POTOMAC GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LLC

- Advocated for changes to Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act / Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act(H.R. 4626) which implements reforms to the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA). - Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act - SHOWER Act (H.R.4593)seeks to enshrine in law regulatory changes on the definition of showerhead that were previously made via executive action by DOE in April and May 2025.

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Matched citations: H.R.4593

- Advocated for changes to Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act / Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act(H.R. 4626) which implements reforms to the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA). - Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act - SHOWER Act (H.R.4593)seeks to enshrine in law regulatory changes on the definition of showerhead that were previously made via executive action by DOE in April and May 2025.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $14,000

Matched citations: H.R. 4626

- Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act or the Healthy H2O Act (H.R.4721/S.2436) - Support bill that directs the Dept of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a program under which USDA awards grants for improving the quality of drinking water in certain rural areas. Grants may be given to individuals or entities, such as homeowners, renters, and licensed child-care facilities, that have demonstrated the presence of one or more health contaminants in their drinking water.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $14,000

Matched citations: H.R.4721

Support of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776) and other critical permitting reform measures which represent key steps towards streamlining permitting processes and enhancing predictability for critical infrastructure projects.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $14,000

Matched citations: H.R. 4776

Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (H.R. 6832) - Support bill that requires recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims on consumer packaging to be approved by an accredited third-party certification body. It allows businesses to use qualified independent organizations to confirm that packaging meets applicable standards and aligns with the FTCs Green Guides. Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497/S.4949) - Support bill to maintain and improve the nations ports, harbors, and inland waterways. Support Senate version as it authorizes drinking water and wastewater infrastructure programs administered by EPA including the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds, Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program and reauthorizes the Safe Water for Small and Disadvantaged Communities program. Toxic Substances Control Act Fee Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2026 - Congress considering the reauthorization of Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) fees, which expire Sept 30, 2026. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have released proposals to reauthorize fees and revise the statute.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $14,000

Matched citations: H.R. 6832

Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (H.R. 6832) - Support bill that requires recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims on consumer packaging to be approved by an accredited third-party certification body. It allows businesses to use qualified independent organizations to confirm that packaging meets applicable standards and aligns with the FTCs Green Guides. Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497/S.4949) - Support bill to maintain and improve the nations ports, harbors, and inland waterways. Support Senate version as it authorizes drinking water and wastewater infrastructure programs administered by EPA including the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds, Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program and reauthorizes the Safe Water for Small and Disadvantaged Communities program. Toxic Substances Control Act Fee Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2026 - Congress considering the reauthorization of Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) fees, which expire Sept 30, 2026. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have released proposals to reauthorize fees and revise the statute.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $14,000

Matched citations: H.R. 9497

Advancing Water Reuse Act (H.R.2940/S. 4506 - Support bill that would establish a 30 percent tax credit to help manufacturers and other industrial entities scale up recycled water use. Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act (H.R.1871/S.857) - Support bill to end federal taxation of water conservation rebates, which will encourage water conservation by reducing costs for recipients and administrative burdens for utilities. Financing Lead Out of Water (FLOW) Act (H.R. 3892/S. 2007) - Support bill that to make it simpler and faster for public water systems to use tax-exempt bonds when paying for full lead service line replacements.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $14,000

Matched citations: S. 2007

- Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act or the Healthy H2O Act (H.R.4721/S.2436) - Support bill that directs the Dept of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a program under which USDA awards grants for improving the quality of drinking water in certain rural areas. Grants may be given to individuals or entities, such as homeowners, renters, and licensed child-care facilities, that have demonstrated the presence of one or more health contaminants in their drinking water.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $14,000

Matched citations: S.2436

Advancing Water Reuse Act (H.R.2940/S. 4506 - Support bill that would establish a 30 percent tax credit to help manufacturers and other industrial entities scale up recycled water use. Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act (H.R.1871/S.857) - Support bill to end federal taxation of water conservation rebates, which will encourage water conservation by reducing costs for recipients and administrative burdens for utilities. Financing Lead Out of Water (FLOW) Act (H.R. 3892/S. 2007) - Support bill that to make it simpler and faster for public water systems to use tax-exempt bonds when paying for full lead service line replacements.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $14,000

Matched citations: S. 4506

Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (H.R. 6832) - Support bill that requires recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims on consumer packaging to be approved by an accredited third-party certification body. It allows businesses to use qualified independent organizations to confirm that packaging meets applicable standards and aligns with the FTCs Green Guides. Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497/S.4949) - Support bill to maintain and improve the nations ports, harbors, and inland waterways. Support Senate version as it authorizes drinking water and wastewater infrastructure programs administered by EPA including the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds, Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program and reauthorizes the Safe Water for Small and Disadvantaged Communities program. Toxic Substances Control Act Fee Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2026 - Congress considering the reauthorization of Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) fees, which expire Sept 30, 2026. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have released proposals to reauthorize fees and revise the statute.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $14,000

Matched citations: S.4949

Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (H.R. 1151/S.756) - Support bill which permits the use of 529 account funds to pay for post-secondary training programs

Client expense: — · Firm income: $14,000

Matched citations: S.756

Advancing Water Reuse Act (H.R.2940/S. 4506 - Support bill that would establish a 30 percent tax credit to help manufacturers and other industrial entities scale up recycled water use. Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act (H.R.1871/S.857) - Support bill to end federal taxation of water conservation rebates, which will encourage water conservation by reducing costs for recipients and administrative burdens for utilities. Financing Lead Out of Water (FLOW) Act (H.R. 3892/S. 2007) - Support bill that to make it simpler and faster for public water systems to use tax-exempt bonds when paying for full lead service line replacements.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $14,000

Matched citations: S.857

GRID Power Act - (H.R. 1047/S.465) - The bill would enable grid operators to expedite consideration of power generation projects that improve the reliability of the electric grid. Need for Permitting Reform

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1047

-Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (HR 4746) - Support bill would limit the scope of permitting reviews and restrain legal challenges for projects under the National Environmental Policy Act - eliminates costly delays that plague the current permitting process. - Support Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act, or DOMINANCE Act, H.R.7037, which would create new offices and high-level positions to boost mineral diplomacy and counter Chinas supply chain dominance. Directs U.S. to work with allies and partners to fortify supply chains and boost domestic production of critical minerals. - Prove It Act of 2025 (H.R. 1163/ S. 495) - Support bill that strengthens the Regulatory Flexibility Act by improving transparency in regulatory process by requiring agencies to fully disclose and justify their analyses of small business impacts.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1163

FY27 Interior-EPA Appropriations - Ensure Robust Funding for Critical Water Infrastructure Programs - Reauthorize and maintain at or above current funding levels through FY2031 for: - Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs); Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA); Grant programs that support small and disadvantaged communities;Lead service line replacements; Reduction of lead in drinking water and the removal of emerging contaminants programs; and Maintain Buy America preferences for iron, steel, and manufactured products, as well as improving and tightening waiver processes. H.R. 6398, the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act - Support The RED Tape Act would eliminate the mandate that the Environmental Protection Agency review a project already subject to environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act. H.R. 6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act - Support The FENCES Act would protect manufacturing investment here in the United States by preventing emissions from outside the US from being used in calculations that determine the issuance of a permit. Rebalance Regulations that are driving up costs and undermining manufacturing competitiveness including need to revise the Environmental Protection Agencys PM2.5. Prove It Act of 2025 - H.R.1163/ S. 495 - Support bill to ease regulatory burden on small manufacturers by requiring agencies to evaluate impact on and consider input from small businesses throughout the regulation process. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R.3898 - Support modernization of regulatory authorities under the Clean Water Act-reforms that are critical to metalcasters ability to build and expand.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.1163

- Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 (H.R. 1284/S.2808) - Support bill which aims to strengthen enforcement of U.S. customs laws and deter trade fraud, particularly concerning customs violations and unfair trade practices. - Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 (H.R.1548/S.691/) - Support bill that updates U.S. trade remedy law to combat Chinas anti-free market trade practices. - Protecting American Industry & Labor from International Trade Crimes Act (H.R. 1869) - Support bill which sets up a structure to criminally prosecute serious trade crimes. - Tariffs and Section 232 - highlighted ongoing concerns with dumping and transshipment issues related to iron castings. - Brazilian pig iron - opposition to proposed tariffs on Brazil related to pig iron which is essential for domestic iron foundries. - USMCA - Urge stronger provisions in USMCA to combat transshipments of metal castings through Mexico.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1284

- Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 (H.R. 1284/S.2808) - Support bill which aims to strengthen enforcement of U.S. customs laws and deter trade fraud, particularly concerning customs violations and unfair trade practices. - Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 (H.R.1548/S.691/) - Support bill that updates U.S. trade remedy law to combat Chinas anti-free market trade practices. - Protecting American Industry & Labor from International Trade Crimes Act (H.R. 1869) - Support bill which sets up a structure to criminally prosecute serious trade crimes. - Tariffs and Section 232 - highlighted ongoing concerns with dumping and transshipment issues related to iron castings. - Brazilian pig iron - opposition to proposed tariffs on Brazil related to pig iron which is essential for domestic iron foundries. - USMCA - Urge stronger provisions in USMCA to combat transshipments of metal castings through Mexico.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.1548

- Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 (H.R. 1284/S.2808) - Support bill which aims to strengthen enforcement of U.S. customs laws and deter trade fraud, particularly concerning customs violations and unfair trade practices. - Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 (H.R.1548/S.691/) - Support bill that updates U.S. trade remedy law to combat Chinas anti-free market trade practices. - Protecting American Industry & Labor from International Trade Crimes Act (H.R. 1869) - Support bill which sets up a structure to criminally prosecute serious trade crimes. - Tariffs and Section 232 - highlighted ongoing concerns with dumping and transshipment issues related to iron castings. - Brazilian pig iron - opposition to proposed tariffs on Brazil related to pig iron which is essential for domestic iron foundries. - USMCA - Urge stronger provisions in USMCA to combat transshipments of metal castings through Mexico.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1869

FY27 Interior-EPA Appropriations - Ensure Robust Funding for Critical Water Infrastructure Programs - Reauthorize and maintain at or above current funding levels through FY2031 for: - Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs); Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA); Grant programs that support small and disadvantaged communities;Lead service line replacements; Reduction of lead in drinking water and the removal of emerging contaminants programs; and Maintain Buy America preferences for iron, steel, and manufactured products, as well as improving and tightening waiver processes. H.R. 6398, the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act - Support The RED Tape Act would eliminate the mandate that the Environmental Protection Agency review a project already subject to environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act. H.R. 6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act - Support The FENCES Act would protect manufacturing investment here in the United States by preventing emissions from outside the US from being used in calculations that determine the issuance of a permit. Rebalance Regulations that are driving up costs and undermining manufacturing competitiveness including need to revise the Environmental Protection Agencys PM2.5. Prove It Act of 2025 - H.R.1163/ S. 495 - Support bill to ease regulatory burden on small manufacturers by requiring agencies to evaluate impact on and consider input from small businesses throughout the regulation process. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R.3898 - Support modernization of regulatory authorities under the Clean Water Act-reforms that are critical to metalcasters ability to build and expand.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.3898

-Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (HR 4746) - Support bill would limit the scope of permitting reviews and restrain legal challenges for projects under the National Environmental Policy Act - eliminates costly delays that plague the current permitting process. - Support Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act, or DOMINANCE Act, H.R.7037, which would create new offices and high-level positions to boost mineral diplomacy and counter Chinas supply chain dominance. Directs U.S. to work with allies and partners to fortify supply chains and boost domestic production of critical minerals. - Prove It Act of 2025 (H.R. 1163/ S. 495) - Support bill that strengthens the Regulatory Flexibility Act by improving transparency in regulatory process by requiring agencies to fully disclose and justify their analyses of small business impacts.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR 4746

FY27 Interior-EPA Appropriations - Ensure Robust Funding for Critical Water Infrastructure Programs - Reauthorize and maintain at or above current funding levels through FY2031 for: - Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs); Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA); Grant programs that support small and disadvantaged communities;Lead service line replacements; Reduction of lead in drinking water and the removal of emerging contaminants programs; and Maintain Buy America preferences for iron, steel, and manufactured products, as well as improving and tightening waiver processes. H.R. 6398, the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act - Support The RED Tape Act would eliminate the mandate that the Environmental Protection Agency review a project already subject to environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act. H.R. 6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act - Support The FENCES Act would protect manufacturing investment here in the United States by preventing emissions from outside the US from being used in calculations that determine the issuance of a permit. Rebalance Regulations that are driving up costs and undermining manufacturing competitiveness including need to revise the Environmental Protection Agencys PM2.5. Prove It Act of 2025 - H.R.1163/ S. 495 - Support bill to ease regulatory burden on small manufacturers by requiring agencies to evaluate impact on and consider input from small businesses throughout the regulation process. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R.3898 - Support modernization of regulatory authorities under the Clean Water Act-reforms that are critical to metalcasters ability to build and expand.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 6398