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Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S 559 Securing America's Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies; Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 1084 & S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
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AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives; Support incentives to produce biogas.
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S 559 Securing America's Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies; Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 1084 & S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Source: Senate LDA
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. This issue arose in: S 275 Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act. Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for authorization of research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas; S Amdt to HR 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; HR 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation; S 722, Taxpayer Certainty Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation.
Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. This issue arose in: Public Law #111-312/HR 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation. This issue arose in: HR 4411, support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting incentives. These issues arose in: S 1643, support incentives to encourage the installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, support incentives to produce biogas.
To provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles.
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This issue arrose in: HR 4554, Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion; HR 3082, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion level in both the CR and final appropriations bill. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles: HR 1622, S 1350, Authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
To provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles.
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, to amend Title 49, U.S.C., "to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes"; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010, support incentives for natural gas vehicles; HR 1622, S 1350, authroizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
To provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles.
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): HR 4554, Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion; HR 3081, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, Maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles: HR 1622, S 1350, Authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas; S Amdt to HR 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; HR 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation; S 722, Taxpayer Certainty Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation.
New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline saftey legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipleline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act- Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act- Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to consitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010- Support incentives for natural gas vehicles.
New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. This issue arose in: Public Law #111-312/HR 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation. This issue arose in: HR 4411, support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting incentives. These issues arose in: S 1643, support incentives to encourage the installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, support incentives to produce biogas.
New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, to amend Title 49, U.S.C., "to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes"; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010, support incentives for natural gas vehicles; HR 1622, S 1350, authroizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities-Exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation; HR 2477, Bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities-Exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation.
Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities-exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation; HR 2477, Bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities-exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation.
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any such legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Clean Cities Program Authorization Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any such legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Clean Cities Program Authorization Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent accelerated depreciation of natural gas distribution property and to clarify to which property such treatment applies.
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. This issue arose in: Public Law #111-312/HR 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation. This issue arose in: HR 4411, support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting incentives. These issues arose in: S 1643, support incentives to encourage the installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, support incentives to produce biogas.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent accelerated depreciation of natural gas distribution property and to clarify to which property such treatment applies.
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas; S Amdt to HR 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; HR 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation; S 722, Taxpayer Certainty Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation.
Energy Assistance for American Families Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This issue arrose in: HR 4554, Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion; HR 3082, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion level in both the CR and final appropriations bill. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles: HR 1622, S 1350, Authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Energy Assistance for American Families Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): HR 4554, Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion; HR 3081, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, Maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles: HR 1622, S 1350, Authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, to amend Title 49, U.S.C., "to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes"; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010, support incentives for natural gas vehicles; HR 1622, S 1350, authroizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline saftey legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipleline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act- Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act- Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to consitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010- Support incentives for natural gas vehicles.
Pipeline Safety and Community Empowerment Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, to amend Title 49, U.S.C., "to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes"; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010, support incentives for natural gas vehicles; HR 1622, S 1350, authroizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Pipeline Safety and Community Empowerment Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline saftey legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipleline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act- Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act- Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to consitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010- Support incentives for natural gas vehicles.
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any such legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This issue arrose in: HR 4554, Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion; HR 3082, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion level in both the CR and final appropriations bill. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles: HR 1622, S 1350, Authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, to amend Title 49, U.S.C., "to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes"; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010, support incentives for natural gas vehicles; HR 1622, S 1350, authroizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): HR 4554, Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion; HR 3081, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, Maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles: HR 1622, S 1350, Authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. This issue arose in: Public Law #111-312/HR 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation. This issue arose in: HR 4411, support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting incentives. These issues arose in: S 1643, support incentives to encourage the installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, support incentives to produce biogas.
New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas; S Amdt to HR 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; HR 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation; S 722, Taxpayer Certainty Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation.
New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, to amend Title 49, U.S.C., "to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes"; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010, support incentives for natural gas vehicles; HR 1622, S 1350, authroizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline saftey legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipleline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act- Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act- Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to consitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010- Support incentives for natural gas vehicles.
American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any such legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Cleaner, Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. This issue arose in: Public Law #111-312/HR 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation. This issue arose in: HR 4411, support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting incentives. These issues arose in: S 1643, support incentives to encourage the installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, support incentives to produce biogas.
Cleaner, Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas; S Amdt to HR 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; HR 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation; S 722, Taxpayer Certainty Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation.
Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, to amend Title 49, U.S.C., "to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes"; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010, support incentives for natural gas vehicles; HR 1622, S 1350, authroizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any such legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline saftey legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipleline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act- Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act- Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to consitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010- Support incentives for natural gas vehicles.
Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers, addressed in: HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act.
Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers, addressed in: HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act.
Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers, addressed in: HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act.
Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers, addressed in: HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act.
National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any such legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. This issue arose in: Public Law #111-312/HR 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation. This issue arose in: HR 4411, support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting incentives. These issues arose in: S 1643, support incentives to encourage the installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, support incentives to produce biogas.
Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas; S Amdt to HR 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; HR 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation; S 722, Taxpayer Certainty Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation.
Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any such legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any such legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas; S Amdt to HR 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; HR 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation; S 722, Taxpayer Certainty Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation.
Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any such legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline saftey legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipleline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act- Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act- Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to consitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010- Support incentives for natural gas vehicles.
Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, to amend Title 49, U.S.C., "to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes"; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010, support incentives for natural gas vehicles; HR 1622, S 1350, authroizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, to amend Title 49, U.S.C., "to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes"; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010, support incentives for natural gas vehicles; HR 1622, S 1350, authroizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline saftey legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipleline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act- Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act- Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to consitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010- Support incentives for natural gas vehicles.
Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, to amend Title 49, U.S.C., "to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes"; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010, support incentives for natural gas vehicles; HR 1622, S 1350, authroizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline saftey legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipleline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act- Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act- Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to consitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010- Support incentives for natural gas vehicles.
A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates.
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas; S Amdt to HR 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; HR 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation; S 722, Taxpayer Certainty Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation.
Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any such legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any such legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas; S Amdt to HR 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; HR 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation; S 722, Taxpayer Certainty Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation.
To include B20 biodiesel blends as an alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes.
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers, addressed in: HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act.
To include B20 biodiesel blends as an alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes.
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
To include B20 biodiesel blends as an alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes.
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Energy and Climate Legislation; promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any such legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
To include B20 biodiesel blends as an alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes.
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers, addressed in: HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act.
Fairness for Homeowners Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): HR 4554, Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion; HR 3081, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, Maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles: HR 1622, S 1350, Authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Montgomery GI Bill Degree Extension Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This issue arrose in: HR 4554, Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion; HR 3082, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion level in both the CR and final appropriations bill. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles: HR 1622, S 1350, Authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Overseas Voting Education and Reform, Safeguarding Every American's Vote Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes, addressed in: Restoring American Financial Stability - Senate Banking Committee bill; HR 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
To amend the Small Business Act to provide for an increase in the amount of awards under the first and second phases of the Small Business Innovation Research program.
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Corporate Taxation: S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas; S Amdt to HR 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; HR 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation; S 722, Taxpayer Certainty Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation.
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. This issue arose in: S 275 Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act. Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for authorization of research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP at $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in: HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011; Advocated for appropriations research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Corporate Taxation: Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. This issue arose in: Public Law #111-312/HR 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation. This issue arose in: HR 4411, support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting incentives. These issues arose in: S 1643, support incentives to encourage the installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, support incentives to produce biogas.
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This issue arrose in: HR 4554, Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion; HR 3082, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion level in both the CR and final appropriations bill. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles: HR 1622, S 1350, Authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Energy and Climate Legislation; promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any such legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, to amend Title 49, U.S.C., "to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes"; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010, support incentives for natural gas vehicles; HR 1622, S 1350, authroizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities-exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation; HR 2477, Bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities-exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation.
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers, addressed in: HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
2010 · third_quarter · Q3
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661,Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities-Exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation; HR 2477, Bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities-Exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation.
Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes, addressed in: Restoring American Financial Stability - Senate Banking Committee bill; HR 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Corporate Taxation: S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas; S Amdt to HR 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; HR 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation; S 722, Taxpayer Certainty Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation.
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers, addressed in: HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act.
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): HR 4554, Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion; HR 3081, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, Maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles: HR 1622, S 1350, Authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline saftey legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipleline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act- Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act- Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to consitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010- Support incentives for natural gas vehicles.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE