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For the People Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations package. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose Eric Murphys nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Oppose Chad Readlers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Oppose Patrick Wyricks nomination to the US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Oppose Andrew Wheelers nomination as Administrator of the EPA. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Oppose Neomi Raos nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Oppose Michael Truncales nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Kenneth Lees nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose J. Campbell Barkers nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Eric Millers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Daniel Collins nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Daniel Bress nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose David Bernhardts nomination for Interior Secretary.
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LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS via LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support H.R.1146, Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, which would restore protections for the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which would honor Americas commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement.
Source: Senate LDA
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Support S. 367 and H.R. 1050,, the ANTIQUITIES ACT, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose proposed rulemaking, which would revise the National Park Services protest permitting process regarding demonstrations at the National Mall, Memorial Parks, and Presidents Park. Oppose any new or amended proclamation by President Trump that weakens or removes protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument from extractive activities.
Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support H.R.1146, Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, which would restore protections for the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which would honor Americas commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement.
Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support H.R.1146, Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, which would restore protections for the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which would honor Americas commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement.
Climate Action Now Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support H.R.1146, Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, which would restore protections for the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which would honor Americas commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement.
Climate Action Now Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support H.R.1146, Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, which would restore protections for the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which would honor Americas commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement.
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Support S. 367 and H.R. 1050,, the ANTIQUITIES ACT, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose proposed rulemaking, which would revise the National Park Services protest permitting process regarding demonstrations at the National Mall, Memorial Parks, and Presidents Park. Oppose any new or amended proclamation by President Trump that weakens or removes protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument from extractive activities.
For the People Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations package. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose Eric Murphys nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Oppose Chad Readlers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Oppose Patrick Wyricks nomination to the US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Oppose Andrew Wheelers nomination as Administrator of the EPA. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Oppose Neomi Raos nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Oppose Michael Truncales nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Kenneth Lees nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose J. Campbell Barkers nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Eric Millers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Daniel Collins nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Daniel Bress nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose David Bernhardts nomination for Interior Secretary.
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose H. Con. Res. 119, which expresses the senses of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the US economy. Oppose HR 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which would make it easier for oil and gas companies to take private land by eminent domain and increase air and water pollution.
Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Support a strong ozone implementation rule (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 1154, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Support requiring CAFOs to disclose emissions under EPCRA and CERCLA.
Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 1154, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Support requiring CAFOs to disclose emissions under EPCRA and CERCLA. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards. Oppose attempts to roll back environmental protections in the Water Resources Development Act of 2018.
Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the Methane Waste Rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards and to extend categorical exclusions for forest management activities from analysis under NEPA. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Oppose S. 3303 the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018, which would undercut clean water safeguards.
Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Oppose S. 3303 the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018, which would undercut clean water safeguards.
Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 1154, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Support requiring CAFOs to disclose emissions under EPCRA and CERCLA. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards. Oppose attempts to roll back environmental protections in the Water Resources Development Act of 2018.
Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Support a strong ozone implementation rule (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 1154, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Support requiring CAFOs to disclose emissions under EPCRA and CERCLA.
To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Oppose S. 3303 the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018, which would undercut clean water safeguards.
Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Support a strong ozone implementation rule (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 1154, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Support requiring CAFOs to disclose emissions under EPCRA and CERCLA.
Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the Methane Waste Rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards and to extend categorical exclusions for forest management activities from analysis under NEPA. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Oppose S. 3303 the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018, which would undercut clean water safeguards.
Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 1154, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Support requiring CAFOs to disclose emissions under EPCRA and CERCLA. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards. Oppose attempts to roll back environmental protections in the Water Resources Development Act of 2018.
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 1154, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Support requiring CAFOs to disclose emissions under EPCRA and CERCLA. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards. Oppose attempts to roll back environmental protections in the Water Resources Development Act of 2018.
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the Methane Waste Rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards and to extend categorical exclusions for forest management activities from analysis under NEPA. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Oppose S. 3303 the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018, which would undercut clean water safeguards.
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Oppose S. 3303 the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018, which would undercut clean water safeguards.
Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose the draft bill titled Enhancing State Management of Federal Lands and Waters Act, which would relinquish the federal governments authority to manage oil and gas development on federal lands.
American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose H. Con. Res. 119, which expresses the senses of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the US economy. Oppose HR 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which would make it easier for oil and gas companies to take private land by eminent domain and increase air and water pollution.
American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose HR 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which would make it easier for oil and gas companies to take private land by eminent domain and increase air and water pollution. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository.
American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals.
No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose Judge Michael Brennan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose H.R. 2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act, which would prevent states from regulating sale within its borders of products made in another state. Oppose Andrew Wheelers nomination to be Deputy Administrator of the EPA. Oppose Mike Pompeos nomination to be Secretary of State. Oppose Joel Carson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Support the removal of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the EPA, including supporting S. Res. 473 and H.Res. 834 expressing no confidence in the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and calling his immediate resignation. Oppose Jim Bridenstines nomination as NASA Administrator. Oppose Stuart Kyle Duncans nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Andrew Oldhams nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Michael Brennans nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. Oppose J. Campbell Barkers nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Michael Truncales nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Britt Grants nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Oppose Patrick Wyricks nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Oppose Thomas Farrs nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Oppose David Porters nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Oppose H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 that includes dangerous public health and environmental policy riders while also cutting critical investments in our renewable energy future. Support Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3021 (Lee amendment to terminate a rule relating to the definition of "waters of the United States") that was offered to H.R. 5895. Oppose NAFTA renegotiation that does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Dana Baioccos nomination to be a commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (HR 6136), which wastes $23 billion on the border wall and does not provide sufficient protections for DREAMers.
No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose H.R. 2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act, which would prevent states from regulating sale within its borders of products made in another state. Support the removal of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the EPA, including supporting S. Res. 473 and H.Res. 834 expressing no confidence in the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and calling his immediate resignation. Oppose Andrew Oldhams nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Britt Grants nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Oppose David Porters nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Oppose NAFTA renegotiation that does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (HR 6136), which wastes $23 billion on the border wall and does not provide sufficient protections for DREAMers. Oppose HR 6147, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, which includes damaging cuts to environmental and public health programs, as well as a host of anti-environmental riders. Oppose Ryan Bounds nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Brett Kavanaughs nomination to the US Supreme Court. Oppose Ryan Nelsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all ideological policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose Judge Michael Brennan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose H.R. 2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act, which would prevent states from regulating sale within its borders of products made in another state. Oppose funding for the border wall in FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations bill. Oppose Andrew Wheelers nomination to be Deputy Administrator of the EPA. Oppose Mike Pompeos nomination to be Secretary of State. Oppose Joel Carson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Support the removal of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the EPA.
Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act, which makes it easier for industrial agriculture operations to ignore pollution safeguards. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose S. 2509, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose H.R. 3, the rescissions package, which would cut funding from several important environmental and clean energy programs.
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose HR 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which would make it easier for oil and gas companies to take private land by eminent domain and increase air and water pollution. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository.
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose H. Con. Res. 119, which expresses the senses of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the US economy. Oppose HR 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which would make it easier for oil and gas companies to take private land by eminent domain and increase air and water pollution.
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose the draft bill titled Enhancing State Management of Federal Lands and Waters Act, which would relinquish the federal governments authority to manage oil and gas development on federal lands.
Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose H.R. 6784, the Manage our Wolves Act, which would undermine the ESA Oppose proposed rulemaking, which would revise the National Park Services protest permitting process regarding demonstrations at the National Mall, Memorial Parks, and Presidents Park. Oppose any new or amended proclamation by President Trump that weakens or removes protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument from extractive activities. Oppose PolyMet Land Exchange Rider and or legislation.
Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Streamlining Environmental Approvals Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
Streamlining Environmental Approvals Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Streamlining Environmental Approvals Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose H.R. 6784, the Manage our Wolves Act, which would undermine the ESA Oppose proposed rulemaking, which would revise the National Park Services protest permitting process regarding demonstrations at the National Mall, Memorial Parks, and Presidents Park. Oppose any new or amended proclamation by President Trump that weakens or removes protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument from extractive activities. Oppose PolyMet Land Exchange Rider and or legislation.
Streamlining Environmental Approvals Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
To provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
To provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support H.R. 6759, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose S. 2509, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose HR 3281, which would fast-track the de-facto privatization of federal infrastructure at the expense of environmental safeguards. Oppose HR 50, UMITA, which would add on further requirements to agency actions that would emphasize costs to industry over benefits to Americans. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose S. 3019/H.R. 6022, the Accurate Labels Act, which is inaccurately named legislation and would repeal most labeling and information disclosure laws adopted by state or local governments.
Protect Interstate Commerce Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations package. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose David Porters nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Oppose the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose HR 6147, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, which includes damaging cuts to environmental and public health programs, as well as a host of anti-environmental riders. Oppose Brett Kavanaughs nomination to the US Supreme Court. Oppose Ryan Nelsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Eric Murphys nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Oppose Chad Readlers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Oppose Jeffrey Bossert Clarks nomination to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice. Oppose Bernard McNamees nomination to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Oppose Thomas Farrs nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Oppose Patrick Wyricks nomination to the US District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.
Protect Interstate Commerce Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose Judge Michael Brennan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose H.R. 2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act, which would prevent states from regulating sale within its borders of products made in another state. Oppose Andrew Wheelers nomination to be Deputy Administrator of the EPA. Oppose Mike Pompeos nomination to be Secretary of State. Oppose Joel Carson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Support the removal of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the EPA, including supporting S. Res. 473 and H.Res. 834 expressing no confidence in the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and calling his immediate resignation. Oppose Jim Bridenstines nomination as NASA Administrator. Oppose Stuart Kyle Duncans nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Andrew Oldhams nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Michael Brennans nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. Oppose J. Campbell Barkers nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Michael Truncales nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Britt Grants nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Oppose Patrick Wyricks nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Oppose Thomas Farrs nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Oppose David Porters nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Oppose H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 that includes dangerous public health and environmental policy riders while also cutting critical investments in our renewable energy future. Support Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3021 (Lee amendment to terminate a rule relating to the definition of "waters of the United States") that was offered to H.R. 5895. Oppose NAFTA renegotiation that does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Dana Baioccos nomination to be a commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (HR 6136), which wastes $23 billion on the border wall and does not provide sufficient protections for DREAMers.
Protect Interstate Commerce Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose H.R. 2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act, which would prevent states from regulating sale within its borders of products made in another state. Support the removal of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the EPA, including supporting S. Res. 473 and H.Res. 834 expressing no confidence in the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and calling his immediate resignation. Oppose Andrew Oldhams nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Britt Grants nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Oppose David Porters nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Oppose NAFTA renegotiation that does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (HR 6136), which wastes $23 billion on the border wall and does not provide sufficient protections for DREAMers. Oppose HR 6147, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, which includes damaging cuts to environmental and public health programs, as well as a host of anti-environmental riders. Oppose Ryan Bounds nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Brett Kavanaughs nomination to the US Supreme Court. Oppose Ryan Nelsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Protect Interstate Commerce Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all ideological policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose Judge Michael Brennan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose H.R. 2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act, which would prevent states from regulating sale within its borders of products made in another state. Oppose funding for the border wall in FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations bill. Oppose Andrew Wheelers nomination to be Deputy Administrator of the EPA. Oppose Mike Pompeos nomination to be Secretary of State. Oppose Joel Carson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Support the removal of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the EPA.
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
National Monument CAP Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
National Monument CAP Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
National Monument CAP Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
Fuel Economy Harmonization Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support H.R. 6759, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose S. 2509, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose HR 3281, which would fast-track the de-facto privatization of federal infrastructure at the expense of environmental safeguards. Oppose HR 50, UMITA, which would add on further requirements to agency actions that would emphasize costs to industry over benefits to Americans. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose S. 3019/H.R. 6022, the Accurate Labels Act, which is inaccurately named legislation and would repeal most labeling and information disclosure laws adopted by state or local governments.
Fuel Economy Harmonization Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support H.R. 6759, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose S. 3019/H.R. 6022, the Accurate Labels Act, which is inaccurately named legislation and would repeal most labeling and information disclosure laws adopted by state or local governments. Oppose S. 785s inclusion in the public lands package of legislation. S. 785 would privatize as much as half a million acres of public lands. Support the bipartisan public lands protection package negotiated at the end of the 115th Congress.
Fuel Economy Harmonization Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act, which makes it easier for industrial agriculture operations to ignore pollution safeguards. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose S. 2509, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose H.R. 3, the rescissions package, which would cut funding from several important environmental and clean energy programs.
Fuel Economy Harmonization Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act, which makes it easier for industrial agriculture operations to ignore pollution safeguards. Request for 45-day extension of the public comment period for the coal ash rule. Request for 60-day extension of the public comment period for the methane waste prevention rule. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters.
SECURE American Energy Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals.
SECURE American Energy Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose H. Con. Res. 119, which expresses the senses of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the US economy. Oppose HR 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which would make it easier for oil and gas companies to take private land by eminent domain and increase air and water pollution.
SECURE American Energy Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose the draft bill titled Enhancing State Management of Federal Lands and Waters Act, which would relinquish the federal governments authority to manage oil and gas development on federal lands.
SECURE American Energy Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose HR 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which would make it easier for oil and gas companies to take private land by eminent domain and increase air and water pollution. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository.
Bureau of Reclamation and Bureau of Indian Affairs Water Project Streamlining Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
Bureau of Reclamation and Bureau of Indian Affairs Water Project Streamlining Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
Bureau of Reclamation and Bureau of Indian Affairs Water Project Streamlining Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose H.R. 6784, the Manage our Wolves Act, which would undermine the ESA Oppose proposed rulemaking, which would revise the National Park Services protest permitting process regarding demonstrations at the National Mall, Memorial Parks, and Presidents Park. Oppose any new or amended proclamation by President Trump that weakens or removes protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument from extractive activities. Oppose PolyMet Land Exchange Rider and or legislation.
Shash Jaa National Monument and Indian Creek National Monument Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Shash Jaa National Monument and Indian Creek National Monument Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
Shash Jaa National Monument and Indian Creek National Monument Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose H. Con. Res. 119, which expresses the senses of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the US economy. Oppose HR 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which would make it easier for oil and gas companies to take private land by eminent domain and increase air and water pollution.
Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose HR 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which would make it easier for oil and gas companies to take private land by eminent domain and increase air and water pollution. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository.
Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2018
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support H.R. 6759, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose S. 2509, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose HR 3281, which would fast-track the de-facto privatization of federal infrastructure at the expense of environmental safeguards. Oppose HR 50, UMITA, which would add on further requirements to agency actions that would emphasize costs to industry over benefits to Americans. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose S. 3019/H.R. 6022, the Accurate Labels Act, which is inaccurately named legislation and would repeal most labeling and information disclosure laws adopted by state or local governments.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support H.R. 6759, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose S. 3019/H.R. 6022, the Accurate Labels Act, which is inaccurately named legislation and would repeal most labeling and information disclosure laws adopted by state or local governments. Oppose S. 785s inclusion in the public lands package of legislation. S. 785 would privatize as much as half a million acres of public lands. Support the bipartisan public lands protection package negotiated at the end of the 115th Congress.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support H.R. 6759, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose S. 2509, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose HR 3281, which would fast-track the de-facto privatization of federal infrastructure at the expense of environmental safeguards. Oppose HR 50, UMITA, which would add on further requirements to agency actions that would emphasize costs to industry over benefits to Americans. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose S. 3019/H.R. 6022, the Accurate Labels Act, which is inaccurately named legislation and would repeal most labeling and information disclosure laws adopted by state or local governments.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act, which makes it easier for industrial agriculture operations to ignore pollution safeguards. Request for 45-day extension of the public comment period for the coal ash rule. Request for 60-day extension of the public comment period for the methane waste prevention rule. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act, which makes it easier for industrial agriculture operations to ignore pollution safeguards. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose S. 2509, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose H.R. 3, the rescissions package, which would cut funding from several important environmental and clean energy programs.
Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose H.R. 6784, the Manage our Wolves Act, which would undermine the ESA Oppose proposed rulemaking, which would revise the National Park Services protest permitting process regarding demonstrations at the National Mall, Memorial Parks, and Presidents Park. Oppose any new or amended proclamation by President Trump that weakens or removes protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument from extractive activities. Oppose PolyMet Land Exchange Rider and or legislation.
Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act of 2017
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
National Park Restoration Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act, which makes it easier for industrial agriculture operations to ignore pollution safeguards. Request for 45-day extension of the public comment period for the coal ash rule. Request for 60-day extension of the public comment period for the methane waste prevention rule. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters.
National Park Restoration Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support H.R. 6759, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose S. 2509, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose HR 3281, which would fast-track the de-facto privatization of federal infrastructure at the expense of environmental safeguards. Oppose HR 50, UMITA, which would add on further requirements to agency actions that would emphasize costs to industry over benefits to Americans. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose S. 3019/H.R. 6022, the Accurate Labels Act, which is inaccurately named legislation and would repeal most labeling and information disclosure laws adopted by state or local governments.
National Park Restoration Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act, which makes it easier for industrial agriculture operations to ignore pollution safeguards. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose S. 2509, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose H.R. 3, the rescissions package, which would cut funding from several important environmental and clean energy programs.
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose Judge Michael Brennan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose H.R. 2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act, which would prevent states from regulating sale within its borders of products made in another state. Oppose Andrew Wheelers nomination to be Deputy Administrator of the EPA. Oppose Mike Pompeos nomination to be Secretary of State. Oppose Joel Carson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Support the removal of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the EPA, including supporting S. Res. 473 and H.Res. 834 expressing no confidence in the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and calling his immediate resignation. Oppose Jim Bridenstines nomination as NASA Administrator. Oppose Stuart Kyle Duncans nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Andrew Oldhams nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Michael Brennans nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. Oppose J. Campbell Barkers nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Michael Truncales nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Britt Grants nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Oppose Patrick Wyricks nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Oppose Thomas Farrs nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Oppose David Porters nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Oppose H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 that includes dangerous public health and environmental policy riders while also cutting critical investments in our renewable energy future. Support Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3021 (Lee amendment to terminate a rule relating to the definition of "waters of the United States") that was offered to H.R. 5895. Oppose NAFTA renegotiation that does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Dana Baioccos nomination to be a commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (HR 6136), which wastes $23 billion on the border wall and does not provide sufficient protections for DREAMers.
Accurate Labels Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support H.R. 6759, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose S. 3019/H.R. 6022, the Accurate Labels Act, which is inaccurately named legislation and would repeal most labeling and information disclosure laws adopted by state or local governments. Oppose S. 785s inclusion in the public lands package of legislation. S. 785 would privatize as much as half a million acres of public lands. Support the bipartisan public lands protection package negotiated at the end of the 115th Congress.
Accurate Labels Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support H.R. 6759, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose S. 2509, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose HR 3281, which would fast-track the de-facto privatization of federal infrastructure at the expense of environmental safeguards. Oppose HR 50, UMITA, which would add on further requirements to agency actions that would emphasize costs to industry over benefits to Americans. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose S. 3019/H.R. 6022, the Accurate Labels Act, which is inaccurately named legislation and would repeal most labeling and information disclosure laws adopted by state or local governments.
Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose H.R. 2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act, which would prevent states from regulating sale within its borders of products made in another state. Support the removal of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the EPA, including supporting S. Res. 473 and H.Res. 834 expressing no confidence in the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and calling his immediate resignation. Oppose Andrew Oldhams nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Britt Grants nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Oppose David Porters nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Oppose NAFTA renegotiation that does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (HR 6136), which wastes $23 billion on the border wall and does not provide sufficient protections for DREAMers. Oppose HR 6147, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, which includes damaging cuts to environmental and public health programs, as well as a host of anti-environmental riders. Oppose Ryan Bounds nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Brett Kavanaughs nomination to the US Supreme Court. Oppose Ryan Nelsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Support S. 367 and H.R. 1050,, the ANTIQUITIES ACT, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose proposed rulemaking, which would revise the National Park Services protest permitting process regarding demonstrations at the National Mall, Memorial Parks, and Presidents Park. Oppose any new or amended proclamation by President Trump that weakens or removes protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument from extractive activities.
Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations package. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose Eric Murphys nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Oppose Chad Readlers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Oppose Patrick Wyricks nomination to the US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Oppose Andrew Wheelers nomination as Administrator of the EPA. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Oppose Neomi Raos nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Oppose Michael Truncales nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Kenneth Lees nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose J. Campbell Barkers nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Eric Millers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Daniel Collins nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Daniel Bress nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose David Bernhardts nomination for Interior Secretary.
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support H.R.1146, Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, which would restore protections for the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which would honor Americas commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement.
Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS via LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose H.R. 6784, the Manage our Wolves Act, which would undermine the ESA Oppose proposed rulemaking, which would revise the National Park Services protest permitting process regarding demonstrations at the National Mall, Memorial Parks, and Presidents Park. Oppose any new or amended proclamation by President Trump that weakens or removes protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument from extractive activities. Oppose PolyMet Land Exchange Rider and or legislation.
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support H.R. 6759, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose S. 3019/H.R. 6022, the Accurate Labels Act, which is inaccurately named legislation and would repeal most labeling and information disclosure laws adopted by state or local governments. Oppose S. 785s inclusion in the public lands package of legislation. S. 785 would privatize as much as half a million acres of public lands. Support the bipartisan public lands protection package negotiated at the end of the 115th Congress.
Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations package. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose David Porters nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Oppose the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose HR 6147, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, which includes damaging cuts to environmental and public health programs, as well as a host of anti-environmental riders. Oppose Brett Kavanaughs nomination to the US Supreme Court. Oppose Ryan Nelsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Eric Murphys nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Oppose Chad Readlers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Oppose Jeffrey Bossert Clarks nomination to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice. Oppose Bernard McNamees nomination to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Oppose Thomas Farrs nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Oppose Patrick Wyricks nomination to the US District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the Methane Waste Rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards and to extend categorical exclusions for forest management activities from analysis under NEPA. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Oppose S. 3303 the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018, which would undercut clean water safeguards.
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose HR 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which would make it easier for oil and gas companies to take private land by eminent domain and increase air and water pollution. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Oppose S. 3303 the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018, which would undercut clean water safeguards.
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose H. Con. Res. 119, which expresses the senses of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the US economy. Oppose HR 4606, Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which would make it easier for oil and gas companies to take private land by eminent domain and increase air and water pollution.
Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose H.R. 2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act, which would prevent states from regulating sale within its borders of products made in another state. Support the removal of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the EPA, including supporting S. Res. 473 and H.Res. 834 expressing no confidence in the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and calling his immediate resignation. Oppose Andrew Oldhams nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Britt Grants nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Oppose David Porters nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Oppose NAFTA renegotiation that does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (HR 6136), which wastes $23 billion on the border wall and does not provide sufficient protections for DREAMers. Oppose HR 6147, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, which includes damaging cuts to environmental and public health programs, as well as a host of anti-environmental riders. Oppose Ryan Bounds nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Brett Kavanaughs nomination to the US Supreme Court. Oppose Ryan Nelsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support H.R. 6759, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose S. 2509, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose HR 3281, which would fast-track the de-facto privatization of federal infrastructure at the expense of environmental safeguards. Oppose HR 50, UMITA, which would add on further requirements to agency actions that would emphasize costs to industry over benefits to Americans. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose S. 3019/H.R. 6022, the Accurate Labels Act, which is inaccurately named legislation and would repeal most labeling and information disclosure laws adopted by state or local governments.
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515). Oppose HRs 3608, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6354, 6355, 6356, 6360, and 6364, which as a package would dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S 2809, the Emery County Public Land Management Act, which would reduce protections for the lands in question in the bill. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018, which would undermine the ESA.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Support S. 2354, the ANTIQUITIES ACT of 2018, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Oppose H.R. 3144, which deals with the Federal Columbia River Power System and would undermine the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose H.R. 200, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act that threatens decades of sustainable fisheries management. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose attacks on Endangered Species Act in H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. Oppose H.R. 3916, which would amend the Endangered Species Act to transfer management of numerous fish species and threaten protections for them. Oppose H.R. 4419, which would undermine environmental protections in the National Environmental Policy Act, Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Oppose S. Amendment 2523 to H.R. 5515, which would transfer land to the PolyMet Mining Inc. for a proposed open pit copper-nickel sulfide ore mine. Oppose numerous, controversial, anti-environmental provisions that are unrelated to military readiness that have been included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2019 (H.R. 5515).
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would roll back public health and environmental protections with respect to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. Oppose the draft bill titled Enhancing State Management of Federal Lands and Waters Act, which would relinquish the federal governments authority to manage oil and gas development on federal lands.
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act, which makes it easier for industrial agriculture operations to ignore pollution safeguards. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 896, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose S. 2509, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters. Oppose H.R. 3, the rescissions package, which would cut funding from several important environmental and clean energy programs.
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 1154, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Support requiring CAFOs to disclose emissions under EPCRA and CERCLA. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards. Oppose attempts to roll back environmental protections in the Water Resources Development Act of 2018.
Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose Judge Michael Brennan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose H.R. 2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act, which would prevent states from regulating sale within its borders of products made in another state. Oppose Andrew Wheelers nomination to be Deputy Administrator of the EPA. Oppose Mike Pompeos nomination to be Secretary of State. Oppose Joel Carson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Support the removal of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the EPA, including supporting S. Res. 473 and H.Res. 834 expressing no confidence in the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and calling his immediate resignation. Oppose Jim Bridenstines nomination as NASA Administrator. Oppose Stuart Kyle Duncans nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Andrew Oldhams nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Oppose Michael Brennans nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. Oppose J. Campbell Barkers nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Michael Truncales nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oppose Britt Grants nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Oppose Patrick Wyricks nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Oppose Thomas Farrs nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Oppose David Porters nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Oppose H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 that includes dangerous public health and environmental policy riders while also cutting critical investments in our renewable energy future. Support Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3021 (Lee amendment to terminate a rule relating to the definition of "waters of the United States") that was offered to H.R. 5895. Oppose NAFTA renegotiation that does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Oppose Dana Baioccos nomination to be a commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Oppose Heidi Kings nomination for Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Oppose Peter Wrights nomination for EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Oppose the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (HR 6136), which wastes $23 billion on the border wall and does not provide sufficient protections for DREAMers.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Support a strong ozone implementation rule (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 1154, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Support requiring CAFOs to disclose emissions under EPCRA and CERCLA.
Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all ideological policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose Judge Michael Brennan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Oppose H.R. 3599, the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, which would negate most state and local laws surrounding production of agriculture products. Oppose H.R. 2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act, which would prevent states from regulating sale within its borders of products made in another state. Oppose funding for the border wall in FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations bill. Oppose Andrew Wheelers nomination to be Deputy Administrator of the EPA. Oppose Mike Pompeos nomination to be Secretary of State. Oppose Joel Carson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Support the removal of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the EPA.
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act, which makes it easier for industrial agriculture operations to ignore pollution safeguards. Request for 45-day extension of the public comment period for the coal ash rule. Request for 60-day extension of the public comment period for the methane waste prevention rule. Support H.R. 502, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Support S. 569, which would permanently authorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Oppose H.R. 5210, which would tie public lands infrastructure investments to an increase in harmful energy development on public lands and waters.
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals.
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument. Oppose H.R. 3133, which would weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oppose Section 2029 of H.R. 4667, which erodes FEMAs responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Oppose S. 2206, the Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act, which would strip protections of National Forest land in Montana. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose S. 1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, which would undermine the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes.
Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all ideological policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose S. 951, the Regulatory Accountability Act, which would significantly prolong the process for developing new environmental and public health protections. Oppose S.34, the Midnight Rules Relief Act, would allow en bloc disapproval of all regulations finalized near the end of presidential terms. Oppose S. 21, the REINS Act, which would significantly prolong the process for developing new environmental protections. Oppose Damien Schiff nomination for US Court of Federal Claims. Oppose Joan Larsen nomination for US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Oppose Amy Coney Barrett for US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Oppose William Wehrum for Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air & Radiation for the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Michael Dourson to be Assistant Administrator for the office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention for the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Oppose David Ross for assistant administrator for the Office of Water at the Environmental Protection Agency. Opposing Sam Cloviss nomination to be chief Scientist at USDA. Oppose Judge Allison Eid to the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose H.R. 848, the Farm Regulatory Certainty Act, which weakens federal protections from toxic waste and prevents public access to justice.
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS via LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Oppose S. 1273 and H.R. 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act, which would undermine the clean car standards. Oppose President Trumps Executive Order to rewrite the Clean Power Plan, rescind the moratorium on coal mining on US federal lands, and repeal at least six Obama-era executive orders aimed at addressing climate change, including a series of orders that instructed the federal government to prepare for the impacts of climate change. Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Oppose the removal of the US from the Paris Climate Agreement. Comments on the implementation of the new TSCA under the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose cuts to conservation and environmental programs in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes.
Oppose H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, which would undermine the EPAs recently updated standards for ozone pollution. Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Support a strong ozone implementation rule (EPA). Oppose the repeal of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Request extension for comment period on repeal of the EPAs Clean Water Rule Oppose H.R. 1154, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose EPA proposal to delay compliance deadlines for the ELG rule, which regulates toxic water pollution from power plants. Support H.R. 3906, the Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, which addresses the problems posed by polluted runoff. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska.
Oppose provisions within HR 2936, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017, that would remove protections for a national monument and are a backdoor attack on our national monuments and the Antiquities Act. Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments review of national monuments and any attempts to rescind or shrink national monuments. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Support H.R. 1889, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness bill. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Support S.820, a bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Oppose H.R. 3668, the Sportsmens Heritage and Recreational Enforcement Act (SHARE Act), which contains provisions that threaten wildlife, public lands, marine ecosystems, and erodes and undermines environmental laws and conservation policies. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Oppose EPAs efforts to undo protections for Alaskas Bristol Bay from the proposed Pebble Mine. Oppose H.R. 1, the Republican tax bill, which contains a provision that would open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling. Oppose H.R. 3905, the Minnesotas Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act, which would allow mining on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Support amendment from Senator Cantwell to H.R. 1, which would strip provisions from the bill that enable drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose H.R. 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, which would transfer National Forest lands to a mining company. Oppose H.R. 3419, which undermines the Wilderness Act by threatening wilderness areas and changing the management of wilderness areas. Oppose H.R. 4558, the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act, which would codify President Trumps removal of protections for that national monument. Oppose H.R.4532, which would codify the elimination of vast portions of the Bears Ears National Monument.
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.Con.Res. 71 that establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and paves the way for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and cuts to critical environmental programs. Oppose H.R. 210, the Native American Energy Act, which limits public involvement in development of major projects on tribal lands. Oppose H.R. 4239, the SECURE American Energy Act, which transfers management authority for permitting of federal oil and gas resources to states, encourages offshore oil drilling, and weakens protections for marine mammals. Oppose H.R. 3043, the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act, which would change the hydropower licensing procedure in favor of utility companies rather than protecting waterways and additional stakeholders.
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Support a strong ozone implementation rule (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 1154, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose EPA proposal to delay compliance deadlines for the ELG rule, which regulates toxic water pollution from power plants. Support H.R. 3906, the Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, which addresses the problems posed by polluted runoff. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to delay implementation of methane waste rule.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Oppose H.R. 2883, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act, which attempts to ram through permits for new cross-border oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission lines without meaningful environmental review or public participation. Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose the reconsideration and stay of EPAs Methane New Source Performance Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector, which would reduce dangerous methane pollution. Support S. 987, the 100 by 50 Act, which would put the US economy on a path to achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Support H.R. 2746, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, which would set a national renewable portfolio standard. Oppose H.R. 2910, the Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act, which sacrifices public input and thorough environmental review in favor of giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) more power to fast-track approval of interstate natural gas pipelines. Oppose H.Con.Res. 71 that establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and paves the way for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and cuts to critical environmental programs. Oppose H.R. 210, the Native American Energy Act, which limits public involvement in development of major projects on tribal lands.
Oppose provisions within HR 2936, the so-called Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017, that would remove protections for a national monument and are a backdoor attack on our national monuments and the Antiquities Act. Support for the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments review of national monuments and any attempts to rescind or shrink national monuments. Oppose the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act (S. 131/H.R. 513) and reject any legislative attempt that would privatize the Tongass National Forest. Express concern about the process set forth in the Interior Secretarial Order 3349 to review or rescind commonsense memoranda, orders and regulations (agency actions) concerning oil and gas development and other management issues on our public lands. Support H.R. 1889, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness bill. Oppose H.R. 218, the King Cove Road Land Exchange Act, which would force construction of a destructive road through the heart of Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose H.R. 1157, which would remove lands and waters in Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge from federal public ownership. Support S.820, a bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Oppose S. 33, Senator Murkowski's bill which would undermine the Antiquities Act. Oppose H.R. 23, the Gaining Responsibility on Water Act of 2017, which would weaken protections for fish and wildlife in Californias Bay-Delta watershed and would threaten thousands of fishing jobs in California and Oregon that depend on the health of these species. Oppose S. 1514, the Hunting, Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation (HELP) for Wildlife Act, which contains provisions that would undermine the Endangered Species Act. Oppose H.R. 3668, the Sportsmens Heritage and Recreational Enforcement Act (SHARE Act), which contains provisions that threaten wildlife, public lands, marine ecosystems, and erodes and undermines environmental laws and conservation policies. Oppose H.R. 3990, the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, which changes the Antiquities Act to make it easier to block designations. Oppose EPAs efforts to undo protections for Alaskas Bristol Bay from the proposed Pebble Mine.
Support communities and populations that are at risk from environmental health harms by opposing multiple legislative attempts to repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and maintaining funding for frontline service providers, like Planned Parenthood. Oppose all policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2017 appropriations package. Support for no less than FY17 funding levels of $32.28 billion for the FY18 Interior-EPA Appropriations bill for key federal resources that protect our clean water and clean air, conserve our wildlife, water and public lands, ensure support for Indian health, address drought, and allow for the continued access to future generations to our national cultural heritage and our national parks. Oppose S. 951, the Regulatory Accountability Act, which would significantly prolong the process for developing new environmental and public health protections. Oppose S.34, the Midnight Rules Relief Act, would allow en bloc disapproval of all regulations finalized near the end of presidential terms. Oppose S. 21, the REINS Act, which would significantly prolong the process for developing new environmental protections. Oppose the President's executive order that would direct agencies to eliminate at least two existing regulations for every new existing regulation promulgated (OMB). Oppose Damien Schiff nomination for US Court of Federal Claims Oppose John K. Bush nomination for US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Oppose Joan Larsen nomination for US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Oppose Amy Coney Barrett for US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Oppose David Bernhardt for Deputy Secretary of Interior Oppose H.R. 3219, the Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, which contains the FY2018 Energy and Water Appropriations bill and includes dangerous public health and environmental policy riders while also cutting critical investments in our renewable energy future. Oppose H.R. 3354, an eight-bill appropriations package which would harm peoples health and the outdoors by slashing funding for many critical programs or by using radical policy riders to outright block environmental protections and other domestic priorities that benefit communities nationwide. Oppose and support numerous environmental amendments offered to H.R. 3354. Oppose William Wehrum for Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air & Radiation for the Environmental Protection Agency Oppose Michael Dourson to be Assistant Administrator for the office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention for the Environmental Protection Agency Oppose Matt Leopold for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency Oppose David Ross for assistant administrator for the Office of Water at the Environmental Protection Agency Opposing Sam Cloviss nomination to be chief Scientist at USDA. Oppose Judge Allison Eid to the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE