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Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Draft legislation to require the use of ultra-low sulfur home heating oil (not introduced). Opposed the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.1900). Consulted with members of Congress and the Department of Health and Human Services on concerns on concerns with the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Supported legislation to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline, H.R. 5682 and S.2280.
Oilheat Efficiency, Renewable Fuel Research and Jobs Training Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
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NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE via NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Draft legislation to require the use of ultra-low sulfur home heating oil (not introduced). Opposed the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.1900). Consulted with members of Congress and the Department of Health and Human Services on concerns on concerns with the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Supported legislation to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline, H.R. 5682 and S.2280.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Source: Senate LDA
General support for Keystone XL pipeline. Supported inclusion of oilheat efficiency bill (H.R.1985/S.913) as part of the Conference Report to accompany the Agriculture Act (the Farm Bill) of 2014, H.R.2642, Subtitle D, Sections 12401-12410. Draft legislation to institute a nationa Ultra-low Sulfur Heating Oil standard. Adovated for reform of LIHEAP administration.
To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Draft legislation to require the use of ultra-low sulfur home heating oil (not introduced). Opposed the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.1900). Consulted with members of Congress and the Department of Health and Human Services on concerns on concerns with the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Supported legislation to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline, H.R. 5682 and S.2280.
Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act (H.R.6) and the Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America that Works Act (H.R.4899). Opposed the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act (H.R.6). Legislative efforts approve the Keystone XL pipeline, including S.2554. Avocated policies in support of biodiesel as a home heating fuel, including the EPA Renewable Fuels Std (RFS). Advoated adminsitrative reforms to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
EXPIRE Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Senate EXPIRE Act (S.2260), supported a renewal of the biodiesel and renewable diesel blenders' tax credits (Section 154) and modifications to the tax credit for non-business energy property (Section 151), and made similar requests in the House of Representatives as they work to draft and enact tax extenders bills. Supported the preservation of Last-in/First-out accounting methods used by energy companies.
A bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Draft legislation to require the use of ultra-low sulfur home heating oil (not introduced). Opposed the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.1900). Consulted with members of Congress and the Department of Health and Human Services on concerns on concerns with the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Supported legislation to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline, H.R. 5682 and S.2280.
Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act (H.R.6) and the Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America that Works Act (H.R.4899). Opposed the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act (H.R.6). Legislative efforts approve the Keystone XL pipeline, including S.2554. Avocated policies in support of biodiesel as a home heating fuel, including the EPA Renewable Fuels Std (RFS). Advoated adminsitrative reforms to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Oilheat Efficiency, Renewable Fuel Research and Jobs Training Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
General support for Keystone XL pipeline. Supported inclusion of oilheat efficiency bill (H.R.1985/S.913) as part of the Conference Report to accompany the Agriculture Act (the Farm Bill) of 2014, H.R.2642, Subtitle D, Sections 12401-12410. Draft legislation to institute a nationa Ultra-low Sulfur Heating Oil standard. Adovated for reform of LIHEAP administration.
To suspend temporarily the duty on certain women's platform footwear.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act (H.R.6) and the Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America that Works Act (H.R.4899). Opposed the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act (H.R.6). Legislative efforts approve the Keystone XL pipeline, including S.2554. Avocated policies in support of biodiesel as a home heating fuel, including the EPA Renewable Fuels Std (RFS). Advoated adminsitrative reforms to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
To improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Opposed H.R.1003 and H.R.992. Consulted with Agriculture Committees and testified on draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engage the CFTC on efforts impliment new commodity futures and swaps markets rules under Title V of the Dodd-Frank Act and proposed rules to enhance consumer protections.
Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported residential building energy and efficiency legislation including H.R.1985, S.913, S.1392 and H.R.1616. Consulted with members of Congress and DOE on the transition to lower sulfur home heating oil and possible legislation. Provided general support for approval of the northern route of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline. Express concerns on.R.1900 and supported H.R.1582
Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA), S.913 and H.R.1985. Draft legislation to establish a low sulfur heating oil standard in the Northeastern states. Draft legislation to restore the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserves. Expressed general support for approval of the northern route of the Keystone XL pipeline. Support H.R.2231 and H.R.1613, OCS development legislation. Support federal and regulatory efforts to avoid energy supply disruptions during future disasters.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported residential building energy and efficiency legislation including H.R.1985, S.913, S.1392 and H.R.1616. Consulted with members of Congress and DOE on the transition to lower sulfur home heating oil and possible legislation. Provided general support for approval of the northern route of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline. Express concerns on.R.1900 and supported H.R.1582
Oilheat Efficiency, Renewable Fuel Research and Jobs Training Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported residential building energy and efficiency legislation including H.R.1985, S.913, S.1392 and H.R.1616. Consulted with members of Congress and DOE on the transition to lower sulfur home heating oil and possible legislation. Provided general support for approval of the northern route of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline. Express concerns on.R.1900 and supported H.R.1582
Oilheat Efficiency, Renewable Fuel Research and Jobs Training Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA), S.913 and H.R.1985. Draft legislation to establish a low sulfur heating oil standard in the Northeastern states. Draft legislation to restore the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserves. Expressed general support for approval of the northern route of the Keystone XL pipeline. Support H.R.2231 and H.R.1613, OCS development legislation. Support federal and regulatory efforts to avoid energy supply disruptions during future disasters.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Opposed cut to CFTC funding in Title VI of H.R.2410 and supported full funding in Title V of S.1371. Supported full funding for LIHEAP under Title II of S.1284 adn the draft House Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Lobbyied Dept. of HHS on state allocation and administration of LIHEAP funds.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Opposed spending cut for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in Title VI of the House Agriculture Appropriations Act H.R.2410. Support full funding for CFTC in draft Senate Financial Services Appropriations Act. Supported funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Title II of the Labor/HHS Appropriations Act, S.1284 adn the draft House version. Draft legislation to establish a transaction fee for futures, options and swaps to fund the CFTC.
To ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported H.R.3095. Consulted with members of Congress on possible legislation to improve U.S. Dept. of Transportation's driver Hours of Service regulations. Expressed concerns to Congress and DOT on other issues affecting small home heating oil and propane distributors and CMV drivers.
Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Opposed H.R.1003 and H.R.992. Consulted with Agriculture Committees and testified on draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engage the CFTC on efforts impliment new commodity futures and swaps markets rules under Title V of the Dodd-Frank Act and proposed rules to enhance consumer protections.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Opposed cut to CFTC funding in Title VI of H.R.2410 and supported full funding in Title V of S.1371. Supported full funding for LIHEAP under Title II of S.1284 adn the draft House Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Lobbyied Dept. of HHS on state allocation and administration of LIHEAP funds.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Opposed spending cut for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in Title VI of the House Agriculture Appropriations Act H.R.2410. Support full funding for CFTC in draft Senate Financial Services Appropriations Act. Supported funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Title II of the Labor/HHS Appropriations Act, S.1284 adn the draft House version. Draft legislation to establish a transaction fee for futures, options and swaps to fund the CFTC.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Opposed cut to CFTC funding in Title VI of H.R.2410 and supported full funding in Title V of S.1371. Supported full funding for LIHEAP under Title II of S.1284 adn the draft House Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Lobbyied Dept. of HHS on state allocation and administration of LIHEAP funds.
Oilheat Efficiency, Renewable Fuel Research and Jobs Training Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA), S.913 and H.R.1985. Draft legislation to establish a low sulfur heating oil standard in the Northeastern states. Draft legislation to restore the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserves. Expressed general support for approval of the northern route of the Keystone XL pipeline. Support H.R.2231 and H.R.1613, OCS development legislation. Support federal and regulatory efforts to avoid energy supply disruptions during future disasters.
Oilheat Efficiency, Renewable Fuel Research and Jobs Training Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported residential building energy and efficiency legislation including H.R.1985, S.913, S.1392 and H.R.1616. Consulted with members of Congress and DOE on the transition to lower sulfur home heating oil and possible legislation. Provided general support for approval of the northern route of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline. Express concerns on.R.1900 and supported H.R.1582
To prohibit the closure of Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, notwithstanding the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitored legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 including H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act.
To prohibit the closure of Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, notwithstanding the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitoring legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act. Supported renomination of CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler and Commissioner Bart Chilton.
Shingles Prevention Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitoring legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act. Supported renomination of CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler and Commissioner Bart Chilton.
Shingles Prevention Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitored legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 including H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitoring legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act. Supported renomination of CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler and Commissioner Bart Chilton.
Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitored legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 including H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act.
For the relief of Flavia Maboloc Cahoon.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitoring legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act. Supported renomination of CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler and Commissioner Bart Chilton.
For the relief of Flavia Maboloc Cahoon.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitored legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 including H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide outreach and training to certain college and university mental health centers relating to the mental health of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitored legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 including H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide outreach and training to certain college and university mental health centers relating to the mental health of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitoring legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act. Supported renomination of CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler and Commissioner Bart Chilton.
James Madison Memorial Commission Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitoring legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act. Supported renomination of CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler and Commissioner Bart Chilton.
James Madison Memorial Commission Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitored legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 including H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported residential building energy and efficiency legislation including H.R.1985, S.913, S.1392 and H.R.1616. Consulted with members of Congress and DOE on the transition to lower sulfur home heating oil and possible legislation. Provided general support for approval of the northern route of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline. Express concerns on.R.1900 and supported H.R.1582
Meth Mouth Prevention and Community Recovery Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitoring legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act. Supported renomination of CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler and Commissioner Bart Chilton.
Meth Mouth Prevention and Community Recovery Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitored legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 including H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitored legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 including H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Monitoring legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act. Supported renomination of CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler and Commissioner Bart Chilton.
National Oilheat Research Alliance Reauthorization Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pipeline infrastructure and maintaining operation of East Coast refineries. Supported H.R.6082, H.R.4480, H.R.4381, H.R.4382, H.R.4383, and HR6082. Communicated industry interests on HR6222, the Clean Heating Oil Act.
National Oilheat Research Alliance Reauthorization Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pipeline infrastructure and maintaining operation of East Coast refineries. Supported H.R.6082, H.R.4480, H.R.4381, H.R.4382, H.R.4383.
National Oilheat Research Alliance Reauthorization Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. Draft legislation to impliment a short-term extension of the NORA Act. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Supported HR6222, the Clean Heating Oil Act. Adocoated for regulatory waivers and release from heating oil reserves in response to Hurricane Sandy.
National Oilheat Research Alliance Reauthorization Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756.
Taxing Speculators out of the Oil Market Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Taxing Speculators out of the Oil Market Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Draft legislation, the Stop Tax-breaks for Oil Profiteering and Commodity Speculation (STOP Commodity Speculation Act). Support H.R.2003, Taxing Speculators Out of the Market Act. Draft proposals to extend and modify Sec. 25C home efficiency tax credits. Opposed increased motor fuel taxes and S.940. S.1813 floor amendments Stabenow #1812 (support), DeMint #1589 (opposed).
Taxing Speculators out of the Oil Market Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Draft legislation, the Stop Tax-breaks for Oil Profiteering and Commodity Speculation (STOP Commodity Speculation Act). Support H.R.2003, Taxing Speculators Out of the Market Act. Draft proposals to extend and modify Sec. 25C home efficiency tax credits.
Taxing Speculators out of the Oil Market Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Swap Execution Facility Clarification Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC, White House and members of Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Supported S.1200/H.R.2328; H.R.3006/S.1598; and S.2222. Opposed H.R.3283 and H.R.2586.Urged White House to engage Justice Departent to investigate speculation and manipulation.
Anti-Excessive Speculation Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC, White House and members of Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Supported S.1200/H.R.2328; H.R.3006/S.1598; and S.2222. Opposed H.R.3283 and H.R.2586.Urged White House to engage Justice Departent to investigate speculation and manipulation.
Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC, White House and members of Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Supported S.1200/H.R.2328; H.R.3006/S.1598; and S.2222. Opposed H.R.3283 and H.R.2586.Urged White House to engage Justice Departent to investigate speculation and manipulation.
Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
North American Energy Security Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Support Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.1000. Legislation to expedite Keystone XL pipeline permitting and construction including S.1932, S.2041, H.R.3548, H.R.3537 and H.R.4000. Urged White House to approve Keystone XL permit. For more info on energy issues see FUE Section. S.1813 floor amendments supported Vitter #1535, Hoeven #1537 and Roberts #1826.
North American Energy Access Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Support Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.1000. Legislation to expedite Keystone XL pipeline permitting and construction including S.1932, S.2041, H.R.3548, H.R.3537 and H.R.4000. Urged White House to approve Keystone XL permit. For more info on energy issues see FUE Section. S.1813 floor amendments supported Vitter #1535, Hoeven #1537 and Roberts #1826.
Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported Supported Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act, H.R.3665.
Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported full funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in respective draft appropriations measures. Supported Supported Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act, H.R.3665.
Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported full funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in respective draft appropriations measures. Supported Supported Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act, H.R.3665. Supported the Landry Amendment #1368 to the Transporation-HUD Appropriations Bill HR5972.
Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported full funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Supported Supported Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act, H.R.3665, and legislation to ensure adequate LIHEAP funding, H.R.4026 and S.1961.
Southern Nevada Higher Education Land Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Southern Nevada Higher Education Land Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Energizing America through Employment Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Support Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.1000. Legislation to expedite Keystone XL pipeline permitting and construction including S.1932, S.2041, H.R.3548, H.R.3537 and H.R.4000. Urged White House to approve Keystone XL permit. For more info on energy issues see FUE Section. S.1813 floor amendments supported Vitter #1535, Hoeven #1537 and Roberts #1826.
Energy Assistance for American Families Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported full funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Supported Supported Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act, H.R.3665, and legislation to ensure adequate LIHEAP funding, H.R.4026 and S.1961.
Planning for American Energy Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pipeline infrastructure and maintaining operation of East Coast refineries. Supported H.R.6082, H.R.4480, H.R.4381, H.R.4382, H.R.4383, and HR6082. Communicated industry interests on HR6222, the Clean Heating Oil Act.
Planning for American Energy Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pipeline infrastructure and maintaining operation of East Coast refineries. Supported H.R.6082, H.R.4480, H.R.4381, H.R.4382, H.R.4383.
Providing Leasing Certainty for American Energy Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pipeline infrastructure and maintaining operation of East Coast refineries. Supported H.R.6082, H.R.4480, H.R.4381, H.R.4382, H.R.4383.
Providing Leasing Certainty for American Energy Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pipeline infrastructure and maintaining operation of East Coast refineries. Supported H.R.6082, H.R.4480, H.R.4381, H.R.4382, H.R.4383, and HR6082. Communicated industry interests on HR6222, the Clean Heating Oil Act.
Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pipeline infrastructure and maintaining operation of East Coast refineries. Supported H.R.6082, H.R.4480, H.R.4381, H.R.4382, H.R.4383.
Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pipeline infrastructure and maintaining operation of East Coast refineries. Supported H.R.6082, H.R.4480, H.R.4381, H.R.4382, H.R.4383, and HR6082. Communicated industry interests on HR6222, the Clean Heating Oil Act.
Halt Index Trading of Energy Commodities (HITEC) Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Halt Index Trading of Energy Commodities (HITEC) Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Manufacturing Certainty and Captive Finance Affiliate Clarification Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Manufacturing Certainty and Captive Finance Affiliate Clarification Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Congressional Replacement of President Obama's Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pipeline infrastructure and maintaining operation of East Coast refineries. Supported H.R.6082, H.R.4480, H.R.4381, H.R.4382, H.R.4383.
Congressional Replacement of President Obama's Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pipeline infrastructure and maintaining operation of East Coast refineries. Supported H.R.6082, H.R.4480, H.R.4381, H.R.4382, H.R.4383, and HR6082. Communicated industry interests on HR6222, the Clean Heating Oil Act.
Clean Heating Oil Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. Draft legislation to impliment a short-term extension of the NORA Act. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Supported HR6222, the Clean Heating Oil Act. Adocoated for regulatory waivers and release from heating oil reserves in response to Hurricane Sandy.
Clean Heating Oil Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pipeline infrastructure and maintaining operation of East Coast refineries. Supported H.R.6082, H.R.4480, H.R.4381, H.R.4382, H.R.4383, and HR6082. Communicated industry interests on HR6222, the Clean Heating Oil Act.
Home Energy Savings Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported the extension and modification of certain federal tax credits, including the Biodiesel Blenders Credit and Section 25C Home Efficiency Credits as part of the "fiscal cliff" deal (H.R.8, Sections 401 and 405). Supported the "Home Energy Savings Act" H.R.6398.
Home Energy Savings Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Draft House legislation to extend and modify certain industry tax credits, including the Biodiesel Blenders Credit and Section 25 Home Efficiency Credits. Support H.R.6398. Senate legislation to extend certain tax credits, S.3521 Sections 301 and 305.
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Supported the extension and modification of certain federal tax credits, including the Biodiesel Blenders Credit and Section 25C Home Efficiency Credits as part of the "fiscal cliff" deal (H.R.8, Sections 401 and 405). Supported the "Home Energy Savings Act" H.R.6398.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Support Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.1000. Legislation to expedite Keystone XL pipeline permitting and construction including S.1932, S.2041, H.R.3548, H.R.3537 and H.R.4000. Urged White House to approve Keystone XL permit. For more info on energy issues see FUE Section. S.1813 floor amendments supported Vitter #1535, Hoeven #1537 and Roberts #1826.
Protecting Incentives for the Adoption of Children with Special Needs Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC, White House and members of Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Draft Senate legislation to limit index fund speculation in commodities. Pressed DOJ to investigate energy market manipulation.
Protecting Incentives for the Adoption of Children with Special Needs Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Protecting Incentives for the Adoption of Children with Special Needs Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Children's Hospitals Education Equity Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC, White House and members of Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Draft Senate legislation to limit index fund speculation in commodities. Pressed DOJ to investigate energy market manipulation.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the installation of residential micro-combined heat and power property.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC, White House and members of Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Supported S.1200/H.R.2328; H.R.3006/S.1598; and S.2222. Opposed H.R.3283 and H.R.2586.Urged White House to engage Justice Departent to investigate speculation and manipulation.
To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from authorizing honor guards to participate in funerals of veterans interred in national cemeteries unless the honor guards may offer veterans' families the option of having the honor guard perform a 13-fold flag recitation, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from authorizing honor guards to participate in funerals of veterans interred in national cemeteries unless the honor guards may offer veterans' families the option of having the honor guard perform a 13-fold flag recitation, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC, White House and members of Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Draft Senate legislation to limit index fund speculation in commodities. Pressed DOJ to investigate energy market manipulation.
To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from authorizing honor guards to participate in funerals of veterans interred in national cemeteries unless the honor guards may offer veterans' families the option of having the honor guard perform a 13-fold flag recitation, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC, White House and members of Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Draft Senate legislation to limit index fund speculation in commodities. Pressed DOJ to investigate energy market manipulation.
Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow for reimbursement of certain travel at a set rate, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC, White House and members of Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Draft Senate legislation to limit index fund speculation in commodities. Pressed DOJ to investigate energy market manipulation.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow for reimbursement of certain travel at a set rate, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow for reimbursement of certain travel at a set rate, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
National Guard Technician Recruitment and Retention Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
National Guard Technician Recruitment and Retention Act
Client: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · Firm: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
Engaged CFTC, White House and members of Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Draft Senate legislation to limit index fund speculation in commodities. Pressed DOJ to investigate energy market manipulation.
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Supported the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act (H.R.6) and the Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America that Works Act (H.R.4899). Opposed the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act (H.R.6). Legislative efforts approve the Keystone XL pipeline, including S.2554. Avocated policies in support of biodiesel as a home heating fuel, including the EPA Renewable Fuels Std (RFS). Advoated adminsitrative reforms to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Supported Hours of Serivce reform legisaltion including the Reliable Home Heating Act (S.2086) and the Senator Collins Amendment to the Fiscal Yea 2015 Transporation/HUD Appropriations Act (S.2438) concerning the temporary suspension of the commercial vehicle driver restart provision, pending a study. Expressed general support for reforming the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act) to encourage shipping of energy domestically, and to streamline the waiver process.
Senate EXPIRE Act (S.2260), supported a renewal of the biodiesel and renewable diesel blenders' tax credits (Section 154) and modifications to the tax credit for non-business energy property (Section 151), and made similar requests in the House of Representatives as they work to draft and enact tax extenders bills. Supported the preservation of Last-in/First-out accounting methods used by energy companies.
Advocated full funding for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under Title VI of H.R.4800 and in the draft Senate Financial Services and General Gov't Appropriations bill; and for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in draft House and Senate Labor/HHS Appropriations bills.
Filing targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
General support for Keystone XL pipeline. Supported inclusion of oilheat efficiency bill (H.R.1985/S.913) as part of the Conference Report to accompany the Agriculture Act (the Farm Bill) of 2014, H.R.2642, Subtitle D, Sections 12401-12410. Draft legislation to institute a nationa Ultra-low Sulfur Heating Oil standard. Adovated for reform of LIHEAP administration.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE via NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Opposed cut to CFTC funding in Title VI of H.R.2410 and supported full funding in Title V of S.1371. Supported full funding for LIHEAP under Title II of S.1284 adn the draft House Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Lobbyied Dept. of HHS on state allocation and administration of LIHEAP funds.
Supported residential building energy and efficiency legislation including H.R.1985, S.913, S.1392 and H.R.1616. Consulted with members of Congress and DOE on the transition to lower sulfur home heating oil and possible legislation. Provided general support for approval of the northern route of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline. Express concerns on.R.1900 and supported H.R.1582
Supported H.R.3095. Consulted with members of Congress on possible legislation to improve U.S. Dept. of Transportation's driver Hours of Service regulations. Expressed concerns to Congress and DOT on other issues affecting small home heating oil and propane distributors and CMV drivers.
Opposed H.R.1003 and H.R.992. Consulted with Agriculture Committees and testified on draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engage the CFTC on efforts impliment new commodity futures and swaps markets rules under Title V of the Dodd-Frank Act and proposed rules to enhance consumer protections.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE via NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA), S.913 and H.R.1985. Draft legislation to establish a low sulfur heating oil standard in the Northeastern states. Draft legislation to restore the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserves. Expressed general support for approval of the northern route of the Keystone XL pipeline. Support H.R.2231 and H.R.1613, OCS development legislation. Support federal and regulatory efforts to avoid energy supply disruptions during future disasters.
Opposed spending cut for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in Title VI of the House Agriculture Appropriations Act H.R.2410. Support full funding for CFTC in draft Senate Financial Services Appropriations Act. Supported funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Title II of the Labor/HHS Appropriations Act, S.1284 adn the draft House version. Draft legislation to establish a transaction fee for futures, options and swaps to fund the CFTC.
Monitored legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 including H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE via NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Supported funding for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in draft budget and appropriations legislation. Draft legislation to establish a transaction fee for futures, options and swaps to fund the CFTC.
Draft legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA). Draft legislation to establish a low sulfur heating oil standard in the Northeastern states. Draft legislation to restore the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserves. Expressed general support for approval of the northern route of the Keystone XL pipeline.
NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE via NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supported the extension and modification of certain federal tax credits, including the Biodiesel Blenders Credit and Section 25C Home Efficiency Credits as part of the "fiscal cliff" deal (H.R.8, Sections 401 and 405). Supported the "Home Energy Savings Act" H.R.6398.
Supported legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. Draft legislation to impliment a short-term extension of the NORA Act. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Supported HR6222, the Clean Heating Oil Act. Adocoated for regulatory waivers and release from heating oil reserves in response to Hurricane Sandy.
NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE via NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Supported full funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in respective draft appropriations measures. Supported Supported Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act, H.R.3665.
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pipeline infrastructure and maintaining operation of East Coast refineries. Supported H.R.6082, H.R.4480, H.R.4381, H.R.4382, H.R.4383, and HR6082. Communicated industry interests on HR6222, the Clean Heating Oil Act.
NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE via NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Supported full funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in respective draft appropriations measures. Supported Supported Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act, H.R.3665. Supported the Landry Amendment #1368 to the Transporation-HUD Appropriations Bill HR5972.
Engaged CFTC, White House and members of Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Draft Senate legislation to limit index fund speculation in commodities. Pressed DOJ to investigate energy market manipulation.
NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE via NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Support Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.1000. Legislation to expedite Keystone XL pipeline permitting and construction including S.1932, S.2041, H.R.3548, H.R.3537 and H.R.4000. Urged White House to approve Keystone XL permit. For more info on energy issues see FUE Section. S.1813 floor amendments supported Vitter #1535, Hoeven #1537 and Roberts #1826.
Engaged CFTC, White House and members of Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Supported S.1200/H.R.2328; H.R.3006/S.1598; and S.2222. Opposed H.R.3283 and H.R.2586.Urged White House to engage Justice Departent to investigate speculation and manipulation.
NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE via NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supported renewal of Vermont and Maine Truck Weight Limits Program in Section 126 of S.1596, S.1450, Section 501 of S.361 and H.R.763. Opposed S.876 and H.R.1574.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.1000. Legislation to expedite Keystone XL pipeline permitting and construction including S.1932, H.R.3548 and H.R.3537. Urged White House and State Department to approve Keystone XL permit. For more info on energy issues see FUE Section.
Engaged CFTC, members of Congress and staff on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Supported End Excessive Oil Speculation Now Act S.1200/H.R.2328. Supported Anti-Excessive Speculation Act, H.R.3006/S.1598.
NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE via NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Supported renewal of Vermont and Maine Truck Weight Limits Program in Section 126 of S.1596, S.1450, Section 501 of S.361 and H.R.763. Opposed S.876 and H.R.1574.
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. Supported transition of Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserves to ultra-low sulfur product, discussed proposed budget for reserves with DOE/Congress.
Supported full funding for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the draft Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act in House and under Title II of S.1599, and full funding for Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve (NEHHOR) under Title III, H.R.2354; and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) under Title VI, H.R.2112.
Monitoring legislation to modify the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, H.R.634, H.R.742, H.R.785, H.R.992, H.R.1003, H.R.1038, H.R.1256, S.450 and S.474. Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. Engaged the CFTC on rulemakings to impliment and enforce Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act. Supported renomination of CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler and Commissioner Bart Chilton.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Supported Supported Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act, H.R.3665.
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Draft House legislation to extend and modify certain industry tax credits, including the Biodiesel Blenders Credit and Section 25 Home Efficiency Credits. Support H.R.6398. Senate legislation to extend certain tax credits, S.3521 Sections 301 and 305.
Supported general efforts to press for approval and construction of the Keystone XL pipeline (no specific legislation). For more info on energy issues see FUE Section.
Engaged CFTC and Congress on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Opposed HR1840, HR2586, HR2779, HR3283, HR3336, HR3527, HR5649, S947, S1615, S1650, S2223 and supported HR2003, HR3996, HR3665, HR5186, S1598 and S2238. Advocated for new legislation to create insurance fund to protect commodity hedging accounts.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Conference report on Surface Transportation Bill H.R.4348: Supported inclusion of Section 33015 and Opposed inclusion of Section 32301(b). Supported inclusion of Keystone XL language (Title II, Sections 201-204 of original House version of H.R.4348).
Draft legislation, the Stop Tax-breaks for Oil Profiteering and Commodity Speculation (STOP Commodity Speculation Act). Support H.R.2003, Taxing Speculators Out of the Market Act. Draft proposals to extend and modify Sec. 25C home efficiency tax credits.
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756. General support for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pipeline infrastructure and maintaining operation of East Coast refineries. Supported H.R.6082, H.R.4480, H.R.4381, H.R.4382, H.R.4383.
For more info on energy issues see FUE Section.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756.
Draft legislation, the Stop Tax-breaks for Oil Profiteering and Commodity Speculation (STOP Commodity Speculation Act). Support H.R.2003, Taxing Speculators Out of the Market Act. Draft proposals to extend and modify Sec. 25C home efficiency tax credits. Opposed increased motor fuel taxes and S.940. S.1813 floor amendments Stabenow #1812 (support), DeMint #1589 (opposed).
Supported full funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Supported Supported Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act, H.R.3665, and legislation to ensure adequate LIHEAP funding, H.R.4026 and S.1961.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Supported funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program under Title II of S.1599, H.R.3070 and S.1961, Weatherization Assistance Program and the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve under Title III, H.R.2354; and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under Title VI, H.R.2112. Supported Wall Street Accountability through Sustainable Funding Act, H.R.3665. Aforementioned funding measures rolled in to minibus H.R.2112 and omnibus H.R.2055.
Legislation to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Act, S.949 and H.R.1756.
Draft legislation, the Stop Tax-breaks for Oil Profiteering and Commodity Speculation (STOP Commodity Speculation Act). Support H.R.2003, Taxing Speculators Out of the Market Act. Draft proposals to extend and modify Sec. 25C home efficiency tax credits. Opposed increased motor fuel taxes and S.940.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act H.R.1229; Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act H.R.1230; Reversing President Obama's Offshore Moratorium Act H.R.1231; and Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act H.R.1294. Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.1000. Jobs and Energy Permitting Act H.R.2021. Enhanced Oil Supply and Price Reduction Act H.R.1807. Offshore Production and Safety Act S953. EIS/NID at State Dept. for Keystone XL. For more info see FUE Section.
Draft legislation, the Stop Tax-breaks for Oil Profiteering and Commodity Speculation (STOP Commodity Speculation Act). Support H.R.674, S.164 and S.89, the 3% Withholding Tax Relief Act. Support H.R.2003, Taxing Speculators Out of the Market Act. Support H.R.4, Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchagne Subsidy Overpayments Act. Draft proposals to extend and modify Sec. 25C home efficiency tax credits. Opposed increased motor fuel taxes and S.940.
Engaged CFTC, members of Congress and staff on preliminary and ongoing rulemakings in accordance with Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Stret Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Encouraged lawmakers to communicate to CFTC in support of certain rulemakings. Supported End Excessive Oil Speculation Now Act S.1200/H.R.2328. Opposed "Debit Interchange Fee Study Act" S.575. Opposed H.R.1573. Supported Anti-Excessive Speculation Act, H.R.3006/S.1598.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office