercion for preferred modes of transportation by mandate. Issues related to the negative ramifications of the EPAs Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles on the consumer vehicle marketplace if the rule is fully implemented. Issues related to the negative ramifications of the EPAs Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3 if fully implemented. Issues related to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and negative ramifications of Inflation Reduction Act overspending. Issues related to the negative effects of EPA guidelines and final rulemaking efforts to harm state plans, air quality standards, or raise standards to arbitrary levels that place local government, states, and municipalities in jeopardy of future violations. Issues related to the negative ramifications of the California Clean Car Advanced waivers approved by the EPA and distortion in the consumer automobile sector, negative implications to the supply chain, and pre-emption of California over other states. Issues related to the benefits of energy stability and production within the Permian Basin. Issues related to the negative effects of the EPAs methane emissions rule that negatively impacts family operators in the oil and gas industry. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that penalize productivity activity within oil and gas sectors through the collection of arbitrary fees. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that arbitrarily hurt state approved plans that do not consider all factors for those plans. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily remove consumer choice in purchasing gas-fired appliances that are more affordable and universal. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily place energy standards for refrigeration units to levels where the technology is neither feasible nor possible, thus limiting choice in consumer appliances, and further increasing costs. Issues related to the negative ramifications of EPA actions to limit the availability of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, for sale in certain states by set deadlines. Issues related to the negative effects of government mandated energy preferences for the U.S. Commercial trucking fleet. Issues related to the negative effects of government mandated energy preferences for the passenger vehicle segment. Issues related to the negative ramifications of forced electrification of consumer passenger vehicles by the Federal Government through onerous regulations. Issues related to the negative effects of bans on the internal combustion engine for consumers. Issues related to the negative ramifications of government mandates on vehicle and truck purchase and selection in the open marketplace. Issues related to modifing the Presidential memoranda regarding OCSLA ban on 625 million offshore acres. Issues related to the reverse or modify EPA waiver of California CARB standards. Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of NHTSA CAFE updated standards. Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of the EPA heavy-duty vehicle rule. Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of the EPA light-duty and medium-duty vehicle rule.
Client expense: $305,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 5038; CARB Act - Provisions related to eliminate CARB waivers. H.J. Res. 42; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment" - provisions related to energy conservation programs that decrease innovation and consumer choice in commerce. S.J. Res. 4;A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters". and the in support of broader consumer choice in appliances that may utilize gas-fired furnaces or appliances. H.J. Res. 24; 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- provisions related to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing" and the negative implications of last-minute regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerator and freezer walk-in units, also negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses. H.J. Res. 75; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" - provisions related to the negative implications of last-minutes regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers, and the negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses. H.R. 651; Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025 - provisions in it that direct the Congress to sell spectrum to raise funds for the government Issues related to energy development, natural resources and hispanic outreach. Issues related to stopping energy tax credits from going to countries of concerned. Issues related to the Congressional Review Act and ways to claw back Bidens offshore leasing ban. Issues related to the Conservation & Landscape Health Rule promulgated by the Bureau of Land Management that nixes the multiple-use aspect of Federal Lands primarily managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the Western United States by prioritizing conservation as a multiple-use. Conservation is not one of the Congressionally defined multiple-uses as established under FLPMA. Issues related to national security and the concern of energy prices and shortages in the future. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily place energy standards for refrigeration units to levels where the technology is neither feasible nor possible, thus limiting choice in consumer appliances, and further increasing costs. MK Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that penalize productivity activity within oil and gas sectors through the collection of arbitrary fees. Issues related to the loss of consumer choice in gas-powered appliances by the Deparment of Energy rulemaking on home appliances. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that arbitrarily hurt state approved plans that do not consider all factors for those plans. Issues related to the benefits of diverse sources of energy without preferential government intervention in the electric utility generation mix. Issues related to the benefits to a productive outer continental shelf leasing program for energy purposes. Issues related to the need of free marketplace commerce for the U.S. trucking fleet without government mandated electric vehicles. Issues related to the benefits of utilization of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for national security and energy needs. Issues related to the prioritizing electric or pipeline infrastructure under the purview of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Issues related to the needs for state-based solutions to energy, mineral, and resource needs to manage remote areas of Alaska in conjunction with the Federal Government. Issues related to the need to reverse Federal Government mandates that inhibit voluntary participatory market activities in commerce, energy, and housing. Issues related to waivers on new electric vehicles in California and efforts to eliminate the internal combustion engine.
Client expense: $305,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 77, Midnight Rules Relief Act H.R. 755/S. 714, Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 H.R. 1047, GRID Power Act H.R. 1949, Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 H.R. 2986, Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act of 2025 H.R. 3015, National Coal Council Reestablishment Act H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 3109, Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act (REFINER Act) H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act H.R. 3628, State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025 H.R. 3638, Electric Supply Chain Act H.R. 3699, Energy Choice Act H.R. 4754, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 6336, Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates (FAIR) Act S. 1071, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.J.Res. 20/S.J.Res. 4, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters. H.J.Res. 35/S.J.Res. 12, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions" H.J.Res. 75, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerator Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" Draft legislation to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify standards for water heaters, furnaces, boilers, and kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens, and for other purposes Draft legislation titled Promoting Efficient and Engaged Reviews Act of 2023 Draft legislation titled Modernizing NEPA Through Permitting Reform Act Draft legislation titled Reliability Protection for States Act Draft legislation titled ePermit Act to build out agency electronic permitting system Potential legislation similar to 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 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1085, Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1140, To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive application of certain requirements with respect to processing and refining a critical energy resource at a critical energy resource facility, and for other purposes Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1152, Water Quality Certification and Energy Projects Improvement Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1335, Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of (TAPP) American Resources Act Potential legislation similar H.R. 1577, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2635/S. 3808, Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3617, Securing Americas Critical Minerals Supply Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3657, Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3668, Improving Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5551/S. 2827, Building Integrated Grids With Inter-Regional Energy Supply (BIG WIRES) Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6129, Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 7023, Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 7688, Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 8045, Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act Potential legislation similar to S. 1863, Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act Potential legislation similar to S. 2228, Building Chips in America Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to S. 3170, Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act Potential legislation similar to S. 4217, Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act Potential legislation similar to S. 4753, Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 Potential legislation similar to S. 4815, Simplify Timelines and Assure Regulatory Transparency (START) Act Potential appropriations bills addressing Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Potential legislation similar to H.J.Res. 91/S.J.Res. 55, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Potential legislation similar to S.Con.Res. 14, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031 Energy and Water appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026 Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities (IRS Notice 2025-42, August 20, 2025) Final Rule, Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers (89 Fed. Reg. 29,834-30,043, April 22, 2024) Final Rule, EPA 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 (89 Fed. Reg. 39,798-40,064, May 9, 2024) Proposed Regulations, Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen, Section 48(a)(15) Election to Treat Clean Hydrogen Production Facilities as Energy Property (88 Fed. Reg. 89,220-89,255, December 26, 2023) Request for Information, Office of Management and Budget, Deregulation, (89 Fed. Reg. 15,481-15,482, April 11, 2025) Proposed Rule, Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units (90 Fed. Reg. 25,752-25,781, June 17, 2025) Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Copper (90 Fed. Reg. 11,940-11,941, March 13, 2025) Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products (90 Fed. Reg. 17,372-17,373, April 25, 2025) Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (90 Fed. Reg. 41,380-41,381, August 25, 2025) Proposed Rule, NHTSA "Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III," revising CAFE standards for Model Years (MY) 2022-2031, (90 Fed. Reg. 56,438-56,656, December 5, 2025) Notice Inviting Comments, Interconnection of Large Loads to the Interstate Transmission System, issued in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Docket No. RM26-4-000 (October 27, 2025) Reconsideration of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, (90 Fed. Reg. 44,591-44,618, September 16, 2025) Various issues relating to regulatory permit streamlining, reform of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and related judicial reform; social cost of carbon in cost-benefit analyses underlying federal regulations; Keystone XL environmental assessment; diversifying energy sources, including the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline, offshore oil drilling, and wind energy; funding for energy efficiency programs; establishing a durable program for managing used nuclear fuel; nuclear fuel storage at Yucca Mountain; funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program; Agency Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions more broadly; Agency deregulatory announcements and initiatives generally; Department of Interior leasing ban and royalty review; strategic petroleum reserve; State Department interim international energy engagement guidance; electric grid reliability, resiliency, increasing demand growth, and resource adequacy/energy security, including interdependencies of natural gas and electricity markets; critical minerals, generally; energy security, including implications for national security and natural gas and liquified natural gas exports; limitations on exports of energy commodities, including liquified natural gas; Bureau of Land Management Leasing program; offshore energy exploration, including Bureau of Ocean Energy Management proposed program for the 2023-2028 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; nuclear energy, including high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel supplies; electric transmission siting and permitting; implementation of the Natural Gas Act (P.L. 75-688); development of solar energy; development of water power; implementation of the Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Program, as modified by the Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023 (P.L. No. 118-31); implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, (P.L. 119-21); continuation of the percentage depletion tax deduction; preservation of the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit regulations under section 45V (45V); funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act; proposed risk management consultation on PFAS; implementation of the EU Methane Regulation; cybersecurity regulations applicable to critical infrastructure and associated supply chains, including software bills of materials and cyber incident reporting relating to the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure (CIRCIA) Act of 2022; development of and Initial Implementation Guidance from the Office of Management and Budget on the Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure (April 18, 2022); implementation of hydrogen production tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169); confirmation of new commissioners nominated to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; electricity pricing at the state level and impact of infrastructure constraints on same; applicability of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to distribution transformers; artificial intelligence, data centers, and interaction with electricity grid, rates, and markets; Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and their potential modification (P.L. 117-169); potential Administration or agency actions affecting bulk power system supply chains, including tariffs, other import restrictions, and tax policy and related implementation; Administration and agency actions relating to renewable generation resources; energy efficiency, generally; Department of Energy activities affecting the electric grid, including anticipated Grid Executive Order
Client expense: $17,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2025 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to California Clean Air Act waivers; Issues related to permitting and regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; Issues related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act; Issues related to appliance efficiency; issues related to prescribed burning;; S1072 Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; HR 313 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; S 143 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; HR 471 Fix Our Forests; HJ Res 15/SJ Res 4 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment"; HR 903/S 341 Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act; S 541 Eliminating Lavish Incentives to Electric Vehicles Act; HR 1449 Energy Resilient Communities Act;; S 711 Transportation Freedom Act; HR 1651 To nullify the final rule issued 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"; HR 1415/S 623 No Industrial Restrictions In Secret (No IRIS) Act; HR 2140 DERA Act 2025; S 1072 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency titled "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; ; HJ Res 30/SJ Res 14 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020"; S 1166 Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act; HR 4214 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish, concurrently with any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard, and for other purposes; HR 3889/S 2015 National Prescribed Fire Act; H.Res. 585 Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to childrens health and wellbeing, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children; HR 4443/S 2298 Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act; S 2340/HR 4515 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025; HR 4744/S 2445 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act; HR 161 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; HR HR 6387 Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act; HR 6409 Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act; HR 6398 Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act; HR 6373 Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act; H.R. 4214 Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act; HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; HR 5450 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026; S 2882 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026; S 2431 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4754 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4553 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4776 SPEED Act; S 3529 Public Health Air Quality Act; S 3007, Diesel Truck Liberation Act; S 237 Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2025 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; Draft legislation on the interconnection queue; Draft legislation on power reliability; Draft legislation on transmission; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; Energy security issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to energy sector impacts from tariff policies; Energy Efficiency generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers; Draft legislation related to electric grid/energy infrastructure cybersecurity H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act H. J. RES. 20, S.J. RES 4. Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation H.R. 3699, Energy Choice Act H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act H.R. 1047, Grid Power Act H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act H.R. 3638, Electric Supply Chain Act H.R. 3157, State Energy Accountability Act HR. 3628, State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act H.R. 3657, Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act H.R. 3015, National Coal Council Reestablishment Act H.R. 3617, Securing Americas Critical Minerals Supply Act H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 3843, Baseload Reliability Protection Act H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform H.R. 5600, SPEED and Reliability Act H.R. 4503, ePermit Act Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters; Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act Permitting Reform generally Gas Electric Coordination Energy Access Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. EPCA Reform H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 Energy Star Furnace Rule
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Choice Act. HR 3699/S 1945 legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). H. J. RES. 20, S.J. RES 4.- Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters House Permitting Reform - House Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure and Resources Committee draft permitting reform legislation covering FERC/DOE, National Environmental Policy Act, and Clean Water Act permitting reforms respectively. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. EISA Section 433 efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings.
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.J.Res. 4, tankless water heater CRA; H.J.Res. 20, tankless water heater CRA; DOE Distribution Transformer Rule; Grid enhancing technologies, generally; Issues related to FERCs transmission planning and cost allocation rule (Order 1920); Issues related to FERCs regional transmission organizations, generally; Issues related to deregulation, generally; DOE Loan Program Office issues, generally (1706); Issues related to transmission legislation, generally; Issues related to grid enhancing technologies, generally; Issues related to Natural gas infrastructure development, generally; Issues related to Energy infrastructure development, generally; Issues related to FERC nominations, generally; Issues related to S.2651, the SITE Act; Issues related to Building American Energy Security Act of 2023; Issues related to regional transmission organizations, generally; Issues related to deregulation generally; Issues related to interconnection, generally; Issues related to DOE Loan Program Office, generally; Issues related to wildfires, generally; H.R. 7624, Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2024; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments of 2025; S.1449 RESTART Act; Issues related to HR 1, generally; Issues related to NEPA and permitting reform, generally; Issues related to Yucca Mountain used fuel repository; Issues related to used fuel management; Issues related to consent-based siting generally; Issues related to AP1000 technology generally; Issues related to Accident Tolerant Fuel program; Issues related to advanced nuclear technology; Issues related to DOE Advanced Reactor Development Program, generally; Issues related to small modular reactors (SMRs) in general; Issues related to natural gas appliances; Issues related to DOE energy efficiency standards for electric distribution transformers; DOE new nuclear R&D programs, generally; NRC fee issues, generally; Issues related to NRC nominees in general; Issues related to the NRC decision on Subsequent License Renewal; Issues related to Subsequent License Renewal, generally; Issues related to nuclear uprates, generally; Issues related to nuclear fuels; Issues related to HAELU fuel; Issues related to distribution transformers, generally; Issues related to Transmission legislation, generally; Issues related to Energy infrastructure development, generally; Issues related to permitting reform, generally; Issues related to new nuclear risk mitigation, generally; The ADVANCE Act, P.L. 118-67; National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines
Client expense: $2,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 77, Midnight Rules Relief Act H.R. 755/S. 714, Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 H.R. 1047, GRID Power Act H.R. 1949, Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 H.R. 2986, Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act of 2025 H.R. 3015, National Coal Council Reestablishment Act H.R. 3062, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 3109, Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act (REFINER Act) H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025 H.R. 4754, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 H.J.Res. 20/S.J.Res. 4, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters. H.J.Res. 35/S.J. Res. 12, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions" H.J.Res. 75, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerator Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" Draft legislation titled Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act Draft legislation to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify standards for water heaters, furnaces, boilers, and kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens, and for other purposes Draft legislation titled Modernizing NEPA Through Permitting Reform Act Draft legislation titled Reliability Protection for States Act Draft legislation titled ePermit Act to build out agency electronic permitting system Potential legislation similar to 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 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1085, Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1140, To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive application of certain requirements with respect to processing and refining a critical energy resource at a critical energy resource facility, and for other purposes Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1152, Water Quality Certification and Energy Projects Improvement Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1335, Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of (TAPP) American Resources Act Potential legislation similar H.R. 1577, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2635/S. 3808, Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3143, State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3617, Securing Americas Critical Minerals Supply Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3638, Electric Supply Chain Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3657, Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3668, Improving Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5551/S. 2827, Building Integrated Grids With Inter-Regional Energy Supply (BIG WIRES) Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6129, Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 7023, Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 7688, Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 8045, Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act Potential legislation similar to S. 1863, Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act Potential legislation similar to S. 2228, Building Chips in America Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to S. 3170, Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act Potential legislation similar to S. 4217, Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act Potential legislation similar to S. 4753, Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 Potential legislation similar to S. 4815, Simplify Timelines and Assure Regulatory Transparency (START) Act Potential appropriations bills addressing Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Potential legislation similar to H.J.Res. 91/S.J.Res. 55, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Potential legislation similar to S.Con.Res. 14, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031 Nomination of Preston "Wells" Griffith III to be Under Secretary of Energy Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities (IRS Notice 2025-42, August 20, 2025) Final Rule, Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers (89 Fed. Reg. 29,834-30,043, April 22, 2024) Final Rule, EPA 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 (89 Fed. Reg. 39,798-40,064, May 9, 2024) Proposed Regulations, Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen, Section 48(a)(15) Election to Treat Clean Hydrogen Production Facilities as Energy Property (88 Fed. Reg. 89,220-89,255, December 26, 2023) Request for Information, Office of Management and Budget, Deregulation, (89 Fed. Reg. 15,481-15,482, April 11, 2025) Proposed Rule, Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units (90 Fed. Reg. 25,752-25,781, June 17, 2025) Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Copper (90 Fed. Reg. 11,940-11,941, March 13, 2025) Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products (90 Fed. Reg. 17,372-17,373, April 25, 2025) Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (90 Fed. Reg. 41,380-41,381, August 25, 2025) Various issues relating to regulatory permit streamlining, reform of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and related judicial reform; social cost of carbon in cost-benefit analyses underlying federal regulations; Keystone XL environmental assessment; diversifying energy sources, including the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline, offshore oil drilling, and wind energy; funding for energy efficiency programs; establishing a durable program for managing used nuclear fuel; nuclear fuel storage at Yucca Mountain; funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program; Agency Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions more broadly; Agency deregulatory announcements and initiatives generally; Department of Interior leasing ban and royalty review; strategic petroleum reserve; State Department interim international energy engagement guidance; electric grid reliability, resiliency, increasing demand growth, and resource adequacy/energy security, including interdependencies of natural gas and electricity markets; critical minerals, generally; energy security, including implications for national security and natural gas and liquified natural gas exports; limitations on exports of energy commodities, including liquified natural gas; Bureau of Land Management Leasing program; offshore energy exploration, including Bureau of Ocean Energy Management proposed program for the 2023-2028 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; nuclear energy, including high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel supplies; electric transmission siting and permitting; implementation of the Natural Gas Act (P.L. 75-688); development of solar energy; development of water power; implementation of the Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Program, as modified by the Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023 (P.L. No. 118-31); implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, (P.L. 119-21); continuation of the percentage depletion tax deduction; preservation of the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit regulations under section 45V (45V); funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act; cybersecurity regulations applicable to critical infrastructure and associated supply chains, including software bills of materials and cyber incident reporting relating to the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure (CIRCIA) Act of 2022; development of and Initial Implementation Guidance from the Office of Management and Budget on the Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure (April 18, 2022); implementation of hydrogen production tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169); confirmation of new commissioners nominated to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; electricity pricing at the state level and impact of infrastructure constraints on same; applicability of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to distribution transformers; artificial intelligence, data centers, and interaction with electricity grid, rates, and markets; Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and their potential modification; potential Administration or agency actions affecting bulk power system supply chains, including tariffs, other import restrictions, and tax policy and related implementation; Administration and agency actions relating to renewable generation resources; energy efficiency, generally; Department of Energy activities affecting the electric grid, including anticipated Grid Executive Order
Client expense: $13,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2025 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Choice Act. HR 3699/S 1945 legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). H. J. RES. 20, S.J. RES 4.- Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters House Permitting Reform - House Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure and Resources Committee draft permitting reform legislation covering FERC/DOE, National Environmental Policy Act, and Clean Water Act permitting reforms respectively. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. EISA Section 433 efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings.
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to California Clean Air Act waivers; Issues related to permitting and regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; Issues related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act; Issues related to appliance efficiency; issues related to prescribed burning;; S1072 Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; HR 313 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; S 143 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; HR 471 Fix Our Forests; HJ Res 15/SJ Res 4 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment"; HR 903/S 341 Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act; S 541 Eliminating Lavish Incentives to Electric Vehicles Act; HR 1449 Energy Resilient Communities Act;; S 711 Transportation Freedom Act; HR 1651 To nullify the final rule issued 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"; HR 1415/S 623 No Industrial Restrictions In Secret (No IRIS) Act; HR 2140 DERA Act 2025; S 1072 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency titled "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; ; HJ Res 30/SJ Res 14 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020"; S 1166 Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act; HR 4214 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish, concurrently with any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard, and for other purposes; HR 3889/S 2015 National Prescribed Fire Act; HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.Res. 585 Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to childrens health and wellbeing, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children; HR 4443/S 2298 Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act; S 2340/HR 4515 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025; HR 4744/S 2445 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act; HR 161 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; HR Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act; Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act; HR Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act; HR Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act; HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; HR 5450 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026; S 2882 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026; S 2431 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4754 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4553 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2025 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Choice Act, advocated for consumer choice in energy; Supported the Congressional Review Act regarding gas-powered water heaters (H.J. Res. 20 and S.J. Res. 4). Advocated for funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and staffing at the agency level for smooth administration of the program.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; Draft legislation on the interconnection queue; Draft legislation on power reliability; Draft legislation on transmission; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; Energy security issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to energy sector impacts from tariff policies; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers; Draft legislation related to electric grid/energy infrastructure cybersecurity H. J. RES. 20, S.J. RES 4.- Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation H.R. 3699, Energy Choice Act H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act H.R. 1047, Grid Power Act H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act H.R. 3638, Electric Supply Chain Act H.R. 3157, State Energy Accountability Act HR. 3628, State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act H.R. 3657, Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act H.R. 3015, National Coal Council Reestablishment Act H.R. 3617, Securing Americas Critical Minerals Supply Act H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform H.R. 5600, SPEED and Reliability Act H.R. 4503, ePermit Act Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters; Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act House Permitting Reform generally Gas Electric Coordination Energy Access Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. EPCA Reform
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.J.Res. 4, tankless water heater CRA; H.J.Res. 20, tankless water heater CRA; DOE Distribution Transformer Rule; Grid enhancing technologies, generally; Issues related to FERCs transmission planning and cost allocation rule (Order 1920); Issues related to FERCs regional transmission organizations, generally; Issues related to deregulation, generally; DOE Loan Program Office issues, generally (1706); Issues related to Transmission legislation, generally; Issues related to Grid enhancing technologies, generally; Issues related to Natural gas infrastructure development, generally; Issues related to Energy infrastructure development, generally; Issues related to FERC nominations, generally; Issues related to S.2651, the SITE Act; Issues related to Building American Energy Security Act of 2023; Issues related to regional transmission organizations, generally; Issues related to deregulation generally; Issues related to interconnection, generally; Issues related to DOE Loan Program Office, generally; Issues related to wildfires, generally; H.R. 7624, Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2024; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments of 2025; S.1449 RESTART Act; Issues related to HR 1, generally; Issues related to NEPA and permitting reform, generally; Issues related to Yucca Mountain used fuel repository; Issues related to used fuel management; Issues related to consent-based siting generally; Issues related to AP1000 technology generally; Issues related to Accident Tolerant Fuel program; Issues related to advanced nuclear technology; Issues related to DOE Advanced Reactor Development Program, generally; Issues related to small modular reactors (SMRs) in general; Issues related to natural gas stoves; Issues related to DOE energy efficiency standards for electric distribution transformers; DOE new nuclear R&D programs, generally; NRC fee issues, generally; Issues related to NRC nominees in general; Issues related to the NRC decision on Subsequent License Renewal; Issues related to Subsequent License Renewal, generally; Issues related to nuclear uprates, generally; Issues related to nuclear fuels; Issues related to HAELU fuel; Issues related to distribution transformers, generally; The ADVANCE Act, P.L. 118-67;
Client expense: $2,780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.J.Res. 4, tankless water heater CRA; H.J.Res. 20, tankless water heater CRA; DOE Distribution Transformer Rule; Grid enhancing technologies, generally; Issues related to FERCs transmission planning and cost allocation rule (Order 1920); Issues related to FERCs regional transmission organizations, generally; Issues related to deregulation, generally; DOE Loan Program Office issues, generally (1706); Issues related to Transmission legislation, generally; Issues related to Grid enhancing technologies, generally; Issues related to Natural gas infrastructure development, generally; Issues related to Energy infrastructure development, generally; Issues related to FERC nominations, generally; Issues related to S.2651, the SITE Act; Issues related to Building American Energy Security Act of 2023; Issues related to regional transmission organizations, generally; Issues related to deregulation generally; Issues related to interconnection, generally; Issues related to DOE Loan Program Office, generally; Issues related to wildfires, generally; H.R. 7624, Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2024; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments of 2025; S.1449 RESTART Act; Issues related to HR 1, generally; Issues related to NEPA and permitting reform, generally; Issues related to Yucca Mountain used fuel repository; Issues related to used fuel management; Issues related to consent-based siting generally; Issues related to AP1000 technology generally; Issues related to Accident Tolerant Fuel program; Issues related to advanced nuclear technology; Issues related to DOE Advanced Reactor Development Program, generally; Issues related to small modular reactors (SMRs) in general; Issues related to natural gas stoves; Issues related to DOE energy efficiency standards for electric distribution transformers; DOE new nuclear R&D programs, generally; NRC fee issues, generally; Issues related to NRC nominees in general; Issues related to the NRC decision on Subsequent License Renewal; Issues related to Subsequent License Renewal, generally; Issues related to nuclear uprates, generally; Issues related to nuclear fuels; Issues related to HAELU fuel; Issues related to distribution transformers, generally; The ADVANCE Act, P.L. 118-67;
Client expense: $2,780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.J.Res. 4, tankless water heater CRA; H.J.Res. 20, tankless water heater CRA; DOE Distribution Transformer Rule; Grid enhancing technologies, generally; Issues related to FERCs transmission planning and cost allocation rule (Order 1920); Issues related to FERCs regional transmission organizations, generally; Issues related to deregulation, generally; DOE Loan Program Office issues, generally (1706); Issues related to Transmission legislation, generally; Issues related to Grid enhancing technologies, generally; Issues related to Natural gas infrastructure development, generally; Issues related to Energy infrastructure development, generally; Issues related to FERC nominations, generally; Issues related to S.2651, the SITE Act; Issues related to Building American Energy Security Act of 2023; Issues related to regional transmission organizations, generally; Issues related to deregulation generally; Issues related to interconnection, generally; Issues related to DOE Loan Program Office, generally; Issues related to wildfires, generally; H.R. 7624, Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2024; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments of 2025; S.1449 RESTART Act; Issues related to HR 1, generally; Issues related to NEPA and permitting reform, generally; Issues related to Yucca Mountain used fuel repository; Issues related to used fuel management; Issues related to consent-based siting generally; Issues related to AP1000 technology generally; Issues related to Accident Tolerant Fuel program; Issues related to advanced nuclear technology; Issues related to DOE Advanced Reactor Development Program, generally; Issues related to small modular reactors (SMRs) in general; Issues related to natural gas stoves; Issues related to DOE energy efficiency standards for electric distribution transformers; DOE new nuclear R&D programs, generally; NRC fee issues, generally; Issues related to NRC nominees in general; Issues related to the NRC decision on Subsequent License Renewal; Issues related to Subsequent License Renewal, generally; Issues related to nuclear uprates, generally; Issues related to nuclear fuels; Issues related to HAELU fuel; Issues related to distribution transformers, generally; The ADVANCE Act, P.L. 118-67;
Client expense: $2,780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 77, Midnight Rules Relief Act H.R.755/S. 714, Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 H.R. 1949, Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 H.R. 2986, Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act of 2025 H.R. 3109, Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act (REFINER Act) H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025 H.J.Res. 20/S.J.Res. 4, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters H.J.Res. 35/S.J. Res. 12, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions" H.J.Res. 75, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerator Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" Draft legislation titled Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act Draft legislation to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify standards for water heaters, furnaces, boilers, and kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens, and for other purposes Draft legislation titled Promoting Efficient and Engaged Reviews Act of 2023 Draft legislation titled Modernizing NEPA Through Permitting Reform Act Draft legislation titled Reliability Protection for States Act Draft legislation titled Energy Refining Act (REFINER Act) Draft legislation titled ePermit Act to build out agency electronic permitting system Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1047, GRID Power Act Potential legislation similar to 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 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1085, Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1140, To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive application of certain requirements with respect to processing and refining a critical energy resource at a critical energy resource facility, and for other purposes Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1152, Water Quality Certification and Energy Projects Improvement Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1335, Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of (TAPP) American Resources Act Potential legislation similar H.R. 1577, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2635/S. 3808, Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3015, National Coal Council Reestablishment Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3143, State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3617, Securing Americas Critical Minerals Supply Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3638, Electric Supply Chain Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3657, Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3668, Improving Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5551/S. 2827, Building Integrated Grids With Inter-Regional Energy Supply (BIG WIRES) Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6129, Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 7023, Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 7688, Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 8045, Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 8998, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 Potential legislation similar to S. 1863, Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act Potential legislation similar to S. 2228, Building Chips in America Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to S. 3170, Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act Potential legislation similar to S. 4217, Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act Potential legislation similar to S. 4753, Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 Potential legislation similar to S. 4815, Simplify Timelines and Assure Regulatory Transparency (START) Act Potential appropriations bills addressing Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Potential legislation similar to H.J.Res. 91/S.J.Res. 55, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Potential legislation similar to S.Con.Res. 14, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031 Final Rule, Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers (89 Fed. Reg. 29,834-30,043, April 22, 2024) Final Rule, EPA 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 (89 Fed. Reg. 39,798-40,064, May 9, 2024) Proposed Regulations, Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen, Section 48(a)(15) Election to Treat Clean Hydrogen Production Facilities as Energy Property (88 Fed. Reg. 89,220-89,255, December 26, 2023) Request for Information, Office of Management and Budget, Deregulation, (89 Fed. Reg. 15,481-15,482, April 11, 2025) Proposed Rule, Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units (90 Fed. Reg. 25,752-25,781, June 17, 2025) Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Copper (90 Fed. Reg. 11,940-11,941, March 13, 2025) Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products (90 Fed. Reg. 17,372-17,373, April 25, 2025) Various issues relating to regulatory permit streamlining; social cost of carbon in cost-benefit analyses underlying federal regulations; Keystone XL environmental assessment; diversifying energy sources, including the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline, offshore oil drilling, and wind energy; funding for energy efficiency programs; establishing a durable program for managing used nuclear fuel; nuclear fuel storage at Yucca Mountain; funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program; Agency Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions more broadly; Agency deregulatory announcements and initiatives generally; Department of Interior leasing ban and royalty review; strategic petroleum reserve; State Department interim international energy engagement guidance; electric grid reliability, resiliency, increasing demand growth, and resource adequacy/energy security, including interdependencies of natural gas and electricity markets; critical minerals, generally: energy security, including implications for national security and natural gas and liquified natural gas exports; limitations on exports of energy commodities, including liquified natural gas; Bureau of Land Management Leasing program; offshore energy exploration, including Bureau of Ocean Energy Management proposed program for the 2023-2028 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; nuclear energy, including high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel supplies; electric transmission siting and permitting; implementation of the Natural Gas Act (P.L. 75-688); development of solar energy; development of water power; implementation of the Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Program, as modified by the Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023 (P.L. No. 118-31); continuation of the percentage depletion tax deduction; preservation of the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit regulations under section 45V (45V); cybersecurity regulations applicable to critical infrastructure and associated supply chains, including software bills of materials and cyber incident reporting relating to the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure (CIRCIA) Act of 2022; development of and Initial Implementation Guidance from the Office of Management and Budget on the Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure (April 18, 2022); implementation of hydrogen production tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169); implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. No. 117-19); confirmation of new commissioners nominated to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; executive compensation at energy companies relative to corporate tax liabilities; electricity pricing at the state level and impact of infrastructure constraints on same; applicability of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to distribution transformers; artificial intelligence, data centers, and interaction with electricity grid, rates, and markets; Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and their potential modification; potential Administration or agency actions affecting bulk power system supply chains
Client expense: $19,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2025 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to California Clean Air Act waivers; Issues related to permitting and regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; Issues related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act; Issues related to appliance efficiency; issues related to prescribed burning;; S1072 Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; HR 313 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; S 143 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; HR 471 Fix Our Forests; HJ Res 15/SJ Res 4 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment"; HR 903/S 341 Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act; S 541 Eliminating Lavish Incentives to Electric Vehicles Act; HR 1449 Energy Resilient Communities Act;; S 711 Transportation Freedom Act; HR 1651 To nullify the final rule issued 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"; HR 1415/S 623 No Industrial Restrictions In Secret (No IRIS) Act; HR 2140 DERA Act 2025; S 1072 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency titled "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; ; HJ Res 30/SJ Res 14 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020"; S 1166 Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act; SJ Res 47/HJ Res 89 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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; SJ Res 46/HJ Res 87; 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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; SJ Res 45/HJ Res 88 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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; HR 4214 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish, concurrently with any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard, and for other purposes; HR 3889/S 2015 National Prescribed Fire Act; HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2025 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Urged the Senate to oppose the nomination of James Danly for Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy. Urged Congress to reinstate Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Urged the Department of Energy to oppose locating AI/data centers and fossil or small modular nuclear reactors on federal lands. Urged Congress to support Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding in FY26. Urged Congress to oppose the nomination of Tristan Abbey to Administrator of Energy Information Administration (EIA). Urged Congress to oppose coal provisions in Senate & House budget reconciliation bills. Urged Congress to oppose mandated leasing for offshore oil and gas drilling in the House & Senate budget Reconciliation bill. Urged Congress to oppose onshore oil and gas provisions in the House & Senate budget Reconciliation bill. Urged Congress to oppose liquified natural gas and gas infrastructure provisions within the House Committee on Energy & Commerce budget reconciliation bill. Urged Congress to oppose H.J.Res.24 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers". Urged Congress to oppose H.J.Res.75 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers". Urged Congress to oppose S.J.Res.4 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.J. Res. 20, providing for congressional disapproval under the Congressional Review Act of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy on "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters"; entire resolution. S.J. Res. 4, providing for congressional disapproval under the Congressional Review Act of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy on "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters"; entire resolution. S.J. Res. 14, providing for congressional disapproval under the Congressional Review Act of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency on "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020"; entire resolution. General education concerning the need to reconsider the decarbonization agenda of the Biden Administration to ensure adequate energy generation for the reshoring of American manufacturing and the build out of data centers. H.J. Res. 30, Providing for congressional disapproval under the Congressional Review Act of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020; entire resolution. H.J. Res. 35, Providing for congressional disapproval under the Congressional Review Act of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions; entire resolution. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Proposed Rule Regarding Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units (90 FR 25752, June 17, 2025).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2025 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
General energy issues of interest to the natural gas industry; S.J. Res.4, Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to energy efficiency of HVAC and water heater equipment; Amending the Energy Policy Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heaters; S.J.Res.4/H.J.Res.20, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Choice Act, advocated for consumer choice in energy; Supported Congressional Review Act regarding gas-powered water heaters (H.J. Res. 20 and S.J. Res. 4).
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.J. Res 20 House Joint Resolution (Final Rule Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters) S.J. Res 4 Senate Joint Resolution (Final Rule Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters) H.J. Res 24 House Joint Resolution (Final Rule Walk-In Coolers and Freezers) H.J. Res 42 House Joint Resolution (Final Rule Certification, Compliance and Enforcement) P.L. 94-163 Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 P.L. 100-12 National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; Draft legislation on the interconnection queue; Draft legislation on power reliability; Draft legislation on transmission; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; Energy security issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to energy sector impacts from tariff policies; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers; Draft legislation related to electric grid/energy infrastructure cybersecurity H. J. RES. 20, S.J. RES 4.- Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation H.R. 3699, Energy Choice Act H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act H.R. 1047, Grid Power Act H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act H.R. 3638, Electric Supply Chain Act H.R. 3157, State Energy Accountability Act HR. 3628, State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act H.R. 3657, Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act H.R. 3015, National Coal Council Reestablishment Act H.R. 3617, Securing Americas Critical Minerals Supply Act H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters; Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act House Permitting Reform generally Gas Electric Coordination Energy Access Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. EPCA Reform
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S.J. Res. 4; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters". - provisions on the negative ramifications of government intervention in the consumer appliance space that are a form of overregulation. S.1072; A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes, - provisions to the negative effects of limiting the availability of passenger vehicles through arbitrary rulemaking. S. 990; The Freedom to Haul Act - provisions related to prohibit the enforcement of a rule with respect to emissions, to amend the Clean Air Act to ensure that tailpipe regulations do not limit availability of new motor vehicles, and for other purposes. Issues related to the negative ramifications of forced limitation of available commercial vehicles through government mandates or edicts. Issues related to the negative ramifications of overly strict emission standards intended to remove certain passenger and commercial vehicle segments from commerce on the state level. Issues related to the negative interactions from CEQ on administrative agencies in providing streamlined NEPA guidelines or rules. Issues related to the Environmental Protection Agency negative effects of overregulation on reliable energy production systems. Issues related to the negative effects of government coercion for preferred modes of transportation by mandate. Issues related to the negative ramifications of the EPAs Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles on the consumer vehicle marketplace if the rule is fully implemented. Issues related to the negative ramifications of the EPAs Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3 if fully implemented. Issues related to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and negative ramifications of Inflation Reduction Act overspending. Issues related to the negative effects of EPA guidelines and final rulemaking efforts to harm state plans, air quality standards, or raise standards to arbitrary levels that place local government, states, and municipalities in jeopardy of future violations. Issues related to the negative ramifications of the California Clean Car Advanced waivers approved by the EPA and distortion in the consumer automobile sector, negative implications to the supply chain, and pre-emption of California over other states. Issues related to the benefits of energy stability and production within the Permian Basin. Issues related to the negative effects of the EPAs methane emissions rule that negatively impacts family operators in the oil and gas industry. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that penalize productivity activity within oil and gas sectors through the collection of arbitrary fees. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that arbitrarily hurt state approved plans that do not consider all factors for those plans. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily remove consumer choice in purchasing gas-fired appliances that are more affordable and universal. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily place energy standards for refrigeration units to levels where the technology is neither feasible nor possible, thus limiting choice in consumer appliances, and further increasing costs. Issues related to the negative ramifications of EPA actions to limit the availability of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, for sale in certain states by set deadlines. Issues related to the negative effects of government mandated energy preferences for the U.S. Commercial trucking fleet. Issues related to the negative effects of government mandated energy preferences for the passenger vehicle segment. Issues related to the negative ramifications of forced electrification of consumer passenger vehicles by the Federal Government through onerous regulations. Issues related to the negative effects of bans on the internal combustion engine for consumers. Issues related to the negative ramifications of government mandates on vehicle and truck purchase and selection in the open marketplace. Issues related to modifing the Presidential memoranda regarding OCSLA ban on 625 million offshore acres. Issues related to the reverse or modify EPA waiver of California CARB standards. Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of NHTSA CAFE updated standards. Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of the EPA heavy-duty vehicle rule. Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of the EPA light-duty and medium-duty vehicle rule.
Client expense: $305,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 5038; CARB Act - Provisions related to eliminate CARB waivers. H.J. Res. 42; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment" - provisions related to energy conservation programs that decrease innovation and consumer choice in commerce. S.J. Res. 4;A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters". and the in support of broader consumer choice in appliances that may utilize gas-fired furnaces or appliances. H.J. Res. 24; 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- provisions related to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing" and the negative implications of last-minute regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerator and freezer walk-in units, also negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses. H.J. Res. 75; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" - provisions related to the negative implications of last-minutes regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers, and the negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses. H.R. 651; Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025 - provisions in it that direct the Congress to sell spectrum to raise funds for the government Issues related to energy development, natural resources and hispanic outreach. Issues related to stopping energy tax credits from going to countries of concerned. Issues related to the Congressional Review Act and ways to claw back Bidens offshore leasing ban. Issues related to the Conservation & Landscape Health Rule promulgated by the Bureau of Land Management that nixes the multiple-use aspect of Federal Lands primarily managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the Western United States by prioritizing conservation as a multiple-use. Conservation is not one of the Congressionally defined multiple-uses as established under FLPMA. Issues related to national security and the concern of energy prices and shortages in the future. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily place energy standards for refrigeration units to levels where the technology is neither feasible nor possible, thus limiting choice in consumer appliances, and further increasing costs. MK Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that penalize productivity activity within oil and gas sectors through the collection of arbitrary fees. Issues related to the loss of consumer choice in gas-powered appliances by the Deparment of Energy rulemaking on home appliances. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that arbitrarily hurt state approved plans that do not consider all factors for those plans. Issues related to the benefits of diverse sources of energy without preferential government intervention in the electric utility generation mix. Issues related to the benefits to a productive outer continental shelf leasing program for energy purposes. Issues related to the need of free marketplace commerce for the U.S. trucking fleet without government mandated electric vehicles. Issues related to the benefits of utilization of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for national security and energy needs. Issues related to the prioritizing electric or pipeline infrastructure under the purview of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Issues related to the needs for state-based solutions to energy, mineral, and resource needs to manage remote areas of Alaska in conjunction with the Federal Government. Issues related to the need to reverse Federal Government mandates that inhibit voluntary participatory market activities in commerce, energy, and housing. Issues related to waivers on new electric vehicles in California and efforts to eliminate the internal combustion engine.
Client expense: $305,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advocated for H.J.Res.20 and S.J.Res.4 which would overturn the Department of Energy's rule that prohibits the manufacturing of instantaneous (otherwise referred to as 'tankless') gas-fired water heaters.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.J. Res 20 / S.J. Res 4 Defense Production Act Energy Conservation Standards Energy Policy Conservation Act
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Choice Act. HR 3699/S 1945 legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). H. J. RES. 20, S.J. RES 4.- Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. House Permitting Reform - House Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure and Resources Committee draft permitting reform legislation covering FERC/DOE, National Environmental Policy Act, and Clean Water Act permitting reforms respectively. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. EISA Section 433 efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advocated for H.J.Res.20 and S.J.Res.4 which would overturn the Department of Energy's rule that prohibits the manufacturing of instantaneous (otherwise referred to as 'tankless') gas-fired water heaters.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S.J.Res. 4, tankless water heater CRA; H.J.Res. 20, tankless water heater CRA; DOE Distribution Transformer Rule; Grid enhancing technologies, generally; Issues related to FERCs transmission planning and cost allocation rule (Order 1920); Issues related to FERCs regional transmission organizations, generally; Issues related to deregulation, generally; DOE Loan Program Office issues, generally (1706); Issues related to Transmission legislation, generally; Issues related to Grid enhancing technologies, generally; Issues related to Natural gas infrastructure development, generally; Issues related to Energy infrastructure development, generally; Issues related to FERC nominations, generally; Issues related to S.2651, the SITE Act; Issues related to Building American Energy Security Act of 2023; Issues related to regional transmission organizations, generally; Issues related to deregulation generally; Issues related to interconnection, generally; H.R. 7624, Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2024; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments of 2025; S.1449 RESTART Act; Issues related to HR 1, generally; Issues related to NEPA and permitting reform, generally; Issues related to Yucca Mountain used fuel repository; Issues related to used fuel management; Issues related to consent-based siting generally; Issues related to AP1000 technology generally; Issues related to Accident Tolerant Fuel program; Issues related to advanced nuclear technology; Issues related to DOE Advanced Reactor Development Program, generally; Issues related to small modular reactors (SMRs) in general; Issues related to natural gas stoves; Issues related to DOE energy efficiency standards for electric distribution transformers; DOE new nuclear R&D programs, generally; NRC fee issues, generally; Issues related to NRC nominees in general; Issues related to the NRC decision on Subsequent License Renewal; Issues related to Subsequent License Renewal, generally; Issues related to nuclear uprates, generally; Issues related to nuclear fuels; Issues related to HAELU fuel; Issues related to distribution transformers, generally; The ADVANCE Act, P.L. 118-67;
Client expense: $3,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 26 "Protecting American Energy Production Act," all provisions. HR1217 "Orphan Well Grant Flexibility Act," all provisions. HR640 "Chemical Tax Repeal Act," all provisions. SJ Res 4 "A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters"," all provisions.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to California Clean Air Act waivers; Issues related to permitting and regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; Issues related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act; Issues related to appliance efficiency; issues related to prescribed burning; HR 1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2025; S1072 Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; HR 313 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; S 143 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; HR 471 Fix Our Forests; HJ Res 15/SJ Res 4 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment"; HR 903 To amend the Clean Air Act to establish a grant program for supporting local communities in detecting, preparing for, communicating about, or mitigating the environmental and public health impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat, and for other purposes.; HR 903/S 341 Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act; S 541 Eliminating Lavish Incentives to Electric Vehicles Act; HR 1449 Energy Resilient Communities Act; HJ Res 35/SJ Res 12 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; S 711 Transportation Freedom Act; HR 1651 To nullify the final rule issued 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"; HR 1415/S 623 No Industrial Restrictions In Secret (No IRIS) Act; SJ Res 31/HJ Res 79 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".; HR 2140 DERA Act 2025; S 1072 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency titled "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; HJ Res 24 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; HJ Res 75 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; HJ Res 61/SJ Res 24 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; HJ Res 20 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters"; HJ Res 30/SJ Res 14 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020"; S 1166 Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act
Client expense: $63,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2025 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.J. Res 20 House Joint Resolution (Final Rule Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters) S.J. Res 4 Senate Joint Resolution (Final Rule Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters) H.J. Res 24 House Joint Resolution (Final Rule Walk-In Coolers and Freezers) H.J. Res 42 House Joint Resolution (Final Rule Certification, Compliance and Enforcement)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S.J. Res. 4; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters". - provisions on the negative ramifications of government intervention in the consumer appliance space that are a form of overregulation. S.1072; A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes, - provisions to the negative effects of limiting the availability of passenger vehicles through arbitrary rulemaking. S. 990; The Freedom to Haul Act - provisions related to prohibit the enforcement of a rule with respect to emissions, to amend the Clean Air Act to ensure that tailpipe regulations do not limit availability of new motor vehicles, and for other purposes. Issues related to the negative ramifications of forced limitation of available commercial vehicles through government mandates or edicts. Issues related to the negative ramifications of overly strict emission standards intended to remove certain passenger and commercial vehicle segments from commerce on the state level. Issues related to the negative interactions from CEQ on administrative agencies in providing streamlined NEPA guidelines or rules. Issues related to the Environmental Protection Agency negative effects of overregulation on reliable energy production systems. Issues related to the negative effects of government coercion for preferred modes of transportation by mandate. Issues related to the negative ramifications of the EPAs Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles on the consumer vehicle marketplace if the rule is fully implemented. Issues related to the negative ramifications of the EPAs Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3 if fully implemented. Issues related to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and negative ramifications of Inflation Reduction Act overspending. Issues related to the negative effects of EPA guidelines and final rulemaking efforts to harm state plans, air quality standards, or raise standards to arbitrary levels that place local government, states, and municipalities in jeopardy of future violations. Issues related to the negative ramifications of the California Clean Car Advanced waivers approved by the EPA and distortion in the consumer automobile sector, negative implications to the supply chain, and pre-emption of California over other states. Issues related to the benefits of energy stability and production within the Permian Basin. Issues related to the negative effects of the EPAs methane emissions rule that negatively impacts family operators in the oil and gas industry. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that penalize productivity activity within oil and gas sectors through the collection of arbitrary fees. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that arbitrarily hurt state approved plans that do not consider all factors for those plans. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily remove consumer choice in purchasing gas-fired appliances that are more affordable and universal. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily place energy standards for refrigeration units to levels where the technology is neither feasible nor possible, thus limiting choice in consumer appliances, and further increasing costs. Issues related to the negative ramifications of EPA actions to limit the availability of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, for sale in certain states by set deadlines. Issues related to the negative effects of government mandated energy preferences for the U.S. Commercial trucking fleet. Issues related to the negative effects of government mandated energy preferences for the passenger vehicle segment. Issues related to the negative ramifications of forced electrification of consumer passenger vehicles by the Federal Government through onerous regulations. Issues related to the negative effects of bans on the internal combustion engine for consumers. Issues related to the negative ramifications of government mandates on vehicle and truck purchase and selection in the open marketplace. Issues related to modifing the Presidential memoranda regarding OCSLA ban on 625 million offshore acres. Issues related to the reverse or modify EPA waiver of California CARB standards. Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of NHTSA CAFE updated standards. Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of the EPA heavy-duty vehicle rule. Issues related to defund, repeal, or modification (neuter rule) of the EPA light-duty and medium-duty vehicle rule.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 5038; CARB Act - Provisions related to eliminate CARB waivers. H.J. Res. 42; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment" - provisions related to energy conservation programs that decrease innovation and consumer choice in commerce. S.J. Res. 4;A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters". and the in support of broader consumer choice in appliances that may utilize gas-fired furnaces or appliances. H.J. Res. 24; 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- provisions related to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing" and the negative implications of last-minute regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerator and freezer walk-in units, also negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses. H.J. Res. 75; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" - provisions related to the negative implications of last-minutes regulatory actions by DOE that over regulate commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers, and the negative ramifications of energy conservation standards that escalate cost and result in supply shortages of available refrigeration technology for small businesses. H.R. 651; Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025 - provisions in it that direct the Congress to sell spectrum to raise funds for the government Issues related to energy development, natural resources and hispanic outreach. Issues related to stopping energy tax credits from going to countries of concerned. Issues related to the Congressional Review Act and ways to claw back Bidens offshore leasing ban. Issues related to the Conservation & Landscape Health Rule promulgated by the Bureau of Land Management that nixes the multiple-use aspect of Federal Lands primarily managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the Western United States by prioritizing conservation as a multiple-use. Conservation is not one of the Congressionally defined multiple-uses as established under FLPMA. Issues related to national security and the concern of energy prices and shortages in the future. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the Department of Energy that arbitrarily place energy standards for refrigeration units to levels where the technology is neither feasible nor possible, thus limiting choice in consumer appliances, and further increasing costs. MK Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that penalize productivity activity within oil and gas sectors through the collection of arbitrary fees. Issues related to the loss of consumer choice in gas-powered appliances by the Deparment of Energy rulemaking on home appliances. Issues related to the negative ramifications of rules issued by the EPA that arbitrarily hurt state approved plans that do not consider all factors for those plans. Issues related to the benefits of diverse sources of energy without preferential government intervention in the electric utility generation mix. Issues related to the benefits to a productive outer continental shelf leasing program for energy purposes. Issues related to the need of free marketplace commerce for the U.S. trucking fleet without government mandated electric vehicles. Issues related to the benefits of utilization of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for national security and energy needs. Issues related to the prioritizing electric or pipeline infrastructure under the purview of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Issues related to the needs for state-based solutions to energy, mineral, and resource needs to manage remote areas of Alaska in conjunction with the Federal Government. Issues related to the need to reverse Federal Government mandates that inhibit voluntary participatory market activities in commerce, energy, and housing. Issues related to waivers on new electric vehicles in California and efforts to eliminate the internal combustion engine.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 755/S. 714, Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 H.J.Res. 20/S.J.Res. 4, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters H.J.Res. 35/S.J.Res. 12, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions" H.J.Res. 75, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerator Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers" Draft legislation titled Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act Draft legislation to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify standards for water heaters, furnaces, boilers, and kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens, and for other purposes Draft legislation titled Indo-Pacific Strategic Energy Initiative Act Draft legislation requiring manual operations capabilities for critical infrastructure Draft legislation titled Promoting Efficient and Engaged Reviews Act of 2023 Draft legislation titled Modernizing NEPA Through Permitting Reform Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 209, Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1068, Securing Americas Critical Minerals Supply Act Potential legislation similar to 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 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1085, Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1140, To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive application of certain requirements with respect to processing and refining a critical energy resource at a critical energy resource facility, and for other purposes Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1152, Water Quality Certification and Energy Projects Improvement Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1160, Critical Electric Infrastructure Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1335, Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of (TAPP) American Resources Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1435, Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act Potential legislation similar H.R. 1577, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2635/S. 3808, Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2925, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3081/S. 678, No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4468, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4720/S. 2475, Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act of 2021 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5551/S. 2827, Building Integrated Grids With Inter-Regional Energy Supply (BIG WIRES) Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6129, Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6544, Atomic Energy Advancement Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 7023, Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 7176, Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 7688, Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 8045, Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 8998, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 Potential legislation similar to S. 1863, Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act Potential legislation similar to S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 Potential legislation similar to S. 2228, Building Chips in America Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to S. 3170, Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act Potential legislation similar to S. 4064, International Nuclear Energy Act Potential legislation similar to S. 4066, Fueling Our Nuclear Future Act of 2022 Potential legislation similar to S. 4217, Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act Potential legislation similar to S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 Potential legislation similar to S. 4753, Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 Potential legislation similar to S. 4815, Simplify Timelines and Assure Regulatory Transparency (START) Act Potential legislation similar to H.J.Res. 117/S.J.Res. 65, 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 Potential legislation similar to H.J.Res. 163/S.J.Res. 92, 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 Potential legislation similar to H.J.Res.168/S.J.Res. 99, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2" Potential legislation similar to H.J.Res. 91/S.J.Res. 55, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Potential legislation similar to S.Con.Res. 14, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031 Potential appropriations bills addressing Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Nomination of Chris Wright to be Secretary of the Department of Energy Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Applications for Permits to Site Interstate Electric Transmission Facilities (88 Fed. Reg. 2,770-2,794, January 17, 2023) Final Rule, Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers (89 Fed. Reg. 29,834-30,043, April 22, 2024) Final Rule, EPA 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 (89 Fed. Reg. 39,798-40,064, May 9, 2024) Proposed Regulations, Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen, Section 48(a)(15) Election to Treat Clean Hydrogen Production Facilities as Energy Property (88 Fed. Reg. 89,220-89,255, December 26, 2023) Various issues relating to regulatory permit streamlining; social cost of carbon in cost-benefit analyses underlying federal regulations; Keystone XL environmental assessment; diversifying energy sources, including the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline, offshore oil drilling, and wind energy; funding for energy efficiency programs; establishing a durable program for managing used nuclear fuel; nuclear fuel storage at Yucca Mountain; funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program; Department of Interior leasing ban and royalty review; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Updated Policy Statement on Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Interim Policy Statement on the Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Natural Gas Infrastructure Project Reviews; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Reliability Technical Conference in Docket No. AD23-9-000; strategic petroleum reserve; State Department interim international energy engagement guidance; electric grid reliability, resiliency, increasing demand growth, and resource adequacy/energy security, including interdependencies of natural gas and electricity markets; critical minerals, generally; energy security, including implications for national security and natural gas and liquified natural gas exports; limitations on exports of energy commodities, including liquified natural gas; Bureau of Land Management Leasing program; offshore energy exploration, including Bureau of Ocean Energy Management proposed program for the 2023-2028 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; nuclear energy, including high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel supplies; electric transmission siting and permitting; implementation of the Natural Gas Act (P.L. 75-688); development of solar energy; development of water power; implementation of the Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Program, as modified by the Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023 (P.L. No. 118-31); continuation of the percentage depletion tax deduction; proposed Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit regulations under section 45V (45V); cybersecurity regulations applicable to critical infrastructure and associated supply chains, including software bills of materials and cyber incident reporting relating to the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure (CIRCIA) Act of 2022; G7 Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles from Department of Energy and White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience; development of and Initial Implementation Guidance from the Office of Management and Budget on the Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure (April 18, 2022); implementation of hydrogen production tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169); implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. No. 117-19); Department of Energy National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor designation process; confirmation of new commissioners nominated to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; executive compensation at energy companies relative to corporate tax liabilities; electricity pricing at the state level and impact of infrastructure constraints on same; applicability of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to distribution transformers
Client expense: $19,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2025 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to energy efficiency of HVAC and water heater equipment; Amending the Energy Policy Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heaters; S.J.Res.4/H.J.Res.20, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE