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Lobbying Spend
$1.2M
Filings
36
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
1999–2010
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
To include B20 biodiesel blends as an alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes.
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation; S. 1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" (RES, transmission, efficiency); H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act," (climate change, RES, energy efficiency); S. 20, "Clean Energy Standard Act" (clean energy standard);
Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 2454
To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes.
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
Mercury and air issues generaly, 316(b) cooling tower rule, H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Global climate); S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act" (GHG's); S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate chage, energy efficiency); S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnership Act of 2009" (climate offsets)' Kerry-Liberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act:); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only lcimate legislation; H.R. 5674, "Mercury Reducution and Energy Security Act; issues relating to changes along the White River.
Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 391
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power.
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable inegration credit); S. 3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010," (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency); H.R. 4853, "Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010," (dividend tax rate extension, bonus depreciation /expensing, and energy efficiency tax incentives); tax issues related to changes along the White River
Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 4149
To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes.
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
Mercury and air issues generaly, 316(b) cooling tower rule, H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Global climate); S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act" (GHG's); S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate chage, energy efficiency); S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnership Act of 2009" (climate offsets)' Kerry-Liberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act:); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only lcimate legislation; H.R. 5674, "Mercury Reducution and Energy Security Act; issues relating to changes along the White River.
Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 4572
Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act of 2010
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
Mercury and air issues generaly, 316(b) cooling tower rule, H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Global climate); S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act" (GHG's); S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate chage, energy efficiency); S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnership Act of 2009" (climate offsets)' Kerry-Liberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act:); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only lcimate legislation; H.R. 5674, "Mercury Reducution and Energy Security Act; issues relating to changes along the White River.
Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 5674
American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation; S. 1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" (RES, transmission, efficiency); H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act," (climate change, RES, energy efficiency); S. 20, "Clean Energy Standard Act" (clean energy standard);
Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 1462
Clean Air Protection Act
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
Mercury and air issues generaly, 316(b) cooling tower rule, H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Global climate); S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act" (GHG's); S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate chage, energy efficiency); S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnership Act of 2009" (climate offsets)' Kerry-Liberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act:); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only lcimate legislation; H.R. 5674, "Mercury Reducution and Energy Security Act; issues relating to changes along the White River.
Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 1622
Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
Mercury and air issues generaly, 316(b) cooling tower rule, H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Global climate); S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act" (GHG's); S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate chage, energy efficiency); S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnership Act of 2009" (climate offsets)' Kerry-Liberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act:); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only lcimate legislation; H.R. 5674, "Mercury Reducution and Energy Security Act; issues relating to changes along the White River.
Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 1733
Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
Mercury and air issues generaly, 316(b) cooling tower rule, H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Global climate); S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act" (GHG's); S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate chage, energy efficiency); S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnership Act of 2009" (climate offsets)' Kerry-Liberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act:); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only lcimate legislation; H.R. 5674, "Mercury Reducution and Energy Security Act; issues relating to changes along the White River.
Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 1933
Clean Energy Standard Act of 2010
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation; S. 1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" (RES, transmission, efficiency); H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act," (climate change, RES, energy efficiency); S. 20, "Clean Energy Standard Act" (clean energy standard);
Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 20
Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
Mercury and air issues generaly, 316(b) cooling tower rule, H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Global climate); S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act" (GHG's); S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate chage, energy efficiency); S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnership Act of 2009" (climate offsets)' Kerry-Liberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act:); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only lcimate legislation; H.R. 5674, "Mercury Reducution and Energy Security Act; issues relating to changes along the White River.
Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 2729
Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable inegration credit); S. 3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010," (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency); H.R. 4853, "Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010," (dividend tax rate extension, bonus depreciation /expensing, and energy efficiency tax incentives); tax issues related to changes along the White River
Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 3793
To amend the Small Business Act to provide for an increase in the amount of awards under the first and second phases of the Small Business Innovation Research program.
2010 · first_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
H.R.2989 Pension Security Act (timing of pension liability); H.R.4213 Tax Extenders Act;S.722 Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009; Tax issues related to White River issue.
Client expense: $6,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R.4213
Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009
2010 · first_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
H.R.2195 Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; H.R. 2165 Bulk Power System Protection Act
Client expense: $6,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 2165
To amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes.
2010 · first_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
H.R.2195 Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; H.R. 2165 Bulk Power System Protection Act
Client expense: $6,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R.2195
401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009
2010 · first_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
H.R.2989 Pension Security Act (timing of pension liability); H.R.4213 Tax Extenders Act;S.722 Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009; Tax issues related to White River issue.
Client expense: $6,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R.2989
Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010
2010 · first_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
S. _Senator Carper 3 Pollutant Bill; S. _Carbon Limits & Energy for America's Renewal Act (cap and dividend);S. Sen. Rockefeller & Voinovich bill to provide financial incentives & regulatory framework for CCS; S. _Rockefeller bill to suspend EPA action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide; H.__Rayhall, Mollohan, Boucher bill to suspend EPA action uner the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide; S.A.2530 Murkowski amendment to S.2996 re:EPA endangerment finding.
Client expense: $6,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S.2996
Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009
2010 · first_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
H.R.2989 Pension Security Act (timing of pension liability); H.R.4213 Tax Extenders Act;S.722 Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009; Tax issues related to White River issue.
Client expense: $6,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S.722
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
H.R. 391-to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 4572-to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act'; H.J. Res.77-resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act'; S. 1492 "American Clean Energy Leadership S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act"; S. 2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act"; S.2995, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010"; S. 3072, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act" Issues related to power sector only climate change legislation.
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.J. Res.77
To eliminate the exemption from State regulation for certain securities designated by national securities exchanges.
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009"; S.946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act'; H.R. 2868, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act" (reauthorizes & establishes new requirements for securing facilities); S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act" (extends authorization of current CFATS program)
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 2868
Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009"; S.946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act'; H.R. 2868, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act" (reauthorizes & establishes new requirements for securing facilities); S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act" (extends authorization of current CFATS program)
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 2165
To amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes.
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009"; S.946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act'; H.R. 2868, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act" (reauthorizes & establishes new requirements for securing facilities); S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act" (extends authorization of current CFATS program)
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 2195
To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes.
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
H.R. 391-to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 4572-to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act'; H.J. Res.77-resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act'; S. 1492 "American Clean Energy Leadership S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act"; S. 2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act"; S.2995, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010"; S. 3072, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act" Issues related to power sector only climate change legislation.
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 391
Energy Assistance for American Families Act
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010"; (energy efficiency); S.3434 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010"; S.3079 "Builiding Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010", (Establishes within the Dept of Energy the Building Star Energy Efficiency Rebate program of 2010); H.R. 4554, "Energy Assistance for American Families Act" (amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to authorize appropriations for FY2011-FY2014
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 4554
To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes.
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
H.R. 391-to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 4572-to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act'; H.J. Res.77-resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act'; S. 1492 "American Clean Energy Leadership S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act"; S. 2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act"; S.2995, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010"; S. 3072, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act" Issues related to power sector only climate change legislation.
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 4572
Source: Senate LDA