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Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
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APPALACHIAN VOICES via APPALACHIAN VOICES
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
No lobbying on this issue this quarter.
Support HR 9556 to ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSH in FY 27 appropriations bills. Oppose H.R. 9620 due to funding cuts to MSHA, DOL; Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Source: Senate LDA
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose nominee to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose nominee to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Oppose H.R. 9338 due to water pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6373 due to air pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 161 due to pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 414 due to pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6398 due to pollution impacts. Oppose S. 5653 due to Clean Water Act provisions. Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Support HR 9029, Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protect Act and HR 9023, CLEAN UP Mines Act, and HR 9035 Ending Fossil Fuel Bailouts Act, to ensure adequate cleanup of coal mines. Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 27 appropriations, including HR 9171 and HR 9022. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit Act.
Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 26 appropriations, including HR 4553 and H.R. 4754. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit Act.
Support HR 9029, Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protect Act and HR 9023, CLEAN UP Mines Act, and HR 9035 Ending Fossil Fuel Bailouts Act, to ensure adequate cleanup of coal mines. Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 27 appropriations, including HR 9171 and HR 9022. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act due to negative environmental impacts. Support the ePermit Act. Oppose HR 9617, the CHARM Act. Oppose S. 5654, Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, due to negative impact on environmental protections. Oppose HR 7688, DPA Modernization Act, due to provisions waiving regulatory protections.
Support HR 9029, Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protect Act and HR 9023, CLEAN UP Mines Act, and HR 9035 Ending Fossil Fuel Bailouts Act, to ensure adequate cleanup of coal mines. Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 27 appropriations, including HR 9171 and HR 9022. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit Act.
Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 26 appropriations, including HR 4553 and H.R. 4754. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit Act.
Support HR 9029, Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protect Act and HR 9023, CLEAN UP Mines Act, and HR 9035 Ending Fossil Fuel Bailouts Act, to ensure adequate cleanup of coal mines. Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 27 appropriations, including HR 9171 and HR 9022. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act due to negative environmental impacts. Support the ePermit Act. Oppose HR 9617, the CHARM Act. Oppose S. 5654, Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, due to negative impact on environmental protections. Oppose HR 7688, DPA Modernization Act, due to provisions waiving regulatory protections.
Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 9338: Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 due to impacts on communities with proposed or approved pipelines. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts.
Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Oppose H.R. 9338 due to water pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6373 due to air pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 161 due to pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 414 due to pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6398 due to pollution impacts. Oppose S. 5653 due to Clean Water Act provisions. Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose nominee to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts.
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts.
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Oppose H.R. 9338 due to water pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6373 due to air pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 161 due to pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 414 due to pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6398 due to pollution impacts. Oppose S. 5653 due to Clean Water Act provisions. Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose nominee to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 9338: Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 due to impacts on communities with proposed or approved pipelines. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts.
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Oppose H.R. 9338 due to water pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6373 due to air pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 161 due to pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 414 due to pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6398 due to pollution impacts. Oppose S. 5653 due to Clean Water Act provisions. Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support funding in FY26 and FY27 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342. Oppose H.R. 5342 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes. Support S. 3965 to make EDA applications more accessible.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support funding in FY26 and FY27 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342. Oppose H.R. 5342 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes. Support S. 3965 to make EDA applications more accessible.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose nominee to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Oppose H.R. 9338 due to water pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6373 due to air pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 161 due to pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 414 due to pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6398 due to pollution impacts. Oppose S. 5653 due to Clean Water Act provisions. Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 26 and FY 27 appropriations, H.R. 4754, H.R. 4213 and S. 2431. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes. Oppose HR 4553 due to agency and program cuts. Oppose rescission and freezing of funds for disaster relief provided through FEMA and EPA.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support funding in FY26 and FY27 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342. Oppose H.R. 5342 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes. Support S. 3965 to make EDA applications more accessible.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 26 and FY 27 appropriations, H.R. 4754, H.R. 4213 and S. 2431. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes. Oppose HR 4553 due to agency and program cuts. Oppose rescission and freezing of funds for disaster relief provided through FEMA and EPA.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose nominee to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 26 appropriations, including HR 4553 and H.R. 4754. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit Act.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Support H.R. 6644 because of inclusion of 3-year authorization of the Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery. Support Water Resources Development Act programs related to better flood preparedness and resiliency, but oppose provisions that roll back NEPA protections. Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 27 appropriations. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes. Oppose HR 8646 due to lack of funding for Rural Disaster Home Repair Program.
Support H.R. 6644 because of inclusion of 3-year authorization of the Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery. Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 27 appropriations. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes. Oppose HR 8646 due to lack of funding for Rural Disaster Home Repair Program.
Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 26 and FY 27 appropriations, H.R. 4754, H.R. 4213 and S. 2431. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes. Oppose HR 4553 due to agency and program cuts. Oppose rescission and freezing of funds for disaster relief provided through FEMA and EPA.
Support HR 9029, Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protect Act and HR 9023, CLEAN UP Mines Act, and HR 9035 Ending Fossil Fuel Bailouts Act, to ensure adequate cleanup of coal mines. Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 27 appropriations, including HR 9171 and HR 9022. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit Act.
Support HR 9029, Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protect Act and HR 9023, CLEAN UP Mines Act, and HR 9035 Ending Fossil Fuel Bailouts Act, to ensure adequate cleanup of coal mines. Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 27 appropriations, including HR 9171 and HR 9022. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act due to negative environmental impacts. Support the ePermit Act. Oppose HR 9617, the CHARM Act. Oppose S. 5654, Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, due to negative impact on environmental protections. Oppose HR 7688, DPA Modernization Act, due to provisions waiving regulatory protections.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Oppose H.R. 9338 due to water pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6373 due to air pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 161 due to pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 414 due to pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6398 due to pollution impacts. Oppose S. 5653 due to Clean Water Act provisions. Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 26 appropriations, including HR 4553 and H.R. 4754. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit Act.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 26 appropriations, including HR 4553 and H.R. 4754. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit Act.
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 26 and FY 27 appropriations, H.R. 4754, H.R. 4213 and S. 2431. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes. Oppose HR 4553 due to agency and program cuts. Oppose rescission and freezing of funds for disaster relief provided through FEMA and EPA.
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support funding in FY26 and FY27 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342. Oppose H.R. 5342 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes. Support S. 3965 to make EDA applications more accessible.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Support HR 9029, Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protect Act and HR 9023, CLEAN UP Mines Act, and HR 9035 Ending Fossil Fuel Bailouts Act, to ensure adequate cleanup of coal mines. Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 27 appropriations, including HR 9171 and HR 9022. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit Act.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Oppose H.R. 9338 due to water pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6373 due to air pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 161 due to pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 414 due to pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6398 due to pollution impacts. Oppose S. 5653 due to Clean Water Act provisions. Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 26 appropriations, including HR 4553 and H.R. 4754. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit Act.
Support HR 9029, Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protect Act and HR 9023, CLEAN UP Mines Act, and HR 9035 Ending Fossil Fuel Bailouts Act, to ensure adequate cleanup of coal mines. Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 27 appropriations, including HR 9171 and HR 9022. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act due to negative environmental impacts. Support the ePermit Act. Oppose HR 9617, the CHARM Act. Oppose S. 5654, Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, due to negative impact on environmental protections. Oppose HR 7688, DPA Modernization Act, due to provisions waiving regulatory protections.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSH in FY 26 appropriations bills. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to funding cuts to MSHA, DOL; Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support funding in FY26 and FY27 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342. Oppose H.R. 5342 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes. Support S. 3965 to make EDA applications more accessible.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to related funding cuts. Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support funding in FY26 and FY27 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342. Oppose H.R. 5342 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes. Support S. 3965 to make EDA applications more accessible.
Support funding FY27 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in HR 8646, HR 9022, HR 8845. Oppose H.R. 8845 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes. Support S. 3965 to make EDA applications more accessible.
Support funding FY27 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in HR 8646, HR 9022, HR 8845. Oppose H.R. 8845 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes. Support S. 3965 to make EDA applications more accessible.
Support funding in FY26 and FY27 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342. Oppose H.R. 5342 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes. Support S. 3965 to make EDA applications more accessible.
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose nominee to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Oppose H.R. 9338 due to water pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6373 due to air pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 161 due to pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 414 due to pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6398 due to pollution impacts. Oppose S. 5653 due to Clean Water Act provisions. Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Oppose H.R. 9338 due to water pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6373 due to air pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 161 due to pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 414 due to pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6398 due to pollution impacts. Oppose S. 5653 due to Clean Water Act provisions. Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Support H.R. 6644 because of inclusion of 3-year authorization of the Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery. Support Water Resources Development Act programs related to better flood preparedness and resiliency, but oppose provisions that roll back NEPA protections. Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 27 appropriations. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes. Oppose HR 8646 due to lack of funding for Rural Disaster Home Repair Program.
Support H.R. 6644 because of inclusion of 3-year authorization of the Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery. Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 27 appropriations. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes. Oppose HR 8646 due to lack of funding for Rural Disaster Home Repair Program.
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support HR 9556 to ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSH in FY 27 appropriations bills. Oppose H.R. 9620 due to funding cuts to MSHA, DOL; Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to related funding cuts. Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support HR 9556 to ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSH in FY 27 appropriations bills. Oppose H.R. 9620 due to funding cuts to MSHA, DOL; Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 9620 due to related funding cuts. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSH in FY 26 appropriations bills. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to funding cuts to MSHA, DOL; Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 9620 due to related funding cuts. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to related funding cuts. Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support HR 9556 to ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSH in FY 27 appropriations bills. Oppose H.R. 9620 due to funding cuts to MSHA, DOL; Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 9620 due to related funding cuts. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSH in FY 26 appropriations bills. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to funding cuts to MSHA, DOL; Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 9620 due to related funding cuts. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2025
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support HR 9556 to ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSH in FY 27 appropriations bills. Oppose H.R. 9620 due to funding cuts to MSHA, DOL; Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit period for the production of refined coal, and for other purposes.
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit period for the production of refined coal, and for other purposes.
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit period for the production of refined coal, and for other purposes.
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose nominee to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act of 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act of 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Coal mining bankruptcies, lobbying for legislation to ensure money for reclamation after coal bankruptcies. Support H.R. 7249
Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act of 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act of 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Coal mining bankruptcies, lobbying for legislation to ensure money for reclamation after coal bankruptcies. Support H.R. 7249
Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act of 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 26 appropriations, including HR 4553 and H.R. 4754. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit Act.
Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act of 2026
Client: APPALACHIAN VOICES · Firm: APPALACHIAN VOICES
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Oppose H.R. 9338 due to water pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6373 due to air pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 161 due to pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 414 due to pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6398 due to pollution impacts. Oppose S. 5653 due to Clean Water Act provisions. Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Support H.R. 6644 because of inclusion of 3-year authorization of the Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery. Support Water Resources Development Act programs related to better flood preparedness and resiliency, but oppose provisions that roll back NEPA protections. Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 27 appropriations. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes. Oppose HR 8646 due to lack of funding for Rural Disaster Home Repair Program.
Support for funding for the Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, WIC, SNAP, food assistance, Rural Partners Network, and Rural Energy for America Program in FY27 appropriations bills. Oppose H.R. 8646 due to cuts to rural programs. Oppose H.R. 7567 due to harmful rural clean energy provisions. Support S. 5526 for improvements to rural clean energy programs.
Support funding FY27 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in HR 8646, HR 9022, HR 8845. Oppose H.R. 8845 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes. Support S. 3965 to make EDA applications more accessible.
No lobbying on this issue this quarter.
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 9620 due to related funding cuts. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Support for funding in appropriations bills for OSMRE, MSHA, OSHA, EDA, USDA, FEMA, USGS, AmeriCorps, CDFI, Appalachian Regional Commission, clean energy, economic development, and rural energy. Oppose HR 8646, HR 9620, HR 9171, HR 9022, HR 8845, and HR 9495 due to cuts to economic development programs, environmental protection laws and programs, and clean energy programs.
Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose nominee to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Support funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs in FY 27 appropriations.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Oppose H.R. 9338 due to water pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6373 due to air pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 161 due to pollution impacts. Oppose H.R. 414 due to pollution impacts. Oppose HR 6398 due to pollution impacts. Oppose S. 5653 due to Clean Water Act provisions. Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Coal mining bankruptcies, lobbying for legislation to ensure money for reclamation after coal bankruptcies. Support H.R. 7249 Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act of 2026 and H.R. 9035: Ending Fossil Fuel Bailouts Act of 2026.
Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 9338: Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 due to impacts on communities with proposed or approved pipelines. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts.
Support funding for EPA in FY 27 appropriations bills. Oppose HR 9171 due to funding cuts to the EPA.
Support HR 9029, Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protect Act and HR 9023, CLEAN UP Mines Act, and HR 9035 Ending Fossil Fuel Bailouts Act, to ensure adequate cleanup of coal mines. Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 27 appropriations, including HR 9171 and HR 9022. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act due to negative environmental impacts. Support the ePermit Act. Oppose HR 9617, the CHARM Act. Oppose S. 5654, Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, due to negative impact on environmental protections. Oppose HR 7688, DPA Modernization Act, due to provisions waiving regulatory protections.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
APPALACHIAN VOICES via APPALACHIAN VOICES
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts.
No lobbying on this issue this quarter.
Coal mining bankruptcies, lobbying for legislation to ensure money for reclamation after coal bankruptcies. Support H.R. 7249
Support funding FY27 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in HR 8646, HR 9022, HR 8845. Oppose H.R. 8845 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes. Support S. 3965 to make EDA applications more accessible.
No lobbying on this issue this quarter.
Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
Support H.R. 6644 because of inclusion of 3-year authorization of the Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery. Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 27 appropriations. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes. Oppose HR 8646 due to lack of funding for Rural Disaster Home Repair Program.
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 9620 due to related funding cuts. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Support for funding in appropriations bills for OSMRE, MSHA, OSHA, EDA, USDA, FEMA, USGS, AmeriCorps, CDFI, Appalachian Regional Commission, clean energy, economic development, and rural energy.
Support funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs in FY 27 appropriations.
Support HR 9556 to ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSH in FY 27 appropriations bills. Oppose H.R. 9620 due to funding cuts to MSHA, DOL; Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Support for funding for the Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, WIC, SNAP, food assistance, Rural Partners Network, and Rural Energy for America Program in FY27 appropriations bills.
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Oppose HR 7567 due to provisions harming solar energy development. Support S 4337 to protect electricity ratepayer bills.
Support HR 9029, Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protect Act and HR 9023, CLEAN UP Mines Act, and HR 9035 Ending Fossil Fuel Bailouts Act, to ensure adequate cleanup of coal mines. Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 27 appropriations, including HR 9171 and HR 9022. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit Act.
Support funding for EPA in FY 27 appropriations bills.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
APPALACHIAN VOICES via APPALACHIAN VOICES
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSH in FY 26 appropriations bills. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to funding cuts to MSHA, DOL; Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
Support funding for EPA in FY 27 appropriations bills.
Support for funding for the Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, WIC, SNAP, food assistance, Rural Partners Network, and Rural Energy for America Program in FY27 appropriations bills.
No lobbying on this issue this quarter.
Support funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs in FY 27 appropriations.
Support funding in FY26 and FY27 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342. Oppose H.R. 5342 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes. Support S. 3965 to make EDA applications more accessible.
Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly.
Coal mining bankruptcies, lobbying for legislation to ensure money for reclamation after coal bankruptcies. Support H.R. 7249
Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 26 appropriations, including HR 4553 and H.R. 4754. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit Act.
Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 26 and FY 27 appropriations, H.R. 4754, H.R. 4213 and S. 2431. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes. Oppose HR 4553 due to agency and program cuts. Oppose rescission and freezing of funds for disaster relief provided through FEMA and EPA.
Support efforts to ensure adequate insurance levels for coal mining reclamation and black lung insurance.
Support for funding in appropriations bills for OSMRE, MSHA, OSHA, EDA, USDA, FEMA, USGS, AmeriCorps, CDFI, Appalachian Regional Commission, clean energy, economic development, and rural energy.
Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts.
Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977).
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to related funding cuts. Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for funding for the Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, WIC, SNAP, food assistance, Rural Partners Network, and Rural Energy for America Program in FY26 appropriations bills; oppose HR 4121 and S. 2256 due to funding cuts to the DOA and related programs. Oppose cuts, rescissions, and freezes to funding to USDA Rural Energy for America, New ERA, and PACE programs related to clean energy.
Coal mining bankruptcies, lobbying for legislation to ensure money for reclamation after coal bankruptcies. No bill #s.
Ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSH in FY 26 appropriations bills. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to funding cuts to MSHA, DOL; Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
No lobbying on this issue this quarter.
Ensure reclamation of coal mines. No specific bill numbers yet. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 26 appropriations, including HR 4553 and H.R. 4754. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act.
Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act.
Support funding for Department of Housing and Urban Affairs in FY 26 appropriations (H.R. 4552, S. 2465).
Support funding for EPA in FY 26 appropriations bills (H.R. 4754; S. 2431).
Support for funding in appropriations bills for OSMRE, MSHA, OSHA, EDA, USDA, FEMA, USGS, AmeriCorps, CDFI, Appalachian Regional Commission, clean energy, economic development, and rural energy; oppose H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342, H.R. 5166, H.R. 4249, due to related funding cuts.
Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior funding in appropriations bills, including H.R. 4553 and H.R. 4754. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act
Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 26 appropriations, H.R. 4754, H.R. 4213 and S. 2431. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes. Oppose HR 4553 due to agency and program cuts. Oppose rescission and freezing of funds for disaster relief provided through FEMA and EPA.
Support funding in FY26 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342. Oppose H.R. 1 due to ending programs supporting economic development in rural and Appalachian communities. Oppose H.R. 5342 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes.
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts.
Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts.
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to related funding cuts. Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757.
Support efforts to ensure adequate insurance levels for coal mining reclamation and black lung insurance.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Oppose H.R. 1 due to cuts to SNAP / nutrition programs. Support for funding for the Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, WIC, SNAP, food assistance, Rural Partners Network, and Rural Energy for America Program in FY26 appropriations bills; oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the DOA and related programs. Oppose cuts, rescissions, and freezes to funding to USDA Rural Energy for America, New ERA, and PACE programs related to clean energy.
Coal mining bankruptcies, lobbying for legislation to ensure money for reclamation after coal bankruptcies. No bill #s.
Ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSH in FY 26 appropriations bills. Oppose Senate Res. 412 due to nomination of Wayne Palmer and his opposition to the MSHA silica dust rule. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to funding cuts to MSHA, DOL; Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs.
Oppose H.R. 1 due to cuts to manufacturing programs.
Ensure reclamation of coal mines. No specific bill numbers yet. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 26 appropriations, including HR 4553 and H.R. 4754. Oppose H.R. 1 due to mandatory mining, drilling, and deforestation on public lands, and repeal of EPA programs. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining.
Oppose H.R. 1 due to repeal of clean energy and manufacturing tax credits and tax cuts for billionaires. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act.
Support funding for Department of Housing and Urban Affairs in FY 26 appropriations (H.R. 4552, S. 2465).
Oppose H.R. 1 due to cuts to EPA programs. Support funding for EPA in FY 26 appropriations bills (H.R. 4754; S. 2431).
Oppose H.R. 1 due to cuts to medicare.
Support for funding in appropriations bills for OSMRE, MSHA, OSHA, EDA, USDA, FEMA, USGS, AmeriCorps, CDFI, Appalachian Regional Commission, clean energy, economic development, and rural energy; oppose H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342, due to related funding cuts. Oppose H.R. 1 due to cuts to clean energy, health care, nutrition programs and environmental protections.
Oppose H.R. 1 due to provisions to circumvent clean air and clean water protections by expediting permitting review, granting automatic approvals for certain infrastructure projects, and repeal of EPA clean air programs. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior funding in appropriations bills, including H.R. 4553 and H.R. 4754. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining.
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to related funding cuts. Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Oppose H.R. 1 due to cuts to Medicaid. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease (no bill numbers yet).
Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 26 appropriations, H.R. 4754, H.R. 4213 and S. 2431. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes. Oppose rescission and freezing of funds for disaster relief provided through FEMA and EPA.
Support funding in FY26 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342Oppose H.R. 1 due to ending programs supporting economic development in rural and Appalachian communities. Oppose H.R. 5342 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration.
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (no bill numbers) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs.
Oppose H.R. 1 due to expedited permitting processes for oil, gas, and coal, lower royalty rates for oil, gas, and coal, and expanded drilling and mining on public lands. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks.
Ensuring adequate insurance levels for coal mining reclamation and black lung insurance. no specific bill numbers yet. Oppose H.R. 1 due to cuts to Medicaid.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Ensuring adequate insurance levels for coal mining reclamation and black lung insurance. no specific bill numbers yet. Oppose H.R. 1 due to cuts to Medicaid.
Ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSh in FY 26 appropriations bills. No specific bill numbers yet.
Oppose H.R. 1 due to expedited permitting processes for oil, gas, and coal, lower royalty rates for oil, gas, and coal, and expanded drilling and mining on public lands.
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
None this quarter.
Coal mining bankruptcies, lobbying for legislation to ensure money for reclamation after coal bankruptcies.
Ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. No specific bill numbers yet.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Defend investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act that support clean energy development. Support additional funding for the Department of Clean Energy on Mine Land Program, the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities Economic Revitalization, and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Support for increased funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program. Support for the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act to permanently authorize the CDBR-DR program. Support for permanently authorizing and increasing the grant limit for the USDA Rural Disaster Home Repair Program.
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for federal funding for FEMA programs, flood preparedness, rural disaster and resiliency capacity, and recovery. Support for the Making Access To Cleanup Happen (MATCH) Act of 2023. Support for restructuring FEMA grants for disadvantaged communities, including eliminating match requirements. Support for the Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience (CLEAR) Act. Support for the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act. Support for a new training program for local elected officials re: FEMA aid processes, debris removal processes, and other disaster and recovery programs. Support for funding USACEs Planning Assistance to States; support for requiring the Corps to work to advance nature-based hazard mitigation projects. Support additional funding for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Programs. Generally make changes to FEMA programs to speed up disaster funding, improve flood insurance, improve the Community Rating System, improve buyout programs, improve property disclosures, and improve flood mapping.
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Farm bill - retaining investments in rural electric utilities and rural energy programs related to clean energy. Supporting retaining funding for rural clean energy programs in FY2025 annual appropriations bill. Support funding for the USDA rural Disaster Home Repair Program, Emergency Watershed Protection Program, and Rural Partners Network Program. Expand federal disaster recovery programs to explicitly include funding for private bridge repair and rebuilding these bridges to higher flood resilience standards; including expanding funding for USDAs Rural Disaster Home Repair Program. Increase funding for the Conservation Stewardship Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. Support for requiring the Forest Service to require forest plans to incorporate slope stability and landslide best management practices. Support for increasing technical capacity at the Forest Service related to landslides. Support for the Making Access To Cleanup Happen (MATCH) Act of 2023.
Black lung disease, benefits for miners with black lung, and regulations protecting miners' health. Support S. 2416 / HR 6761 the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act. Support stronger regulations of silica dust to protect miners' health. Support easier access to black lung benefits for miners and families of deceased miners. Support H.R.6461 / S 3304 the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act. Oppose legislative efforts to block MSHA from regulating miners' exposure to silica dust. Support funding for Health Resources and Services Administration Black Lung Clinics. Support funding for Low Income Household Water Assistance Program and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. No specific bill numbers. Oppose H.R. 1 due to cuts to Medicaid. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease (no bill #).
Ensure reclamation of coal mines. No specific bill numbers yet. Oppose cuts to EPA programs in FY 26 appropriations (no bill #s). Oppose H.R. 1 due to mandatory mining, drilling, and deforestation on public lands, and repeal of EPA programs.
Oppose H.R. 1 due to repeal of clean energy and manufacturing tax credits and tax cuts for billionaires.
Support funding for Department of Housing and Urban Affairs in FY 26 appropriations.
Oppose H.R. 1 due to cuts to EPA programs. Support funding for EPA in FY 26 appropriations bills.
Oppose H.R. 1 due to cuts to manufacturing programs.
Oppose H.R. 1 due to cuts to SNAP / nutrition programs. Support for funding for the Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, WIC, SNAP, food assistance, Rural Partners Network, and Rural Energy for America Program in FY26 appropriations bills (no bill #s). Oppose cuts, rescissions, and freezes to funding to USDA Rural Energy for America, New ERA, and PACE programs related to clean energy.
Coal mining bankruptcies, lobbying for legislation to ensure money for reclamation after coal bankruptcies. No bill #s.
Support for funding in appropriations bills for OSMRE, MSHA, OSHA, EDA, USDA, FEMA, USGS, AmeriCorps, CDFI, Appalachian Regional Commission, clean energy, economic development, and rural energy. No specific bill numbers. Oppose H.R. 1 due to cuts to clean energy, health care, nutrition programs and environmental protections.
Oppose H.R. 1 due to provisions to circumvent clean air and clean water protections by expediting permitting review, granting automatic approvals for certain infrastructure projects, and repeal of EPA clean air programs. Oppose cuts to EPA funding in appropriations bills (no bill #s).
Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 26 appropriations (no bill #s). Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Oppose rescission and freezing of funds for disaster relief provided through FEMA and EPA.
Support funding in FY26 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia (no bill numbers yet), including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs. Oppose H.R. 1 due to ending programs supporting economic development in rural and Appalachian communities.
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (no bill numbers) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
No activity this quarter.
Ensure reclamation of coal mines. No specific bill numbers yet.
Maintain clean energy tax credits. No specific bill numbers yet.
No activities this quarter.
Support for funding in appropriations bills for OSMRE, MSHA, EDA, USDA, EPA, clean energy, economic development, and rural energy. No specific bill numbers.
Oppose Congressional Review Act legislation to repeal EPA rules.
Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene.
Support funding in appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia (no bill numbers yet).
Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (no bill numbers) related to improving TVA's IRP process.
Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. No specific bill numbers.
Ensuring adequate insurance levels for coal mining reclamation and black lung insurance. no specific bill numbers yet.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
Oppose changes to Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose legislation to repeal environmental programs created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Support funding for Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative. Support for Community Reclamation Partnerships Act (HR 6233) related to abandoned mine land reclamation partnerships. General issues related to coal mine reclamation, in particular improving reclamation and bonding requirements. Expansion and improvement of abandoned mine land economic revitalization program. Support funding for the for USGSs Cooperative Matching Funds Program and Federal Priority Streamgages network. Support the Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act (HR 8062). Support Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act (HR 7941). Support the Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act (HR 7940). Support restoring NEPA protections for the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program and codifying the program. Improve flood mapping.
Farm bill - retaining investments in rural electric utilities and rural energy programs related to clean energy. Supporting retaining funding for rural clean energy programs in FY2025 annual appropriations bill. Support funding for the USDA rural Disaster Home Repair Program, Emergency Watershed Protection Program, and Rural Partners Network Program. Expand federal disaster recovery programs to explicitly include funding for private bridge repair and rebuilding these bridges to higher flood resilience standards; including expanding funding for USDAs Rural Disaster Home Repair Program. Increase funding for the Conservation Stewardship Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. Support for requiring the Forest Service to require forest plans to incorporate slope stability and landslide best management practices. Support for increasing technical capacity at the Forest Service related to landslides. Support for the Making Access To Cleanup Happen (MATCH) Act of 2023.
Generally urging Congress to protect/retain existing laws protecting clean air and water including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act. Urged members of Congress to protect investments in clean air and clean water included in the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Support H.R.5983. Oppose bills to roll back National Ambient Air Quality standards, including S 2125, SJ Res 31, HJ Res 69, HJ Res 117, SJ Res 65, HR 7650. Support for strengthening environmental protections for communities impacted by pipelines.
Support stronger regulations regarding surety bonds for reclamation for coal companies. Support for self-insurance regulations to limit coal companies's ability to use self insurance.
Black lung disease, benefits for miners with black lung, and regulations protecting miners' health. Support S. 2416 / HR 6761 the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act. Oppose FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Appropriation Act (S. 2624, H.R. 5894) because of cuts to the Mine Safety & Health Administration's and DOL's budget. Support stronger regulations of silica dust to protect miners' health. Support easier access to black lung benefits for miners and families of deceased miners. Support H.R.6461 / S 3304 the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act. Oppose legislative to block MSHA from regulating miners' exposure to silica dust. Support funding for the National Labor Relations board. Support increased funding for AmeriCorps. Support increased funding for the federal Registered Apprenticeship program, Reentry Employment Opportunities program, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Support clean energy manufacturing incentives particularly targeted at coal-impacted communities. Oppose FY 2024 Commerce and Justice, Science Appropriations Act (S. 2321, H.R. 5893) House FY 2024 Energy and Water Appropriations Act (H.R. 4394) because of cuts to manufacturing incentives.
Support increased funding for the Economic Development Administration, maintaining investments in clean energy economic development particularly in disadvantaged communities created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Support funding for and improvements to the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program, including restoring NEPA protections for the AMLER Program. Support increased funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant. Support funding for the Recompete Pilot program. Support funding for the the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization. Support increased funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Support increased funding for AmeriCorps. Support increased funding for the federal Registered Apprenticeship program, Reentry Employment Opportunities program, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Support for Economic Development Reauthorization Act (S. 3891).
Retain/protection clean energy tax incentives established in the Inflation Reduction Act. Support restoring the enhanced child tax credit.
Generally advocating for policies that prevent coal companies from using bankruptcy to avoid responsibility for liabilities such as black lung payments and coal reclamation.
Support for federal funding for FEMA programs, flood preparedness, rural disaster and resiliency capacity, and recovery. Support for the Making Access To Cleanup Happen (MATCH) Act of 2023. Support for restructuring FEMA grants for disadvantaged communities, including eliminating match requirements. Support for the Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience (CLEAR) Act. Support for the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act. Support for a new training program for local elected officials re: FEMA aid processes, debris removal processes, and other disaster and recovery programs. Support for funding USACEs Planning Assistance to States; support for requiring the Corps to work to advance nature-based hazard mitigation projects. Support additional funding for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Programs. Generally make changes to FEMA programs to speed up disaster funding, improve flood insurance, improve the Community Rating System, improve buyout programs, improve property disclosures, and improve flood mapping. Support for relief package for victims of Hurricane Helene, including funding for the Small Business Administration, FEMA, National Parks, National Forests, USDA, US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Support for increased appropriations related to funding the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Office of Surface Mining, Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, Interagency Working Group on Coal-Impacted Communities, the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program, Recompete pilot program, USDA Rural Partners Network, Americorps, and Economic Development Administration. Oppose provisions in House appropriations bill to pre-select courts for specific Letcher County Prison project lawsuits. Advocate for changes to the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program to restore NEPA protection for the impacted communities. Oppose provisions in Appropriations bills that black MSHA from spending money on silica / black lung regulations. Support for funding for Clean Energy on Current and Former Mine Land projects and the DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, flood resiliency programs, workforce development and worker protections, child care, low income water and energy assistance, housing and urban development, black lung clinics, rural capacity, and rural economic development.
Black lung disease, benefits for miners with black lung, and regulations protecting miners' health. Support S. 2416 / HR 6761 the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act. Support stronger regulations of silica dust to protect miners' health. Support easier access to black lung benefits for miners and families of deceased miners. Support H.R.6461 / S 3304 the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act. Oppose legislative efforts to block MSHA from regulating miners' exposure to silica dust. Support funding for Health Resources and Services Administration Black Lung Clinics. Support funding for Low Income Household Water Assistance Program and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, White House Office
Black lung disease, benefits for miners with black lung, and regulations protecting miners' health. Support S. 2416 / HR 6761 the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act. Oppose FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Appropriation Act (S. 2624, H.R. 5894) because of cuts to the Mine Safety & Health Administration's and DOL's budget. Support stronger regulations of silica dust to protect miners' health. Support easier access to black lung benefits for miners and families of deceased miners. Support H.R.6461 / S 3304 the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act. Oppose legislative to block MSHA from regulating miners' exposure to silica dust. Support funding for the National Labor Relations board. Support increased funding for AmeriCorps. Support increased funding for the federal Registered Apprenticeship program, Reentry Employment Opportunities program, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Support clean energy manufacturing incentives particularly targeted at coal-impacted communities. Oppose FY 2024 Commerce and Justice, Science Appropriations Act (S. 2321, H.R. 5893) House FY 2024 Energy and Water Appropriations Act (H.R. 4394) because of cuts to manufacturing incentives.
Retain/protection clean energy tax incentives established in the Inflation Reduction Act. Support restoring the enhanced child tax credit.
Support increased funding for the Economic Development Administration, maintaining investments in clean energy economic development particularly in disadvantaged communities created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Support funding for and improvements to the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program, including restoring NEPA protections for the AMLER Program. Support increased funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant. Support funding for the Recompete Pilot program. Support funding for the the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization. Support increased funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Support increased funding for AmeriCorps. Support increased funding for the federal Registered Apprenticeship program, Reentry Employment Opportunities program, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Support for Economic Development Reauthorization Act (S. 3891).
Support for increased appropriations related to funding the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Office of Surface Mining, Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, Interagency Working Group on Coal-Impacted Communities, the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program, Recompete pilot program, USDA Rural Partners Network, Americorps, and Economic Development Administration. Oppose provisions in House appropriations bill to pre-select courts for specific Letcher County Prison project lawsuits. Advocate for changes to the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program to restore NEPA protection for the impacted communities. Oppose provisions in Appropriations bills that black MSHA from spending money on silica / black lung regulations. Support for funding for Clean Energy on Current and Former Mine Land projects and the DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, flood resiliency programs, workforce development and worker protections, child care, low income water and energy assistance, housing and urban development, black lung clinics, rural capacity, and rural economic development.
Generally advocating for policies that prevent coal companies from using bankruptcy to avoid responsibility for liabilities such as black lung payments and coal reclamation.
Black lung disease, benefits for miners with black lung, and regulations protecting miners' health. Support S. 2416 / HR 6761 the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act. Support stronger regulations of silica dust to protect miners' health. Support easier access to black lung benefits for miners and families of deceased miners. Support H.R.6461 / S 3304 the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act. Oppose legislative efforts to block MSHA from regulating miners' exposure to silica dust. Support funding for Health Resources and Services Administration Black Lung Clinics. Support funding for Low Income Household Water Assistance Program and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Generally urging Congress to protect/retain existing laws protecting clean air and water including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act. Urged members of Congress to protect investments in clean air and clean water included in the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Support H.R.5983. Oppose bills to roll back National Ambient Air Quality standards, including S 2125, SJ Res 31, HJ Res 69, HJ Res 117, SJ Res 65, HR 7650. Support for strengthening environmental protections for communities impacted by pipelines.
Support for increased funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program. Support for the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act to permanently authorize the CDBR-DR program. Support for permanently authorizing and increasing the grant limit for the USDA Rural Disaster Home Repair Program.
Support stronger regulations regarding surety bonds for reclamation for coal companies. Support for self-insurance regulations to limit coal companies's ability to use self insurance.
Oppose changes to Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose legislation to repeal environmental programs created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Support funding for Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative. Support for Community Reclamation Partnerships Act (HR 6233) related to abandoned mine land reclamation partnerships. General issues related to coal mine reclamation, in particular improving reclamation and bonding requirements. Expansion and improvement of abandoned mine land economic revitalization program. Support funding for the for USGSs Cooperative Matching Funds Program and Federal Priority Streamgages network. Support the Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act (HR 8062). Support Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act (HR 7941). Support the Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act (HR 7940). Support restoring NEPA protections for the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program and codifying the program. Improve flood mapping.
Farm bill - retaining investments in rural electric utilities and rural energy programs related to clean energy. Supporting retaining funding for rural clean energy programs in FY2025 annual appropriations bill. Support funding for the USDA rural Disaster Home Repair Program, Emergency Watershed Protection Program, and Rural Partners Network Program. Expand federal disaster recovery programs to explicitly include funding for private bridge repair and rebuilding these bridges to higher flood resilience standards; including expanding funding for USDAs Rural Disaster Home Repair Program. Increase funding for the Conservation Stewardship Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. Support for requiring the Forest Service to require forest plans to incorporate slope stability and landslide best management practices. Support for increasing technical capacity at the Forest Service related to landslides. Support for the Making Access To Cleanup Happen (MATCH) Act of 2023.
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, White House Office
Support stronger regulations regarding surety bonds for reclamation for coal companies. Support for self-insurance regulations to limit coal companies's ability to use self insurance.
Black lung disease, benefits for miners with black lung, and regulations protecting miners' health. Support S. 2416 / HR 6761 the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act. Oppose FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Appropriation Act (S. 2624, H.R. 5894) because of cuts to the Mine Safety & Health Administration's and DOL's budget. Support stronger regulations of silica dust to protect miners' health. Support easier access to black lung benefits for miners and families of deceased miners. Support H.R.6461 / S 3304 the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act. Oppose legislative to block MSHA from regulating miners' exposure to silica dust. Support funding for the National Labor Relations board. Support increased funding for AmeriCorps. Support increased funding for the federal Registered Apprenticeship program, Reentry Employment Opportunities program, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Support for increased appropriations related to funding the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Office of Surface Mining, Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, Interagency Working Group on Coal-Impacted Communities, the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program, Recompete pilot program, USDA Rural Partners Network, Americorps, and Economic Development Administration. Oppose provisions in House appropriations bill to pre-select courts for specific Letcher County Prison project lawsuits. Advocate for changes to the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program to restore NEPA protection for the impacted communities. Oppose provisions in Appropriations bills that black MSHA from spending money on silica / black lung regulations. Support for funding for Clean Energy on Current and Former Mine Land projects and the DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, flood resiliency programs, workforce development and worker protections, child care, low income water and energy assistance, housing and urban development, black lung clinics, rural capacity, and rural economic development.
Generally advocating for policies that prevent coal companies from using bankruptcy to avoid responsibility for liabilities such as black lung payments and coal reclamation.
Support for federal funding for FEMA programs, flood preparedness, rural disaster and resiliency capacity, and recovery. Support for the Making Access To Cleanup Happen (MATCH) Act of 2023. Support for restructuring FEMA grants for disadvantaged communities, including eliminating match requirements. Support for the Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience (CLEAR) Act. Support for the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act. Support for a new training program for local elected officials re: FEMA aid processes, debris removal processes, and other disaster and recovery programs. Support for funding USACEs Planning Assistance to States; support for requiring the Corps to work to advance nature-based hazard mitigation projects. Support additional funding for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Programs. Generally make changes to FEMA programs to speed up disaster funding, improve flood insurance, improve the Community Rating System, improve buyout programs, improve property disclosures, and improve flood mapping.
Support increased funding for the Economic Development Administration, maintaining investments in clean energy economic development particularly in disadvantaged communities created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Support funding for and improvements to the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program, including restoring NEPA protections for the AMLER Program. Support increased funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant. Support funding for the Recompete Pilot program. Support funding for the the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization. Support increased funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Support increased funding for AmeriCorps. Support increased funding for the federal Registered Apprenticeship program, Reentry Employment Opportunities program, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Support for Economic Development Reauthorization Act (S. 3891).
Retain/protection clean energy tax incentives established in the Inflation Reduction Act. Support restoring the enhanced child tax credit.
Support for increased funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program. Support for the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act to permanently authorize the CDBR-DR program. Support for permanently authorizing and increasing the grant limit for the USDA Rural Disaster Home Repair Program.
Generally urging Congress to protect/retain existing laws protecting clean air and water including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act. Urged members of Congress to protect investments in clean air and clean water included in the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Support H.R.5983. Oppose bills to roll back National Ambient Air Quality standards, including S 2125, SJ Res 31, HJ Res 69, HJ Res 117, SJ Res 65, HR 7650. Support for strengthening environmental protections for communities impacted by pipelines.
Support clean energy manufacturing incentives particularly targeted at coal-impacted communities. Oppose FY 2024 Commerce and Justice, Science Appropriations Act (S. 2321, H.R. 5893) House FY 2024 Energy and Water Appropriations Act (H.R. 4394) because of cuts to manufacturing incentives.
Oppose changes to Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose legislation to repeal environmental programs created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Support funding for Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative. Support for Community Reclamation Partnerships Act (HR 6233) related to abandoned mine land reclamation partnerships. General issues related to coal mine reclamation, in particular improving reclamation and bonding requirements. Expansion and improvement of abandoned mine land economic revitalization program. Support funding for the for USGSs Cooperative Matching Funds Program and Federal Priority Streamgages network. Support the Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act (HR 8062). Support Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act (HR 7941). Support the Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act (HR 7940). Support restoring NEPA protections for the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program and codifying the program. Improve flood mapping.
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, White House Office