Lobbying Spend
—
Filings
13
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
2007–2010
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available
Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings
Most frequently reported lobbying issues
Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded
Energy Efficient Appliance Tax Credit for Washers and Dryers Act of 2007
2009 · third_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Educated policymakers on the need for federal policies that support responsible exploration/development of the full range of U.S. energy sources, including incentives and other policies that can be effective in encouraging such activities (support for S. 1333, H.R. H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300.) 2. Opposed efforts to restrict onshore oil and gas leasing on Western federal lands (including H.R. 3534). 3. Opposed efforts to reimpose restrictions on oil and gas exploration/development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (including H.R. 3534).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: H.R. 3534
America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009
2009 · third_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Educated policymakers on the need to oppose overly restrictive federal land designations that limit access for domestic energy exploration and production and critical energy infrastructure (including opposition to H.R. 980; H.R. 1925/799).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: H.R. 1925
American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act
2009 · third_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Educated policymakers on the need for federal policies that support responsible exploration/development of the full range of U.S. energy sources, including incentives and other policies that can be effective in encouraging such activities (support for S. 1333, H.R. H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300.) 2. Opposed efforts to restrict onshore oil and gas leasing on Western federal lands (including H.R. 3534). 3. Opposed efforts to reimpose restrictions on oil and gas exploration/development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (including H.R. 3534).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: H.R. 2227
American Energy Innovation Act
2009 · third_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Educated policymakers on the need for federal policies that support responsible exploration/development of the full range of U.S. energy sources, including incentives and other policies that can be effective in encouraging such activities (support for S. 1333, H.R. H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300.) 2. Opposed efforts to restrict onshore oil and gas leasing on Western federal lands (including H.R. 3534). 3. Opposed efforts to reimpose restrictions on oil and gas exploration/development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (including H.R. 3534).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: H.R. 2300
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009
2009 · third_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Opposed Congressional efforts to stymie oil and gas production through imposition of onerous federal SDWA regulatory requirements (H.R. 2766/S. 1215); 2. Discussions with policymakers regarding the cost implications of various approaches to federal climate change regulations. 3. Opposed Congressional efforts to expand federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act (S. 787).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: H.R. 2766
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act
2009 · third_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Educated policymakers on the need to oppose overly restrictive federal land designations that limit access for domestic energy exploration and production and critical energy infrastructure (including opposition to H.R. 980; H.R. 1925/799).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: H.R. 980
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act
2009 · third_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Opposed Congressional efforts to stymie oil and gas production through imposition of onerous federal SDWA regulatory requirements (H.R. 2766/S. 1215); 2. Discussions with policymakers regarding the cost implications of various approaches to federal climate change regulations. 3. Opposed Congressional efforts to expand federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act (S. 787).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: S. 1215
Clean, Affordable, and Reliable Energy Act of 2009
2009 · third_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Educated policymakers on the need for federal policies that support responsible exploration/development of the full range of U.S. energy sources, including incentives and other policies that can be effective in encouraging such activities (support for S. 1333, H.R. H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300.) 2. Opposed efforts to restrict onshore oil and gas leasing on Western federal lands (including H.R. 3534). 3. Opposed efforts to reimpose restrictions on oil and gas exploration/development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (including H.R. 3534).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: S. 1333
Clean Water Restoration Act
2009 · third_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Opposed Congressional efforts to stymie oil and gas production through imposition of onerous federal SDWA regulatory requirements (H.R. 2766/S. 1215); 2. Discussions with policymakers regarding the cost implications of various approaches to federal climate change regulations. 3. Opposed Congressional efforts to expand federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act (S. 787).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: S. 787
Clean Water Restoration Act
2009 · second_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Discussions with policymakers regarding cost implications of various approaches to federal climate change regulations. 2. Discussions with policymakers regarding implications of pending Congressional efforts (S. 787) to expand federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act on domestic energy production.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 787
Americans for American Energy Act of 2008
2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau). 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act). 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act and related bills.)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 6384
Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008
2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau). 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act). 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act and related bills.)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 6515
1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau). 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act). 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act and related bills.)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 6566
Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act
2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau). 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act). 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act and related bills.)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 6899
Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008
2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau). 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act). 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act and related bills.)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 7060
A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Butanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, polymer with 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6,-tetramethyl-1-piperidineethanol.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau). 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act). 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act and related bills.)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 3268
National Landscape Conservation System Act
2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Opposition to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's Omnibus Lands Package (S. 3213 and other related bills added to the package.) 2. Opposition to the National Landscape Conservation System Act (S. 1139).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 1139
Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007
2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
Discussions with policymakers regarding cost implications of various federal climate change regulatory approaches (including the Lieberman-Warner Climate Change legislation (S. 2191), as amended by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 2191
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2008
2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Opposition to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's Omnibus Lands Package (S. 3213 and other related bills added to the package.) 2. Opposition to the National Landscape Conservation System Act (S. 1139).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 3213
Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008
2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau). 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act). 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act and related bills.)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 3335
Economic Recovery Act, 2008
2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau). 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act). 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act and related bills.)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 3604
Americans for American Energy Act of 2008
2008 · third_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau); 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act; 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western U.S. oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268- The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act.)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 6384
Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008
2008 · third_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau); 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act; 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western U.S. oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268- The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act.)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 6515
1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau); 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act; 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western U.S. oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268- The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act.)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 6566
Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act
2008 · third_quarter · Firm: POLICY COMMUNICATONS, INC.
1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau); 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act; 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western U.S. oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268- The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act.)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 6899
Source: Senate LDA