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Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Advocated for the "inclusion" of certain power and distribution transformers as derivative products covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors. Advocated for strengthened rules of origin for steel-containing products and additional anti-circumvention measures in relation to the 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA)
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CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC via CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review The Ratepayer Protection Act - H.R. 9340. Engaged in response to the definition of "Large Load Customer"
Advocated for the maintenance of and amendments to funding awards issued under the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program supporting investments at Cleveland-Cliffs' Butler Works and Middletown Works steel mills Responded to the U.S. Department of Energy's Request for Information regarding the 2024 Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers 10 CFR Part 431 [EERE-2026-BT-STD-0133]
Source: Senate LDA
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors, including in the steel sector Advocated for strengthened rules of origin for steel-containing products and additional anti-circumvention measures in relation to the 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) Advocated for imposition of proposed Section 301 tariffs on Brazil resulting from the Investigation of Brazils Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation Urged support for the Connected Vehicles Security Act of 2026 - S. 4429/H.R. 8730 Supported the Section 301 investigation of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor Expressed support for confirmation of five U.S. International Trade Commission nominees
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Advocated for the "inclusion" of certain power and distribution transformers as derivative products covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors. Advocated for strengthened rules of origin for steel-containing products and additional anti-circumvention measures in relation to the 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) Advocated for imposition of proposed Section 301 tariffs on Brazil resulting from the Investigation of Brazils Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation Urged support for the Connected Vehicles Security Act of 2026 - S. 4429/H.R. 8730 Urged support for confirmation of five International Trade Commission nominees Support of Section 301 investigation of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Advocated for the "inclusion" of certain power and distribution transformers as derivative products covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.
New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased. The Ratepayer Protection Act - H.R. 9340. Engaged in response to the definition of "Large Load Customer".
New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased.
New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased.
Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased.
Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased. The Ratepayer Protection Act - H.R. 9340. Engaged in response to the definition of "Large Load Customer".
Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased. The Ratepayer Protection Act - H.R. 9340. Engaged in response to the definition of "Large Load Customer".
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased. The Ratepayer Protection Act - H.R. 9340. Engaged in response to the definition of "Large Load Customer".
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased. The Ratepayer Protection Act - H.R. 9340. Engaged in response to the definition of "Large Load Customer".
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased.
Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors, including in the steel sector Advocated for strengthened rules of origin for steel-containing products and additional anti-circumvention measures in relation to the 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) Advocated for imposition of proposed Section 301 tariffs on Brazil resulting from the Investigation of Brazils Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation Urged support for the Connected Vehicles Security Act of 2026 - S. 4429/H.R. 8730 Supported the Section 301 investigation of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor Expressed support for confirmation of five U.S. International Trade Commission nominees
Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Advocated for the "inclusion" of certain power and distribution transformers as derivative products covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors. Advocated for strengthened rules of origin for steel-containing products and additional anti-circumvention measures in relation to the 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) Advocated for imposition of proposed Section 301 tariffs on Brazil resulting from the Investigation of Brazils Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation Urged support for the Connected Vehicles Security Act of 2026 - S. 4429/H.R. 8730 Urged support for confirmation of five International Trade Commission nominees Support of Section 301 investigation of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review The Ratepayer Protection Act - H.R. 9340. Engaged in response to the definition of "Large Load Customer"
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased. The Ratepayer Protection Act - H.R. 9340. Engaged in response to the definition of "Large Load Customer".
Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Advocated for the "inclusion" of certain power and distribution transformers as derivative products covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors. Advocated for strengthened rules of origin for steel-containing products and additional anti-circumvention measures in relation to the 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) Advocated for imposition of proposed Section 301 tariffs on Brazil resulting from the Investigation of Brazils Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation Urged support for the Connected Vehicles Security Act of 2026 - S. 4429/H.R. 8730 Urged support for confirmation of five International Trade Commission nominees Support of Section 301 investigation of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor
Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors, including in the steel sector Advocated for strengthened rules of origin for steel-containing products and additional anti-circumvention measures in relation to the 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) Advocated for imposition of proposed Section 301 tariffs on Brazil resulting from the Investigation of Brazils Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation Urged support for the Connected Vehicles Security Act of 2026 - S. 4429/H.R. 8730 Supported the Section 301 investigation of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor Expressed support for confirmation of five U.S. International Trade Commission nominees
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Advocated for the "inclusion" of certain power and distribution transformers as derivative products covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Advocated for the "inclusion" of certain power and distribution transformers as derivative products covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors. Advocated for strengthened rules of origin for steel-containing products and additional anti-circumvention measures in relation to the 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Advocated for the "inclusion" of certain power and distribution transformers as derivative products covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors. Advocated for strengthened rules of origin for steel-containing products and additional anti-circumvention measures in relation to the 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) Advocated for imposition of proposed Section 301 tariffs on Brazil resulting from the Investigation of Brazils Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation Urged support for the Connected Vehicles Security Act of 2026 - S. 4429/H.R. 8730 Urged support for confirmation of five International Trade Commission nominees Support of Section 301 investigation of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors, including in the steel sector Advocated for strengthened rules of origin for steel-containing products and additional anti-circumvention measures in relation to the 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) Advocated for imposition of proposed Section 301 tariffs on Brazil resulting from the Investigation of Brazils Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation Urged support for the Connected Vehicles Security Act of 2026 - S. 4429/H.R. 8730 Supported the Section 301 investigation of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor Expressed support for confirmation of five U.S. International Trade Commission nominees
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Commented on Proposed Actions in Section 301 Investigation on Chinas Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance Provided comments in response to Request for Comments to Assist in Reviewing and Identifying Unfair Trade Practices and Initiating All Necessary Actions to Investigate Harm From Non-Reciprocal Trade Arrangements
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Advocated for the "inclusion" of certain power and distribution transformers as derivative products covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Expressed concern regarding the announced acquisition of Anglo American's Brazil Nickel operations by MMG Limited, a company ultimately controlled by China Minmetals Corporation. Commented on priorities for 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA); Priorities include strengthening rules of origin for steel-containing products
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Advocated for the "inclusion" of Grain Oriented Electrical Steel laminations and cores, stainless steel auto exhaust parts and certain transformers/transformer components as derivatives covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Expressed concern regarding the announced acquisition of Anglo American's Brazil Nickel operations by MMG Limited, a company ultimately controlled by China Minmetals Corporation.
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Advocated for the "inclusion" of Grain Oriented Electrical Steel laminations and cores as well as stainless steel auto exhaust parts as derivatives covered by steel Section 232 tariffs (Docket No. 250428-0073). Lobbied in support of the continuation of global reciprocal tariffs applying to imported pig iron. Expressed concern regarding the announced acquisition of Anglo American's Brazil Nickel operations by MMG Limited, a company ultimately controlled by China Minmetals Corporation.
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Advocated for the "inclusion" of Grain Oriented Electrical Steel laminations and cores as well as stainless steel auto exhaust parts as derivatives covered by steel Section 232 tariffs (Docket No. 250428-0073). Lobbied in support of the continuation of global reciprocal tariffs applying to imported pig iron. Expressed concern regarding the announced acquisition of Anglo American's Brazil Nickel operations by MMG Limited, a company ultimately controlled by China Minmetals Corporation.
Lobbied in support of domestic procurement preferences for steel content in S. 448, The CIRCUIT Act Advocated for the maintenance of grant awards issued under the Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program benefitting Cleveland-Cliffs' Butler Works and Middletown Works steel mills
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Advocated for the "inclusion" of Grain Oriented Electrical Steel laminations and cores as well as stainless steel auto exhaust parts as derivatives covered by steel Section 232 tariffs (Docket No. 250428-0073). Lobbied in support of the continuation of global reciprocal tariffs applying to imported pig iron. Expressed concern regarding the announced acquisition of Anglo American's Brazil Nickel operations by MMG Limited, a company ultimately controlled by China Minmetals Corporation.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Advocated for the "inclusion" of Grain Oriented Electrical Steel laminations and cores as well as stainless steel auto exhaust parts as derivatives covered by steel Section 232 tariffs (Docket No. 250428-0073). Lobbied in support of the continuation of global reciprocal tariffs applying to imported pig iron. Expressed concern regarding the announced acquisition of Anglo American's Brazil Nickel operations by MMG Limited, a company ultimately controlled by China Minmetals Corporation.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Commented on Proposed Actions in Section 301 Investigation on Chinas Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance Provided comments in response to Request for Comments to Assist in Reviewing and Identifying Unfair Trade Practices and Initiating All Necessary Actions to Investigate Harm From Non-Reciprocal Trade Arrangements
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Advocated for the "inclusion" of certain power and distribution transformers as derivative products covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Expressed concern regarding the announced acquisition of Anglo American's Brazil Nickel operations by MMG Limited, a company ultimately controlled by China Minmetals Corporation. Commented on priorities for 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA); Priorities include strengthening rules of origin for steel-containing products
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Advocated for the "inclusion" of Grain Oriented Electrical Steel laminations and cores, stainless steel auto exhaust parts and certain transformers/transformer components as derivatives covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Expressed concern regarding the announced acquisition of Anglo American's Brazil Nickel operations by MMG Limited, a company ultimately controlled by China Minmetals Corporation.
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Advocated for increased Section 301 tariffs applying to Chinese steel imports. Provided input to the U.S. International Trade Commission for its report on Automotive Rules of Origin under USMCA.
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Advocated for increased Section 301 tariffs applying to Chinese steel imports.
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Participated in the International Trade Commission's Section 332 Investigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensities of the U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industries at the Product Level. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act.
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Outreach to Congressional offices regarding U.S. International Trade Commission nominations. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Provided input to the U.S. International Trade Commission for its report on the USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin.
Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Lobbied on electrical steel-related matters in response to the Department of Energy's proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers - Agency/Docket Number: EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018. Lobbied in support of S. 3627/H.R. 7171, The Distribution Transformer Efficiency & Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024. Briefed Congressional offices on the Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program selection announcements.
Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Lobbied on electrical steel-related matters in response to the Department of Energy's proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers - Agency/Docket Number: EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018. Sought Congressional support for grant applications submitted by Cleveland-Cliffs as part of the Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding Opportunity Announcement. Lobbied in support of S. 3627/H.R. 7171, The Distribution Transformer Efficiency & Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Outreach to Congressional offices regarding U.S. International Trade Commission nominations. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Provided input to the U.S. International Trade Commission for its report on the USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Advocated for increased Section 301 tariffs applying to Chinese steel imports. Provided input to the U.S. International Trade Commission for its report on Automotive Rules of Origin under USMCA.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Advocated for increased Section 301 tariffs applying to Chinese steel imports.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Participated in the International Trade Commission's Section 332 Investigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensities of the U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industries at the Product Level. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Outreach to Congressional offices regarding U.S. International Trade Commission nominations. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Provided input to the U.S. International Trade Commission for its report on the USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Advocated for increased Section 301 tariffs applying to Chinese steel imports.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Participated in the International Trade Commission's Section 332 Investigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensities of the U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industries at the Product Level. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Advocated for increased Section 301 tariffs applying to Chinese steel imports. Provided input to the U.S. International Trade Commission for its report on Automotive Rules of Origin under USMCA.
Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Lobbied on electrical steel-related matters in response to the Department of Energy's proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers - Agency/Docket Number: EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018. Lobbied in support of S. 3627/H.R. 7171, The Distribution Transformer Efficiency & Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024. Briefed Congressional offices on the Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program selection announcements.
Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Lobbied on electrical steel-related matters in response to the Department of Energy's proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers - Agency/Docket Number: EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018. Sought Congressional support for grant applications submitted by Cleveland-Cliffs as part of the Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding Opportunity Announcement. Lobbied in support of S. 3627/H.R. 7171, The Distribution Transformer Efficiency & Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Advocated for increased Section 301 tariffs applying to Chinese steel imports. Provided input to the U.S. International Trade Commission for its report on Automotive Rules of Origin under USMCA.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Advocated for increased Section 301 tariffs applying to Chinese steel imports.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Participated in the International Trade Commission's Section 332 Investigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensities of the U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industries at the Product Level. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Outreach to Congressional offices regarding U.S. International Trade Commission nominations. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Provided input to the U.S. International Trade Commission for its report on the USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin.
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Prepared comments on Proposed Revisions of the Section 232 Steel Tariff Exclusions Process [BIS-2023-0021]. Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Advocated for the U.S. Government to take action addressing Indonesia's Nickel export ban. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production.
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Advocated for the U.S. Government to take action addressing Indonesia's Nickel export ban. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Participated in the International Trade Commission's Section 332 Investigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensities of the U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industries at the Product Level.
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Advocated for the U.S. Government to take action addressing Indonesia's Nickel export ban.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Advocated for the U.S. Government to take action addressing Indonesia's Nickel export ban. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Participated in the International Trade Commission's Section 332 Investigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensities of the U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industries at the Product Level.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Prepared comments on Proposed Revisions of the Section 232 Steel Tariff Exclusions Process [BIS-2023-0021]. Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Advocated for the U.S. Government to take action addressing Indonesia's Nickel export ban. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Advocated for the U.S. Government to take action addressing Indonesia's Nickel export ban.
Lobbied for passage of The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (H.R. 4346).
Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Lobbied in support of S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act S. 1260; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA); advocated for the inclusion of improvements to U.S. trade laws included in S. 1187 H.R. 7108; Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act; Lobbied in support of H.R. 7108; Advocated for an increase to the "Column 2" tariff on pig iron from Russia that will take effect as a result of H.R. 7108
Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas Lobbied in support of S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act S. 1260; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA); advocated for the inclusion of improvements to U.S. trade laws included in S. 1187 H.R. 7108; Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act; Lobbied in support of H.R. 7108; Advocated for an increase to the "Column 2" tariff on pig iron from Russia that will take effect as a result of H.R. 7108
Eliminating Global Market Distortions To Protect American Jobs Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas Lobbied in support of S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act S. 1260; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA); advocated for the inclusion of improvements to U.S. trade laws included in S. 1187 Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations
Eliminating Global Market Distortions To Protect American Jobs Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas Lobbied in support of S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act S. 1260; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA); advocated for the inclusion of improvements to U.S. trade laws included in S. 1187 H.R. 7108; Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act; Lobbied in support of H.R. 7108; Advocated for an increase to the "Column 2" tariff on pig iron from Russia that will take effect as a result of H.R. 7108
Eliminating Global Market Distortions To Protect American Jobs Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Lobbied in support of S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act S. 1260; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA); advocated for the inclusion of improvements to U.S. trade laws included in S. 1187 H.R. 7108; Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act; Lobbied in support of H.R. 7108; Advocated for an increase to the "Column 2" tariff on pig iron from Russia that will take effect as a result of H.R. 7108
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Lobbied in support of S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act S. 1260; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA); advocated for the inclusion of improvements to U.S. trade laws included in S. 1187 H.R. 7108; Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act; Lobbied in support of H.R. 7108; Advocated for an increase to the "Column 2" tariff on pig iron from Russia that will take effect as a result of H.R. 7108
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas Lobbied in support of S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act S. 1260; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA); advocated for the inclusion of improvements to U.S. trade laws included in S. 1187 H.R. 7108; Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act; Lobbied in support of H.R. 7108; Advocated for an increase to the "Column 2" tariff on pig iron from Russia that will take effect as a result of H.R. 7108
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas Lobbied in support of S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act S. 1260; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA); advocated for the inclusion of improvements to U.S. trade laws included in S. 1187 Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations
Submitted formal comments in response to the Security & Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposed climate risk disclosure rule: File No. S7-10-22; Release Nos. 33-11042, 34-94478: The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors
Lobbied for single and multi-employer pension plan provisions included in Part 8, Subtitle H of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Lobbied in support of S. 576/H.R. 1561, the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act. Advocated for authorization and appropriations for a new Coast Guard Great Lakes icebreaking vessel as part of the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated in support of H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and for the inclusion of Buy America procurement preferences as part of the legislation.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated in support of H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and for the inclusion of Buy America procurement preferences as part of the legislation.
Eliminating Global Market Distortions To Protect American Jobs Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Supported S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act. S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; lobbied in support of Buy America nationwide waiver review provisions included in Title I of S. 1260 Supported appropriations for federal trade enforcement activities through the FY 2022 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Eliminating Global Market Distortions To Protect American Jobs Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Supported S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act. S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; lobbied in support of Buy America nationwide waiver review provisions included in Title I of the S. 1260 Supported appropriations for federal trade enforcement activities throught the FY 2022 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Eliminating Global Market Distortions To Protect American Jobs Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Submitted written comments on the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry Securitys Interim Final Rule Regarding Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff Process. DOCKET NO. BIS-2020-0022 Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Lobbied in support of alternative agreements with Canada and Mexico addressing imports of transformer laminations and cores. Supported S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act. Executive Order 14017 - America's Supply Chains. Advocated for steel domestic procurement preferences.
Eliminating Global Market Distortions To Protect American Jobs Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Supported S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act. S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; lobbied in support of Buy America nationwide waiver review provisions included in Title I of S. 1260 Supported appropriations for federal trade enforcement activities through the FY 2022 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Supported S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act. S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; lobbied in support of Buy America nationwide waiver review provisions included in Title I of S. 1260 Supported appropriations for federal trade enforcement activities through the FY 2022 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Supported S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act. S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; lobbied in support of Buy America nationwide waiver review provisions included in Title I of S. 1260 Supported appropriations for federal trade enforcement activities through the FY 2022 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Supported S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act. S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; lobbied in support of Buy America nationwide waiver review provisions included in Title I of the S. 1260 Supported appropriations for federal trade enforcement activities throught the FY 2022 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Lobbied in support of S. 576/H.R. 1561, the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act. Advocated for authorization and appropriations for a new Coast Guard Great Lakes icebreaking vessel as part of the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill.
Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2021, H.R. 3052. Language relating to the prohibition of federal review of any proposed mine plan within the Rainy River watershed of the Superior National Forest. Advocated for an exception from this prohibition for existing iron ore mines and processing facilities.
Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (the HEROES Act), H.R. 6800. Lobbied for single and multi-employer pension plan provisions included in Division D of H.R. 6800.
H.R. 6800. Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (the HEROES Act). Lobbied for single and multi-employer pension plan provisions included in Division D of H.R. 6800.
Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (the HEROES Act), H.R. 6800. Lobbied for single and multi-employer pension plan provisions included in Division D of H.R. 6800.
Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation Into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation Into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-0015); Lobbied in support of alternative agreements with Canada and Mexico addressing imports of transformer laminations and cores. Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of existing steel Section 232 trade remedies. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Advocated for the changes to the Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) system announced by the International Trade Administration on September 11, 2020 (Docket No. 200806-0208). Lobbied for Department of Commerce trade law enforcement funding through the FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, H.R. 7617.
Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation Into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation Into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-0015). Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of existing steel Section 232 trade remedies. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Advocated for the changes to the Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) system announced by the International Trade Administration on September 11, 2020 (Docket No. 200806-0208). Lobbied for Department of Commerce trade law enforcement funding through the FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, H.R. 7617.
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
H.R. 1865, The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020. Advocated for the inclusion of a measure to extend single-employer pension interest rate smoothing currently in effect for an additional five years.
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for passage of the Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (S. 168) as part of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 (S. 1129).
Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Advocated for passage of the Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (S. 168) as part of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 (S. 1129).
S. 612; Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act); Lobbied for the inclusion of Section 7117, which would have made permanent the Buy America procurement preference for certain clean water and drinking water programs authorized through the WIIN Act.
Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
H.R.1295, Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015, Title V. Urged support for the inclusion of the improvements to antidumping and countervailing duty laws ultimately adopted as Title V of the final bill.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC · Firm: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
Urged support for the swift passage of the The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) conference report. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, H.R. 2029. Lobbied for the inclusion of a provision found in Division B, Title I of H.R. 2029 providing for increased funding for the Department of Commerce's Office of Enforcement and Compliance.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors, including in the steel sector Advocated for strengthened rules of origin for steel-containing products and additional anti-circumvention measures in relation to the 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) Advocated for imposition of proposed Section 301 tariffs on Brazil resulting from the Investigation of Brazils Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation Urged support for the Connected Vehicles Security Act of 2026 - S. 4429/H.R. 8730 Supported the Section 301 investigation of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor Expressed support for confirmation of five U.S. International Trade Commission nominees
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased. The Ratepayer Protection Act - H.R. 9340. Engaged in response to the definition of "Large Load Customer".
Advocated for the maintenance of and amendments to funding awards issued under the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program supporting investments at Cleveland-Cliffs' Butler Works and Middletown Works steel mills.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Advocated for the "inclusion" of certain power and distribution transformers as derivative products covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors. Advocated for strengthened rules of origin for steel-containing products and additional anti-circumvention measures in relation to the 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) Advocated for imposition of proposed Section 301 tariffs on Brazil resulting from the Investigation of Brazils Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation Urged support for the Connected Vehicles Security Act of 2026 - S. 4429/H.R. 8730 Urged support for confirmation of five International Trade Commission nominees Support of Section 301 investigation of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2026 · first_quarter · 1A
Advocated for the maintenance of and amendments to funding awards issued under the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program supporting investments at Cleveland-Cliffs' Butler Works and Middletown Works steel mills.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Advocated for the "inclusion" of certain power and distribution transformers as derivative products covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors. Advocated for strengthened rules of origin for steel-containing products and additional anti-circumvention measures in relation to the 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review. Lobbied in support of Clean Air Act (CAA) Reform Legislation: H.R. 4218, the Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, to allow technological and economic feasibility factors to be used by EPA for air quality standard decisions, as well as to extend the NAAQS review cycle from five years to 10 years. H.R.6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, to appropriately permit air emissions resulting from exceptional events to be excluded from the NAAQS attainment designations. H.R.6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, to similarly clarify that emissions emanating from outside of the U.S. can be excluded from designation decisions. H.R.4214, the Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, to amend the CAA to ensure regulated facilities have EPAs full implementation guidance prior to having to meet final NAAQS standards. H.R.161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, to clarify that modifications to existing facilities trigger New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements only when the sources maximum achievable hourly emission rate is increased.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of Section 232 steel and auto/auto parts tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Advocated for the "inclusion" of certain power and distribution transformers as derivative products covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Supported Section 301 investigation into acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.
Advocated for the maintenance of and amendments to funding awards issued under the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program supporting investments at Cleveland-Cliffs' Butler Works and Middletown Works steel mills.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Advocated for the "inclusion" of certain power and distribution transformers as derivative products covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Expressed concern regarding the announced acquisition of Anglo American's Brazil Nickel operations by MMG Limited, a company ultimately controlled by China Minmetals Corporation. Commented on priorities for 2026 review of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA); Priorities include strengthening rules of origin for steel-containing products
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule, EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens, and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Technology Review.
Advocated for the maintenance of and amendments to funding awards issued under the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program supporting investments at Cleveland-Cliffs' Butler Works and Middletown Works steel mills.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Advocated for the "inclusion" of Grain Oriented Electrical Steel laminations and cores, stainless steel auto exhaust parts and certain transformers/transformer components as derivatives covered by steel Section 232 tariffs. Expressed concern regarding the announced acquisition of Anglo American's Brazil Nickel operations by MMG Limited, a company ultimately controlled by China Minmetals Corporation.
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2025 · second_quarter · 2A
Briefed policymakers on Cleveland-Cliffs' concerns regarding the trade enforcement, worker protection and national security implications of the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Advocated for the "inclusion" of Grain Oriented Electrical Steel laminations and cores as well as stainless steel auto exhaust parts as derivatives covered by steel Section 232 tariffs (Docket No. 250428-0073). Lobbied in support of the continuation of global reciprocal tariffs applying to imported pig iron. Expressed concern regarding the announced acquisition of Anglo American's Brazil Nickel operations by MMG Limited, a company ultimately controlled by China Minmetals Corporation.
CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC via CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Advocated for the "inclusion" of Grain Oriented Electrical Steel laminations and cores as well as stainless steel auto exhaust parts as derivatives covered by steel Section 232 tariffs (Docket No. 250428-0073). Lobbied in support of the continuation of global reciprocal tariffs applying to imported pig iron. Expressed concern regarding the announced acquisition of Anglo American's Brazil Nickel operations by MMG Limited, a company ultimately controlled by China Minmetals Corporation.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens. Advocated in support of a Congressional Review Act resolution affecting the state of Ohio's nuisance law Advocated in support of issuance of a permit for Cleveland-Cliffs' Tilden Mine.
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1548/S. 691, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 Identification of possible approaches to address Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production Commented on Proposed Actions in Section 301 Investigation on Chinas Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance Provided comments in response to Request for Comments to Assist in Reviewing and Identifying Unfair Trade Practices and Initiating All Necessary Actions to Investigate Harm From Non-Reciprocal Trade Arrangements
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens. Lobbied in support of revisions to EPA's PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard Advocated in support of a Congressional Review Act resolution affecting the state of Ohio's nuisance law
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Briefed policymakers on Cleveland-Cliffs' concerns regarding the trade enforcement, worker protection and national security implications of the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron and Steel Risk and Technology Review proposed rule, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category Proposed Rule and EPA's Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Outreach to Congressional offices regarding U.S. International Trade Commission nominations. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Provided input to the U.S. International Trade Commission for its report on the USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin.
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Advocated for increased Section 301 tariffs applying to Chinese steel imports. Provided input to the U.S. International Trade Commission for its report on Automotive Rules of Origin under USMCA.
Briefed policymakers on Cleveland-Cliffs' concerns regarding the trade enforcement, worker protection and national security implications of the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation.
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Advocated for increased Section 301 tariffs applying to Chinese steel imports.
Briefed policymakers on Cleveland-Cliffs' concerns regarding the trade enforcement, worker protection and national security implications of the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Briefed policymakers on Cleveland-Cliffs' concerns regarding the trade enforcement, worker protection and national security implications of the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation.
Lobbied the Federal Highway Administration in response to its implementation of low-embodied carbon material standards under "Buy Clean". Advocated for "bifurcated" standards distinguishing integrated steel production from electric arc furnace steel production.
Lobbied on electrical steel-related matters in response to the Department of Energy's proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers - Agency/Docket Number: EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018. Sought Congressional support for grant applications submitted by Cleveland-Cliffs as part of the Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding Opportunity Announcement. Lobbied in support of S. 3627/H.R. 7171, The Distribution Transformer Efficiency & Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Advocated for the U.S. Government to take action addressing Indonesia's Nickel export ban. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Participated in the International Trade Commission's Section 332 Investigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensities of the U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industries at the Product Level.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron and Steel Risk and Technology Review proposed rule, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category Proposed Rule and EPA's Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens.
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron and Steel Risk and Technology Review proposed rule, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category Proposed Rule and EPA's Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Prepared comments on Proposed Revisions of the Section 232 Steel Tariff Exclusions Process [BIS-2023-0021]. Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Advocated for the U.S. Government to take action addressing Indonesia's Nickel export ban. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production.
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied on electrical steel-related matters in response to the Department of Energy's proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers - Agency/Docket Number: EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018. Sought Congressional support for Department of Energy funding of the proposed Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Hub.
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Advocated for the U.S. Government to take action addressing Indonesia's Nickel export ban.
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2023 · first_quarter · 1A
Lobbied on electrical steel-related matters in response to the Department of Energy's proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers - Agency/Docket Number: EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Advocated for reintroduction of the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act from the 117th Congress.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied on electrical steel-related matters in response to the Department of Energy's proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers - Agency/Docket Number: EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs. Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Advocated for reintroduction of the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act from the 117th Congress.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas Lobbied in support of S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act S. 1260; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA); advocated for the inclusion of improvements to U.S. trade laws included in S. 1187 Advocated in response to U.S. - EU Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel negotiations
Lobbied for passage of The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (H.R. 4346).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Submitted formal comments in response to the Security & Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposed climate risk disclosure rule: File No. S7-10-22; Release Nos. 33-11042, 34-94478: The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors
Lobbied for CHIPS Act funding in support of the U.S. semiconductor industry
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas Lobbied in support of S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act S. 1260; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA); advocated for the inclusion of improvements to U.S. trade laws included in S. 1187 H.R. 7108; Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act; Lobbied in support of H.R. 7108; Advocated for an increase to the "Column 2" tariff on pig iron from Russia that will take effect as a result of H.R. 7108
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Lobbied in support of S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act S. 1260; United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA); advocated for the inclusion of improvements to U.S. trade laws included in S. 1187 H.R. 7108; Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act; Lobbied in support of H.R. 7108; Advocated for an increase to the "Column 2" tariff on pig iron from Russia that will take effect as a result of H.R. 7108
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbied in support of S. 576/H.R. 1561, the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act. Advocated for authorization and appropriations for a new Coast Guard Great Lakes icebreaking vessel as part of the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill.
Briefed department officials on Cleveland-Cliffs' greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals and discussed continued partnership with the Department of Energy toward the further development of emission reduction technologies. Briefed White House official on Cleveland-CLiffs' electrical steel production capabilities.
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Supported S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act. S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; lobbied in support of Buy America nationwide waiver review provisions included in Title I of S. 1260 Supported appropriations for federal trade enforcement activities through the FY 2022 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Supported S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act. S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; lobbied in support of Buy America nationwide waiver review provisions included in Title I of S. 1260 Supported appropriations for federal trade enforcement activities through the FY 2022 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Briefed policymakers on Cleveland-Cliffs' greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals and discussed continued partnership with the Department of Energy toward the further development of emission reduction technologies.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Supported S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act. S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; lobbied in support of Buy America nationwide waiver review provisions included in Title I of the S. 1260 Supported appropriations for federal trade enforcement activities throught the FY 2022 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Provided substantive feedback on a draft of the Steel Ugrading Partnerships and Emissions Reduction Act of 2021 (SUPER Act).
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Submitted written comments on the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry Securitys Interim Final Rule Regarding Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff Process. DOCKET NO. BIS-2020-0022 Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-10715). Lobbied in support of alternative agreements with Canada and Mexico addressing imports of transformer laminations and cores. Supported S. 1187, the Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act. Executive Order 14017 - America's Supply Chains. Advocated for steel domestic procurement preferences.
Executive Order 14017 - America's Supply Chains. Briefed the Department of Energy (DOE) on dynamics involving the domestic production and use of electrical steel.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (the HEROES Act), H.R. 6800. Lobbied for single and multi-employer pension plan provisions included in Division D of H.R. 6800.
Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation Into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation Into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-0015); Lobbied in support of alternative agreements with Canada and Mexico addressing imports of transformer laminations and cores. Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of existing steel Section 232 trade remedies. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Advocated for the changes to the Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) system announced by the International Trade Administration on September 11, 2020 (Docket No. 200806-0208). Lobbied for Department of Commerce trade law enforcement funding through the FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, H.R. 7617.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (the HEROES Act), H.R. 6800. Lobbied for single and multi-employer pension plan provisions included in Division D of H.R. 6800.
Securing the United States Bulk-Power System - Request for Information (Docket No. DOE-HQ-2020-0028) Advocated for the interests of the domestic electrical steel industry in formal comments submitted in response to this RFI.
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2021, H.R. 3052. Language relating to the prohibition of federal review of any proposed mine plan within the Rainy River watershed of the Superior National Forest. Advocated for an exception from this prohibition for existing iron ore mines and processing facilities.
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 6800. Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (the HEROES Act). Lobbied for single and multi-employer pension plan provisions included in Division D of H.R. 6800.
Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation Into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation Into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-0015). Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of existing steel Section 232 trade remedies.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated for iron ore mining/processing and critical suppliers to the iron ore industry to be identified as "essential" under the Minnesota "stay at home" order during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Advocated for the the application of import tariffs to transformer laminations and cores as derivative steel products under the steel Section 232 program.
Advocated for modifications to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Taconite Regional Haze Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) relative to Cleveland-Cliffs' United Taconite mine/processing plant.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1865, The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020. Advocated for the inclusion of a measure to extend single-employer pension interest rate smoothing currently in effect for an additional five years.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for the inclusion of funding for construction of a new commercial lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan as part of the FY2020 Energy & Water and Defense Appropriations Bills
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for the inclusion of funding for construction of a new commercial lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan as part of the FY2020 Energy & Water and Defense Appropriations Bills
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated for the inclusion of funding in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' FY 2020 budget to support the Soo Locks construction project Made the U.S. Coast Guard and Congressional offices aware of concerns regarding the allocation of U.S. Coast Guard icebreaking vessels ahead of the closure of Soo Locks during the winter of 2019
Supported a Congressional letter calling for a Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.(CFIUS) investigation into the foreign ownership structure of Mesabi Metallics Company LLC
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Urged Senate offices not to support the elimination of Section 232 steel tariffs that apply to Canada and Mexico (no specific legislation).
Advocated for approval of federal funding to support construction of a new large lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied for the reversal of the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) determination that corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT) refunds are subject to sequester and that the sequestered amount is permanently disallowed.
Provided a general update on Cleveland-Cliffs land and mineral holdings in Minnesota. Urged Congressional offices to contact Minnesota state leaders and express support for Cleveland-Cliffs development objectives on Minnesotas Iron Range.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Supported a Congressional letter calling for a Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) investigation into the foreign ownership structure of Chippewa Capital Partners LLC.
Advocated for passage of the Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (S. 168) as part of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 (S. 1129).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2018 · first_quarter · 1A
Urged Congressional engagement with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to ensure timely review of a permits required for a Cleveland-Cliffs taconite/iron ore mine in Minnesota
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Urged Congressional engagement with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to ensure timely review of a permits required for a Cleveland-Cliffs taconite/iron ore mine in Minnesota
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocated for an iron ore industry exemption from the US Environmental Protection Agency's proposed CERCLA 108(b) financial assurance requirements (Docket ID EPA-HQ-SFUND-2015-0781) on the basis of low-risk; urged Congressional engagement with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to ensure timely review of a permits required for a Cleveland-Cliffs taconite/iron ore mine in Minnesota
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for an iron ore industry exemption from the US Environmental Protection Agency's proposed CERCLA 108(b) financial assurance requirements (Docket ID EPA-HQ-SFUND-2015-0781) on the basis of low-risk; urged EPA to formally withdraw the December 23, 2016 draft Conductivity (water quality) Guidance document due to flaws in the underlying conductivity science; urged Congressional engagement with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to ensure timely review of a USACE permit required for a Cleveland-Cliffs taconite/iron ore mine in Minnesota
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. joined other iron ore and steel industry interests in sending a letter to President Trump urging expeditious resolution of the pending Section 232 investigation into steel imports and their effect on U.S. national security.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE
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2017 · third_quarter · RA
Trade enforcement; steel Section 232 trade investigation; CERCLA 108(b) proposed Financial Assurance regulations (Docket ID EPA-HQ-SFUND-2015-0781); comprehensive tax reform
Trade enforcement; steel Section 232 trade investigation; CERCLA 108(b) proposed Financial Assurance regulations (Docket ID EPA-HQ-SFUND-2015-0781); comprehensive tax reform
Trade enforcement; steel Section 232 trade investigation; CERCLA 108(b) proposed Financial Assurance regulations (Docket ID EPA-HQ-SFUND-2015-0781); comprehensive tax reform
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for an iron ore industry exemption from the US Environmental Protection Agency's proposed CERCLA 108(b) financial assurance requirements (Docket ID EPA-HQ-SFUND-2015-0781) on the basis of low-risk; urged EPA to formally withdraw the December 23, 2016 draft Conductivity (water quality) Guidance document due to flaws in the underlying conductivity science
Sought Congressional Record statements acknowledging Cliffs Natural Resources' 170th anniversary as an independent company.
Urged consideration of Cliffs Natural Resources' request to testify at the Department of Commerce's May 24, 2017 public hearing on the Section 232 national security investigation of imported steel
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Actively contributed to the development of a multi trade association letter to President Trump urging the Administration's continued commitment to the Buy America "melted and poured" standard, requiring that all steel manufacturing processes (from the actual steel production to the finishing processes) occur in the United States for a product to be Buy America compliant.
Filing targets: President of the U.S.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 612; Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act); Lobbied for the inclusion of Section 7117, which would have made permanent the Buy America procurement preference for certain clean water and drinking water programs authorized through the WIIN Act.
Financial Responsibility Requirements Under CERCLA 108(b) for Classes of Facilities in the Hardrock Mining Industry; 82 FR 3388; met with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials during OMB review of the CERCLA 108(b) proposed rule. Raised concerns with regard to the methodology relied upon to calculate iron ore industry liabilities and advocated for an iron ore industry exemption from the requirements of this CERCLA 108(b)hardrock mining financial assurance regulation.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Urged Members of Congress to express concern with regard to the basis on which the United States Forest Service (USFS) is contemplating withholding consent for the renewal of the following leases: MNES-01352 and MNES-01353. Provided language as an alternative to the proposed withholding of consent for consideration by Members of Congress and subsequently the USFS in order to avoid any unintended consequences for the iron ore mining sector.
Sought support for a letter from Senate Steel Caucus members to the President of the United States urging the need for international trade enforcement in response to the global steel overcapacity crisis.
Filing targets: SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
No specific legislation; provided formal written comments and prepared oral testimony which Cliffs Natural Resources' Chairman, President and CEO delivered before several federal agencies (listed below) in connection with the April 12, 2016 U.S. Trade Representative (DOC)/Department of Commerce (DOC) public hearing on the global steel market situation (Docket No. USTR-2016-0001); sought commitments from Members of Congress to testify at the April 12 USTR/DOC steel hearing
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
No specific legislation; sought to generate additional awareness as to the importance of aggressive trade enforcement generally and the pending flat-rolled steel trade cases in particular; provided formal written comments and oral testimony in connection with the April 12, 2016 U.S. Trade Representative (DOC)/Department of Commerce (DOC) public hearing on the global steel market situation (Docket No. USTR-2016-0001); sought commitments from Members of Congress to testify at the April 12 USTR/DOC steel hearing
Met with the Office of Management and Budget and representatives from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to discuss the domestic iron ore and steel industries' concerns related to OSHA's proposed Revisions to Standard for Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (Docket No. OSHA 2010-0034).
Filing targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Urged support for the swift passage of the The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) conference report. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, H.R. 2029. Lobbied for the inclusion of a provision found in Division B, Title I of H.R. 2029 providing for increased funding for the Department of Commerce's Office of Enforcement and Compliance.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for the advancement of federal funding to support construction of a second Poe Lock at the Soo Locks in upper Michigan.
H.R. 22, The Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act, Section 1, Division I. Advocated for the inclusion of measures to increase the transparency of the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank's economic impact process and to provide additional protection for domestic industries that stand to be harmed as a result of Ex-Im Bank's financing activities.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Provided testimony at the June 3 House Financial Services Committee hearing on the reauthorization of the U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank). Cliffs' testimony highlighted concerns related to Ex-Im Bank's approval of a $694 million direct loan to support the Roy Hill Australian iron ore project and urged reforms to the Bank's Charter in response to those concerns.
H.R.1295, Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015, Title V. Urged support for the inclusion of the improvements to antidumping and countervailing duty laws ultimately adopted as Title V of the final bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Sought Congressional support for a proposed settlement agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the taconite/iron ore industry Regional Haze Federal Implementation Plan. Docket ID Nos. EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0954 and EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0037
Sought Congressional support to resolve a dispute between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State of Ohio regarding dredging of the Cleveland, OH harbor and Cuyahoga River navigation channel.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Briefed lawmakers on rail service issues impacting the U.S. iron ore/taconite industry. Urged lawmakers to support efforts to improve rail service on Minnesota's Iron Range.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Briefed lawmakers on rail service issues impacting the U.S. iron ore/taconite industry. Urged lawmakers to support efforts to secure improved rail service on Minnesota's Iron Range.
Sought support for implementation of a technically and economically feasible Regional Haze implementation plan for the taconite/iron ore industry. Docket ID Nos. EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0954 and EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0037
No specific legislation. Advocated for reforms to the U.S. Export-Import Bank's Charter to improve the Bank's governance and strengthen Ex-Im's economic impact analysis process.
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 601 and H.R. 3080, "Water Resources Development Act of 2013", Title V. Urged support for the inclusion of provisions to apply a domestic procurement preference for iron, steel and manufactured goods under Title V of the bill, entitled "Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013".
No specific legislation. Provided briefing on the status of discussions between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. iron ore mining companies on the implemention of a Regional Haze federal implementation plan for the taconite/iron ore industry.
No specific legislation. Urged support for changes to the U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) Charter to increase the stringency of Ex-Im Bank's economic impact analysis process and provide for greater transparency of Ex-Im Bank dealings.
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2014 · second_quarter · RA
S. 601 and H.R. 3080, "Water Resources Development Act of 2013", Title X. Urged support for the inclusion of provisions to apply a domestic procurement preference for iron, steel and munufactured goods under Title X of the Senate bill, entitled "Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013".
S. 601 and H.R. 3080, "Water Resources Development Act of 2013", Title X. Urged support for the inclusion of provisions to apply a domestic procurement preference for iron, steel and munufactured goods under Title X of the Senate bill, entitled "Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013".
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 601 and H.R. 3080, "Water Resources Development Act of 2013", Title X. Urged support for the inclusion of provisions to apply a domestic procurement preference for iron, steel and manufactured goods under Title X of the Senate bill, entitled "Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013".
H.R. 4441, "To require pipelines regulated by the Secretary of Transportation to be made of steel that is produced in the United States and originates from iron ore and taconite mined and processed in the United States, for safety, and for other purposes.", entire bill. Provided technical feedback related to provisions in H.R. 4441 requiring the use of domestic iron ore/taconite in steel used for the manufacturing of steel pipe.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Urged Congressional scrutiny and opposition to the extension of EXIM Bank financing to support the development of an Australian iron ore mine. Economic Impact Notice: Iron Ore/Australia (May 23, 2013; FR Doc. 2013-12272)
H.R. 3080, The Water Resources Development Act of 2013, entire bill. Urged opposition to any provisions that would weaken the standard for defining domestic production of iron and steel under the Buy America procurement preference.
Filing targets: Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2013 · third_quarter · 3A
Urged Congressional scrutiny and opposition to the extension of EXIM Bank financing to support the development of an Australian iron ore mine. Economic Impact Notice: Iron Ore/Australia (May 23, 2013; FR Doc. 2013-12272)
Filing targets: Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Urged Congressional scrutiny and opposition to the extension of EXIM Bank financing to support the development of an Australian iron ore mine. Economic Impact Notice: Iron Ore/Australia (May 23, 2013; FR Doc. 2013-12272)
Filing targets: Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Urged opposition to the extension of EXIM Bank financing to support development of an Australian iron ore mine. Economic Impact Notice: Iron Ore/Australia (May 23, 2013; FR Doc. 201312272)
S. 601, The Water Resources Development Act of 2013, Title X. Urged support for the inclusion of the Merkley/Brown amendment to require the use of American-made iron, steel and manufactured goods in projects funded through Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013 pilot projects provided for in Title X of S. 601.
Filing targets: Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), SENATE
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2013 · third_quarter · RA
Urging opposition to the extension of EXIM Bank financing to support development of an Australian iron ore mine. Economic Impact Notice: Iron Ore/Australia (May 23, 2013; FR Doc. 201312272). S. 601, The Water Resources Development Act of 2013, Title X. Seeking support for the inclusion of a Buy America provision.
Urging opposition to the extension of EXIM Bank financing to support development of an Australian iron ore mine. Economic Impact Notice: Iron Ore/Australia (May 23, 2013; FR Doc. 201312272). S. 601, The Water Resources Development Act of 2013, Title X. Seeking support for the inclusion of a Buy America provision.
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Sought promulgation of a technically and economically feasible Regional Haze implementation plan for the taconite/iron ore industry. Docket ID Nos. EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0954 and EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0037
Discussed concerns regarding the Export-Import Bank of the United State's extension of credit/loan guarantees to foreign iron ore producers.
Filing targets: Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussed the domestic economic impact of the Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) extending loan guarantees to foreign producers of iron ore and urged EXIM Bank to more fully consider the potential for these transactions to impart harm on U.S. iron ore producers.
Asked U.S. Senators to sign a letter to President Obama urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to undertake emergency action to maintain navigable water levels on the middle Mississippi River.
Filing targets: Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 6507, The Promoting Nuanced Taconite Regulations Act of 2012, entire bill. Provided general feedback on content of legislation.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, (MAP-21) Title II, Sec. 40211. Advocated for the inclusion of measures to provide pension funding stabilization for defined benefit pension plan sponsors.
S.J. Res. 37, To disapprove a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to emission standards for certain steam generating units, entire bill. Urged support for the passage of S.J. Res. 37.
H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), Title I, Sec. 1536. Advocated for provisions to increase expenditures of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund revenues for maintenance of U.S. harbors and ports.
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 1813, The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), Title III. Sec. 40312 Advocated for the inclusion of this measure to provide funding stabilization for defined benefit pension plan sponsors.
H.R. 1813, The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), Title III, Section 33007 Advocated for the passage of amendment no. 1819 to close loopholes and increase transparency in the administration of Buy America.
S. 1813, The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), no particular title Expressed support for the inclusion of elements of amendment no. 1660 in MAP-21 to address the administration of industrial Boiler MACT regulations.
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.3533, The Invest in American Jobs Act, entire bill. Expressed general support for the passage of H.R. 3533. Advocated for maintenance of the current standard for defining American-made steel under Buy America.
H.J. Res. 91, To provide for the resolution of the outstanding issues in the current railway labor-management dispute, entire bill. Expressed general support for the passage of this resolution to prevent a railway shutdown by imposing the recommendations of Presidential Emergency Board No. 243.
H.R. 2018, The Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011, entire bill. H.R. 2401, The Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011, entire bill. H.R. 2273, The Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, entire bill Urged members to cosponsorhip and/or support the aforementioned bills.
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 457, Title: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to remove the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to disapprove after a permit has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act, entire bill. Expressed general support for the passage of H.R. 457.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Briefed Senate staff on the status of Minnesota state legislation addressing a state water quality standard. Asked that the Senate offices continue to monitor state-level developments and, if appropriate, engage with EPA to encourage cooperation between federal and state authorities in future enforcement of this water quality standard.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 6495, The Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2010, entire bill. Voiced opposition to the passage of H.R. 6495 in its current form.
S. 3606, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, Title III 2011 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, no specific title. Inquired as to the status of appropriations requests submitted by a Michigan municipality under the USDA Rural Utility Service; Rural Development account and Environmental Protection Agency; State and Tribal Assistance Grant account.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 3606, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, Title III 2011 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, no specific title. Inquired as to the status of appropriations requests submitted by a Michigan municipality under the USDA Rural Utility Service; Rural Development account and Environmental Protection Agency; State and Tribal Assistance Grant account.
Asked the EPA to consider excluding iron ore mining and processing facilities from the classes of hardrock mining facilities for which the EPA plans to promulgate financial assurance requirements under Sec. 108(b) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Submitted comments to the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) in response to the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP); Proposed Rule, which was published in the Federal Register on February 8, 2010 (Docket ID: CCC-2010-0001). These comments contained an evaluation of the CCC's various proposals to structure the matching payment subsidy program established under BCAP. These comments were shared with several Congressional offices to make Members aware of the potential impact of this rulemaking.
S. 3213 & H.R. 4844, The Harbor Maintenance Act of 2010, entire bill Co-authored a letter to Members of Congress requesting support for the adoption of the Harbor Maintenance Act of 2010.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Submitted comments to the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) in response to the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP); Proposed Rule which was published in the Federal Register on February 8, 2010 (Docket ID: CCC-2010-0001). These comments contained an evaluation of the CCC's various proposals to structure the matching payment subsidy program established under BCAP.
H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, Title VI Advocated for provisions allowing the election to temporarily utilize unused Alternative Minimum Tax credits as determined by domestic investment.
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2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.1733, The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, Title VIII and Title VII. Eligibility and allocation provisions of the allowance rebate program established under Title VIII of S. 1733. Definition of a "covered entity" under Title VII of S. 1733.
H.R. 2997, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Title III. Inquired as to the status of an appropriations request submitted by a Michigan municipality through the Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program Account funded under Title III of H.R. 2997.
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2009 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2997, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Title II. Inquired as to the status of an appropriations request submitted by a Michigan municipality through the Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program Account under Title II of H.R. 2997.
Co-authored letter to EPA Adminstrator Lisa Jackson asking that the EPA delay its proposal to include the Great Lakes in the U.S./Canada/France Emission Control Area until the proposed rule's effect on Great Lakes shipping can be further examined. (docket number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0121).
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, H.R. 2454: Treatment of Iron Ore producers under Title IV of H.R. 2454.
The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, H.R. 2454: Definition and treatment of 'Renewable Biomass' for Renewable Electricity Standard and Cap-and-Trade compliance under H.R. 2454 The American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Draft: Definition and treatment of 'Renewable Biomass' under Renewable Electricity Standard proposed by this Act.
FY 2010 Budget Appropriations Requested updates on appropriations requests for two projects submitted through the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account and one project submitted through the Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary of Rural Development Account.
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2009 · first_quarter · Q1
FY 2010 Budget Appropriations Worked with House and Senate staff to complete appropriations requests for two projects through the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account.
The Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2008 H. R. 6903 (110th Congress) Impact of legislation on iron ore industry. Outlook for new asbestos legislation in the 111th Congress.
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 committee "Discussion Draft" climate change/energy policy legislation Waxman/Markey Discussion Draft Impact of legislation on iron ore industry
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
2009 Stimulus Package Clarification on potential federal assistance on infrastructure projects in Minnesota
Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S. 3036 Treatment and impact of legislation on iron ore mining industry
The Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2008 H.R. 6903 Impact on iron ore industry
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
House Energy & Commerce Committee "Discussion Draft" climate change policy legislation Boucher/Dingell Draft Bill Impact on iron ore industry
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for the maintenance/rescoping of grant awards issued under the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program supporting investments at Cleveland-Cliffs' Butler Works and Middletown Works steel mills.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron & Steel Risk and Technology Review, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category rule and EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens. Advocated in support of a Congressional Review Act resolution affecting the state of Ohio's nuisance law Advocated in support of issuance of a permit for Cleveland-Cliffs' Tilden Mine.
Advocated for the maintenance of grant awards issued under the Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program benefitting Cleveland-Cliffs' Butler Works and Middletown Works steel mills.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Advocated for the maintenance of grant awards issued under the Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program benefitting Cleveland-Cliffs' Butler Works and Middletown Works steel mills.
Briefed policymakers on Cleveland-Cliffs' concerns regarding the trade enforcement, worker protection and national security implications of the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Lobbied in support of domestic procurement preferences for steel content in S. 448, The CIRCUIT Act Advocated for the maintenance of grant awards issued under the Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program benefitting Cleveland-Cliffs' Butler Works and Middletown Works steel mills
Briefed policymakers on Cleveland-Cliffs' concerns regarding the trade enforcement, worker protection and national security implications of the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Dialogue with the U.S. Department (DOE) of Energy regarding DOE Industrial Demonstrations Program awards.
Lobbied the Federal Highway Administration in response to its implementation of low-embodied carbon material standards under "Buy Clean". Advocated for "bifurcated" standards distinguishing integrated steel production from electric arc furnace steel production. Advocated for integrated steel industry interests in relation to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's carbon labeling program.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron and Steel Risk and Technology Review proposed rule, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category Proposed Rule and EPA's Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens.
Lobbied the Federal Highway Administration in response to its implementation of low-embodied carbon material standards under "Buy Clean". Advocated for "bifurcated" standards distinguishing integrated steel production from electric arc furnace steel production. Advocated for integrated steel industry interests in relation to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's carbon labeling program.
Lobbied on electrical steel-related matters in response to the Department of Energy's proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers - Agency/Docket Number: EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018. Briefed Congressional offices on the Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program selection announcements.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Lobbied the Federal Highway Administration in response to its implementation of low-embodied carbon material standards under "Buy Clean". Advocated for "bifurcated" standards distinguishing integrated steel production from electric arc furnace steel production. Advocated for integrated steel industry interests in relation to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's carbon labeling program.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron and Steel Risk and Technology Review proposed rule, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category Proposed Rule and EPA's Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens.
Lobbied on electrical steel-related matters in response to the Department of Energy's proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers - Agency/Docket Number: EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018. Lobbied in support of S. 3627/H.R. 7171, The Distribution Transformer Efficiency & Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024. Briefed Congressional offices on the Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program selection announcements.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Sought support from U.S. House and Senate members for a tin mill steel anti-dumping/countervailing duty trade case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Participated in the International Trade Commission's Section 332 Investigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensities of the U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industries at the Product Level. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act.
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron and Steel Risk and Technology Review proposed rule, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category Proposed Rule and EPA's Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens. Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's revised PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Lobbied on electrical steel-related matters in response to the Department of Energy's proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers - Agency/Docket Number: EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018. Sought Congressional support for Department of Energy funding of the proposed Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Hub and The Midwestern Alliance for Clean Hydrogen. Sought Congressional support for grant applications submitted by Cleveland-Cliffs as part of the Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Briefed policymakers on Cleveland-Cliffs' proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Lobbied on electrical steel-related matters in response to the Department of Energy's proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers - Agency/Docket Number: EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018. Sought Congressional support for Department of Energy funding of the proposed Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Hub. Sought Congressional support for grant applications submitted by Cleveland-Cliffs as part of the Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Prior to September 28, 2023, briefed policymakers on Cleveland-Cliffs' proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Lobbied for the establishment of steel production method-specific low embodied carbon thresholds for certain steel products under the General Services Administration's Buy Clean program.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Advocated in support of H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and for the inclusion of Buy America procurement preferences as part of the legislation.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Advocated in support of H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and for the inclusion of Buy America procurement preferences as part of the legislation.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Lobbied for single and multi-employer pension plan provisions included in Part 8, Subtitle H of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Advocated in support of the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Laminations for Stacked Cores for Incorporation into Transformers, Stacked Cores for Incorporation Into Transformers, Wound Cores for Incorporation Into Transformers, Electrical Transformers, and Transformer Regulators (Docket ID: BIS-2020-0015). Advocated for maintenance and strengthening of existing steel Section 232 trade remedies. Lobbied in response to steel Section 232 tariff/quota product exclusion requests. Advocated for the changes to the Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) system announced by the International Trade Administration on September 11, 2020 (Docket No. 200806-0208). Lobbied for Department of Commerce trade law enforcement funding through the FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, H.R. 7617.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Trade enforcement; steel Section 232 trade investigation; CERCLA 108(b) proposed Financial Assurance regulations (Docket ID EPA-HQ-SFUND-2015-0781); comprehensive tax reform
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 601 and H.R. 3080, "Water Resources Development Act of 2013", Title X. Urged support for the inclusion of provisions to apply a domestic procurement preference for iron, steel and munufactured goods under Title X of the Senate bill, entitled "Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013".
S. 601 and H.R. 3080, "Water Resources Development Act of 2013", Title X. Urged support for the inclusion of provisions to apply a domestic procurement preference for iron, steel and munufactured goods under Title X of the Senate bill, entitled "Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013".
S. 601 and H.R. 3080, "Water Resources Development Act of 2013", Title X. Urged support for the inclusion of provisions to apply a domestic procurement preference for iron, steel and munufactured goods under Title X of the Senate bill, entitled "Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013".
S. 601 and H.R. 3080, "Water Resources Development Act of 2013", Title X. Urged support for the inclusion of provisions to apply a domestic procurement preference for iron, steel and munufactured goods under Title X of the Senate bill, entitled "Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013".
S. 601 and H.R. 3080, "Water Resources Development Act of 2013", Title X. Urged support for the inclusion of provisions to apply a domestic procurement preference for iron, steel and munufactured goods under Title X of the Senate bill, entitled "Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013".
S. 601 and H.R. 3080, "Water Resources Development Act of 2013", Title X. Urged support for the inclusion of provisions to apply a domestic procurement preference for iron, steel and munufactured goods under Title X of the Senate bill, entitled "Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013".
S. 601 and H.R. 3080, "Water Resources Development Act of 2013", Title X. Urged support for the inclusion of provisions to apply a domestic procurement preference for iron, steel and munufactured goods under Title X of the Senate bill, entitled "Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013".
Urging opposition to the extension of EXIM Bank financing to support development of an Australian iron ore mine. Economic Impact Notice: Iron Ore/Australia (May 23, 2013; FR Doc. 201312272). S. 601, The Water Resources Development Act of 2013, Title X. Seeking support for the inclusion of a Buy America provision.
Urging opposition to the extension of EXIM Bank financing to support development of an Australian iron ore mine. Economic Impact Notice: Iron Ore/Australia (May 23, 2013; FR Doc. 201312272). S. 601, The Water Resources Development Act of 2013, Title X. Seeking support for the inclusion of a Buy America provision.
Urging opposition to the extension of EXIM Bank financing to support development of an Australian iron ore mine. Economic Impact Notice: Iron Ore/Australia (May 23, 2013; FR Doc. 201312272). S. 601, The Water Resources Development Act of 2013, Title X. Seeking support for the inclusion of a Buy America provision.
Urging opposition to the extension of EXIM Bank financing to support development of an Australian iron ore mine. Economic Impact Notice: Iron Ore/Australia (May 23, 2013; FR Doc. 201312272). S. 601, The Water Resources Development Act of 2013, Title X. Seeking support for the inclusion of a Buy America provision.
Urging opposition to the extension of EXIM Bank financing to support development of an Australian iron ore mine. Economic Impact Notice: Iron Ore/Australia (May 23, 2013; FR Doc. 201312272). S. 601, The Water Resources Development Act of 2013, Title X. Seeking support for the inclusion of a Buy America provision.
Urging opposition to the extension of EXIM Bank financing to support development of an Australian iron ore mine. Economic Impact Notice: Iron Ore/Australia (May 23, 2013; FR Doc. 201312272). S. 601, The Water Resources Development Act of 2013, Title X. Seeking support for the inclusion of a Buy America provision.
Urging opposition to the extension of EXIM Bank financing to support development of an Australian iron ore mine. Economic Impact Notice: Iron Ore/Australia (May 23, 2013; FR Doc. 201312272). S. 601, The Water Resources Development Act of 2013, Title X. Seeking support for the inclusion of a Buy America provision.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 3630, The Middle Class Job Creation and Tax Relief Act of 2011, no particular title Expressed support for provisions allowing companies to accelerate use of accumulated Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) credits in lieu of bonus depreciation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 3630, The Middle Class Job Creation and Tax Relief Act of 2011, Subtitle C. Sec. 1201. Expressed support for provisions allowing companies to accelerate use of accumulated Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) credits.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R.5663, The Robert C. Byrd Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010, entire bill. S. 3671, The Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2010, entire bill. Advocated for the revision of these bills to include measures that enhance safety at iron ore mining and processing facilities. Voiced opposition to measures that impose harsher penalties on all mines, regardless of a facility's health and safety record.
H.R. 4785, The Rural Energy Savings Program Act, no specific title. Advocated for the inclusion of provisions to incentivize the use of renewable biomass fuels.
S. 3793, The Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010, Title II. H.R. 5297, The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010, no specific title. Advocated for the inclusion of a provision in these bills allowing the election to temporarily utilize Alternative Minimum Tax credits as determined by 2010 domestic investments.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Expressed support for appropriations requests submitted by a Michigan municipality under the Environmental Protection Agency; State and Tribal Assistance Grant account, the Rural Utility Service; Rural Development account, and the Housing and Urban Development; Economic Development Initiative account. These requests have not yet been incorporated into appropriations bills.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Submitted comments to the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) regarding economic impact of Application for Commercial Bank Financing for export of U.S. iron ore mining equipment to Ukraine. These comments were in response to the notice requesting comments from interested parties which appeared in the Federal Register on November 18, 2009 (FR 74 59538). Requested that certain Members of Congress weigh-in with EXIM as to the potential economic impact of this financing application.
Filing targets: Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 2868, Chemical Security Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill. Provided comments to House staff regarding the effect of the entire bill on the mining industry.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The Great Lakes Icebreaker Replacement Act, S. 1024: Distributed a letter of support to members of the Senate for this legislation to appropriate funds for the construction of a Great Lakes Icebreaking Vessel.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Energy Title - Section 6101 Clarification on potential funding programs for renewable fuels through the 2008 Farm Bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE