Lobbying Spend
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Filings
15
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
2015–2018
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
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
2018 · third_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Communicated general support for the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) and other policies that provide an incentive to produce, store, distribute and use biodiesel and other advanced biofuels in the heating oil market. Advocated an extension of the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA), included as Section 12627 of the Senate version of the Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R.2).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.2
Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358 and S.3352) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417) and the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (H.R.6178).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.3889
Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358 and S.3352) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417) and the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (H.R.6178).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.5358
Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358 and S.3352) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417) and the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (H.R.6178).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.5417
Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety Act
2018 · third_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358 and S.3352) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417) and the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (H.R.6178).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.6178
Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358 and S.3352) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417) and the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (H.R.6178).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: S.3352
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
2018 · second_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Communicated general support for the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) as it relates to biodiesel and other policies that provide an incentive to produce, store, distribute and use biodiesel and other advanced biofuels in the heating oil market. Advocated an extension of the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA), included as Section 12627 of the Senate version of the Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R.2).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.2
Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417). Requested a Jones Act waiver for shipments of heating fuels and biodiesel into the Northeast during the winter.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.3889
Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417). Requested a Jones Act waiver for shipments of heating fuels and biodiesel into the Northeast during the winter.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.5358
Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417). Requested a Jones Act waiver for shipments of heating fuels and biodiesel into the Northeast during the winter.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.5417
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
2018 · first_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Advocated for a funding increase in the Fiscal Year Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 1625) for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP (Title II-Health & Human Services) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Title VI-Independent Agencies). Requested that the Trump Administration release LIHEAP funds to states, and opposed the Presidents Fiscal Year 2019 request that the program be eliminated.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R. 1625
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
2018 · first_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Supported a multi-year extension of the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credit as provided for in the "Tax Extender Act of 2017" (S.2256, Section 307) and beyond 2017 as provided for under the "Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act; Department of Defense Appropriations Act; SUSTAIN Care Act of 2018; and Honoring Hometown Heroes Act" (H.R. 1892, Section 40407).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R. 1892
Supported a multi-year extension of the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credit as provided for in the "Tax Extender Act of 2017" (S.2256, Section 307) and beyond 2017 as provided for under the "Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act; Department of Defense Appropriations Act; SUSTAIN Care Act of 2018; and Honoring Hometown Heroes Act" (H.R. 1892, Section 40407).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: S.2256
An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
2017 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Communicated general support for comprehensive tax reform. Supported changes during the conference committee for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) that would include income from pass-throughs structured under a trust or estate for the purpose of applying the discounted tax rate under Section 11011. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944). Supported legislation to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264) and the simple two-year extension (S.2256, Sec.307).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.1
American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017
2017 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Communicated general support for comprehensive tax reform. Supported changes during the conference committee for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) that would include income from pass-throughs structured under a trust or estate for the purpose of applying the discounted tax rate under Section 11011. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944). Supported legislation to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264) and the simple two-year extension (S.2256, Sec.307).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.2383
Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, and Alternative Fuels Extension Act of 2017
2017 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Communicated general support for comprehensive tax reform. Supported changes during the conference committee for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) that would include income from pass-throughs structured under a trust or estate for the purpose of applying the discounted tax rate under Section 11011. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944). Supported legislation to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264) and the simple two-year extension (S.2256, Sec.307).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.3264
Tax Extender Act of 2017
2017 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Communicated general support for comprehensive tax reform. Supported changes during the conference committee for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) that would include income from pass-throughs structured under a trust or estate for the purpose of applying the discounted tax rate under Section 11011. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944). Supported legislation to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264) and the simple two-year extension (S.2256, Sec.307).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: S.2256
American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017
2017 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Communicated general support for comprehensive tax reform. Supported changes during the conference committee for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) that would include income from pass-throughs structured under a trust or estate for the purpose of applying the discounted tax rate under Section 11011. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944). Supported legislation to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264) and the simple two-year extension (S.2256, Sec.307).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: S.944
American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017
2017 · third_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Communicated priorities with respect to comprehensive tax reform, particularly concerns the proposed border adjustment tax or BAT. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944); and supported a bill to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.2383
Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, and Alternative Fuels Extension Act of 2017
2017 · third_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Communicated priorities with respect to comprehensive tax reform, particularly concerns the proposed border adjustment tax or BAT. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944); and supported a bill to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.3264
ELD Extension Act of 2017
2017 · third_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Expressed general concerns regarding the affects that FMCSA regulations can have on the ability to hire and retain qualified commercial vehicle drivers. Supported the Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) Extension Act (H.R.3282), a bill to delay the compliance deadline for the FMCSA's regulation requiring the use of ELD in certain commercial motor vehicles; and related amendment #35 to H.R.3354, offered in the House Appropriations Committee by Reps. Brian Babin and Lloyd Smucker.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R.3282
American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017
2017 · third_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Communicated priorities with respect to comprehensive tax reform, particularly concerns the proposed border adjustment tax or BAT. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944); and supported a bill to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: S.944
Commodity End-User Relief Act
2017 · third_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Opposed Sections 201, 202, and 321 of H.R. 238, the Commodity End-user Relief Act.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R. 238
American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017
2017 · third_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Communicated priorities with respect to comprehensive tax reform, particularly concerns the proposed border adjustment tax. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit and opposition to an immediate change to the producers-only tax credit ( H.R. 2383 and S,944) Requested inclusion of heating oil as an eligible fuel under the biodiesel and clean fuels production tax credits (Sections 201 and 202) of S. 1068.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: H.R. 2383
Clean Energy for America Act
2017 · third_quarter · Firm: SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP
Communicated priorities with respect to comprehensive tax reform, particularly concerns the proposed border adjustment tax. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit and opposition to an immediate change to the producers-only tax credit ( H.R. 2383 and S,944) Requested inclusion of heating oil as an eligible fuel under the biodiesel and clean fuels production tax credits (Sections 201 and 202) of S. 1068.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $18,000
Matched citations: S. 1068
Source: Senate LDA